#functional armor

[makeitrealfromfictional]

Clothing/Objects?

Bulletproof Stormtrooper armor/here. Depending on how bullets translate to blasters, this is either about right for the canon suits or potentially slightly better.

Links lead to —> ksl.com and youtube.com, respectively.

[armstreet]

“There’s no question about it - he was always meant for greatness. People want to follow him.”

ArmStreet’s newest set of armor, The Kingmaker. 

[sunandsword]

“In a battle like this, even a Duchess must do her part.”

Lady Cecilia, Duchess of Chesterwick at Swordcraft Autumn Quest 2017 in Victoria, Australia. Photo by Portrait Photography Melbourne.

Bow - Outback Snoopy - he sells at a lot of Australian medieval events.

Tiara - ArmStreet’s “Vine Leaves" Circlet

Underdress - ArmStreet’s “Fairy Tale” dress in green linen. But you can get the same look sans embroidery from the Red Elise collection.

Overdress - ArmStreet’s “Archeress” dress in navy linen. Probably my favorite dress ever.

Pouch - ArmStreet’s Velvet “Unicorn” Pouch

Breastplate - Designed by Sun and Swords, made by ArmStreet

Belts, cloak, and everything else - Sun and Swords.

[museumreplicas-blog]

Here’s a tip: Buy a full suit of armor only if you can guarantee its proper care. Whether it be functional armor or decorative armor, only care and maintenance can keep them shining for a long time.

Here’s a tip: Buy a full suit of armor only if you can guarantee its proper care. Whether it be functional armor or decorative armor, only care and maintenance can keep them shining for a long time. And you’d want them to have a long life considering most don’t come cheap.  So, how do you maintain armor? The following are some basic methods.

The armor that is shipped to you will be wrapped in plastic and have grease on it. So, the first step is to remove the plastic and more importantly the grease with a solvent. Once the cleaned surface is dry, apply wax on the armor. (There are plenty of good solvents and armor wax available online/in stores so research is required.) Remember that a little TLC at the beginning will save you a lot of heartache later. Also, this is just the initial cleaning. You have to make sure that your armor gets cleaned every once in a while.

When not in use, store the armor in a dry place. If it happens to get wet, dry it as quickly as possible. Moisture leads to rust and nothing spoils armor quite like rust. Also, don’t assume that all rust is visible to the eye. Big spots can be seen from a distance. But small spots can be missed easily and lead to corrosion, so it is imperative that you check your armor closely and thoroughly at least once every two months. If you’ve used the armor, the first thing to do is to remove dirt and grime. Then buff it properly with wax, especially spots where coating has rubbed off.

Museum Replicas has an amazing collection of suits of authentic armor. Pick one today and walk away with a classic you can enjoy for a long time.

[headlesssamurai]

[medieval-collectibles]

Dark Rogue Leather Armour

Even sneak-thieves need to consider personal protection sometimes. And for the warrior looking to preserve their agility, nothing will suit quite as well as our Dark Rogue Leather Armour, which offers killer style as well as a high degree of protection. Crafted with protection in mind, this armour is double-layered and features stylized plating along the core, which not only offers enhanced protection but also serves to create an impressive look when the armour is viewed in the light. It is crafted entirely in 7/8 oz chrome oil tanned leather, which ensures that the armour is surprisingly supple and soft to the touch, while still being quite hardy and durable. As such, it makes for fantastic costume armour, as well as superb protection to wear when you are preparing to head out to your local LARP chapter. The armour is a two-piece design, featuring a broad belt that covers the abdomen as well as a matching chest protector that covers the chest and shoulders. A hood is attached to the top, befitting those who prefer to keep their identities hidden and secret, while it also features a pair of sword frogs attached to the back, for those who want to keep their weapons handy and available. Both pieces of the armor are belted around the sides and the back, providing for an adjustable fit that can easily be adjusted to fit between a 31 inch chest and a 46 inch chest. This armor is hand crafted right here in the USA and is an item exclusive to our shop. It's rugged, it's appealing, and best of all, it's extremely comfortable. All three of those qualities make this Dark Rogue Leather Armour THE armour of choice when it comes to creating the perfect, battle-ready look for any sort of assassin, sneak-thief, rogue, duelist or adventurer who might prefer to stay mobile and light.

[ravenmacduff]

So I was watching the new 300: Rise of an Empire Trailer, and I noticed something. Only the main female character has functional armor.

I mean:

And then all the guys are dressed in leather thongs and capes.

[shrapnelshark]

Female armors in MH

You know the looks of the female armor compared to males armor wouldn't bother me as much if they just armored there fucking thighs.

Seriously,the thigh is a BAD spot to leave unarmored in battle,drives me nuts. I look at that Ratholos set,the male is wearing panties with what looks like steel plating on the front under the armor.

The Female NOTHING.

I don't even think its fan service at that point,just blatant design flaws.

Though to be fair a nice chunk of the armor isn't like this,though i do notice most if not all helmets are open faced for women.

Im not trying to slap Sexism or shit on the designers,im just saying,if i was a hunter hunting giant fucking dragons that can burn you alive,NOT a single part of my body would be exposed.