immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 While some folks are content making the same thing again and again, Natalie and I like to stretch the boundaries of what we can do. And I’ll tell you, this stretched ALL of them. 3.5 full sides, hand stitched except the scales, embossed lion and bronze fittings and three months of our lives. Made to a historical pattern with the help of a local experimental archeologist, this piece will be used for re-enactments and historical displays, among other things. I hope you enjoy it. It’s time for a drink or three and to let my fingers heal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Dude, wth? and OMG! awesome piece! and 6 sides of leather? how much does this thing weigh? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Sorry, sides, not hides. It weighs 10 kg roughly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tearghost Report post Posted December 2, 2018 That looks amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Not bad for a first attempt.....that looks effing amazing! !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Thanks, everyone. Learned a lot for the next set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs456 Report post Posted December 2, 2018 So uh, I noticed you didn't burnish the edges of the scales... Naw man, awesome work! Do you take it apart for storage or do you use an armor stand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kulafarmer Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Wayyy cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, robs456 said: So uh, I noticed you didn't burnish the edges of the scales... Naw man, awesome work! Do you take it apart for storage or do you use an armor stand? I hate it, but its a matter of cost. Too much time to do them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Wow. That is amazing. What did you hold the armor pieces in to do the hand stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Way cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 33 minutes ago, Scoutmom103 said: Wow. That is amazing. What did you hold the armor pieces in to do the hand stitching. My knees or leaning on a chair. I'd need a stitching mammoth to hold this thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Quote Thank you, everyone. This was a huge project to design and construct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted December 2, 2018 Well Mike, you constantly raise the bar for us but I'm afraid you raised it for yourself this time too man. I'm cussing trying to find the right words to describe how cool this is so before I type them, I'm just going to say that is amazing and it is an honor to have the chance to ask you about it. Just. Plain. Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted December 3, 2018 Outstanding! Really impressive work. - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 Did you have a clicker die to cut out the scales? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Scoutmom103 said: Did you have a clicker die to cut out the scales? Yes. No way I was cutting those by hand! Thanks, everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted December 3, 2018 Serious work, Mike. Very impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted December 3, 2018 I usually don't comment on peoples work, but stunning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted December 3, 2018 2 hours ago, hwinbermuda said: I usually don't comment on peoples work, but stunning. Thanks, everyone! HW, glad I could bring you out of the wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis Report post Posted December 3, 2018 Respect!!! Amazing work!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdpeters Report post Posted December 3, 2018 that is incredibly incredible. looks like a whole lotta work but well worth the effort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRLeather2 Report post Posted December 3, 2018 OUTSTANDING! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
