Well after reading those sites and some other materials I was able to find I have come the the conclusion that samurai armor is not in the budget of someone in college 
I have instead decided just to put my efforts into making this outfit which is within reason.
http://www.koei.com/SamuraiWarriors/...ery_pop07l.htm
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