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Title: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sampf on 2015-05-27, 01:37:19
I got accepted into Talbot Companye! So if you kind folks have any suggestions to my armor collection when it comes to Plate arms or Pauldrons/Spaulders or Leg armor please share!
I'm already Getting a  2mm Bascinet and this breastplate around 16 gauge (built to me) if it doesn't show up here is the link http://merctailor.webs.com/photos/undefined/robs%20breast%20plate%20reduced.jpg
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2015-05-27, 02:27:30
Mercenary Tailor - Excellent choice in my book!

Allan Senefelder is his name and he's a member of this forum.  He makes rock solid gear and has a sterling reputation.  I've had many successful dealings with Allan.   :)
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir William on 2015-05-27, 17:14:25
Sampf, check out Sir James's harness - I believe the bulk of his kit is MT made.  I have a number of pieces from Allan- Lord Rodney has the right of it, rock solid wares, sterling reputation and quite possibly the best prices for such pieces.  It won't be totally custom, but he does a decent job of making sure it'll fit well enough based on measurements you provide.
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir James A on 2015-05-28, 02:11:05
Definitely suggest Allan / MercTailor. His stuff has been almost bullet-proof, and the quality for the price is fantastic. The only way you'll find something cheaper is off-the-shelf low quality knock-offs, and you'll end up hating it. Go with Allan.
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir William on 2015-05-28, 13:06:36
Definitely suggest Allan / MercTailor. His stuff has been almost bullet-proof, and the quality for the price is fantastic. The only way you'll find something cheaper is off-the-shelf low quality knock-offs, and you'll end up hating it. Go with Allan.

Sampf, if you retain nothing else, you should always-always-always keep this in mind:  you get what you pay for (except for Allan, he charges less than he should, but he's the exception, not the norm); go on the cheap and you get cheap, usually ill-fitting and unattractive armor.  Take your time, do it right like the song says- getting well made and fitted armor takes time.  You could of course rush it if you have the funds...would be nice, actually.  ;)

Which reminds me, I have a set of MT blackened pauldrons w/besagews, elbows, knees and greaves I have to put up on ebaY.
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2015-05-29, 03:14:22
... Which reminds me, I have a set of MT blackened pauldrons w/besagews, elbows, knees and greaves I have to put up on ebaY.

Please let me know when you post them, I'm interested.   :)
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Sir William on 2015-05-29, 11:25:55
... Which reminds me, I have a set of MT blackened pauldrons w/besagews, elbows, knees and greaves I have to put up on ebaY.

Please let me know when you post them, I'm interested.   :)

Will do, sir.
Title: Re: Reenactment armor suggestions
Post by: Lord Dane on 2015-05-30, 07:51:54
Mercenary Tailor - Excellent choice in my book!

Allan Senefelder is his name and he's a member of this forum.  He makes rock solid gear and has a sterling reputation.  I've had many successful dealings with Allan.   :)

Second that. :)