Black Hydra Helmet for SOLD

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:30 pm

For sale is a Black Hydra Kabuto made in '08.

The helmet can fit up to a 24.5" melon, there are carved brass plates on the sides as well as a carved brass tehen (hole on the head) It also has repousse eyebrows on the mabizashi ( the visor) The Fukigaeshi are also removeable (temple wings) The helmet is wonderful, I just need the money more than I need the helmet.

Helmet was bought for $1,200 ( I paid for all the bells and whistles) I am asking for $750 obo. Includes shipping. I will also throw in a customized Dou (cuirass) in sugake lacing with skirt plates for an additional $150.

The helmet has been lightly used, but the lacing needs to be replaced on the skirt plates. Here are the pictures:

hrolf · Post by **hrolf** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:01 pm

forwarded to a friend who is very, very interested.

white mountain armoury · Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:42 pm

very nice helmet

Heath B fraychef · Post by **Heath B fraychef** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:47 pm

what size is the dou.
ie what size person would it fit?

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:50 pm

the dou would be made to fit you, built custom for your body

Jaymes · Post by **Jaymes** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:07 pm

do you sell the dous on there own?

or is this a buy the helmet get the dou type?

ps have any pictures of the dous youve made previously?

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:17 pm

I have experience making dou's I have one for sale here, http://tousando.proboards.com/index.cgi ... hread=2978

as for making them alone, yes I do that also, do you know what you are looking for?

Jaymes · Post by **Jaymes** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:27 pm

i do have something in mind like a Tosei Gusuko or a Do Maru

what do you make your dous out of?

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:29 pm

The dou's are made of abs to plastic mostly, but can do metal, do pm me if interested.

Jaymes · Post by **Jaymes** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:35 pm

PM sent

Broadway · Post by **Broadway** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:04 pm

Trade ya a bowflex for it.

Heath B fraychef · Post by **Heath B fraychef** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:15 pm

my wife is interested. let me talk to her when she gets home and ill let you know asap.

Heath B fraychef · Post by **Heath B fraychef** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:17 pm

btw what would you upcharge for kebiki lacing?

Leopold der Wolf · Post by **Leopold der Wolf** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:43 pm

Thats straight up sexy.

smriggin · Post by **smriggin** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:48 pm

Wow. Its stunning to see Mykaru's work up for sale. He's the penultimate Japanese helm constructer regularly doing work in the SCA. His lines are true and as close to the real thing as we can get.

I'm surprised this is still available.

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:57 pm

yes, the kebiki would be an upcharge, if you wanted the whole suit that way, probably a considerate up charge (both because of labor and the amount of lacing...) but we can discuss terms if you want it.

smriggin · Post by **smriggin** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:06 pm

And I'll be honest, I saw the dou (linked above) in person at Illiton's Rites of Spring and its dead sexy. Excellent quality and the attention to detail in the lacing is well done.

tommymac · Post by **tommymac** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:55 am

Just FYI I ordered dou parts from this guy back in October 2008 and have not received anything. After a while of waiting and PMs he said he would refund me the money i spent, but I have not been refunded yet either. So buyer beware.

Adam

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:35 am

its true i keep trying to raise funds to pay him back, the problem is nothing i have put up has sold yet( this helmet or the aforementioned dou). I had told him as soon as I could get the funds I would, but that has yet to happen... I'm sorry Adam.

augifertangtang · Post by **augifertangtang** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:57 pm

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh · Post by **Iain (Bunny) Ruadh** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:16 pm

I'll step up .. any chance you'll be at Baronial Border War this weekend? If so I'll be there with $ in hand for the helm and measurements for the Dou ...

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:24 pm

Thank you Iain!

SyrTheo · Post by **SyrTheo** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:26 pm

Iain Ruadh wrote:I'll step up .. any chance you'll be at Baronial Border War this weekend? If so I'll be there with $ in hand for the helm and measurements for the Dou ...

Well done Ian!!

Got a new name!! :0D

King EikBrandr formerly known as Theo

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh · Post by **Iain (Bunny) Ruadh** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:33 pm

Helm has arrived. Working out details and body & limb armour to go along with it along with it.