04-10-2008, 12:22 AM
Okay. The front plate is drying with CB Weld in the mistake so I am not posting pics of it yet.
The back plate is polished and ready for the leather liner. The back plate is finished in essence. I left very light hammering marks in part of it because I did not want it to look "too" smooth and perfect. I want it to look hammered and used. I hear many of you complain about modern armour looking too perfect so I am fighting the perfectionist in me and leaving it as is.
It really does look splendid in person. I am VERY happy with it. I will post final completed pics by Sunday evening of me in the armour and it by itself together.
Dimitris,
If interested, I used 80 grit automotive sandpaper, then 180 grit, then 320 grit, then 600 wet paper, and then Noxon polish to get the finish. It went to crap to this in 3 hours.
Additional Note: MAN that flash bulb brings out EVERY imperfection and hint of dust. It really looks a lot better in person. I might clean it up just a little more. We shall see!
The back plate is polished and ready for the leather liner. The back plate is finished in essence. I left very light hammering marks in part of it because I did not want it to look "too" smooth and perfect. I want it to look hammered and used. I hear many of you complain about modern armour looking too perfect so I am fighting the perfectionist in me and leaving it as is.
It really does look splendid in person. I am VERY happy with it. I will post final completed pics by Sunday evening of me in the armour and it by itself together.
Dimitris,
If interested, I used 80 grit automotive sandpaper, then 180 grit, then 320 grit, then 600 wet paper, and then Noxon polish to get the finish. It went to crap to this in 3 hours.
Additional Note: MAN that flash bulb brings out EVERY imperfection and hint of dust. It really looks a lot better in person. I might clean it up just a little more. We shall see!
"A wise man learns from his mistakes, but the truly wise man learns from the mistakes of others."
Chris Boatcallie
Chris Boatcallie
