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Gambeson Quest.
Sir Brian:
Well I guess this is another addition to that wish list of 2011 because I’m seriously considering on picking these up and trying my hand at Cuir Boilli, after I dye them green and edge them with gold paint of course. ;)
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=541
Sir Edward:
Believe me, I understand. I got about half way through my mid/late 14th C kit, and have to put it off for a while now due to a whole string of things, including making wedding plans.
Sir James A:
I have the gambeson I picked up off of the MRL site for $99, and thus far, just with test fitting, it's done well. I modified it by splitting the front completely so it isn't a pullover, and adding some grommets for points. I have a size large, and am also picking up a medium in the next few weeks since I think it might fit better. You're welcome to try them on if you stop by.
Sir William:
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2010-12-29, 18:30:00 ---Well I guess this is another addition to that wish list of 2011 because I’m seriously considering on picking these up and trying my hand at Cuir Boilli, after I dye them green and edge them with gold paint of course. ;)
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=541
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That would be ambitious, and from what I hear, quite messy. The wax...you need lots of it, or so I've read. Still, if you decide on doing it, you have to do the step by step w/pics!
Sir Edward, what else could you possibly need? lol
Sir James...which MRL gambeson do you have? The quilted one, or the shirt with the padded arms? The latter...that's what I have...strictly for show. lol
Sir James A:
--- Quote from: Sir William on 2010-12-29, 19:56:37 ---Sir James...which MRL gambeson do you have? The quilted one, or the shirt with the padded arms? The latter...that's what I have...strictly for show. lol
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I have the quilted one here: http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-363-gambeson.aspx
The one thing I've noticed is that with the heavy cuirass, the shoulder will need some additional padding. Just walking in the house, I can feel the weight of the leather straps digging into my shoulders, but it's an excellent starting point for the price (I got mine 10% off, too).
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