The Armour Archive

Caileigh

I'd buy a set if they were in my size. I'm only a ladies size 6, but the ball of my foot is about 4" across. To get enough width I'd have to buy the Revival Turn Shoes in a men's size 13. A friend pointed out that I could then put thrusting tips on them and have extra weapons. Doing these in kits so...

Caileigh

Well, like I said above I'm in Meridies. The ages of the kids are also in my first post. The 6yo is almost 7, so he'll be able to start soon. The standards can be found at: www.meridies.org/marshal/youth_fighter_program1105.doc The list is too long to paste in here. If folks have stuff they'd like t...

Caileigh

I've got three sons and want to get them into gear. They are 11, 8 and 6. The 6yo is a little young, but I think I'll at least make him a few bits so he can strut around in them. I'm using the llamelar plates I made for myself and now don't want for myself to make them breastplates. We've got leathe...

Caileigh

Heavy duty tin foil is almost that thick.

Caileigh

Ohhh, yes, there are some wonderful options. Persia and that region had and still have these wonderful outfits. You get to wear loose comfy pants under a prett flattering flowy dress, or sometimes something a bit more tailored. There has never at any time been anything invented for women to wear bet...

Caileigh

I think I can get this right. The absolute minimum is 16 gauge, but 14 is better. If it's something that overlaps like llamellar, then you could go lighter because you'd have two thicknesses, but you'd have to be sure to overlap enough. Marshalls and rules vary some from Kingdom to Kingdom, but I th...

Caileigh

I'll make it $35, plus shipping, but the kid is going to have to empty the dishwasher a bunch of times, LOL.

Caileigh

Caileigh

Karen, I suppose you could put something about her name and organization, but you wouldn't have to. You didn't claim it was yourself, I just wasn't paying enough attention. After I wrote that I thought, hmm, maybe that wasn't Karen herself. I've saved the page and will go back to order some of those...

Caileigh

The bible was written in three languages at least, originally. . You're close. You've got the correct number of languages, and two of the three languages you mention are correct. It was written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. It's possible there are other languages as well. The book of Job is really ...

Caileigh

Oh yes, the Arthur would like those on his tiny 11 year old knees.

Caileigh

Caileigh

I'm so glad you added that link and I looked at this thread. I've been searching for information on bee skeps. I make mead, have wanted to keep bees for years, and live next to a blueberry farm. Being me, I don't want to just buy those white box thingy's, not when I can do more work and make it peri...

Caileigh

That might help. Even if they get bid up beyond my price range, perhaps other parents will want them. I'll start you off at $20, plus shipping payable by postal money order. Can you put up pictures?

Caileigh

Would they be appropriate for youth combat knees, or too heavy? I've got three boys who want armour.

Caileigh

From what I've been told blows tend to glance off the brim a lot because it's sloped. I've never fought in one though so can't say for sure. Caleigh you've got a bunch of other stuff ordered from me I can do better on the price for you if you want it sent you a pm about it. It's more than a little ...

Caileigh

Oh, I'm not worried about the brim falling off. I am sure Matt's workmanship is more than up to the task. I really like the way this one looks. It's obviously not mass produced in a factory, or so glossy that it is obviously modern. It's just right. What I don't like about the brim is that it makes ...

Caileigh

It's gorgeous. It's exactly what I'd like to wear, except that with all that brim, I'd be an even easier target. I suppose the good side of that would be that getting hit in the head hurts less than getting hit on the other end. If I were a better fighter, with more of a chance of surviving past the...

Caileigh

Baron Donal wrote:How about "Smashings and Bashings"

(10 points to whoever recognizes where that line comes from)

OK, not Gollum.

I'm thinking Lloyd Alexander, but I can't quite get the character name. One of Taran Wanderers side-kicks, maybe.

Am I close?

Caileigh

I might like one, in large. Possibly one in XL as well. Maybe I can negotiate and get my husband to give up that nasty faded Frankenstein T-shirt that hasn't fit him right since 11th grade (and he's in his 40s now). Small sizes might be nice for kids. I might be interested in those. If you're notify...

Caileigh

Yeah, I think they had some new stuff uploaded onto e-bay, within the last week, so somebody is "home". You might want to try contacing them from a different email box. Your message might be stuck in a spam filter somewhere.

Caileigh

Caileigh

I would like to know a little bit more about the trigger mechanism on the crossbows Stonekeep sells. Most of the ones I have seen in art or museums are from the early periods. Relatively easy to build and maintain also. How easy is it to fire though? I mean... how does one fire it? Do you clamp it ...

Caileigh

They do pass the 5 foot rule, are comfortable, and cheap. I've yet to get or make a proper pair of hosen, but it's pretty high up on my wish list, along with correct shoes. *sigh* If by 5 foot rule you mean they look correct at 5 feet then I'd say your incorrect. If by it you mean they vaugely look...

Caileigh

OK, how about $90 plus shipping. I think they'd fit my husband, but not myself. Shipping shouldn't be too bad as we are only one state over. I'll pay with Paypal, only.

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Caileigh

His site is messed up and I've been wanting to see his work. I like the placard he's got and wonder how it'd work for a more feminine figure, and if it'd be appropriate/feasible with soupcan arms and legs. I'd love to see pictures of stuff anybodies got. I'm very glad to hear that "economy" just mea...

Caileigh

Which arms did you get? I'm thinking about the soupcan arms and legs. The only drawback is that I'm not Joe Average. I'm Mrs. Shortandwideandhasgivenbirthtolargebabiessonthingiswhereitshouldbe. Matt has said he could make me a shorter pair, and I'm wondering how long that would take. I'm thinking I'...

Caileigh

Hmmm, we may be able to make a deal.

PM sent.

Caileigh

Caileigh

sean of the chipendales wrote:I fight in white linen chauses and brais.
I am not a fan of the stretch tight tights. they look weird to me.

When I get some, they'll be wool. I'd like to make my own, but realistically it's not happening anytime soon. Wool has some mild antibacterial properties, and, well, feet...you know....

Caileigh

They do pass the 5 foot rule, are comfortable, and cheap. I've yet to get or make a proper pair of hosen, but it's pretty high up on my wish list, along with correct shoes. *sigh*

Caileigh

Very Meridian. I'm surprised there's no interest.

Caileigh

Cut down is good, but I'm pretty small. How tall are you?

Caileigh

We're thinking about it. Can you make one that's a small size. His head is about 22", so the 28" might be a little big even with padding?

Caileigh

Caileigh

What would you like to trade for it? Garb? Furniture? Leather? Mead? (oh, scratch that, it's probably not legal) My husband is a scant 22" around the noggin, and very talented at wood carving, leather working and so on.

Caileigh

Caileigh

Rat's, that'd make an even better birthday present than the helm. He's gets all gooey and drooly over those in catalogs.

Caileigh

Caileigh

Do you have a picture of what you mean? My husband's birthday is coming up in a couple/few months, and that's the timeframe he likes.

Caileigh

Caileigh

How about posting pics?

Caileigh

So what you'd rather hear people say is something like this? "I'm a mid-11th century Norse hersir from the area of Eidsvik, Norway who has gone a-viking throughout Europe. For a time I served in the Mediterranean as a member of the Varangian Guard." I've lately taken to avoiding the use of the term...

WTB: Youth Combat gear, esp second hand

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