Joshua's armor - was Re: Ed's Mid 14th C. kit

[Joshua Santana]

I have looked into that, but here is the problem.  I read somewhere that the Harness doesn't fit and has bulky armor pieces namely the breastplate arms and cuisses.  That is why I am looking at Anshelm, they have the pieces that I would need to create the Kit.

If the Anshelm Kit doesn't work, then I would ask Allan if he can make the pieces with the Brass Trimmings.  Don't worry Sir Wolf, I have a plan, it just needs time.

If both vendors don't work, then I will go for the Kit you suggested Sir Wolf (gambeson recommendation included).

And I really need to find an answer/solution to this dilemma and be a Jolly, Happy Knight!

[Joshua Santana]

No wait a minute, there is an alternative! 

http://jollyknight.com.ua/armoury/product_info.php?cPath=21_31&products_id=36

[Sir Rodney]

And the price is right! $0.00 

[Joshua Santana]

And the price is right! $0.00  Wink

LOL!  I don't think that is the actual price, if it is I am all for it! lol!  No, the kit is quote priced.

Now I am really conflicted with these two, which one to choose: the Coat of Plates or the Globose Breastplate?

[Joshua Santana]

Or even this one from Wasson

[Sir James A]

Now I am really conflicted with these two, which one to choose: the Coat of Plates or the Globose Breastplate?

Buy them both, and wear whichever one you're in the mood for at the time.

[Sir Wolf]

i would get the jolly knight or watson suits honestly. the GDFB was a quick and cheap way for you to get kitted up.

[Sir Brian]

I'm in complete agreement with Sir Wolf, that GDFB kit is not as well put together as the others.
The hauberk/haubergeon is way to long to be without the center split. 

[Sir Wolf]

well to be honest i think the GDFB harness is on a short stand that is not to it's natural height. would be done for pictures. it doesn't look too bad in pictures, but real life can always be a shock ehheheh

[Joshua Santana]

Good thing I didn't go for the GDFB Kit.  Instead, Jolly Knight's Churberg Kit is close to what I want in my 14th Century Kit anyway.

So the problem is now solved, now, just need to raise the money to purchase.

I thank everyone for your help and most valuable advice!

[Thorsteinn]

Yep. The Corazina is definitely sexier.

[Sir Brian]

i would get the jolly knight or watson suits honestly. the GDFB was a quick and cheap way for you to get kitted up.

So you're saying they put it on a Dwarven armor stand? 

Edit:
DOH! I see I referenced the wrong quote when I made this reply! I meant to reference this quote

well to be honest i think the GDFB harness is on a short stand that is not to it's natural height. would be done for pictures. it doesn't look too bad in pictures, but real life can always be a shock ehheheh

[Joshua Santana]

put it on a Dwarven armor stand?  Wink

Sir Brain: I am thinking of making a height based armor stand, but dwarven?  I don't think so.

Rauttskegg: What is the Corazina?  (Is is the shirt that could be seen on the arms? Just curious.)

EDIT by Sir Brian
My mistake, I referenced the wrong quote from Sir Wolf when I inquired about the GDFB armor being on a Dwarven armor stand because of the exaggerated length of the haubergeon. There was no offense neither offered nor implied.

[Sir Wolf]

the body armour inwhich this jolly fellow is wearing is a corraniza. it is a breast and back plate with faulds that are in sever different pieces.

[Joshua Santana]

OH!  I see now, yep I like the Corazina!  It is the Coat of Plates I love!