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dominic

Pitbull Armory wrote:Hi Dominic I didn't mm Ean you. . I was counting your order since we were talking about it. Place your order of you like. I only have 3 or 4 on the list.

sorry for the confusion

Pb

Oh; cool! I'm on it!

dominic

OK, I will hold off for now.

dominic

Hi there, Did you want a breast and back? Or a cuirass with shoulder straps and 4 side buckle closures? Breast and Back alone would be 140 and 20 for shipping A cuirass would be 150 and 20 for shipping Yes, the whole cuirass. I will have my wife help me take accurate measurements tonight and PM you...

dominic

Hi there, I dont have one instock anymore so I can make you one up fast that fits you perfect, No ones sent me money yet so order list is empty, first come first serve, Hey I got some dome headed Aluminum rivets in yesterday and they look nice, larger heads than I wanted but strong and so much bett...

dominic

Hi there, thanks for your interest. I can make you one like that if you like for a few dollars more, but I would suggest trying one out with loose rivet articulation first, Im drilling the holes a little oversize these days so you really get good range of motion like that. Not as much as strap arti...

dominic

With a few modifications, I have been using one of your chestplates (in white even) since 2005. It has endured 8 pennsics without issue. My modification was to remove the original rivets and attach leather strips down the inside to make it collapsible more like lorica segmentata. Wow thank you for ...

dominic

Fridrich; awesome, thanks.

Will; Do you mean my Sugarloaf with the lift visor, or my T-faced Barbute (Since I'm currently wearing both)?

dominic

Ugh. I totally can't afford it, but could you bring it to Ice Dragon? I'd love to get a closer look at it and *Shudder* maybe even try it on.

dominic

Thanks! I will get some measurements ASAP and get back to you.

dominic

He will most likely contact you directly about payment options. He is in the Ukraine, so getting money to him can be tricky. I ended up using a bank-to-bank funds transfer.

dominic

Hey Matt;

Any chance you have a medium Kussnasch plate kit in stock?

dominic

While they look great; I think I am going to pass on the cuisses for now; I just don't have the funds. I am going to keep an eye on this thread and see if they are still available when I'm feeling a little more flush.

dominic

This is a really good deal for the set. I might be interested in the chausses if you ever decide to sell the bits separately.

dominic

I'm very interested in the padded cuisses; just need to double check my measurements.

Second dibs on the pouch, belt, scabbard, and rondel.

dominic

Fantastic; thanks for the advice! I will take a close look at that thread, and shoot Josh a note.

dominic

Zen Warrior has some good starter helm options. If you're looking to get something safe, cheap, and fast, this would be a good option: http://www.zenwarriorarmory.com/catalog.php?item=50&catid=65&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D65 My crew has purchased a couple of these for new fighters, and they are g...

dominic

Next question is how to engineer those consarn pockets into place? I'd figure on building the entire pocket layer separately and laying the rest of the gambeson atop that layer, as a shell garment, primarily attaching about the outer layer's edges and its seams. Ding! Ding! We have a winner. OK, I ...

dominic

Hi Everybody;

I'm looking to make a new gourget for SCA use. I am planning on getting a maille standard and mounting that over the top, but I I need to make something rigid for the foundation. Has anybody tackled this before? Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

dominic

Don't sell it Brother!!! Many years ago, I sold my Knotwolf helm to fund another armour project, and I fully regret it now. I would love to have it back now, even if it was just to have it on a shelf and occasionally rub it down lovingly with a diaper.

dominic

I'm just trying to imagine what it would be like to ride in one of those.

Could make for some interesting saddle sores.

dominic

Fantastic; thank you very much! I will read through that thread, but your solution sounds very workable. I will probably order a standard from you soon.

dominic

These are very cool. Of course; being an SCA guy, I'm thinking about how to back them with heavy leather or metal to make them legal. Is that something you have already pondered?

dominic

Hi Andrew;

I just had a question: in the picture of the inside of the helm that shows the liner, there is some sort of black fabric attached to the back of the helm. What is that?

dominic

I was wondering the same thing. Shocktec comes in 3 different types, so which one is best for helms?

dominic

I have to measure my melon, but I'm interested. Do you have any more pictures?

dominic

Baron Eirik is the end-all, be-all Rattan Man.

dominic

I have a friend who would be interested in this helm. I'll get in touch with him now.

dominic

OK, good to know, Thanks!

dominic

Quick question on the CoP kits in the hardened spring stainless; How big of a pain in the butt is it to shape the plates?

dominic

Excellent, thank you very much. It is a beautiful helm.

dominic

This looks like an excellent helm and I am forwarding this post on to someone who may be interested. I am a little confused by the "Hardened steel 65 g." Could you tell me more about the type of steel used and how it was hardened? Thanks.

dominic

Dang it! That's what I get for cooking a nice dinner and spending time with my kid! That'll learn me!

dominic

A - $170

dominic

A - $150

dominic

I got mine from Steel Mastery and I have been very happy with it.

http://www.steel-mastery.com/en

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