Saturday, December 26, 2015

Last 1:1 Medieval Armor Post for 2015 - Promise

The armor is on a display stand, tucked away in a corner of the living room. The haubergeon fits over a shirt since the arming jacket is too thick for it. This is actually the "look" I was shooting for. It's based on examples from the late-14th C. - particularly from the Churburg collection in Italy. For the record, I sprayed the aluminum mail haubergeon with a can of Testors Graphite Metallic - sort of a gunmetal color, to darken it.
This is Version 3 of the armor stand. The width was shortened by about an inch, and the sides of the T-section at the shoulders cut off. The earlier tubing for the arms aren't used, and the arm harnesses are tied directly to the tube at the neck, as well as the gauntlets. That is, the arm harnesses and gauntlets hang down freely - but some of the weight rests on the hips.
A stabilizing tube was added the rear using a couple of T-connectors. The tube base was weighted down  by pouring sand into them - a tip from fellow blogger Simon Q.  As it is displayed in the corner of the living room, only the front will be seen and no side-viewing.
This has been rather cathartic and I may now start painting and gaming again in the new year. All the cool kids around here are talking about Dragon Rampant, which could be a reason to dust off the Empire troops. However, the Napoleonic troops may be in need for some Black Powder'ng first.

21 comments:

  1. It has been such a wonderful experience watching your collection grow to where we are now, here's to an equally exciting 2016.

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    1. Thanks, Michael! Hope to keep up the posts in 2016 - still a few day left in 2015 too. Warm Regards, Dean

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  2. Looks awesome on display mate! Thanks for the entertainment and marvelous blog posts this year Dean. See you in 2016!All the best,

    Nate

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    1. Thank you very much, Nate. I appreciate your visit and kind comments. Best to you too in 2016! Best, Dean

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  3. Terrific focal point for your living room! What does your wife think of the "other" man in the house?

    Great job on bringing this trip together. It has been fun to watch. Perhaps, this could be the foundation for a Reality Show?

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    1. Appreciate your kind word and approval, Jonathan. Funny you mention that, my wife said she hopes she doesn't get started by it. Warm regards, Dean

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  4. Now that does look impressive! A very worthwhile project with a worthwhile conclusion. Your full harness looks great between those marvellous display cabinets with your figures in.

    I wish you a fabulous 2016 Dean, and I look forward to seeing more of your projects in fruition.

    Best wishes,
    Jason

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    1. Thanks Jason! I have been remiss to have visited your blog as well as others lately. Wishing you a great 2016 too!

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    1. Thank you very much, Phil! A 1:1 Medieval figure next to smaller scaled figures :) Warmest Regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks, Rodger. It fits nicely in the corner - basically my hobby corner :) Best, Dean

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  7. Oh wow, you HAVE been busy -this makes me wish I was back in the re-enactment scene again!

    Terrific work on the armour stand too, BTW. You will, of course, have to post some video of the suit being put through its paces!

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    1. Thanks, Ev! Yes, I was thinking about a video on the movement, etc. Warm Regards, Dean

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  8. Nice display of your suit of armor! I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

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    1. Thanks, Ted! Same to you and wishing you a great 2016! Dean

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  9. What a fantastic visual finish this gives to your hobby corner. I can only watch and envy. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2016 to you Dean!

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    1. Thanks so much, Soren. Great hearing from you and wishing you a great 2016 too! Dean

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    1. Thanks Simon. The sand in the base tubes worked out perfectly. Warm regards and

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  11. Love it mate looks the business, do you have a pic of the armour not on the stand?

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