I recently completed and armet C.1460-1470, using a few examples held in the met as per clients requirements. Predominantly produced in 2mm mild steel with a cs70 work hardened wrapper, featuring hand made fittings and a hand sewn quilted lining (my first attempt at sewing!).
Some progress shots can be found in this wip thread http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=117304&highlight=
The Armet with Wrapper
Visor pivot detail
Sight detail
Face opening
Buckle and leather trim detail
Lining
I had this image in my head while producing this piece, on seeing my work others have drawn a comparison so i think i can sit back happy
Thanks Jon, only have a few i took before it was completely finished (temporary visor pins etc) that are on fb, i'll post a couple here for those that may be interested.
Second-My only constructive criticism: the visor hinge pin seems to be a little on the small side. I'd be concerned about using it in a joust, but for all ground work I'm sure it'd be fine.
Thirdly-absolutely gorgeous work!
"Thomas you are the bad guy because you have dared to embrace such concepts as patriotism, duty, and honor. If you add fidelity, trust, courage, and fortitude you have the new version of the seven deadly sins. " -Winterfell
One day...one day, I'll have a hat like that, and a suit to match...one day...
"There is a tremendous amount of information in a picture, but getting at it is not a purely passive process. You have to work at it, but the more you work at it the easier it becomes." - Mac
Having seen MattB's armour in person I strongly believe that if he is not already there then he is rapidly approaching being in the top league of armourers in the world.
I just hope that when I need a new harness his prices haven't gone up too much.
Holy hellfire. Thank you, mother history, for making me attracted to the ancient world. I could never afford such work! Absolutely outstanding, and based on precisely one of my favorite harnesses ever painted.
Smashedfrog wrote:Matt, when I try to go to the link in your sig I keep getting errors. Anyone else with this problem or is this a known problem?
Yes site has been down for a while a friend who helped set it up isn't much help and i can't access my account even though i still own the domain name because it's registered in my brothers address and he needs to contact them... and hasn't. So somehow need to regain my address and get my site up independently. Some of my works are on display on FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Black-Armour/101134646621033
Hi MattB, That is one crispy clean piece of armor sir. The creases and rolls on the faceplate look magical. I like the liner and blue leather strap too, Did I mention the finish looks perfect? Thanks for sharing and keep up the incredible work.
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a friend who helped set it up isn't much help and i can't access my account even though i still own the domain name because it's registered in my brothers address and he needs to contact them... and hasn't. So somehow need to regain my address and get my site up independently. Some of my works are on display on FB 