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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #15 on: 2010-10-26, 17:19:31 »
You leaning toward a brass effigy, or the full out statue?
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #16 on: 2010-10-26, 18:17:55 »

Why stop at brass? I think a gold statue would be good. And modest too. :)
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #17 on: 2010-10-26, 19:32:38 »
@ Sir Ancelyn: Maybe surprise...not sure about delight...still, it is an idea.

Gold statue...yea, not gonna be able to swing that but the full statue?  That'd be worth the effort, right?  It would be to me, I just need to sell the wife on the idea!

Speaking of kits, what are the thoughts of you Knights w/regard to welded mail?  Was considering it as it is good looking, maybe partially historical (as some mail coats had alternating solid and riveted rings, like you guys have)???  I know I'm reaching...just liked the uniform look and they seemed to be more fitted.
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #18 on: 2010-10-27, 01:37:56 »
http://www.allenantiques.com/R-31.html i think i'm gonna go for the 1340s look

Wade's son really puts my kits to shame hehehe
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #19 on: 2010-10-27, 04:26:53 »
Do you think Wade would adopt me? :)
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #20 on: 2010-10-27, 12:49:40 »
No no Wade adopt me!  ;)
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #21 on: 2010-10-27, 14:13:14 »
No me!!!  ;)

Sheesh...I need a son.  Wait, no I don't...then I'd have to spend double to get us equipped.  I am envious tho, that kid's kit puts mine to shame as well!  If looks were all that counted, then he looked more knightly than I do.
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #22 on: 2010-10-27, 22:32:36 »
did you check out the other suits each year?
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #23 on: 2010-10-28, 14:39:38 »
I did...well just now I did, didn't know there was more.  Impeccable work, at least, to my untrained eye.
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #24 on: 2010-10-30, 21:04:17 »
hmmm what to order first? Merc Tailor soup can knees or the GDFB bassinet?
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #25 on: 2010-11-02, 19:44:41 »
Soupcan knees...definitely those first...then your lower body's complete, right?  Plus, you know Allan's quick- you'll have'm in no time.
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #26 on: 2010-11-03, 00:53:54 »
no i have to have a new set for each time period. i don't like over lapping parts. if i do then i can't have a complete set for each time period. call me weird hehehe.

i am thinking of getting the GDFB padded black chausis and adding leather over them and splinting them. then wearing Allan's knees with them. not sure on if i want full, splinted or gutter greaves w/ mail.
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #27 on: 2010-11-03, 14:34:48 »
God, I wish I had the chutzpah to do something for every century leading up to the Renaissance...or rather, the money!  How long has it taken you to get to where you are thus far?  Just wondering...I know for my particular kit, its been about 5 years, adding and switching out parts...I have to go with one basic kit with add-ons as I see fit.  Keeps the wife quiet if there isn't TOO much activity going on in the War Chamber.  lol
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #28 on: 2010-11-04, 03:31:49 »
i dunno how long its taken me. i think I've got about 10 years into them maybe. if i would have been smart in the beginning I prob would be done and not all jacked up like I am now hehehe (meaning bought things i didn't need or weren't period enough etc)
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Re: oh the agony of the 14th century kit
« Reply #29 on: 2010-11-04, 13:57:44 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2010-11-04, 03:31:49
i dunno how long its taken me. i think I've got about 10 years into them maybe. if i would have been smart in the beginning I prob would be done and not all jacked up like I am now hehehe (meaning bought things i didn't need or weren't period enough etc)

Well, you can always unload on ebay and make room for more. :)
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