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MercTailor armor
« on: 2012-03-30, 20:20:01 »

Just spotted this thread on myArmoury and thought I'd pass it along in case anyone is interested:

http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=25617&highlight=

He's selling some used Merc's Tailor armor, for $350, that includes:  "a breastplate, which is a little on the smaller side. Pair of pauldrons, vambraces, greaves and a gorget."
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #1 on: 2012-03-31, 19:31:42 »
Sounds like a good basis for a transitional period, or fantasy "half armor" kit.
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #2 on: 2012-04-03, 03:47:51 »
I'd love to know the size of the breastplate.
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #3 on: 2012-04-10, 02:50:12 »

Allan's selling some more bucklers, in case anyone is interested. I've found mine to be just right, in terms of size and weight.

http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=25687
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #4 on: 2012-04-10, 16:46:17 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2012-04-10, 02:50:12

Allan's selling some more bucklers, in case anyone is interested. I've found mine to be just right, in terms of size and weight.

http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=25687

Having handled said buckler, I will vouch for it being a great piece.
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #5 on: 2012-04-16, 18:03:07 »
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #6 on: 2012-05-08, 18:54:21 »
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #7 on: 2012-05-08, 19:00:34 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2012-05-08, 18:54:21

More:

http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?p=247540#247540

Goes without saying, but I have a set of them and love them. Also have a set of the 'original' style too. The new style with the double-plate wrap & steel hinges instead of leather is much nicer, and a little better coverage. The double-plate wrap makes it easy to sit down without it pinching/binding the back of your leg like a large single plate can sometimes do.
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #8 on: 2012-05-08, 21:35:33 »
He's got some modified legs up on AA...I so want them but I already have a set.  I'm trying to, you know, keep costs from ramping way up what with the new house and all.  I'm failing miserably currently but hey, we all gotta cope any way we can, right?  lol
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #9 on: 2012-05-09, 00:47:44 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2012-05-08, 21:35:33
He's got some modified legs up on AA...I so want them but I already have a set.  I'm trying to, you know, keep costs from ramping way up what with the new house and all.  I'm failing miserably currently but hey, we all gotta cope any way we can, right?  lol

Purchase them. Or I shall taunt you again! :D
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #10 on: 2012-05-14, 19:28:56 »
« Last Edit: 2012-05-14, 19:30:17 by Sir Edward »
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #11 on: 2012-05-14, 23:46:39 »
I have those same arms and espauliers. The ones listed have the sweet rotating vambrace / bracer, and of course, the flexibility is beyond what my arm can even move like. That's a perfect set for a late transitional harness.
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #12 on: 2012-09-13, 16:25:15 »
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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #13 on: 2012-09-13, 20:46:19 »
And arms as well, same board.  I've been flirting with the idea of picking up both the arms and legs as he and I are about the same size- but I don't want to right now!!!

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Re: MercTailor armor
« Reply #14 on: 2012-09-14, 13:09:17 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2012-09-13, 20:46:19
And arms as well, same board.  I've been flirting with the idea of picking up both the arms and legs as he and I are about the same size- but I don't want to right now!!!

lol

Shall I begin the "do it" chants again? And get group support? :D

Seriously though, as with all of Allan's armor I've seen, they're great quality. I wore those same legs and 95% similar arms (mine have a "full" rerebrace instead of 3/4), and they fit and work great. If you want to journey into the world of 14th century plate, you won't find anything of that quality for cheaper - and as we all know, Allan is a limited resource, so when something is available that we want, we should jump at it. :)
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