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Heath B fraychef

i would love to make it down, preferably later in january but ill try and make it whenever you guys decide to have it.

Heath B fraychef

yes, yes they are. so are the arms. and he did the rondells custom.

Heath B fraychef

Well, guys.. We did have problems back then (mostly with the delivery in time), but we have really improved recently. I dare to say there were no troubles during the last year (if someone is willing to contradict, then speak!). Our general rule now is to declare required manufacturing to the client...

Heath B fraychef

thanks Oswyn, the metal bit sare all heat blued or brass. im really not too much into the shiny steel look so much.
as for the straps i could see shortening the top straps a bit. they do have a v end to them though i think its just the angles and distance make it hard to see it.

Heath B fraychef

ok ill take a turn, please keep all comments serious, no matter how many times it is requested i will not put more nickels on it. i have finger gauntlets that match just not in the picture. when i began putting this kit together i really did not have a definitive period in mind. so please fire away.

Heath B fraychef

btw its his grace icefalcon

Heath B fraychef

icefalcon.
his customer service is beyond reproach.
steel mastery has had serious issues with quality and consistancy as well as spotty business practices in the past.(cant speak for more recently)

Heath B fraychef

I HIGHLY recommend Icefalcon's lightweight arming cotes. They are warm enough to fight when it is in the 30s cool enough to fight when it is in the upper 80's and they look good too. You might also try Gambesons.com and I hear Revival.us is under new management they have a similar product to Icefal...

Heath B fraychef

what exactly are you looking for? some armorers are better at certain things.
maybe we can help direct you to someone who can fill your particular needs.
price range would also be helpful.

Heath B fraychef

yeah honestly after much experience i would pass on steel mastery and go with a more reputable armorer. check into shamrock armory or icefalcon, or any other myriad of armories out there that have spent tons of time intentionally building their reputations.

Heath B fraychef

ive had numerous transactions with steel mastery.
it is very spotty at best.
out of 5-6 transactions maybe 2 were easy and correct. 1 big order was made wrong(left out options that i paid extra for) and offered no recompense. all i got was a opps sorry. no refunds.

Heath B fraychef

Phrygian helmet 12 century http://steel-mastery.com/images/products/big/phrygian-helmet-12-century-1.jpg This type of helmets with drawn forward dome was popular in Europe in 10-12 centuries. The characteristic visor shape was widespread in the Byzantine Empire. It is equipped with back plate hidde...

Heath B fraychef

do a search for steel mastery here on the archive.
should be plenty of information for you.

Heath B fraychef

can you post pictures of the actual items?

Heath B fraychef

wow there are some very nice sites there.
anybody else have anything we havn't seen yet?

Heath B fraychef

i am mainly interested in 14th-15 c. anybody who can make clothing for these periods.
but i also like to have other garb. so m really looking for whatever is out there.

Heath B fraychef

im looking for garb resources, ive seen historic ent. and revival but i know there are more people out there that make nice garb. anybody have links to other purveyors?

Heath B fraychef

Okay, just throwing this out here and we'll see where it goes. (Mod voice here) If it is desired by some here, I'd be willing to sticky a topic "America's Got Armour" over in the Medieval Combat section to have a place for anyone who'd be willing to post their kits and get critiques. If s...

Heath B fraychef

any critique would be great, as many here are far more knowledgable than i am.

Heath B fraychef

ok, this is me. not nearly as nice as many of the kits above but i like it. it took a few years for me to put this kit together, it started out with the helm in the first pic. i had saved enough money to have a helm made and got this one from steel mastery before they went down hill. i was going for...

Heath B fraychef

my wife and i are looking into a decent period tent.
we are currently considering the midwest tents wedge tent.
does anybody here use one or have any experiance with them?

Heath B fraychef

now we just need pics with you in armor wearing the helm.

Heath B fraychef

wow some very nice kits indeed. i am honored to be counted among them.

Heath B fraychef

its similar to the 4 point chinstrap that windrose sells bit it looks like your design could be fitted more snug all around.
i would be curious to see how it worked out.

Heath B fraychef

i saw those last night.
seriously looks good.
should look fantastic with those demi gaunts too.

Heath B fraychef

makes me wish i had the extra cash. i dont "need" the gear but it sure would be nice to have the options.

Heath B fraychef

well, it seems now is a golden opportunity then.

Heath B fraychef

also look at armstreet.
and shamrock armory

Heath B fraychef

i also accept pretty much any advice someone wants to offer. but then i choose what advice actually fits what i personally am trying to achieve. ive been lucky lately with the quality of advice i have been given. im still working on incorporating those into my skill set but im working on it in my ow...

Heath B fraychef

historic enterprises do.

Heath B fraychef

speaking of projects on the docketA: So I was at the Met a year ago and one of the suits has locking gauntlets. The last lame for the fingers overlaps the thumb back to the wrist and is secured with a turn-pin. It seemed like an interesting project for those concerned about thumb damage but it got ...

Heath B fraychef

why not use a short section of 1 1/4 inch pipe?

Heath B fraychef

it depends.
are you using it to replace the need for a gorget?
or are you just wanting to have an avantail but not use leather or chain?

Heath B fraychef

my wife is looking for a decent camp chair and im just trying to provide her with as many options as possible, thanks to everyone who has responded.

Heath B fraychef

i guess i should preface that i already have contact info for stolarz. very nice indeed.

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