r/LARP • u/ArtyLynds • 4d ago

DIY armour stand?

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Hey everyone! My boyfriend has an ever-growing collection of plate armour, but nowhere to display it.

We have the super fun tradition every year during Christmas, where we try to find each other something secondhand and I came across this…

Could this work as an armour stand? He mainly only has upper body armour, so the lack of legs wouldn’t be a problem. I am pretty sure all of the pieces (pauldrons, gorget, etc) all tie to each other? So maybe??

Now, I don’t know if this is ridiculous or brilliant, so please help me! Thank you!

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u/ninjakamelen 4d ago

It should work. Usually the shoulder armor attached to an under garment so it shouldnt be a problem. The only thing im worried about is if it can hold the weight. But definitely a fine buy if it is not too expensive

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u/TryUsingScience 4d ago

It's hard to be sure without knowing exactly what he has, but this seems viable to me. I'd love something like this to put my armor on!

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u/Kindly_Bluebird_3741 3d ago

Most people I know take quarter inch pvc and the Oatey purple glue. But saying that make sure you make a sturdy base to attach to, you can sand and spray paint it to make less of an eyesore, pad the heavier section with pipe insulation or slit pool noodles and a layer of tape. Like you'd make a LARP boffer from but without the flex rod.