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14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« on: 2014-03-18, 21:38:50 »
A bit of 14th century style armor from Allan Senefelder of Mercenary's Tailor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, and cuisses... but with a twist:

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/1378643_10203385404374732_1852983340_n.jpg

What's the twist, you say? I'll tell you; wait, even better, I'll show you!

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/970807_10203385406094775_224838685_n.jpg

That's not a giant in the picture. The armor is sized for a 10 or 12 or year old. Looks normal size until you see it in perspective, doesn't it? How cool is that?? 8)

It's on the way to me this week. More pics once I get it!

Edit: finally took some pics! (click for zoom)

Overview:


Upper:


Legs:


Close up of the cuisses


Detail of the fan / wing, knees match


Hand-made straps and buckles with proper steel buckle retainer plates
« Last Edit: 2014-09-20, 16:56:39 by Sir James A »
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #1 on: 2014-03-18, 22:02:22 »
The real twist:

Sir James has kidnapped a 10 or 12 year old and is going to armor him up!
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #2 on: 2014-03-18, 22:09:27 »
I wish I was 10...

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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #3 on: 2014-03-19, 00:19:47 »
woahhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #4 on: 2014-03-19, 02:30:58 »
Quote from: Ian on 2014-03-18, 22:02:22
The real twist:

Sir James has kidnapped a 10 or 12 year old and is going to armor him up!

Shh!!

And hey, if the archers don't keep a close eye on their children, they are fair game; no way will the kid go back to being a lowly archer once I've put him in armor! ;)
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #5 on: 2014-03-19, 03:53:02 »
There’s going to be a 10 year old running around with a kit like that?!    :'(
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #6 on: 2014-03-19, 13:00:39 »
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-19, 03:53:02
There’s going to be a 10 year old running around with a kit like that?!    :'(

Potentially many 10 year olds. This will be a great set of demo armor to take to our shows! Huzzah! :)
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #7 on: 2014-03-19, 13:05:39 »


Wade's son has all types of kits...all in 1050 spring steel (not hardened but still more expensive than anything I have)....
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #8 on: 2014-03-19, 15:58:51 »
Wade's son is quite possibly the luckiest kid in the world.
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #9 on: 2014-03-20, 04:06:22 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-03-19, 13:00:39
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-19, 03:53:02
There’s going to be a 10 year old running around with a kit like that?!    :'(

Potentially many 10 year olds. This will be a great set of demo armor to take to our shows! Huzzah! :)

That’s wonderful news!

I have to admit the first thought that came to my mind was all the beautiful pictures of Wade’s armour designed for his son.  Then the thought of two children running around with kits most of us can only dream of depressed me.   :-[

Now the news that this will be a teaching aid at events and that many children will be exposed to the real thing made me very happy indeed.  :)
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #10 on: 2014-03-20, 04:13:27 »
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-20, 04:06:22
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-03-19, 13:00:39
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-19, 03:53:02
There’s going to be a 10 year old running around with a kit like that?!    :'(

Potentially many 10 year olds. This will be a great set of demo armor to take to our shows! Huzzah! :)

That’s wonderful news!

I have to admit the first thought that came to my mind was all the beautiful pictures of Wade’s armour designed for his son.  Then the thought of two children running around with kits most of us can only dream of depressed me.   :-[

Now the news that this will be a teaching aid at events and that many children will be exposed to the real thing made me very happy indeed.  :)

One, that kid makes me jealous. Two, that'd be a great demo piece! Instead of just telling them about it they can live it! Spreading chivalry will be that much easier. Plus the kid won't forget about trying on some armor ;)
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #11 on: 2014-03-20, 04:25:43 »
That's pretty cool indeed! Lucky kids....
Though, the thought that the kids will probably grow out of their armor in a year or two makes me want to cry. Hopefully they'll take care of it and pass it on to their kids!

I had once actually considered making a child-sized version of one of my helms to take with me to events to let kids try on. Only problem is I don't know any children and have no idea how big it would have to be. Hanging out at the local park trying to measure kids' heads would probably be frowned upon. ;)
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #12 on: 2014-03-20, 13:22:37 »
Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2014-03-20, 04:25:43
Hanging out at the local park trying to measure kids' heads would probably be frowned upon. ;)

Parent #1: Who is that creepy guy with a tape measure and set of calipers?

Parent #2: No idea. But I'm sure he's harmless.


I'm sure line #2 would not happen. :)

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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #13 on: 2014-03-20, 14:01:49 »
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-03-20, 04:13:27
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-20, 04:06:22
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-03-19, 13:00:39
Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-03-19, 03:53:02
There’s going to be a 10 year old running around with a kit like that?!    :'(

Potentially many 10 year olds. This will be a great set of demo armor to take to our shows! Huzzah! :)

That’s wonderful news!

I have to admit the first thought that came to my mind was all the beautiful pictures of Wade’s armour designed for his son.  Then the thought of two children running around with kits most of us can only dream of depressed me.   :-[

Now the news that this will be a teaching aid at events and that many children will be exposed to the real thing made me very happy indeed.  :)

One, that kid makes me jealous. Two, that'd be a great demo piece! Instead of just telling them about it they can live it! Spreading chivalry will be that much easier. Plus the kid won't forget about trying on some armor ;)

They've been trying on armor at previous demos, but always have the "whoa it's so heavy" or "so huge" effect. One kid had a vambrace on as a greave and it was still oversized. Can't keep propogating that myth!

Allan said he used to do similar demos with schools, and kids from middle school would see him years later when they are in high school and say "hey you're the guy that brought the armor! i still remember that, it was awesome!".
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Re: 14th Century armor - breastplate, spaulders, arms, cuisses... with a twist
« Reply #14 on: 2014-03-20, 15:58:33 »
Nice set of armor by the way Sir James.  :)
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