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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #15 on: 2010-09-13, 17:08:04 »
My wife and made it this year...having missed it last year due to scheduling conflicts (some of my armor pieces didn't come in til late if I recall correctly) I was pretty excited about this year.  Here's another Templar I ran into- no idea who he was but it was nice meeting him just the same.



Aggh...how I hate empty scabbards!

And I believe I met both Sir Brian and Sir Edward that same day...you can just make out part of Sir Edward's blue ensemble (and face) on the right there.  Please correct me if I am mistaken.



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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #16 on: 2010-09-13, 18:57:50 »

Yep, that's me over on the right. My only day out with my Elizabethan nobles so far (made by my soon-to-be sister-in-law).

I think I've crossed paths with the other Templar before as well, though I don't think I've spoken to him. I think Sir Brian said he gave him a card for the forum though.
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #17 on: 2010-09-13, 19:04:02 »
You are correct on both counts Paladin! Again I would like to compliment you upon your fine harness! I hope we will get a chance to converse again this season at MDRF!  :)



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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #18 on: 2010-09-13, 19:35:32 »

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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #19 on: 2010-09-14, 00:44:57 »
Wish I could have been there to see that amazing Templar kit. I wasn't aware that you did a Teutonic Knight Sir Brian. That is very cool. Once I get my kit together, sometime in the near future I hope, we'll have to go Crusading together ;)

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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #20 on: 2010-09-14, 11:14:04 »
Definately! I will probably completely retire the visored sugarloaf helm I usually wear with my teutonic kit and use my new bascinet instead.  ;)
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #21 on: 2010-09-14, 13:42:51 »
Sir Brian, I look forward to it!  I know I'll be going at least twice more this season...gonna try and work in a PARF weekend too while I'm at it.  But seriously...I almost can't wait til NEXT year; building a late 14th early 15th kit w/a persona to match...just gotta work out the little details.

By the by...I notice you guys have some really nice gear, from the surcoats to the shields...can you share who makes'm?
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #22 on: 2010-09-14, 14:07:24 »
Certainly!  :)

I had my surcoat custom made by “House Morningstar” @ http://www.housemorningstar.com/home.html

It was a tad expensive but it is very durable and has endured frequent machine washings. I applied the charges on the surcoat using fabric paint and stencils. The shield is the inexpensive wooden shield from Kult of Athena. I had a friend I work with paint the shield and I stenciled the charges with the same stencils I used on the surcoat.

I have a new shield on order from Allan which will be getting a slightly different paint job but the same, if larger sized charges and I intend to make a new surcoat for next season.  ;)
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #23 on: 2010-09-14, 14:10:57 »
House Morningstar...I might have known.  They did one up for me years ago for an earlier knight persona; their wares are definitely durable, think I've had mine for about 8 years now, like new almost.  Fabric paint is like magic...I just knew those were high quality embroidered appliques on your surcoat; you did it yourself, that rocks man.
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #24 on: 2010-09-29, 00:18:18 »
http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocations=wc:USMD0113&q=Crownsville%2c+MD

Weather is looking perfect for armor this Sunday! Who is going? I'll be there early.  ;D
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #25 on: 2010-09-29, 18:30:36 »
I wish I could...maybe Sunday, depends on when we get back from NY- goin to see the 'rents, you know?  But I did check the weather and it is gonna be absolutely PERFECT for wearing armor; nice and cool.  We still on for 10/16 right?>
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #26 on: 2010-09-29, 18:57:55 »
Wow, 60's and cloudy? That's fantastic. Yep, I can armor up on Sunday. I just need to decide if I want to armor up on Saturday too, or break out some of the other garb (nobles perhaps?).

Yep, I'm still on for the 16th too.
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #27 on: 2010-09-29, 19:57:35 »
Sir Edward, you'll want to be in armor for both days...cool and cloudy, perfect weather!  Wish I was goin to be in town, I'd be there!
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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #28 on: 2010-09-30, 13:56:42 »
oil can... oilll can. hehehhe

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Re: MDRF 2010
« Reply #29 on: 2010-09-30, 14:05:05 »
LOL @ tin man reference

No doubt...but that's part of the fun of it, no?  Cleaning the armor's no fun usually...
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