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I'll take a hardcover copy, interested in limited edition but want to see first. Great project, hope it can get going. Cheers Michael.

Hi all, many thanks for taking the time to comment. I must admit I am looking thru rose coloured glasses but am very aware of the epic task in front of me! Ian, thanks again for your expertise and advice. Yes it certainly is an intensive care proposition and definetly a DIY project. Great insight also into the armour, I'm guessing it's a bit of Dandyism with the variations but I can certainly live with them- providing I can get it all!!! Eric, many thanks also., but as it's an Oda Mon I can live with them as they are but don't know how they are attached yet, that could be the kicker! John, not my pics but if I get the set I will spread it all out so I can see what I have and I will add pics for anyone interested. But now my dilemma has increased as have no idea at all on value- just have to fly by the seat of my pants! Many thanks to all and I hope to be asking for suppliers contacts in the near future. Wish me much! Cheers Mike.

Hi All, Mike here again.Just received pics of armour that go? suit kabuto and menpo. (sorry about new thread but unsure on loading pics- not real savy with a computer im afraid). Anyway... Im over the moon with the possibilities of this armour. It matches with the kabuto and I can even see what I think is the throat guard of the menpo! Can you please advise if it is of the same era as the kabuto/menpo set? Ian , I'm overjoyed with this find- even if it is repo couldnt care, it deserves a restoration of some sort- just cant believe this has fallen my way! Sorry Jesper I didnt thank you earlier for your response- cheers, all info and comments taken on board. Many thanks once again and am waiting with baited breath for your opnions. Rgards Mike.

Hi All, Many thanks for all the comments and apologies for not replying earlier. I agree with all the comments on restoration of both the kabuto and mempo, only what is needed but also a visual balance with lacing and urushi. Im hoping to just polish urushi but lacing could be interesting as I havent seen kabuto in hand. Contacted seller and have discovered that the armour is still around even after being in a fire! Cant wait to see what is there and when i can I will upload some pics for more advice. Thanks to Ian, John, Uwe and Eric for your expertise and guidance and hope you comment on pics of the armour- owner was advised it was repo so ignored it, been in garage for 25 years!!! Go figure. Best regards Mike.

Hi Eric, Many thanks for your reply and I see what your saying. Repairs will be expensive if I'm succesful, but as I haven't done any research yet I wont be making any offer yet. I agree the seller should at least set a price but unfortunately after 2 years that still hasnt happened.Any guess on a $ value for a full restoration? I have no idea! I collect swords, can get my head around the cost of polishing in Japan but kabuto restoration ....no way! Thank you once again and any advice you can give on restoration would be most appreciated. Regards Mike.

Hi Ian, Many thanks for your reply,unbelievable I have a book of yours, never in my wildest...thank you so much! I am definetely going to make an offer on these but unfortunately he is asking me to make an offer?? Now that I know they are real I will research late Muromachi and try to get an idea of an amount. If successful I would like both restored and maybe you could recommend someone. Thank you once again Mike.

Hi All,My name is Mike. Havent done this before so apologies to Admin if in wrong area or I'm showing how inept I am at using a computer- quite amazed I have attached files really! I have the opportunity of purchasing these items but at present I am unsure as to whether they are original or repo. They have been held by same owner for 25 years and is now down sizing. Any information at all would be most appreciated as I am way out of my depth. Alot to ask I know but maybe even a monetary guide line would be greatlyappreciated by PM. Thanks to all members and Admin for this Forum. Regards Mike ps. not my pics- just love the bluey!