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I. Stewart

I'm not actually planning a corrazina, but an early 14th "pair of plates" so I do want the scales to be a bit larger than for a brigandine. My last CoP was wax hardened leather riveted under cloth so I'm comfortable with that type of construction. I'm really just looking at options at this point and...

I. Stewart

Did you ever get this sold?

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rotccapt, can we get an update on this? I'm considering something similar and would love to hear what (if anything) you would do differently, and how well it has held up.

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Am I seeing something that's not there, or does this guy have the temple hole? Sir Burchard von Steinberg Dating 1376 Location Franziskaner-Klosterkirche St. Martin, Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany Gender Male Costume Martial https://effigiesandbrasses.com/image/2944 https://effigiesandbrasses.com...

I. Stewart

This old thread is very relevant to my current interest and next project, so here we go again. Though honestly, for the examples where a simple unarticulated cop is shown, there seems to be little difference across the ages. It does seem that the portrayal of rivets is more prevalent in the effigy a...

I. Stewart

Guess I picked the right week to start reading this thread! Outstanding work.

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Per wayback machine (internet archive) - https://web.archive.org/web/20150109100434/http://3turretsarmoury.info:80/Wisby-Gauntlet-Kit-001.htm That seems about right, but these are blackened. I'll get some pictures up soon. They haven't been out of the box in a couple of years but there wasn't any r...

I. Stewart

These are blackened mild steel, large. Whonew was selling these originally for $275 iirc. I'm hoping for $200, including shipping.

I. Stewart

Contradictory to my first post, I'm not really interested in trade at this point (except for maybe non-armor items). I haven't fought in four years, and I'll likely be selling my whole kit pretty soon.

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I still have this kit, unused. I am open to selling at this time, make me an offer.

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Put it on at least once.

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I figure I probably won't be crippled to a shot to the neck. Probably. My helmet does sit pretty low, and I have pretty good padding under my aventail. I also don't fight very often, it might make a difference if I did.

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I haven't worn a gorget since they said I don't have to.

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I use a very large black duffel bag, and I carry it.

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I've got a blackened Wisby kit from Whonew, and I am ONLY interested in trade at this point. This kit is sized Large. My hands are. . . not large. I am looking to trade for a smaller kit, or possibly a partial trade for completed gauntlets. If there is no interest, I will be completing this kit to s...

I. Stewart

Yes, I've never had a marshal inspect the amount of padding in my helmet. If you feel comfortable fighting in it, it's probably enough to be legal.

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I remember someone once showed some nice work they had done with an empty ball-point pen.

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Play Guitar Hero. Seriously, the parallel with fighting is pretty striking. There is the same concept of rapid identification and execution, and if you think you lose. I can reach that state of "no mind", and can clearly tell the difference. I initially thought the game could be a way to train it, b...

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I built mine, two pieces of wood screwed together to give an edge for the leather, and a razor blade just stuck into the wood at the appropriate width.

I. Stewart

Sugarloaf=modified greathelm
Bascinet=evolved cervelliere

The origin and purpose were originally very different, even if the final shapes were similar. I also don't believe the two were in use at the same time.

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With my (admittedly) limited knowledge of 15th C helms, I can't imagine this was used by archers or crossbowmen. My impression is that it was a tilting helm. I imagine the cheek plates lift to ease donning and doffing, as well as adjusting a possible chinstrap, or something else. In a similar way, I...

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I actually have a picture. Except for the knees, which I already described, and a black sugarloaf.

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I have always been under the impression/opinion that leather was the alternative. Canvas is far more comfortable, available, and affordable.

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You have legs. My first legs were very rough cops that I hammered out of some scrap and duct taped to my jeans.

I. Stewart

I havent been in armour in close to a year, but looking back, I always did feel great after practice. I might have to make it to one some day.

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I don't know, but I've never failed one.

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My chin strap wraps under my chin, not over it. A little less safe perhaps, but doesn't interfere with facial hair.

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Just try not to get taken in by the "this shield style is the only way that works" mentality. Experiment, try things out, and don't exclude anything. There is nothing wrong with a heater for foot combat, and absolutely nothing wrong with a wooden shield.

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I want it! My wife says no...

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Nah, my sunglasses are at least as cool as yours. Apparently though, I should have been born in Australia.

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MJBlazek wrote:I'm scared Rod, my wife watched the show with me yesterday. She thought you were the best guy on the show.

Yeah... Mine too.

Might be the only reason I get to watch it.

I. Stewart

Mine is 16g. It is literally 30 lbs, I wasn't exaggerating on that. I've worn it for a few years so it's not such a big deal now, but those first few fights with it I wore out very quickly.

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Graedwyn, I am actually referring to the very similar Indian hauberk I have. I love wearing mail and at this point I always wear it, but it is heavy and very tiring. I'm not saying it isn't protective, just that it isn't legal for SCA worn by itself. I'm sure we would all love to have mail from Icef...

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As far as price and quality it looks about average for Indian mail. Since you're just starting out I would caution against spending that mind of money for something that's largely decorative. That's what I did, spent my money on things I wanted for my appearance, and ended up with arms and legs that...

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