LARP Armoury Manufactorum (Fiberglass armors workshop)

[Sergey Volk]

Greetings to all!
Let me introduce our workshop, LARP Armoury Manufactorum.
We are located in Sevastopol, Crimea, Russia and we specialize in manufacture of fiberglass armor for LARPG and all types of foam weapon fighting.

When the foam weapons became popular and often the only permitted type of weapon in LARPG in Russia, gamers started to think:" I no longer need extreme protection. Steel armors are awesome, but they are heavy, expensive and takes long time to manufacture. I want something more comfortable." That's why plastic replicas of steel armor appeared.
In contrast to the other workshops we make armors of a very strong material - fiberglass. It protects almost as steel and looks aesthetically, but lightweight and relatively inexpensive.
Fiberglass is a lightweight, extremely strong, robust and immensely versatile composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with glass fibres. It`s combines light weight with an inherent strength, a very low thermal conductivity (like wood), biological stability, moisture resistance and weather resistance finish.


Here are a few samples of our products:

[Sergey Volk]

That's what our armor look like "in action":

[Sergey Volk]

Every segment of historical armor analogues is mobile. We use aluminum rivets and leather straps.
Items ARE NOT PAINTED. We add metallic (or any wanted color) pigment to plastic matrix. So, no flaking, no cracking or scratching of surface.

Links to albums with prices and additional information( in the picture description).

Helmets.
https://plus.google.com/photos/10337203 ... banner=pwa

Body armors.
https://plus.google.com/photos/10337203 ... banner=pwa

Arms and legs.
https://plus.google.com/photos/10337203 ... banner=pwa

Common link to my picasa:
https://plus.google.com/photos/10337203 ... banner=pwa

My e-mail anderwool24@gmail.com


I`ll be glad to answer any occurring questions.

[MJBlazek]

Man, European LARPs are so much cooler than American ones!

[GunnarUlfson]

I wonder if this would be a viable option for Youth Combat. If the helms would test out correctly it would be a far cry better than the batting helms currently used.

[InsaneIrish]

I wonder if this would be a viable option for Youth Combat. If the helms would test out correctly it would be a far cry better than the batting helms currently used.

They have a video where they are pounding on one of these helms with a hammer. I would think they would work WELL for youth combat.

[Gregoire de Lyon]

In the second photo, why does the pikeman on the left have a piece of fabric on his chest sealed with a giant wax seal? I've only seen something like that in Warhammer 40K - is there a historical parallel that I'm unaware of?

[Sergey Volk]

They have a video where they are pounding on one of these helms with a hammer. I would think they would work WELL for youth combat.

1. Crash - test of the helm.
http://youtu.be/5q0stBN8bi8


https://picasaweb.google.com/1033720328 ... 4427155826

2. Crash-test of the helm part 2 (using 19lbs sword)
http://youtu.be/X_U7bbkizgw


https://picasaweb.google.com/1033720328 ... 0088201938

3. Action test of the armor.
http://youtu.be/ATnOt49Pyi0

https://picasaweb.google.com/1033720328 ... 6446219074

[Sergey Volk]

In the second photo, why does the pikeman on the left have a piece of fabric on his chest sealed with a giant wax seal? I've only seen something like that in Warhammer 40K - is there a historical parallel that I'm unaware of?

It was LARPG Warhammer 2013 Lustria in Russia.

Fantasy, not 40k.

[Caius705]

Is there a price list for the futuristic armors? I'm on my phone, I may have missed them.

[Gregoire de Lyon]

In the second photo, why does the pikeman on the left have a piece of fabric on his chest sealed with a giant wax seal? I've only seen something like that in Warhammer 40K - is there a historical parallel that I'm unaware of?

It was LARPG Warhammer 2013 Lustria in Russia.

Thanks!

Very nice work - incredible detail.

[Mike Tutov]

Hi, Volk!
Glad to see You on AA. I have to say that LARP Armory Manufactorum is well Known workshop and it has perfect reputation in Ukraine and Russia. I know these craftsmen personally. Among others they made a lot of copies of my goods . Good luck!

[Sergey Volk]

Thanks, Michael!

[Sergey Volk]

Deal! Deal! Deal!

Free shipping for 2 first customers on Armour Archive!

[David]

I wonder how suitable some of this would be for foam tip jousting. We're just getting started with that out here in Caid, but some of the slighter riders find full armor too cumbersome to ride in. It certainly looks better than a tabard over an equestrian vest!

[dartaghan]

i dont see prices anywhere.

[Sigvat Odvarsson]

Follow the links in the third post in the thread. If you click a picture, the prices are in the description

[Sergey Volk]

I wonder how suitable some of this would be for foam tip jousting. We're just getting started with that out here in Caid, but some of the slighter riders find full armor too cumbersome to ride in. It certainly looks better than a tabard over an equestrian vest!

David, this fiberglass armors made EXACTLY for foam weapon fighting.

[David]

Thanks, Sergey. I posted a link to your armor on the Caid equestrian board. The only real concern is how it would function in a fall off horseback. We want to make sure that it wouldn't have jagged edges if that happened. We also have to consider the potential impact of the cardboard tube that holds the styrofoam tip, as well as mounted combat "tourney batons" which are rattan core with foam padding. They hit somewhat harder than typical LARP style foam weapons.

Not trying to be negative-- I think your work has the potential to make foam tip jousting more accessible for many people. It also looks terrific But there's a few approval hoops to jump through before we could see it approved for SCA use. In any event, I've passed the info onto the Kingdom Earl Marshall for equestrian.

[Sergey Volk]

We want to make sure that it wouldn't have jagged edges

Armors we made are safe and comfortable both for people and for horses .

We also have to consider the potential impact of the cardboard tube that holds the styrofoam tip, as well as mounted combat "tourney batons" which are rattan core with foam padding. They hit somewhat harder than typical LARP style foam weapons.

The hammer and 19lbs iron sword that we used in a crash-test are harder than typical LARP style foam weapons too .

1. Crash - test of the helm.
http://youtu.be/5q0stBN8bi8
2. Crash-test of the helm part 2 (using 19lbs sword)
http://youtu.be/X_U7bbkizgw

Whatever it was - the words are just the words. I can offer You to purchase one inexpensive product (e.g. simple breastplate) with discount and try it out. It will be the best way to check the quality.

[Joust Junkie]

Thanks, Sergey. I posted a link to your armor on the Caid equestrian board. The only real concern is how it would function in a fall off horseback. We want to make sure that it wouldn't have jagged edges if that happened. We also have to consider the potential impact of the cardboard tube that holds the styrofoam tip, as well as mounted combat "tourney batons" which are rattan core with foam padding. They hit somewhat harder than typical LARP style foam weapons.

Not trying to be negative-- I think your work has the potential to make foam tip jousting more accessible for many people. It also looks terrific But there's a few approval hoops to jump through before we could see it approved for SCA use. In any event, I've passed the info onto the Kingdom Earl Marshall for equestrian.

David,
If you would like to do some, um, "Field Abrasion Testing" on this stuff at our SCA Jousting Clinic in Calafia in December, I'd be all for it and so would the KEO. Hoping that I can get our Society Equestrian Officer, Dame Arabella, to help with that clinic and I know she'd be interested in some development testing too. I would like to see how this stuff stands up to our activity too. Beware, Duke Patrick and I are both mundanely, in the Aerospace industry, and Dame Arabella is literally rocket scientist (PhD physicist actually). Let the testing begin!

~ariadne
Eq. Deputy, Caid

[Edward MacTavish]

how do you do payment and how much would shipping be on a kettlt helm and the 14th century knee cops? Also do plan on adding a globulose breast plate and 14th century style greaves to your line? Thanks,

Edward

[David]

Thanks, Sergey. I posted a link to your armor on the Caid equestrian board. The only real concern is how it would function in a fall off horseback. We want to make sure that it wouldn't have jagged edges if that happened. We also have to consider the potential impact of the cardboard tube that holds the styrofoam tip, as well as mounted combat "tourney batons" which are rattan core with foam padding. They hit somewhat harder than typical LARP style foam weapons.

Not trying to be negative-- I think your work has the potential to make foam tip jousting more accessible for many people. It also looks terrific But there's a few approval hoops to jump through before we could see it approved for SCA use. In any event, I've passed the info onto the Kingdom Earl Marshall for equestrian.

David,
If you would like to do some, um, "Field Abrasion Testing" on this stuff at our SCA Jousting Clinic in Calafia in December, I'd be all for it and so would the KEO. Hoping that I can get our Society Equestrian Officer, Dame Arabella, to help with that clinic and I know she'd be interested in some development testing too. I would like to see how this stuff stands up to our activity too. Beware, Duke Patrick and I are both mundanely, in the Aerospace industry, and Dame Arabella is literally rocket scientist (PhD physicist actually). Let the testing begin!

~ariadne
Eq. Deputy, Caid

Is EVERYONE in the aerospace industry? Me, I'm just in the business of breaking airplanes. Or so maintenance control tells me. Joking aside, if anyone is familiar with what happens to composite materials when they get stressed, I have to imagine you guys would be. Yes, let's test out this stuff at the clinic! Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to it.



@Sergy A wonderful offer. Yes, I would like to order a basic breastplate for testing. Could you PM me with the details for payment?

[Sergey Volk]

how do you do payment and how much would shipping be on a kettlt helm and the 14th century knee cops? Also do plan on adding a globulose breast plate and 14th century style greaves to your line? Thanks,

Edward

Personal money transfer, such as Western Union, Moneygram etc. or Webmoney.

We can't take PayPal unfortunately. It`s PayPal system limitation for Ukraine. We can sent money, not derive.

Shipping for kettle helm and knees - 27$
And don`t forget about free shipping for first customers on AA .

We are expanding our product range constantly. All new stuff will be presented in this topic.

[Sergey Volk]

A wonderful offer. Yes, I would like to order a basic breastplate for testing. Could you PM me with the details for payment?

PM sent.

I`m extremely interested in crush-test result too!

[Murdock]

hummmmm

You have these in tiny sizes...like kid sizes. My son would go CRAZY and the youth combat kids might love these.

[Sergey Volk]

hummmmm

You have these in tiny sizes...like kid sizes. My son would go CRAZY and the youth combat kids might love these.

Nothing is impossible . We are working it out.

[Sergey Volk]

And we`ve got first paid order.

Who is the next one? Hurry up!

[Sergey Volk]

Something untypical .



Airsoft facemask, withstand the shocks of 145 m / s, color pigment added to plastic matrix, 60$.

[Sergey Volk]

We`ve got second order.
Thanks!

[jeff mccarl]

Greetings.

Please let me know the address to send you money. Please add the cost of the shoulders
Thank You
Jeff McCarl

[Sergey Volk]

Greetings.

Please let me know the address to send you money. Please add the cost of the shoulders
Thank You
Jeff McCarl

PM sent.

I`m incredibly glad You like armors we make!

[Sergey Volk]

First ordered product is ready to ship.

[Sergey Volk]

New image of our products
(Armors was painted by owner.)

[Sergey Volk]

Second payed order is complete.