MRL's new catalog is available as a download on their site. I don't see much here to get excited about, but there a couple of things that at least made me take notice. One was a new generic spearhead, better than the old version with the thick midrib. The other was this Maximilian-style helmet from their "Tudors" collection. It's interesting, but the brass annoys me. I wonder if this is brass applique or plated steel...maybe it's possible to sand it off or otherwise remove it. If it's brass it could be subdued with ammonia fuming if it's not easily removed (soldered, maybe?). They're asking $345. If the past is any guide, that'll drop pretty quickly. If it gets down to $250 it might be worth the work it would require to line and strap it in the style of 1520. What do y'all think?

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The catalogue says:

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The crest and rivets have been plated in polished brass.

Should be removeable with some abrasives, then.

Over time I've come to develop an appreciation of Maximillian armour. I say if your an armor fiend you should wait for the price to drop and then turn it into your own art project. Say does anyone know a good biography of Maximillian himself? I cant find one.