The Armour Archive

Mykaru

Pictures taken of it when new are here:

http://www.blackhydraarmouries.com/gall ... buto4.html

Mykaru

I am auctioning off the Kabuto I made for the late Edward of Effingham. Auction and thread are on the SCA Japanese facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCA.Jap ... 6122220265

Mykaru

To my knowledge he still has it. I will send him a message on FB. Construction is 14ga. mild on the top, 16ga. mild for the back plate and menpo. The shikoro ( back drape ) and tare (throat guard) are 4130 heat treated either .035 or .040 (I don't remember which, I *think* .040).

Regards,
Mykaru

Mykaru

"Yoroi no Kozan-do".

Matsushita Sensei is one of my teachers (and Eff's). For non-combat armour the best you will get without ordering *high-end* reproduction.

Mykaru

Still operational but it looks like he's found someone nearby he's happy with.

Mykaru, OL
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Mykaru

Konstantin,
Thanks for letting me know about the permissions block. No question was posted with the pic on FB and someone answered the question simply from the highlighted sections. Go figure.

Mykaru

Title says it hive mind. What's the consensus on these 4 rivets? I could see the bottom pair as articulation *or* mounts center plate to sides. Anyone handle it (Carlo) or have better images of the inside? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153183480463090&set=a.10151100840838090.450693.55331...

Mykaru

I don't expect to. My thoughts are chausses, but the person I am checking on this for believes he saw evidence once upon a time.

Mykaru

My search-fu has become weak (actually I think our database has become too big :) ), but I am searching for images in the stated time frame. Illuminations, effigies, altar pieces etc. preferably Italian. Searching for images of greaves (probably gutter and leather at this stage). I expect a couple o...

Mykaru

Chris, I get you. I myself am hell on the whole "I wanna play too but you have to change everything to suit *me*" crowd. *You* know the history of how we started. Everyone makes their own accommodation with the jarring discrepancies. For me it's a 1595 dress up party. I may come to the next one as a...

Mykaru

Japanese visitors to the courts of Europe (and visiting the Pope) can be documented in period. As visitors, no more jarring than a 9th century northman visiting a 16th century Italian villa.

Mykaru

Mac,

Do you mind if I use your articulation sketches in a class I am teaching? Full credit obviously.

Mykaru

You got F%^ked by paypal, no big surprise. I will bend over backwards for a good customer. I don't and never have accepted paypal or credit cards. They are *designed* to work in a system where large companies have a built in cushion for returns, defects, etc. (and a built in expectation of defective...

Mykaru

This. "I can empathize completely. I work in wood and anytime I force myself to just get it done the results are horrible and I regret it forever. If you aren't happy with your work, whats the point? Art is a process of passion." But also this " Art is passion but business is business. " The trick i...

Mykaru

Have them strip the paint and send it back. Refund them and blacklist them. If they fell on hard times (it happens) *they* need to sell it, not try for a refund. Sell the helmet to someone else with full disclosure.
Buyer's remorse is why I do not and never have take credit cards or paypal.

Mykaru

Master Cassius Leapus (Sir Rabbit ) and Master Aethelstan.

Mykaru

Do a search for bolo tips.

Mykaru

Tasha,

Thanks for the reply. I get this done I might even post pics.

Mykaru

That long with armor thickness probably cooked a bit of the carbon out.

Mykaru

Nothing wrong with bohemond, but if you'd like another option- https://www.facebook.com/robert.ruiz.1401

Master Timur, mongol persona, bootmaking laurel, and all around good guy.

Mykaru

I'm interested in the video of course, but more importantly. Will this be done in your shop or his? ( I can manage a trip to Texas. Canada, not so much.)

Mykaru

Tasha, I've been working on a Charles VI coat armor and the sleeves are not working. I have 2 questions. First was the original sewn with the sleeves at 90 degrees? (the black prince jupon appears this way) and second is there an armpit gusset? I'm having bunching/binding issue and I think the forme...

Mykaru

I found blacksmithing stuff more common in Aus than up here. I got my best post vise there in Melbourne. I don't remember the classifieds I found it in though.

Mykaru

Adam,

Nice set. I wish I had the funds to pick those up.

Mykaru

A *LOT* of information here. I'm still working my way through it. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/4376/1/Dupras%20PhD%20Thesis%20Volumes%201%20%26%202.pdf Note: I have no comments on conclusions. I haven't read the half of it yet, much less decided what I agree/disagree with. I certainly expect to fi...

Mykaru

There are times (rare) I am extremely jealous of people on the other side of the pond.

Mykaru

Title says it. I was searching craigslist. One in Sarasota FL, one in Norwich CT.

Mykaru

There will be a strong Ansteorran presence there. If you can go, you should go.

Mykaru

Entirely possible the knight in question was *mildly* rude because he was put out of sorts. He may have expected a positive answer and was taken aback when he got a negative. To many outside of the relationship between the knight and his man, that belt is a banner to other knights. It reads "I aspir...

Mykaru

Craig,

Thanks for posting this. Last time I bought from OnlineMetals (November), I paid $4.41 lb for .032 plus shipping. The others are close enough I may give them a shot next time I order.

Mykaru

The SEM Ritter Asoph Hearts and Duke Jean Paul de Sens often wear them. Image search should give plenty of hits.

Mykaru

No not with me.

As people are often asking about apprenticeships there is this: http://www.metalmuseum.org/artistprograms.html

Not armouring but many of the skills *will* carry over especially if you spend some time with the whitesmiths there as well.

Mykaru

I can't help him with that budget. What I *suggest* is a conversion until he's ready for the real deal. An ironmonger norman, pull the nasal, add a mabizaeshi and shikoro and you have a decent starter.

Mykaru

Craig,

Quick question. Why the Formax rather than vinegar?

Mykaru

Hmm, I've a leather woodsman's hat. I've made a square top wool hat and a couple of hoods are in process. That should cover it. Thanks for the help!

Re: Eff's Kabuto auction.

Eff's Kabuto auction.

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Re: Who is making samurai armour?

Re: Churburg rivets.

Churburg rivets.

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1050-1100 images

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Re: Japanese SCA Kit (Need Suggestions) Lamellar

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Re: Looking for advice re: dissatisfied customer.

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Re: WTB Aiglets/Chapes

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Re: Hardening 4130

Re: who makes mongol boots ?

Re: Eric Dube and Patrick Thaden Video project

Re: I'm publishing in Waffen- und Kostuemkunde

Re: Stakes in Aus?

Re: Lot of Jewlers stakes

Dupras' thesis.

Re: UK Conference: Metals used in personal adornment

Couple of B2s on craigslist.

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Apprenticeships

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Re: Helmet Heat Treating Photos

Re: 14th century hats