Dom Report post Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Here is the last armour I made (God, make this one be the last one!) Edited August 27, 2010 by Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meleck Report post Posted August 27, 2010 Dude, with the quality and beauty of this armor. Why would you want it to be the last one and deprive people of owning such a work of art? Aside from the fact that there seems to be a lot of tooling on this thing. Just the background is extensive work... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yan Report post Posted August 28, 2010 hopefully it won't be the last! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnappingDragon Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Wow! Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Now that is cool Dom you should be mighty proud of that, if my partner had something like that he would probably wear it everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Where did you get the designs? It looks a lot like Book Of Kells kind of art. Very impressive, by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunter Report post Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) just got one thing to say , WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!! where did you find theidea and pattern? is it historical authentic? Edited August 28, 2010 by gunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dom Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Where did you get the designs? It looks a lot like Book Of Kells kind of art. I designed the motives myself to fit in the different areas. My Idea is to have a main motive that can be seen from a distance, and other ones that you can appreciate when your near. The customer showed me a simple design for the round panel (he had it on a belt bucke) but I found it was too plain so I added a thin line. The rest was inspired by celtic and viking examples but not copies (you won't find a pattern that fits so you have to design your own). An example of a self designed pattern for a spaulder (7-8 hours of design). and the result : Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Very impressive piece of work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druid Report post Posted August 29, 2010 My God...that's FANTASTIC WORK! How long did it take to create [total]? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk Report post Posted August 29, 2010 I designed the motives myself to fit in the different areas. My Idea is to have a main motive that can be seen from a distance, and other ones that you can appreciate when your near. The customer showed me a simple design for the round panel (he had it on a belt bucke) but I found it was too plain so I added a thin line. The rest was inspired by celtic and viking examples but not copies (you won't find a pattern that fits so you have to design your own). An example of a self designed pattern for a spaulder (7-8 hours of design). and the result : Interesting! I figured you designed it to fit. Thanks for the insight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildland Report post Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) wow very nice work some of the best armor i have seen in a while. As a dabbler in armor i wouldn't mind seeing how you constructed it. Are the edges sewn by hand or a machine? That spaulder is a nice piece of work also. Edited August 30, 2010 by wildland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dom Report post Posted August 30, 2010 The borders are hand sewn - I don't know the total time it tooks to do the whole armour but it's between 30 and 50 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted August 30, 2010 Amazing work!!! What background tool did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted August 31, 2010 Beautiful work I love you eye for the details and the fine finished egdes...I would love to see more of your work:clapping: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druid Report post Posted August 31, 2010 do you have a picture of the back of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dom Report post Posted August 31, 2010 The customer didn't want decorations on the back - because it would have been too long (I still added a small one) The backround tools are A105 and A104 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TN leather Report post Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) I am not much of an armor person but that is awe inspiring. That is some of the most fantastic work I have seen. Where would one who has never made armor before get at pattern? Are there any good books etc.? Edited August 31, 2010 by TN leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Dom I'm not into armor and know absolutely nothing about it. However I think your workmanship here is excellent. Everything is smooth and finished nicely, your designs are balanced and well tooled. I think this is really nice work! Congratulations on a great job! Bobby Edited August 31, 2010 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TN leather Report post Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Can you show some construction details like how the belly / midsection peice is attached? Also does the shoulder peice (spadula) attach? if so how? how did you form the shoulder? Is chest double layered? does it have padding? Sorry for all the questions but I am now going to try to build one in the theme of my favorite college football team. (you know to wear to the game.....hehee) Edited September 3, 2010 by TN leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joquarter Report post Posted September 3, 2010 Great Job, wish I dear to start such a big project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted September 3, 2010 That has to be the most amazing piece of armor I've ever seen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted September 3, 2010 Fantastic piece! Would love to see more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted September 4, 2010 Awesome work man! I actually like the back being plain except for the small knotwork at the neck. I think otherwise it would be too busy. Good job. Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted September 4, 2010 Dom, Whoa! Somehow this slipped past me. I don't know a lot about this type of work but can certainly admire the workmanship, design and layout. This is top notch work. The quality of the work is excellent. You designs flow well and the back is clean and refreshing and is well set off by the small amount of tooling at the neck. That is an understated but powerful statement on the back of the armor. Great designs that are well balanced, executed, tooled and finished. Hats off! Next time you might share a few more pictures up front as the interest in this project was overwhelming Once again...great job. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
