Sometimes it takes blacksmiths months to finish a full suit of armor. There may be ways to speed it up, though. Have you tried conferring with other craftsmen?

[There's Thrall, always suggesting he ask for help. Hiro is pretty tiny and Thrall is afraid he might accidentally slide into the furnace. That would be bad.]

Well, as long as you are offering... [He cants his head in a friendly manner.] I would like to see your work.