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Sir James A

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Christmas in Armor
« on: 2014-01-06, 07:45:35 »
Not all day, but, fun nonetheless  8)

Nothing says Christmas like a santa hat


Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house.
Everyone was wearing armor,
Yes even the mouse!


My best Heimdall impression (from Thor)


And lo, did santa appear with a stocking of presents, clad in full armor with a sword o'er 5 feet long...


The presents are NOT to be opened before Christmas. And we're serious about it!


The presents are NOT to be opened before Christmas. And we're serious about it!


Draw me, like one of your French knights


Heyyy ladies.... :D


Wrapping paper sword battle!


Testing armor for it's ability to protect against cat-scratches


Testing armor for it's ability to protect against cat-scratches
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #1 on: 2014-01-06, 14:33:00 »
Looks like a fun time was had by all- thanks for sharing!  Love the under the tree pics- 'draw me like one of those French knights' LOL
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #2 on: 2014-01-06, 14:57:07 »

I'm going to have to meme up some of those, for the FB page. :)
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #3 on: 2014-01-06, 16:11:25 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2014-01-06, 14:33:00
Looks like a fun time was had by all- thanks for sharing!  Love the under the tree pics- 'draw me like one of those French knights' LOL

You're welcome. It was, I didn't know mom doesn't have the "cliche" santa hat or I'd have got one before taking the pics. Figured this is the place for people to revel in my medieval eccentricities. :)

Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-01-06, 14:57:07

I'm going to have to meme up some of those, for the FB page. :)


I had the "draw me like one of your french girls" memes in mind before even taking the pictures. Go for it!
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #4 on: 2014-01-06, 17:57:06 »
look at all of those un armoured areas.... that needs to be fixed lol
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #5 on: 2014-01-06, 18:01:21 »
Did Maxim do those legs too? Did you have to send him a foam cast of your leg for cased greaves etc?
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #6 on: 2014-01-06, 18:33:24 »
Wow!! Look at the size of that sword. Sir James, I bet you couldn't hack the hair off a feline's tail without missing. I dare you!! Double dog dare you!!! Take pics too. :P Send me whatever is left for some fuzzy slippers.
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #7 on: 2014-01-06, 18:39:08 »
Dude I know it's not 'period' ( ;) ) but you're allowed to smile from time to time in photos!
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #8 on: 2014-01-06, 19:07:55 »
I approve of this on so many levels.

Also, I see your "French knight" managed to get a little up-tasset shot. How saucy. ;)
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #9 on: 2014-01-06, 21:02:50 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2014-01-06, 17:57:06
look at all of those un armoured areas.... that needs to be fixed lol

Can do! Send me your bank info so I can get an armorer paid, and let's get it done! :)

Quote from: Belemrys on 2014-01-06, 18:01:21
Did Maxim do those legs too? Did you have to send him a foam cast of your leg for cased greaves etc?

Allan at MercTailor did the cuisses, greaves are by HammerBreaker, and sabatons are by Mad Matt. No casts, just measurements, and he did a fannn-tastic job at it. I can barely get them on with jeans, and it involves using a butter knife to squish stuff into the seams. It would be perfect with hosen. The fitment is crazy good considering he worked off just measurements.

Quote from: Lord Dane on 2014-01-06, 18:33:24
Wow!! Look at the size of that sword. Sir James, I bet you couldn't hack the hair off a feline's tail without missing. I dare you!! Double dog dare you!!! Take pics too. :P Send me whatever is left for some fuzzy slippers.

Alas, I can't do anything about this. My sword protects and serves the masters - that is, the cats. :)

Quote from: Ian on 2014-01-06, 18:39:08
Dude I know it's not 'period' ( ;) ) but you're allowed to smile from time to time in photos!

I'm smiling in half the pictures. The visor is just down. ;)

Pics were also taken around 11pm after I worked all day, not actually on Christmas day - and after a big dinner. I was worn out from the holiday travels and work. I forgot my gauntlets and boots on Christmas day, so I had to postpone photos. Let's just say holiday "diet" is not kind to armor fitment!

Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2014-01-06, 19:07:55
I approve of this on so many levels.

Also, I see your "French knight" managed to get a little up-tasset shot. How saucy. ;)

LOL I just noticed that. Awesome! Next time, I'll show a little ankle, too.
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #10 on: 2014-01-06, 23:20:48 »
Your cat is really trying to release its claws upon you.
(Now I believe its you)
Card Board sword training seems like a good idea.

It must have been many years since Santa's elves had to work with Steel Im sure.
Very fine Pics Sir james
« Last Edit: 2014-01-06, 23:24:31 by Sir Nate »
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #11 on: 2014-01-07, 00:54:32 »
I see the next big childrens book called "Twas The Knight Before Christmas"
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #12 on: 2014-01-07, 02:02:37 »
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-01-07, 00:54:32
I see the next big childrens book called "Twas The Knight Before Christmas"

Awww, ya beat me to it!
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #13 on: 2014-01-07, 14:38:43 »
Quote from: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-07, 02:02:37
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-01-07, 00:54:32
I see the next big childrens book called "Twas The Knight Before Christmas"

Awww, ya beat me to it!

One of my FB friends posted that as a comment too. :)
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Re: Christmas in Armor
« Reply #14 on: 2014-01-07, 20:21:03 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-01-07, 14:38:43
Quote from: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-07, 02:02:37
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-01-07, 00:54:32
I see the next big childrens book called "Twas The Knight Before Christmas"

Awww, ya beat me to it!

One of my FB friends posted that as a comment too. :)

Twas a Knight Before Christmas (MT) all rights reserved lol
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