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Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« on: 2010-12-17, 00:00:04 »
Hello everybody, I'd like to introduce the start of my late 15th century man-at-arms kit.
Arms, and a tabard will be added soon. Already posses cuirass and sallet.                     And everyone knows you need to hold a weapon when in period attire.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #1 on: 2010-12-17, 00:01:27 »
Some more
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #2 on: 2010-12-17, 00:44:20 »
how is your soft kit? hehe
you should come play with us http://www.lordgreys.org
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #3 on: 2010-12-17, 08:21:48 »
Looks great! Can't wait to see it all together! Well done! :)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #4 on: 2010-12-17, 13:13:34 »
Thank you for the kind words, Sir Brian.  :)
And Sir Wolf, as far as the soft kit is coming, I still need
Undershirt, braies, normal doublet, and some kind of coat to go over it. Also a nice hat would be in order....
And when I finally get everything together, I'll make sure to bug the proud soldiers of Lord Grey's retinue  ;)
(BTW, also need rondel dagger for that softkit)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #5 on: 2010-12-17, 15:04:25 »
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(BTW, also need rondel dagger for that softkit)

You know where to go for that, A&A or Todds Stuff. Leo has been making some scary amazing things lately. I'm into original pieces but if I ever picked up and repoduction a&A's GBS and one of Leos rondels would be it.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #6 on: 2010-12-17, 16:52:54 »
Just saw those pics on myArmoury. That's looking really great!
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #7 on: 2010-12-17, 19:44:00 »
Thank you Bill, I hope that I can keep up the good progress  :)
And I think that the dagger might be one of the last pieces  to go w/ my kit.
(But I won't consider it finished until I get one  ;) )
I will probably pick it up right after I finish the hard kit, but before I delve into the incredibly expensive world of the civilian 15th cent... :-\
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #8 on: 2010-12-18, 02:55:36 »
Quote from: Das Bill on 2010-12-17, 16:52:54
Just saw those pics on myArmoury. That's looking really great!

I'll echo this statement. I thought you looked familiar when I saw the pics on myArmoury ... now I know why. Congrats on the new acquisitions. :)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #9 on: 2010-12-18, 04:46:13 »
Look at Sykes Sutler for Coats. I know they make some really nice 16th/17th century soldiers coats but I'm not sure if they make earlier periods.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #10 on: 2010-12-18, 05:38:32 »
Looks like you're off to a great start!  You're putting us older guys to shame! ;)
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #11 on: 2010-12-18, 13:59:37 »
can you sew? coats aren't that hard to make as are livery vests. doublets are a little more dubious but can be done. historic enterprises or medieval designs would prob be your best bet for off the rack stuff.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #12 on: 2010-12-18, 15:23:35 »
James, Thank you, and yes, I promptly spammed every armour related website I belong to with pictures of my new toys  :D

Thank you for the reference, I'll give them a look.

Red Knight, Ha, It's just an illusion. I've got SLBS (super limited budget syndrome) so I just decided to really bury one 25 year period to death. You should see my ambitious scheming and (family) political maneuvering to maximize my armour profits!  ;D

Look for another big picture spamming after christmas  ;)

sir Wolf, regretfully, I lack any capacity for sewing.  :( and HE is where I got my hosen. I'll give medieval designs a look too.
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #13 on: 2010-12-18, 15:33:09 »
hmmm well give me a shout and i'll see what we can do when it comes time that you need the help. i'm in lord greys so i know a few things about clothing, armour etc that will or won't pass inspection
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Re: Start of my late 15th cent Man-at-arms kit
« Reply #14 on: 2010-12-18, 22:19:08 »
Sweet. Got insiders!
Were acting like a true suspicious order, already we are infiltrating various organizations (even if less for world domination than education of the general public, still evil sounding  8))
Alright, before I start on the civvy kit, I'll make sure to bug you about passing inspection. Thanks for the help!  :)
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