The Armour Archive

Cerebus

Like the title says, looking to buy shovel greaves preferably leather or mild steel. Can you recommend an armourer/craftsman?

Thanks

Cerebus

Ghostpig, I was looking at all the armour porn in this thread, well drooling is more acurate. And I had a question regarding the Hurin helm you made.

How much would you charge for something like that and would you make one again.

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Cerebus

Just got back from this event, having a scotch to relax a very tired body. I wanted to thank Olaf Haraldson for organising a GREAT event! Tons of fun, relax atmosphere, fun battles. Just a hoot of an event. My first fighting event in 5 years and it was great. Funnily it was the Canadians against the...

Cerebus

I know I'm late at the party but, congrats D.

Will you be at Winter War?

Cerebus

D.Sebastian
Check your PM, if you still need somebody to translate to french, I'm willing.

Cerebus

Ok just found out that our very own Sir Sarnac made it to the final two against Sir Edward the Red but was ultimately defeated. Would've been great to see a second reign for this gentleman. Another member of the AA was in the list: Tarquin Bjornsson, don't know how well he fared. Lord Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

Who won? Wasn't Sarnac competing?

Anyone? Anyone? Buehler?

Cerebus

Aha! I hadn't thought of that point vertical or horizontal grip. Almost thought it was evident to set it up as vertical because it is a more natural posture for the hand/wrist. But maybe I'm overlooking something, does anybody use a horizontal grip?

Allan

Cerebus

I want to build a center grip oval out of plywood and I was wondering what is a common size or how to size it.

Thanks

Lord Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

Thanks for the info Halberds.

Cerebus

Halberds, I really like your interpretation of the salt shaker helm. Now how much does that type of helm go for?

Cerebus

Have all the kits been spoken for?

Lord Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

Adam, how often doi you get hit in the thighs wearing the padded shorts? Have you added anything to the shorts or do you wear them unmodified?

Thanks

Alain

Cerebus

Well I won't be at Winter War it seems. I got elbowed in the face playing soccer. Nothing broken but a very sore jaw and I couple of very painful cuts on the tongue. I can barely speak because of the swelling, so I'm taking it easy. Have fun! BTW I've been hurt more often playing soccer than fighti...

Cerebus

Typically a tourney tactics. THat's what I was taught also. In melee like Nissan has pointed out if you are armed (sword arm I mean) you are more useful with your shield up, protecting the spearman behind you than if you go charging on your own trying to get a kill but breaking the coherence of the ...

Cerebus

Has anyone tried this foam shape offered by Mandrake? If so what was your experience, how did you mount it?

Thanks

Lord Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

I really like Aaron's idea of refunding the Wombat's ad, I'm in for $10 too.

JT Would this seem appropriate to you?

Allan

Cerebus

I've been wondering myself how come the Wombat's site had a banner on the AA. We should at the very least have a warning of some kind. While I agree with the AA respecting it's engagement (and I don't know what they are) and that anybody looking to buy armour should do their research first; I think ...

Cerebus

I'm of medium build 5.11 175lbs, but I really like the "Jump in your shorts" type of fighting as InsaneIrish would put it However I find that going toe-toe with bulkier fighters I get pushed back a lot. So do you think body type/size has alot of influence on the type of fighting you do or is it more...

Cerebus

Your sword of course! What were you thiniking? Seriously we had this discussion the other day at fighter practice, and I thought it could make a good discussion. Some were saying that it's better to have a long sword for range fighting and make do with it at close range, others thought that a shorte...

Cerebus

Planning on being there with some other folks from Dragon Dormant

Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

Is it just a question of look? What do you think? I personnaly like a well done basket hilt a lot! I have seen some with some very nice shape.

BROADWAY EDIT: I added the poll... seemed appropriate.

Cerebus

Like the title says. I need it fairly quickly, within a week if possible, so it would have to be in stock preferably.

Thanks

Cerebus

This is a review of the shield bosses sold by Hrogn as advertised here on the AA. First communications: Despite the new addition to the family that must keep him and his lady pretty busy, communications were great. E-mailed were answered quickly within the same day, sometimes minutes after I sent th...

Cerebus

Thanks for the idea Sir Daniel, It'll look much better than a duct taped hockey puck

Lord Allan MacLeod

Cerebus

Okay I built my first sword without a basket hilt, it has a butt ugly garden hose hilt until I get the funds to get a proper hilt and pommel. In the meanwhile what have you used to bring the balance back from the tip of the blade to closer to the hilt. I'm thinking hockey puck pommel or something li...

Cerebus

I just purchased the Period Patterns no.101 (The one with the gambesons) has anybody used these patterns? Anything to watch for in designs?

Thanks

Ld Allan MacLeod.

Cerebus

There is an air of feminity to these gauntlets

This is not meant as a jab just that they appear more delicate and it gives them a quite eye-catching look.

Thanks for sharing

Cerebus

As usual beautiful work. Is this going a helm you will be offering on a regular basis? What would be the cost for such a helm?

Cerebus

Anybody know what the list will look like at the East Crown tomorrow?

Lord Allan MacLeod
Squire to Sir Frederick Dragonheart
Isle du Dragon Dormant
East

Cerebus

Hrogn,
How much in Canadian Dollars?

Cerebus

Cerebus

If you start offering those as a kit I would be interested!

Cerebus

Cerebus

Here are the pics as promised. I know they're big but damnit Jim I'm a database programmer not an artist!

Some more details 10 inches front to back at the brow
8.5 inches side to side
Very slight surface rust and the brass needs to be polished no dings or dents.

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Cerebus

I've got a WMA Sugarloaf in mild steel with the decorative brass cross that I would be willing to trade for a Norse like or Salt Shaker type helm SCA legal helm. Salt Shaker preferably. I don't have the exact measurements but will put them up tonight. It's been fought in 3 times doesn't have padding...

Cerebus

Tarquin, you were there? Did you fight in the tourney? I was there didn't fight, first event in 3 years. I brought my 4 year son to see knights fight with swords

What did your armour look like?

Lord Allan MacLeod

recommendation for an armoury where to get Shovel Greaves

Just Back from Winter War (Northern Outpos, East)

Ealdormere Crown?

What size for a center grip oval?

Mandrake foam Falchion

Another sizing question...(Sort of)

How long is yours...

Basket hilt vs Cup hilt

Looking for SS basket or cup hilt

Product Review- Hrogn shield boss

Balancing a sword

Period Patterns question

Eastern Crown this weekend

WMA Mild steel Sugarloaf with brass cross for trade