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Joshua Santana's 16th Century Kit Project!
Joshua Santana:
As you know of my research in the Renaissance, I decided recently to create a 16th Century Kit.
I am seeing this kit to be unique in that it copies of the style of armour that we see in these pictures and it is a combination of a harness and a soft kit.
Shown here:
http://www.sfexaminer.com/files/blog_images/avenicedeyoung1110.jpg
http://images.artnet.com/images_US/magazine/news/jeromack/jeromack10-22-07-2.jpg
http://thepeerage.com/160114_003.jpg
http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/images/Radcliffe,Thomas%283ESussex%2903.jpg
My goal is to create a Kit that looks similar to these harnesses:
http://www.arador.com/gallery/friend3.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PwjeSvMEX2E/Ty9n1fOAOLI/AAAAAAAAANs/Pe2DfI7FekU/s1600/100_4565.JPG
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/WebLarge/WebImg_000130/165164_1330030.jpg
http://www.expressandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WD4199388.jpg
(The harness to the right)
or even like this one.
http://historicalarmouries.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=89840234
I am planning to contact Valentine Armories to see if they are available and willing to accept the project, I am seeking to spend about $2,000-$4,000 depending on costs. Luckily they have these pictures that go along with my idea
http://www.varmouries.com/cgallery/arch_20a.jpg
http://www.varmouries.com/cgallery/arch_09a.jpg
The difference is that there will be no inlays or decorations on the armor.
The soft kit is more likely to be Revival Clothing, I am designing that at the moment and will let you know what the soft kit idea is.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are always welcome!
Sir Wolf:
but revival doesnt have any 16th century clothing does it? why mix the periods of soft kit and hard kit?
Ian:
I really hope this turns out. 16th century armor is oh so pretty! Are you entertaining the idea of a blackened harness like some of the first pictures you linked?
One thing I found with price points on expensive armor is that the finish can make a HUGE difference in cost. Close to a mirror shine on armor is vastly more labor intensive than a satin finish. So when negotiating cost on the project (and time for that matter), if you're willing to accept a lower level of polish on armor you can significantly drop the cost if you're facing quotes that are higher than you anticipate. That saved me a lot on my harness after I got over the initial sticker shock of some of the quotes I first got.
Joshua Santana:
--- Quote ---but revival doesnt have any 16th century clothing does it? why mix the periods of soft kit and hard kit?
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Yes you're right, I was planning to get their hose, and shirt from them, boots I have yet to find. An arming doublet is also hard to find, I might custom order one from Fuhlen Designs.
--- Quote ---Are you entertaining the idea of a blackened harness like some of the first pictures you linked?
One thing I found with price points on expensive armor is that the finish can make a HUGE difference in cost. Close to a mirror shine on armor is vastly more labor intensive than a satin finish. So when negotiating cost on the project (and time for that matter), if you're willing to accept a lower level of polish on armor you can significantly drop the cost if you're facing quotes that are higher than you anticipate. That saved me a lot on my harness after I got over the initial sticker shock of some of the quotes I first got.
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Thank you for the suggestion, I think I will go for a Satin finish or any lower level polish when I make the order. Thank you.
Thorsteinn:
Have you talked to Robert MacPherson, Clang, or Luther Anshelm?
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