Deagostini Samurai Armour User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Samurai Armour

Type: User guide

Deagostini Samurai Armour is a highly detailed and authentic recreation of a traditional Japanese samurai armour set. It is made from a combination of high-quality materials, including metal, leather, and fabric, and features a wide range of intricate details. The armour is designed to be both durable and comfortable to wear, and it comes with a variety of accessories, including a sword, a helmet, and a pair of gauntlets.

With its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Deagostini Samurai Armour is a perfect collectible for history buffs and samurai enthusiasts alike.

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The gauntlet hand

Your parts

Tools & materials

Needle-nose pliers

Thumb plate

Hand plate

Chain

The gauntlet hand

This photo shows the position of the parts supplied with this

stage. The hand and thumb plates will be joined using the

chain with the gauntlet wrist plates assembled in Stage 38. Though

the process is similar to that of Stage 31, bear in mind that this

is the right gauntlet, so be sure to position the thumb and hand

plates the right way round.

Retrieve a group of the links you

removed and kept from Stage 38.

Then, using the same technique from

that stage, separate a section of the links

consisting of three thick links and eight

wider and thinner links. Check against

the photos to make sure you have the

correct number of links in your section.

This will be used to connect the thumb

and hand plates.

1 2

Stage 41

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Building up the gauntlet

Use pliers to join

the open thinner

links of your chain

section to the three

holes on the side of the

hand plate. Follow the

photo, and make sure

to joint through the

correct holes.

In the same manner, connect the thumb plate through the

corresponding three holes, as shown.

Again, using the needle-nose pliers, connect the bottom two thick

links of the chain on a diagonal with the thinner links, as shown.

Begin tting the thinner links of the chain to the back of the hand and

thumb plates. Start by attaching the rst of the links on the shorter

side of the chain (10 links) to the corner hole of the hand guard.

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Assembled parts

Continue

joining the

links until all

seven holes on

the back of the

hand plate are

used.

The next

link (no. 8)

will be joined

to the thick link

of the chain

section joining

the hand and

thumb guards

(circled). Then

join the last two

to the thumb

plate.

Next, join the links on the longer side of the chain (12 links)

to the wrist plates assembled in Stage 37 and 38, following

the same method used for the left gauntlet.

Connect all the links as shown to complete this stage of

assembly.

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The foundation fabric – the

chain and sleeve

The gauntlet sleeve

Your parts

Tools & materials

Clothes pegs

Needle

Black thread (Stage 21)

Scissors

Masking tape

Cardboard sheet

Craft knife

Sleeve front

Sleeve backing

Gauntlet backing

Linen thread

Lay out

the front

of the sleeve

on your work

surface and lay

the assembled

gauntlet on top

of it. Line up the

gauntlet crown

plate and use a

clothes peg to

hold the parts in

place.

Stitch around the crown

plate until you meet the

already-stitched portion of

the suede border. Continue

5mm or so into that section,

then tie o the thread.

Stitch the

gauntlet

crown plate to

the sleeve front

using a needle

and the black

thread supplied

with Stage 21,

tied o at the

end. Once the

plate is stitched

through each

of its holes, you

can remove the

clothes peg.

Stage 42

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Trim o

the excess

border with a

pair of scissors.

In the same way,

begin to stitch

the thumb plate to

the other end of the

sleeve fabric.

Take care

when

stitching the

thumb plate, as

the narrow curve

will cause the

suede to fold.

Once you have made it around the thumb and

hand plates, trim o the excess border as you

did in Step 4.

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Assembled parts

The chain

New thread

Old thread

Lay the

gauntlet

out at, and

spread the chain

evenly across

it. Making sure

none of the links

are overlapping

each other, hold

in place at the

edges using

strips of masking

tape.

As you did

for the left

gauntlet, cut

a 3 x 3cm hole

in a cardboard

sheet, and lay the

gauntlet crown

plate end on top

of it.

Using the black thread from Stage 21, begin to stitch

through the hole in the cardboard and around the links in

the chain, following the green arrows in the diagram above.

If you run out of the black thread, tie it o at the reverse

and continue with the linen thread supplied with this stage

(see circles). This stage is now complete.

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The sleeve, continued

Stage 43

Your parts

Tools & materials

Punch (1mm)

Awl

Tweezers

Scissors

Needle

Black thread

Masking tape

Clothes pegs

Toothpick

Cellophane tape

Instant adhesive

Sandpaper

Ball-point pen

Hammer

Yellow cord (approx. 40cm)

Suede strap

Blue cord (approx. 75cm)

Toggle

Fastener

The wrist cord

Cut the suede strap in

half with scissors.

Using the awl, create four holes in the sleeve fabric between the second and third, and

fourth and fth wrist plates. Leave a gap of 4mm between the holes (circled).

Push the ends of each suede strap

length you cut in Step 1 into the

holes, so that you are left with a loop

roughly 1cm in diameter, and the four

ends of the strap on the inside of the

sleeve. Use the awl to help you push

the strap ends through if necessary, and

follow the photos as a guide.

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Using tweezers and the awl

if necessary, t the yellow cord through

the toggle and fastener at either end. Dab

the tips with glue to help them stay intact.

At this stage, the exact spacing of the metal

parts isn’t important.

Feed the yellow cord from the

previous step through the two suede

straps you tted in Step 3, so that your

assembly resembles the photo to the

right. Then pull the strap ends from the

back to secure the cord into place. When

tight, fold the ends of the straps over and

glue into place (bottom right photo).

With the reverse of the gauntlet sleeve still

facing up, turn the sides in on themselves until

the edges meet in the centre of the sleeve. Hold

in place temporarily using masking tape. Pull the

yellow cord ends around and join them by tting

the toggle and loop together.

Adjust the cord so

that the ends meet

near the toggle on the

reverse. Cut the cord

so the two ends can

just touch, then dab

with instant adhesive

and bond together.

Pull the cord through,

so that the glued joint

is hidden inside one of

the suede straps.

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Sealing the sleeve

With the

sleeve metal

side-down, place

the sleeve backing

(Stage 42) onto it

and hold in place

with clothes pegs.

Trim any excess

with scissors.

Remove the pegs, making sure not to disturb the sleeve fabric too much.

Then fold the yellow suede border over to check it overlaps evenly. Dab

the outer edge with glue, using a toothpick, and carefully press down onto

the back fabric with your ngers. Work around the edges slowly, making sure

each section is glued into place before moving on.

The gauntlet backing Hold the gauntlet backing, supplied with Stage 42, over the hand section of the gauntlet,

so that their edges align. Then use the awl to pierce four holes in the inside sleeve fabric

to line up with those of the hand back, using the holes in the metal hand plate as a guide. Cut

away any excess from the hand fabric (back).

Very

carefully

dab the inside

edge of the

hand with glue,

then press the

backing back

down with your

ngers to bond

the parts.

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Assembled parts

Stitching the sleeve

and hand (optional)

As for the left sleeve and hand fabrics,

you have the option to add stitching

along the suede border for a more

authentic look.

To do this, follow the edge of the suede

strip you glued in Steps 3 and 4 with a

'blind stitch'. See the diagram on page

118 (Pack 9) for the stitching pattern.

Sealing the sleeve

Use a ball-point pen to mark out the location

of each hole through which the blue cord will

be fed along the suede border. Use the left sleeve

you stitched in

Stage 33 as a

guide to get the

spacing the same.

Sharpen the punch, supplied with Stage 32, using sandpaper. Once its tip is as sharp as a

pencil, position it on the rst of the marks made in Step 1. Then, holding the punch in place

vertically, use a hammer to hit down on the top of the punch, pushing the tip through the suede,

creating the hole. Do this on top of a mat.

Sharpen one tip of the cord,

then wrap with cellophane

tape. Dab the other end of the

cord with a little glue to prevent

fraying. Begin to pass the cord

through the holes as you did for

the left sleeve, starting with the

top two holes. See the diagrams on

page 120, and use the completed

left sleeve as a guide. When you

reach the last holes, tie a knot in

the cord, cut o any excess and

dab with glue to secure the hold.

Pull the ends of the yellow

cord around from the back

and re-hook the toggle to

complete this stage.

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2cm

Stage 44

Completing and attaching

the left gauntlet sleeve

Your parts

Tools & materials

Awl

Glue

Needle-nose pliers

Scissors

Needle

Black thread

Toothpick

Instant adhesive

Yellow cord (approx. 105cm)

Toggles x 2

Fasteners x 2

Armour stand cover

Completing the gauntlet

Cut the yellow cord into pairs,

measuring 22cm, 15cm and 14cm.

Cut the cord at a diagonal angle, and

dab with glue to prevent fraying.

Use the awl to widen

the holes in the gauntlet

backing slightly.

Push both ends of one

of the 22cm lengths

through the holes in the

larger part of the hand

backing from the suede

side, using a toothpick to

help you push the ends

through if necessary. Level

the cord, leaving a 2cm

loop at the back.

Cross the ends over each other

and back through the hole.

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Tying the knots

Push the ends of the cord back through to the front of the hand plate. Do this carefully, using

the awl to push the ends through and pliers to pull the ends tight.

1 Twist the cord in the fashion shown

in the photo, and carefully dab

the touching parts with a little instant

adhesive to secure the position.

Loop the cord ends round and cross them

over each other, and again secure with a little

instant adhesive (for further instruction on this

knot see the diagram in Stage 10).

3 Cross over a third time, and again bond

with a little instant adhesive.

4Feed the ends of the cord through

the two loops created in the

previous step.

To complete the knot,

feed the ends through

the remaining loops, pull

tight and glue. Cut o

the excess (again, see the

diagram in Stage 10 for

further information about

this knotting pattern).

Following the same

steps as you did for

the hand plate, tie the

same knot around the two

holes in the thumb plate.

The gauntlet toggles Use the awl to create holes in the

backing, entering through both sets

of holes in the gauntlet crown plate to

make sure they are positioned correctly.

Then t the two toggles to the 14cm

lengths, as shown.

Push

the ends

of the cord

through from

the front,

keeping the

toggle at a

distance of

3cm.

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Once through,

cross the ends

over and push back

out of the holes and

pull the ends tight

from the front.

Once more, cross

the ends over and

thread through to the

back again.

Cut the ends so

that they just

meet, then bond

together using

instant adhesive to

secure the toggle.

Repeat Steps 1 to

4 for the second

toggle.

Completing the gauntlet As you did for the rest of the gauntlet, fold

the suede border over and glue it, part by

part, to the lining using dabs of glue. Trim any

excess once you are done.

The gauntlet and sleeve are now ready to be attached to

the rest of the armour.

2Stitching

the border

(optional)

As with the border of

the lower parts of the

sleeve in the previous

stage, you may want

to stitch the glued

suede border. If you

choose to do this,

use the 'blind stitch'

method explained in

Stage 33.

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Assembled

parts

Left

shoulder

Right

shoulder

Attaching the gauntlet and sleeve

Fit the two fasteners onto

the 15cm lengths of cord,

as shown.

Measure the length of the looped cords on

the completed and attached left shoulder

plate. Then push the ends of the rst length of

cord, made in Step 1, through the two holes on

the underside of the right shoulder plate and

pull to measure the same length as those on the

left. It will be easier if you unfasten the shoulder

plate to do this. Repeat for the second cord.

Cross the ends over on the outside

of the shoulder plate and push

back through the adjacent holes. Use a

toothpick to push and needle-nose pliers

to pull, if necessary.

Tighten, then cut the excess cord. Dab the ends

with superglue and press them up against the

cord to x in place.

Repeat Steps 2-4 to attach the second

cord. Make sure the length is exactly the

same as for the rst.

To attach

the gauntlet

and sleeve to the

cuirass, fasten

the toggles to

the cords at the

shoulder plate.

Place the armour

carefully over the

stand. This stage is now

complete.

Place the armour

stand cover over

the stand, with the Date

family crest sitting on

top of the helmet rest.

Deagostini Samurai Armour User guide

Brand: Deagostini

Model: Samurai Armour

Type: User guide

With its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Deagostini Samurai Armour is a perfect collectible for history buffs and samurai enthusiasts alike.

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