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Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« on: 2011-06-30, 15:52:45 »
Jeff Wasson of Wasson Artistry has just completed a replica of a late 15th century tournament armour belonging to Maximilian I or his son Philip I of Castile.  It is absolutely jaw dropping.

Armour of Maximilian I --progress and construction photo
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #1 on: 2011-06-30, 17:09:42 »
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #2 on: 2011-06-30, 17:28:04 »
It is like watching magic unfold...he actually used gold leaf to embellish the gorget.  I am astounded at his talent and ability.  And insanely jealous over whoever is his patron!  lol
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #3 on: 2011-06-30, 21:24:09 »
Some just have more talent than the rest of us.
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #4 on: 2011-07-01, 04:07:48 »
Guh-guh-guh-WOW! Thanks for posting this, or I might have missed it! That is unbelievable!

Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2011-06-30, 17:09:42
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Ha! :)
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #5 on: 2011-07-01, 04:10:47 »
I actually just saw the original harness that this is a copy of last month in Austria, and this reproduction really does it justice.
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #6 on: 2011-07-01, 19:07:11 »
Gah! Absolutely......Beautiful! 
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #7 on: 2011-07-01, 20:37:05 »
Quote from: Das Bill on 2011-07-01, 04:10:47
I actually just saw the original harness that this is a copy of last month in Austria, and this reproduction really does it justice.

it probably is better to be honest. all too often reproductions are better due to the artist being more anal about their work than in period.
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #8 on: 2011-07-03, 18:58:18 »
Quote from: SirNathanQ on 2011-07-01, 19:07:11
Gah! Absolutely......Beautiful! 

Indeed!
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Re: Wasson Artistry, late 15th century tournament armour
« Reply #9 on: 2011-07-04, 15:17:55 »
Must......Have........Someone get Allan! I have another custom project he doesn't have the time for, and I don't have the money for!  :-[ :P ::)
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