Show us your kit ...Fall 2009

Brother Logan · Post by **Brother Logan** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:03 pm

A better pic of his Highness, Eorl Thorvaldr Skegglauss, from last weekend.
Cheers,
Leo

Donngal · Post by **Donngal** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:53 am

This isnt my kit, I did make the helm however.
I just thought this kit looked pretty spiffy.

His name is Max and I think hes from Glenn Abhann.

Im working on getting him some better leg defenses

Donngal

John Widcombe · Post by **John Widcombe** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:42 am

THL Maximillian von Braun and yep he's from Gleann Abhann.

-John

Blackoak · Post by **Blackoak** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:48 am

He also has a new kite shield with rawhide edging that is quite spiff too!
Max has been looking good for a long time.

Before I was born I think. :twisted:

Uric

Kazimir Konstantinov · Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:15 pm

Not bad for a "Southern Boy's" kit...it still ain't Rus!!!

Thorsteinn Raudskeggr · Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:56 pm

Old pic. I think it's Fall of '07

I now have pseudo-winnegas, period shoes, New shield, gauntlets, gambeson, and helm. I wil try to get a pic of me in the new gear soon. I also want to change up my leg armour, and get a low profile arm harness.

-Ivan

Agnarr · Post by **Agnarr** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:17 pm

Brother Logan wrote:A better pic of his Highness, Eorl Thorvaldr Skegglauss, from last weekend.
Cheers,
Leo

Whats the dimensions of his shield?

Greenshield · Post by **Greenshield** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:15 pm

OK Kazimir, because you mentioned Rus, here is my new Fall kit. You may have seen it in the Chain kit thread. Thought I'd post it here as well with a little break down.

The Helm was made by Master Donngal at Windrose Armory.
The lamallar plates came from Jarl Eikbrander at Eldesarian Metal Works.
The hauberk is a flat ring riveted Van Sussen that I hope to replace with a stainless flat ring riveted from Ice Falcon.
The stealth gauntlets are from Count Morgan at Dark Heart Armory.
The saber was made by Paul the Small from Gleann Abhann.
The boots are from Boots by Bohemond.
The tunic was made by my lovely wife & queen Onora.
The embroidery was done by Lady Emma of Wyrmgeist.
The Rus pants were done by Lady Olrun (Rendi) Elidasdottir at Loki's Locker.
The remainder was made or put together by my grubby little hands.

I'm working on another kit that should be ready for the Spring thread.

GreenShield

Agnarr · Post by **Agnarr** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:52 pm

Greenshield wrote:OK Kazimir, because you mentioned Rus, here is my new Fall kit. You may have seen it in the Chain kit thread. Thought I'd post it here as well with a little break down.

The Helm was made by Master Donngal at Windrose Armory.
The lamallar plates came from Jarl Eikbrander at Eldesarian Metal Works.
The hauberk is a flat ring riveted Van Sussen that I hope to replace with a stainless flat ring riveted from Ice Falcon.
The stealth gauntlets are from Count Morgan at Dark Heart Armory.
The saber was made by Paul the Small from Gleann Abhann.
The boots are from Boots by Bohemond.
The tunic was made by my lovely wife & queen Onora.
The embroidery was done by Lady Emma of Wyrmgeist.
The Rus pants were done by Lady Olrun (Rendi) Elidasdottir at Loki's Locker.
The remainder was made or put together by my grubby little hands.

I'm working on another kit that should be ready for the Spring thread.

GreenShield

Damn your pretty.

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:46 pm

Agnarr wrote:Damn your pretty.

Damn his pretty what?

ThorvaldR Skegglauss · Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:43 am

Agnarr wrote:
Brother Logan wrote:A better pic of his Highness, Eorl Thorvaldr Skegglauss, from last weekend.
Cheers,
Leo

Whats the dimensions of his shield?

20 x 36 curved with canvas front and back from windrose. I learned a valuable lesson as well. Never practice with an unpainted canvas covered shield. :oops:

I had thought to practice with it/use it unpainted and then freshly paint it for crown tourney. Well all that did was get the canvas torn. :oops:

After painting and sealing it I have had no problem but now I have a repaired tear on the face. Oh well.

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:17 am

Greenshield wrote:OK Kazimir, because you mentioned Rus, here is my new Fall kit. You may have seen it in the Chain kit thread. Thought I'd post it here as well with a little break down.

The Helm was made by Master Donngal at Windrose Armory.
The lamallar plates came from Jarl Eikbrander at Eldesarian Metal Works.
The hauberk is a flat ring riveted Van Sussen that I hope to replace with a stainless flat ring riveted from Ice Falcon.
The stealth gauntlets are from Count Morgan at Dark Heart Armory.
The saber was made by Paul the Small from Gleann Abhann.
The boots are from Boots by Bohemond.
The tunic was made by my lovely wife & queen Onora.
The embroidery was done by Lady Emma of Wyrmgeist.
The Rus pants were done by Lady Olrun (Rendi) Elidasdottir at Loki's Locker.
The remainder was made or put together by my grubby little hands.

I'm working on another kit that should be ready for the Spring thread.

GreenShield

That is a beautiful kit.

Tom B. · Post by **Tom B.** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:13 pm

Here is my current kit.

Please forgive the incorrectly tied points my son helped me arm up and I did not notice until it was time to disarm.

Tom

Agnarr · Post by **Agnarr** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:50 am

Effingham wrote:
Agnarr wrote:Damn your pretty.

Damn his pretty what?

sorry, typing on a cell phone. I beg your forgiveness, i am sure you saw that, got the vapors and shrieked, then collapsed to the floor.

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:35 am

Yeah, but I'm feeling better now.

Agnarr · Post by **Agnarr** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:50 pm

Effingham wrote:Yeah, but I'm feeling better now.

HEHEH

Balin50 · Post by **Balin50** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:23 pm

Enrico di Venezia wrote:Here is my current kit.

Please forgive the incorrectly tied points my son helped me arm up and I did not notice until it was time to disarm.

Tom

Awesome

Looks great

Balin

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:11 pm

Enrico, I've been waiting for ages to see a photo of you wearing your new legs. Looks great!

Tom B. · Post by **Tom B.** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:20 pm

Kaos wrote:Enrico, I've been waiting for ages to see a photo of you wearing your new legs. Looks great!

Thanks.
I have not had much oportunity to get my gear out in the last few years.
I still need to do some work on my sabatons. I don't think I have seen you wear your except right after you first got them. I want to replace everything apart from the legs, sallet, and bevor. Time and money will not allow anything but slow progress. I hope to get an arming doublet and voiders early next year. Then it will be time to get the arm harness followed by a brest and back. Depending on funds I may decide to follow your example and get a brigandine as an intermedieate step before the brest and back plates.

I have followed the many pictures you have posted over the last few years with lots of envy.

Tom

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:03 pm

Hi Tom,

The sabatons got revised and remade, but to no avail. During an accidental mishap in communication they got completely remade at one point and this didn't turn out good. In return for those I'm getting pauldrons made.

Don't be envious, for my progress is slow as well, and only with lots of hard work and determination I got where I am right now.

Just to put things in perspective: I have a full time job of 40 hrs in the week, plus 10 hrs travel to and from the job per week. From about April until mid September I also get to work in a lot of weekends to do shows and displays. This is where I get the money for my kit from. There are several months where I work 7 days a week non stop for these goals. Sometimes in the off-season I get to do shows as well. These are potentially dangerous fireshows and fight demos, as well as stationary displays, with show and tell elements.
By saving all the funds I earn with this work I can buy the things I'd like to have, so it doesn't happen automagically. Luckily I work at a school so I do get some vacation from time to time.

Of course doing these shows isn't just work, but fun as well, but it does get tiresome at some point, and it's still work. Sounds crazy, but going to medieval events to work is very different than the events where you just can relax as well.

It's all about priorities.
I'm not rich, but I'm happy this way.

When I post these images it's not so much about showing off, but because I'm proud of another succeeded step in the direction where I want to go, and hopefully to inspire other people as well. I know I am inspired by looking at nice photo's of great kit.

Tom B. · Post by **Tom B.** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:55 pm

Ben,

Kaos wrote:The sabatons got revised and remade, but to no avail. During an accidental mishap in communication they got completely remade at one point and this didn't turn out good. In return for those I'm getting pauldrons made.

Sorry to hear that, I hope the pauldrons turn out as hoped.

Kaos wrote:Don't be envious, for my progress is slow as well, and only with lots of hard work and determination I got where I am right now.

I understand and respect the hard work it takes.
Most people don't understand the time, expense and work required to put a nice kit together. Your pictures and those of others are a big part of what keeps me plodding along. It brings me much joy and inspiration to see what is possible with hard work and determination.

Kaos wrote:Just to put things in perspective: I have a full time job of 40 hrs in the week, plus 10 hrs travel to and from the job per week....
By saving all the funds I earn with this work I can buy the things I'd like to have, so it doesn't happen automagically.

I admire your devotion and energy to keep this going for an extended time. My priorities have been in other places for the last few years. I have a wife, 4 kids, a new house and a demanding job. Over the last 5 years I have spent about 25% of my time in China working. This is the time that previously I would have devoted to historical pursuits. In the next few years I should be able to devote more and more time to my hobby.

Kaos wrote:It's all about priorities.
I'm not rich, but I'm happy this way....

When I post these images it's not so much about showing off, but because I'm proud of another succeeded step in the direction where I want to go, and hopefully to inspire other people as well.

Keep it up, it is working!!

Tom

Ronan220 · Post by **Ronan220** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:35 am

Still has a long way to go, but its coming together.

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