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Main => The Armoury => Topic started by: SirNathanQ on 2010-12-17, 00:00:04
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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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Some more
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how is your soft kit? hehe
you should come play with us http://www.lordgreys.org
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Looks great! Can't wait to see it all together! Well done! :)
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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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(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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Just saw those pics on myArmoury. That's looking really great!
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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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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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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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Looks like you're off to a great start! You're putting us older guys to shame! ;)
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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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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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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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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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hhehehe i'm a part of a lot of different groups. legio XX, legio XVII, Nova Normas, Conroi Fitzosbern, Midgard, Lord Greys Retinue, OWSS, 5th Rangers. ehhe with ties and friends in many many more groups.
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You've a good base to work with so far, Sir Nathan...look forward to seeing it progress.
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Thank you for the kind words Sir William :)
And give me about 3 weeks into january, you'll see some progress alright.... ;) ;D
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Here's that update! How do you all like it?
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Some more pictures....
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wow nice dude
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The last one...
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guantlets, helm, and mail voiders, standard and skirt and your about set
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which sallet is that? better picture of it?
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Thank you Sir Wolf! I am honored to have such kind words come from such a dedicated re-enactor!
Yeah, those are in the works....
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And the sallet is GDFB. Nothing special. No good images, sorry. It's not exactly the centerpiece of my kit lol ;)
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Nice kit man, how much did it run for?
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Looks great Sir Nathan! :)
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Thank you Sir Andrew.
Sir Ulrich, I have no idea of total cost, but I estimate the whole rig ran over 1k
But that was my not so efficient collecting over two years...
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hehehe, i know how that is.
how are the besegues painted? enameled or what? really a nice touch. do you have the simple breastplate underneath the tabbard? though i could see it in one of the pictures where you are kneeing.
really makes me want to put on my wedding suit of armour for a new picture. hmmmmmmm
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It's looking really good! In fact, it makes me envious in a way. I didn't have such a great kit starting out. It's taken a long time to get mine together, and they're still not done (well, they're never done, really) :)
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The Mrs. used enamels to paint them. She enjoyed it, it was a nice change from painting shields. I think she's kinda hoping some more stuff like that comes her way as a change of pace ( when not painting shields she proffesionally restores antique porcelain and china for a living ).
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Sir Nathan, that looks fantastic! As Sir Edward is, I'm a bit envious as well. If you want to get some voiders, skirt, or loose rings to make your own, IceFalcon is having a sale right now and has also announced cost of stainless is going up so prices will be going up after Jan 15th as well. I just got my voiders earlier this week, 9mm stainless rivited, and I bought a few sets of loose rings (backordered) to make a skirt. I can take pics if you want.
Or if you want to do simple butted mail from galvanized wire, it's quite easy but time consuming. I can show you how.
The Mrs. used enamels to paint them. She enjoyed it, it was a nice change from painting shields. I think she's kinda hoping some more stuff like that comes her way as a change of pace ( when not painting shields she proffesionally restores antique porcelain and china for a living ).
I recognized the arms right away as yours. She did a great job.
really makes me want to put on my wedding suit of armour for a new picture. hmmmmmmm
I must ask for pics of this. I wanted to wear a suit of armour for my wedding, but I don't have anything I'd be happy in. I've seen a few pictures of people cutting the wedding cake with a sword ... wish I had seen those before my wedding.
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really makes me want to put on my wedding suit of armour for a new picture. hmmmmmmm
I must ask for pics of this. I wanted to wear a suit of armour for my wedding, but I don't have anything I'd be happy in. I've seen a few pictures of people cutting the wedding cake with a sword ... wish I had seen those before my wedding.
Almost 10 years ago. I managed to take this one picture before the camera died (oh that made me mad):
(http://ed.toton.org/photos/2001/693.jpg)
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Nice kit, Sir Nathan! I'm envious (not a knightly virtue, I know)!
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Excellent harness Sir Nathan!
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Wow thats a lot. Makes me wanna save up for something like that. But I am gonna work on finishing my current kit before I start a new one.
When I get married I wanna wear armor to my wedding, as geeky as it sounds I think it would be cool to do as I don't care for tuxedos or modern fashion too much. Would certainly be interesting.
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YEah, and I'll force everyone at my wedding to wear accurate late-15th century garb! ;D ;D ;D
(In-laws won't be happy about that.... ::) )
And it's not as bad as it sounds cost wise. I probably could have shaved it down to 900 had I been more efficient.
Haha, Sir Wolf, thats great!
and Sir Edward and James, please do not be envious. My unique advantage that I have over your 16-year-old selves is that I have you guys for inspiration. :)
Haha, I am just glad I will be able to field something that is somewhat up to the awesomeness of your kits, as not to stick out at MDRF ;)
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Sir Nathan, you're lookin magnificent, Brother...I'm envious!