Breastplates and backplates

[Sir Rodney]

I'm sure the materials could be found in your area.  Any metal fabricator will sell you scrap, or let you look through their dumpster.  All the other components can be found at a leather store near you.  Try Tandy Leather (I'm partial to them as I have friends that work there  ).

[Sir Ulrich]

http://www.madmattsarmory.com/inv_body.php

They sell a kit right here for 65 bucks. I think you might need your own leather or canvas to attach it to but that saves your the effort of getting the metal yourself.

[Sir James A]

I'm sure the materials could be found in your area.  Any metal fabricator will sell you scrap, or let you look through their dumpster.  All the other components can be found at a leather store near you.  Try Tandy Leather (I'm partial to them as I have friends that work there  ).

If you don't have a Tandy Leather nearby, I've ordered from Brettun's Village (http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/) quite a few times. I just got a big hunk of deliciously flavored cow skin, I mean, leather, from them yesterday, actually. As a bonus, they have punches, grommets, and misc fittings and other cool stuff to take away your money, too.

[Sir William]

I've seen Matt's plans before...even an idiot like myself could do it given time and inclination.