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Edward Lee
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 6:19 am Post subject: Good armorers? |
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Hi
I've been trying to get a kit going but most of the armorers I find are either backlogged or from Europe. I have gotten a few pieces from GDFB, and some custom pieces from armstreet, and I have heard about mercenary tailor but they are not here anymore . Do you guy have any suggestion? Thank you.
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Mark Griffin
Location: The Welsh Marches, in the hills above Newtown, Powys. Joined: 28 Dec 2006
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 7:27 am Post subject: |
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what era are you after, what items and where are you based?
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Edward Lee
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Hi Griffin thanks for the reply. I'm making a mid 14th century kit, right now I'm only missing arms and leg.
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Joe Fults
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 8:29 am Post subject: |
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I have some stuff from Marek I'm happy with
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Edward Lee
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Joe Fults wrote: | I have some stuff from Marek I'm happy with |
How long is the wait on Marek?
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Joe Fults
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Been a few years since I purchased but was about 90 days turn around when I did
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Joe Fults
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Will add that he was very up front with me about times. First thing I wanted he told me he could not work into his schedule (complex) so he just would not take that commission. Eventually found something I liked that would work into his schedule and away we went. Good expectation management.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Edward Lee
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Joe Fults wrote: | Will add that he was very up front with me about times. First thing I wanted he told me he could not work into his schedule (complex) so he just would not take that commission. Eventually found something I liked that would work into his schedule and away we went. Good expectation management. |
That sounds good, his works are beautiful. Thanks.
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 9:37 am Post subject: |
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There are other threads asking this same question. Perhaps the search function will yield you some more good advice.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Daniel Sullivan
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 11:13 am Post subject: Good Armorers |
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Edward,
Would recommend two people that I have had personal experience with.
Have a few pieces by Allan Senefelder, no frills, just good substantial stuff ... very reasonably priced! And Mark Berry of Clang Armory, just had some semi-custom work completed by him; excellent attention to detail. Clang also has selection of used books (arms, armor, etc.), with short commentaries.
Both of these gentlemen are easy to communicate with and seem to have reasonable schedules.
Cheers,
Dan.
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Edward Lee
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Of course, thank you for the advice Chad.
Dan, I though Merctailor was gone, I was looking at the older posts where many people bought his work, thanks for the info.
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Joe Fults
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Posted: Sun 09 Feb, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty sure MT is gone but he does put up the odd piece now and then.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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