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Sir Edward:
So, what would be some good suggestions for SwordChick? I was thinking that it would be pretty cost effective to go with 14th C plate. Like the "chartres arms" and spaulders shown here:
http://www.madmattsarmory.com/inv_arms.php
This shop also has a coat of plates kit and some nice breastplates.
I don't know what quality his work is, but the pictures are nice. :)
Sword Chick:
Thanks, Ed. I was already composing my post (and trying to get my attachments to work) so here I go again...
Okay, deep breath, enough talking, I need to start putting something together. I'm counting on you gentlemen to help me. :)
In order to keep things affordable, I'll be putting together bits at a time. In terms of accuracy, issues such as stainless steel don't bother me. At the same time, I don't want anything glaringly wrong. (Though I suppose that is in the eye of the beholder.)
In an ideal world, I'd like to look like this. However that image is heavily photoshopped. I don't look that good in real life. :)
In terms of something more practical, Mr. Christian Tobler suggested that something like what he is wearing and which is based on the effigy below would work quite well, especially since I have a new gambeson.
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:24:21 ---Thanks, Ed. I was already composing my post (and trying to get my attachments to work) so here I go again...
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Woops, sorry. :)
--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:24:21 ---Okay, deep breath, enough talking, I need to start putting something together. I'm counting on you gentlemen to help me. :)
In order to keep things affordable, I'll be putting together bits at a time. In terms of accuracy, issues such as stainless steel don't bother me. At the same time, I don't want anything glaringly wrong. (Though I suppose that is in the eye of the beholder.)
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I'm with you on that. I cut all sorts of corners to keep things practical and affordable. Stainless will certainly make the maintenance easier! Often it costs slightly more, but it saves you a lot of headaches, and it doesn't have to be polished to a chrome finish either if that's something that bothers you (some people prefer more of a satin finish).
--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:24:21 ---In an ideal world, I'd like to look like this. However that image is heavily photoshopped. I don't look that good in real life. :)
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Sure you do! And you will once we get all your armor together.
--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:24:21 ---In terms of something more practical, Mr. Christian Tobler suggested that something like what he is wearing and which is based on the effigy below would work quite well, especially since I have a new gambeson.
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That's a pretty good suggestion. In those images, there's nothing on the arms, which I find interesting. Nevertheless, these look pretty good:
http://www.ageofarmour.com/instock/14_century_arms.html
Do you like that style of helm? The helm you want might also restrict the period a bit, if there's a certain look you'd like to go for. His suggestion is certainly good in terms of keeping the cost manageable.
Sword Chick:
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--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:24:21 ---Thanks, Ed. I was already composing my post (and trying to get my attachments to work) so here I go again...
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Woops, sorry. :)
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Actually, that was a sincere thanks. :) I appreciate that you were watching out for me.
--- Quote from: Sir Edward on 2008-03-27, 14:45:44 ---That's a pretty good suggestion. In those images, there's nothing on the arms, which I find interesting. Nevertheless, these look pretty good:
http://www.ageofarmour.com/instock/14_century_arms.html
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No, I don't think those arms would work too well for me. From the website "These arms are a medium length with a bit larger diameter. Best fit would be for someone around 5'10" and 200lbs though there is a bit of latitude." I'm a bit smaller than that. :)
--- Quote from: Sir Edward on 2008-03-27, 14:45:44 ---Do you like that style of helm? The helm you want might also restrict the period a bit, if there's a certain look you'd like to go for.
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I do like the helm on the effigy. However, I'm still very open to suggestions.
Another sincere thank you!
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Sword Chick on 2008-03-27, 14:58:20 ---
--- Quote from: Sir Edward on 2008-03-27, 14:45:44 ---That's a pretty good suggestion. In those images, there's nothing on the arms, which I find interesting. Nevertheless, these look pretty good:
http://www.ageofarmour.com/instock/14_century_arms.html
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No, I don't think those arms would work too well for me. From the website "These arms are a medium length with a bit larger diameter. Best fit would be for someone around 5'10" and 200lbs though there is a bit of latitude." I'm a bit smaller than that. :)
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Hah, I didn't read the fine print. :) It sounds like they'd fit me though.. maybe with some extra room.
OK, I'll keep my eyes open for others.
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