The Armour Archive

Paladin74

Hi Tom, do you plan on doing this again and if so, how long do you think it'll be when you're ready to take on more commissions?

Paladin74

Ha, we have the same name. Kudos to him! What a ridiculous amount of weight- I've watched those competitions, they look more like bears than men. lol

Paladin74

$75. gmandragora@yahoo.com Money sent, hoping to claim the 3rd slot. What I need: natural or blue in color, lightly padded , maybe a single layer of batting? Grand assiette sleeves, arming points at the elbows and shoulders, no extra padding needed. Close fitted on the forearm and wrist- minimal pa...

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Dark Knight Armory is a subsidiary of Medieval Collectibles (also dba as Medieval Collectables) - mostly the same stuff you'll find at MRL but with a larger selection geared more toward sport than dress up/costuming. You might find those marginally helpful if you're unable to avoid shots to the lowe...

Paladin74

Custom fitted armor maybe? Says dress forms so I'm thinking clothing too- for instances where you can't journey to the tailor or smith, I guess you send the form instead for them to work with?

Paladin74

How are there in regards to transferring the plasti-dip onto others clothing? There is no transfer, that is what sealant is for ;) Unlike blue, green, yellow, or any day-glow color duct tape. PD is pretty durable; first I heard of it being used was as handle material for tools. It took off in the a...

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Looks great but construction note, i can get one that has a finished bottom for "that guy" for 120$ http://www.thatguysproducts.com/gorgets.html By no means am i knocking your product. So go buy one. lol @ this guy Says he's not knocking your product while comparing you to one size fits all outlet.

Paladin74

If I may, who made it? Those are my colors, but a bit bigger than would suit.

Paladin74

Is that Coustille still available? I'll take it in blue if so.

Paladin74

Ugo, the Dark Cardinal on the throne on your site, is that you, with the gorgeous nubile woman in your lap? I think you have it made, friend.

Paladin74

I second Al from Mercenary's Tailor, of them all, his will be the most affordable. I second Mad Matt as well, and his legs will have more shaping to them; it is a step up from MT and the cost will reflect this. Jeff Wasson, I've never handled his wares but I've seen them and he's on another level en...

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I hope Matt doesn't hang it up because of one bad transaction- that would be tragic.

Paladin74

By God man, but your talent is peerless. I get the feeling I could mortgage my house and still be short on a commission with you, Ugo. Still, a man can dream...

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That was pretty awesome...looks like a fun time was had by all. They do all the coolest stuff overseas it would seem.

Paladin74

How off would it be for someone 183cm tall?

Paladin74

It says content is currently unavailable. I don't have FB, could that be it?

Paladin74

Damn, too short. Love the look though.

Paladin74

I was looking for pics of an armored footstool when I read the thread title. This is apparently not a joke, though.

Paladin74

Anything period about these? I like them, which means 'probably not'. lol

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Looks like you guys had a good time Lance- keep it up! Love that monster Lundemo dao - what a big, bad beauty!

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For me, pick a period and adhere to it. No more fantasy-based or out-of-period accoutrements.

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Mihalych wrote:Уер. Write to me in PM.

PM sent.

Paladin74

Can you do one in black leather, linen lined?

Paladin74

I think it all depends on what you are used to. Personally, I think the stench would be horrible until my nose got used to it. Good thing is, w/in minutes your nose will no longer register the odor and you can continue on happily. I've always thought this was why the unwashed masses could remain so...

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R.I.P., Eff.

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Wow, that looks like a really good fit. I WANT ONE.

Paladin74

Better looking than those iron portable holes- but a good deal more expensive too. I like it- sort of looks like the bottom of a hat rack (the legs). Would be good for indoor application- a banner on a foreshortened pole, for instance.

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Awesome, thank you!

Paladin74

No Landsknecht aspirations, Brother. Otherwise, I'd seriously consider it. Not to mention its made for a man 2" taller and 50lbs heavier with appreciably more robust measurements. (Thank goodness)

Free bump!

Paladin74

Looks like those 'Arthurian helms' that littered ebaY a few years ago.

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PartsAndTechnical wrote:My girlfriend asked me to explain this issue to her.

I said: "we dont have much existing or extant lamellar armor from the viking period."

She was probably wondering why you used two synonyms as descriptors to get your point across. Extant literally means 'still existing'.

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AedenOfNowhere wrote:Lol great weight loss motivator? :p

I'm 6', 175lbs - I suppose I could gain the weight but...I've come this far in losing what I had previously and I don't want any of it back! GLWS.

Paladin74

You keep this up Charles, you just keep this up and...I might have to buy some more off of you. You're feeding my inner teen man! I've been trying to get rid of the little bugger! lol

Paladin74

There was Robin. I believe he's 12th C.

Paladin74

That is one bad azz looking harness there.

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