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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2007 16:06:14 GMT
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Post by rammstein on Aug 25, 2007 0:33:39 GMT
Elchon you look like a cross between an oompa loopa and morlock from H.G Well's novel. Sorry, just poking fun Awesome piece of work! How much does it weigh? (and is that an albion castellon?)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2007 11:23:32 GMT
Well my friends told me that I look like a chimney sweep No it is not albion.It is custom sword made by mr.Szanek. www.miecz-sword.com
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2007 15:02:18 GMT
does anyone know how the one made by musuem replicas rates
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2007 16:33:18 GMT
Nice, Elchon! I've always like the idea behind brigadine armor. Not as flashy or expensive as plate armor, and more comfortable to boot!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2007 4:54:58 GMT
Wow Elchon. I am impressed. Having made armor myself, I have an idea of how much time and effort you put into that. How many hours would you say you put into that?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 19:33:17 GMT
Very nice work. I loves me a good brigandine- so many of the 'coat of plates' things look ugly to me, but a good brigandine is really nice.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2007 8:14:31 GMT
I love brigadoon, Gene kelly is a legend. Ohh, sorry ! ;D
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Post by ShooterMike on Sept 21, 2007 9:13:13 GMT
Elchon, that is a beautiful bit of work. It looks like a top-notch professional piece. Karma to you for such nice work. I only wish I could build something so nicely done!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2007 14:55:35 GMT
Nice work Elchon it looks protective and stylish.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 16:53:01 GMT
Thanks guys.It took quite a long time-I'm a student and can't unfortunately spend all day making armours... I've just started another project.this time outer layer is made of leather which is much much stronger.Two inner layers are strong linen.Plates that are over waist were put through simple hardening process that made them noticeably stiffer. Here are pics of the vest and vest+first plate...only 159left img90.imageshack.us/img90/6149/pa170066pz2.jpgimg140.imageshack.us/img140/103/pa170067ar6.jpg And here is the strength test I made.ONLY ONE rivet holds a piece of leather to the plate(usually it is 9-12 rivets in the packs of 3).No linen reinforcement.And 5kg (11lb) attached.No damage.Rivet holds. This piece would be available for sale so if anybody is interested...you know where to find me ;D
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Post by rammstein on Oct 18, 2007 21:06:49 GMT
really nice work my friend, karma for you. I'd be a bit interested if it wasn't overseas . Anyways, even if you don't end up selling it, you've got some fans that admire your work
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 21:12:08 GMT
Well at least humanity invented UPS
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Post by rammstein on Oct 18, 2007 21:18:31 GMT
Bloody hell, hurry up and invent transporter devices already... UPS is no comfort to me
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2007 15:22:32 GMT
Hello friends This time I want to present most recent brigandine replica based on the slightly modified pattern. There is only 20 plates left to add and it will be ready in the middle of January 2008.(I’ve planned to make it before new year but my fiancée announced that she is going to reserve all rights to my free time for the next two weeks ) This time I decided to use a claret chamois leather + two layers of heavy linen. The leather itself is strong enough to hold easily 5kg(11lb) on a single rivet. The brigandine has 140 plates(18 ga st3 steel) and 1279 brass rivets. All plates that are over above waist level were put through the simple hardening process to give them extra strength. All plates are painted to protect them from rust and to allow minimum care (some paint is scratched from plate to plate friction, but places where plates can’t be preserved are well protected).There will be six high quality bucklers made of cast brass. The brigandine is made for a person circa 170-180cm high(in my case 176cm), circa 105cm+arming doublet (in my case 110cm) chest and circa 90-95cm+arming doublet waist(in my case 100cm). Here are some pics(sorry for the quality-I will make better when I finish the project).The shape will change slightly after adding all plates(especially waist lane). It has no owner yet so feel free to make yourself a gift for the beginning of a year I will answer all questions. Please use PM or my e-mail ( dargoria@interia.pl ) Michal 'Elchon' Plezia
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2008 22:00:14 GMT
Hello My project is almost finished.There is only 3 plates and straps+bucklers left to assemble.It will be finished today or on monday. The brigandine is still available. I want to show you some pics of the current progress. :cool:
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Post by rammstein on Jan 19, 2008 22:08:04 GMT
That would go jarringly well with my school uniform Great Job elchon, as always, you've got my attention with your work
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2008 22:15:10 GMT
I agree with Ramm, very nice!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 0:17:45 GMT
Thanks guys. It is funny but IMO brigandine looks well with modern military pants Just take a MP5 in the hand and sword on the pendant and we are ready to fight zombie penguins in the post nuclear world
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2008 22:05:05 GMT
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