the making of a suit in pictures

Patrick Thaden · Post by **Patrick Thaden** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:30 am

I've recently started another full suit order and have decided to post pics as it progresses. The owner asked that I don't post his name, so don't ask

If you have questions about how things are being done I'll try and answer. The breast and back are basically where I have begun on this. Here is a profile drawing of the breast and back, the back on the actual piece being made was modified from the drawings at the request of the customer.

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While the piece being made has been altered slightly from the sketches you still get an idea of the style.

And here we now have some metal that's been smacked a few times by a hammer. I'll be posting additional pictures over the next two months or so of the rest of the items that will be going with this suit, from head to toe. Enjoy

Ugo · Post by **Ugo** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:57 am

Sah-weet!

So beautiful,

T. Finkas · Post by **T. Finkas** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:07 am

Great! This is going to be fascinating seeing you go through this step by step. Can't wait for the next instalment!

Cheers,
Tim

Otto von Teich · Post by **Otto von Teich** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:10 am

Wow! i like it, cant wait to see it all finished...Otto

Signo · Post by **Signo** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:13 am

Inspiring, now i better know that a good piece start after a good project.
:wink:

Zweihammer · Post by **Zweihammer** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:33 pm

Greetings, Now this is going to be truly interesting. I can't wait to see the progression.
Cheers, Erick Davidson

Alcyoneus · Post by **Alcyoneus** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:04 pm

Armour Bob wrote:I've recently started another full suit order and have decided to post pics as it progresses. The owner asked that I don't post his name, so don't ask

Cool. Who's the customer? ;-)

Padrig · Post by **Padrig** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:07 pm

What's is name.

Pad

PS:oh, oh I got it it's Blank..... :twisted:

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:36 pm

This one spring or mild Patrick? Looks like it's going to be awesome.

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:36 pm

Thanks A-Bob this is going to be fun.

Ceramite · Post by **Ceramite** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:41 pm

Great curves!! I would be a happy customer seeing those pics

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:56 pm

Sweet! Amazing work as always!

Chris

lorenzo2 · Post by **lorenzo2** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:40 pm

Has anyone else noticed that Mr. A-Bob now has now put together several of these step by step photo series? Would it be too much to hope that we are seeing the beginnings of a how to book? The title could be something like "Advanced Armoring Techniques". Think about it, you know you are tempted. . .

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:54 pm

Super-sexy, Patrick.

What about a published video of you raising a hat from a flat sheet? :wink:

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:26 pm

Super-sexy, Patrick.

What about a published video of you raising a hat from a flat sheet?

Actually, scratch that idea... it sucks.

I think there should be a video of you raising a hat out of an iron ingot! :shock:

RalphS · Post by **RalphS** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:39 pm

Looking very promising! Was the body profile a trace of the customer, or just a generic sketch based on the customer's dimensions?

Brian, I may have an iron ingot going some time soon. Nothing definite yet, but I'm trying to hunt down the right people at a reconstructed 13th century blast furnace, and get permission to play with their finery and some of the pigiron they made in previous runs.

Then we can talk video!

Oh well, nothing to do with this thread really, sorry for the hijack.

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:51 pm

Also slightly off topic. I may also have a little bloom soon, if someone wants to mess around with it.

Josh W · Post by **Josh W** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:29 pm

Nifty Cuirass, Patrick.

Now mine has a twin!

Patrick Thaden · Post by **Patrick Thaden** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:38 am

Ok, well not a whole lot to look at this time. I worked on hinges yesterday, there are about 16 of them that had to be made, here is a pic of a few of the ones I built yesterday, These will be going on the breastplate and fauld

James, this suit will be all mild.

Lorenzo, I actually shoot photos of the progress of almost every item I make so the customers can see how things are going and if there is something that is dreadfully wrong do to a missunderstanding or misscomunication I know before the item is finished. I had thought book at one point, but I don't know that it would be a how to book.
How much interest would there be in a video of a hat being made from a large chunk of wrought iron/steel and then raised into a hat? This is already a planned project, but knowing a video would be wanted of it as well would be good to know now so as to plan it. Would people be open to paying 20-25$ for a copy? Getting it proffesionally shot and put on a dvd will run a few bucks so there would have to be interest in paying for it, not just getting a free copy :wink:

Let's see, I think the fauld will be getting worked on today, or perhaps some tweaking and rolling of the neck and arm openings. We'll see

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:43 am

Armour Bob wrote:
How much interest would there be in a video of a hat being made from a large chunk of wrought iron/steel and then raised into a hat? This is already a planned project, but knowing a video would be wanted of it as well would be good to know now so as to plan it. Would people be open to paying 20-25$ for a copy? Getting it proffesionally shot and put on a dvd will run a few bucks so there would have to be interest in paying for it, not just getting a free copy

Definitely interested!

Chris

lorenzo2 · Post by **lorenzo2** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:17 am

definitely interested in video also! Pics of in progress rolls for the breastplate would be great also!

Padrig · Post by **Padrig** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:44 pm

Can I send the 25$ now?

Of course I am interested. :roll:

Just start a new thread asking for interest and I'll predict LOTS of it.

Pad

John Friesen · Post by **John Friesen** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:58 pm

Definitely interested!

Ceramite · Post by **Ceramite** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:09 pm

If you want to shoot in the baltimore/dc area i have a complete video production and postproduction setup (not you uncle's type crap either).

check out my demos

PM me if you have intrest and skills

valuckas.com

Archie Zietman · Post by **Archie Zietman** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 5:45 pm

Great post, and I'd definately be interested too!! that's my undecided number of cents worth (what is the approved number of cents worth to throw in btw?)

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:13 pm

2 cents.

Patrick Thaden · Post by **Patrick Thaden** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 9:54 am

couple more pics with most of the fauld

I'll try and remember to take some pics as the roll is being done, and not just when I'm finished

. I guess we'll see about doing a video of the hat

lorenzo2 · Post by **lorenzo2** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 11:04 am

I was thinking about the the possible helm raising video last night. If the video could include more than just raising the bowl that would be outstanding! Additional bits could include a visor, a forehead reinforcement piece, or a raised comb depending on what helm is selected. Cheek pieces for an armet or roman helm would also be quite interesting. Not that a kettle helm wouldn't be nice but a more complex 15th or 16th century piece would really "kick it up a notch", or perhaps several notches!

Armour Design · Post by **Armour Design** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:14 pm

I like the look of your cuirass and start of the lames for the tassets. What thickness steel are you using?
Mike
www.armourdesign.dial.pipex.com

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:27 pm

Bob...who is this for...ever thought of taking orders? how much!!!!!!

Ideval · Post by **Ideval** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:13 pm

I've recently started another full suit order and have decided to post pics as it progresses. The owner asked that I don't post his name, so don't ask

No offense meant, Millennium.

Also, A-Bob has been taking commissions as long as I've been here.

Cheers,

IdÃƒÂ«val

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:38 pm

He definately welcomes commisions.

Patrick Thaden · Post by **Patrick Thaden** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:31 am

a couple more pics, including as requested some pics of the arm and neck rolls, atleast getting started on them. I'll get them finished up on Monday

The suit is being constructed out of a variety of gauges depending on the part, ranging from 14-20 for starting material. I definatley do take orders if you have a project your interested in email me with the specifics of what your wanting. As far as the video, to get a professional for just a couple of days of shooting and a couple days of editing it'll cost more than what I charge for a good helmet, so having a good cameraman hang around with lights and equipment for the making of a complex helmet would run a bit high. I guess that is an option, but not one I'm looking at right now

mercenary · Post by **mercenary** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:11 pm

"Danger: Do not wave an arc welder at work; the light may blind you."

Did I read that right?

Padrig · Post by **Padrig** » Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:53 pm

Patrick, in case it would help, I for one would gladly pay in advance if you ever decided to do this raising the Video.

Thanks for the pics by the way.

Pad

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