The Armour Archive

i'm really trying hard to find a full japanese kit as i have heard they are very hard or rather tedious to construct with all the lacing and all that jazz. though i am limited on funds i will take all suggestions. im not picky about century, or style (well kinda on style) but im just really picky on protection. i'm about 6ft 236lbs and my mid section is about 48 in at it's largest point. again any suggestion will be taken and GREATLY appreciated.

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.html
http://www.rhinohide.cx/tousando/yoriaku/index.html
http://www.yamakaminari.com/Armor/index.html

A few notes
Paint does not stick to plastic. a few people have tried but every type of paint available flakes off over time.

Pick up a few pieces of posterboard to make your patterns.
I would sugest investing in a set of french curves, a square, and a silver sharpie it helps with layout.
Take your time rushing leaves to ugly armour.

oh this is excellent indormation thank you very much!!

At one point a few folk in Ashland and Framingham had some japanese armour.

hmm interesting, i have not seen them before but i can probably find someone i know who has.

If you're looking for SCA Japanese contacts in the MA area, drop me a PM.