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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #30 on: 2011-01-13, 14:42:53 »

It's looking really good! In fact, it makes me envious in a way. I didn't have such a great kit starting out. It's taken a long time to get mine together, and they're still not done (well, they're never done, really) :)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #31 on: 2011-01-13, 14:43:58 »
The Mrs. used enamels to paint them. She enjoyed it, it was a nice change from painting shields. I think she's kinda hoping some more stuff like that comes her way as a change of pace ( when not painting shields she proffesionally restores antique porcelain and china for a living ).
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #32 on: 2011-01-13, 15:54:02 »
Sir Nathan, that looks fantastic! As Sir Edward is, I'm a bit envious as well. If you want to get some voiders, skirt, or loose rings to make your own, IceFalcon is having a sale right now and has also announced cost of stainless is going up so prices will be going up after Jan 15th as well. I just got my voiders earlier this week, 9mm stainless rivited, and I bought a few sets of loose rings (backordered) to make a skirt. I can take pics if you want.

Or if you want to do simple butted mail from galvanized wire, it's quite easy but time consuming. I can show you how.

Quote from: Allan Senefelder on 2011-01-13, 14:43:58
The Mrs. used enamels to paint them. She enjoyed it, it was a nice change from painting shields. I think she's kinda hoping some more stuff like that comes her way as a change of pace ( when not painting shields she proffesionally restores antique porcelain and china for a living ).

I recognized the arms right away as yours. She did a great job.

Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2011-01-13, 12:51:58
really makes me want to put on my wedding suit of armour for a new picture. hmmmmmmm

I must ask for pics of this. I wanted to wear a suit of armour for my wedding, but I don't have anything I'd be happy in. I've seen a few pictures of people cutting the wedding cake with a sword ... wish I had seen those before my wedding.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #33 on: 2011-01-13, 17:02:56 »
Quote from: James Anderson III on 2011-01-13, 15:54:02
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2011-01-13, 12:51:58
really makes me want to put on my wedding suit of armour for a new picture. hmmmmmmm

I must ask for pics of this. I wanted to wear a suit of armour for my wedding, but I don't have anything I'd be happy in. I've seen a few pictures of people cutting the wedding cake with a sword ... wish I had seen those before my wedding.

Almost 10 years ago. I managed to take this one picture before the camera died (oh that made me mad):

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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #34 on: 2011-01-13, 17:55:49 »
Nice kit, Sir Nathan!  I'm envious (not a knightly virtue, I know)!
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #35 on: 2011-01-13, 20:08:32 »
Excellent harness Sir Nathan!
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #36 on: 2011-01-13, 21:09:39 »
Wow thats a lot. Makes me wanna save up for something like that. But I am gonna work on finishing my current kit before I start a new one.

When I get married I wanna wear armor to my wedding, as geeky as it sounds I think it would be cool to do as I don't care for tuxedos or modern fashion too much. Would certainly be interesting.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #37 on: 2011-01-13, 21:31:38 »
YEah, and I'll force everyone at my wedding to wear accurate late-15th century garb!  ;D ;D ;D
(In-laws won't be happy about that.... ::) )
And it's not as bad as it sounds cost wise. I probably could have shaved it down to 900 had I been more efficient.

Haha, Sir Wolf, thats great!
and Sir Edward and James, please do not be envious. My unique advantage that I have over your 16-year-old selves is that I have you guys for inspiration.  :)
Haha, I am just glad I will be able to field something that is somewhat up to the awesomeness of your kits, as not to stick out at MDRF  ;)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #38 on: 2011-01-14, 16:08:25 »
Sir Nathan, you're lookin magnificent, Brother...I'm envious!
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