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    One of the last pieces

    I have been working on a fellows suit of armor for a while now. I just finished the left leg with this, the right leg to go and am finished.







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    Gustov, would be cool to see a pic of the whole suit when you're done. Nice work.
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      #3
      Rich I will do that when it is done. When complete I will have built and formed all but the skull of the helm and the breast and back, which I did modify.

      I hope to give it a test run next weekend at a ren fair. I have all except helm.

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        #4
        As promised. Here it is finished.

        DSCF3986.jpg
        Gustov
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          #5
          Wow. Seriously. Wow! That's an amazing skill set you have.
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            #6
            Vince, that’s freakin’ Awesome! Here it is right way ‘round.

            Rich
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              #7
              That is fantastic. I don't remember if you have told us but is it actually wearable and, if so, how heavy does it feel?
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                #8
                Absolutely stunning, Gustov.
                Now to find an 'oss and make some armour for that.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by gustovh View Post
                  Rich I will do that when it is done. When complete I will have built and formed all but the skull of the helm and the breast and back, which I did modify.

                  I hope to give it a test run next weekend at a ren fair. I have all except helm.

                  V
                  Well done Vince. Must get pretty noisy inside. LOL.
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                    #10
                    Gustov,
                    impressive to see these that you have been making.
                    would be intersting to see what process and methods you use to produce these. The curvature of some of those pieces get my attention.
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                      #11
                      Is that a flower over the heart on the chest piece?
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                        Is that a flower over the heart on the chest piece?
                        I could be wrong, but having seen a jousting tournament at a Renn. Fair, I believe the "flower", or rondel is to provide extra protection in a vulnerable spot. Doesn't help much if the opponent is off his mark, though. found this:

                        Rondel (armour) - Wikipedia
                        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rondel_(armour)
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                          #13
                          Vince, very impressive as usual. I'm assuming you have some nice metal forming tools, and clearly the skills to use them.
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
                            That is fantastic. I don't remember if you have told us but is it actually wearable and, if so, how heavy does it feel?
                            Yes it is functional and weighs 63 lbs. not counting the helm. The weight of the legs is carried all the way to the ground by the calf pieces called grieves, so that is not a burden on the wearer.

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                            Gustov
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                            81 GS 1000 G
                            79 GS 850 G
                            81 GS 850 L
                            83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
                            80 GS 550 L
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                            2002 Honda 919
                            2004 Ural Gear up

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                              Vince, very impressive as usual. I'm assuming you have some nice metal forming tools, and clearly the skills to use them.
                              Nothing special, a 20 lb anvil, a half dozen hammers, 30 year old dishing stump and a Beverly shear some drills and shaped chisels. Everything that I used I can throw in the back of the truck. Used to demo at ren fairs, was lots of fun.

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                              Gustov
                              80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
                              81 GS 1000 G
                              79 GS 850 G
                              81 GS 850 L
                              83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
                              80 GS 550 L
                              86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
                              2002 Honda 919
                              2004 Ural Gear up

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