The Armour Archive

William Frisbee

Thanks Craig. Ordered the perf-plate. Now to find someone that can weld it without destroying my sallet. I appreciate the help.

William Frisbee

Hey folks, got a rush job on my helm for this years Longpoint event (HEMA) which for the first time will feature a Harnischfechten tourney, which I have been invited to participate in.

I need to get some perf plate welded into my sallet.

Anyone have any sources to help me out?

William Frisbee

1.) Kits for me are rough. Yep, I've done mail before. My very first piece of armour was a full length hauberk that I spent nearly a year making. It was rough, it was a learning experience, and I have no desire to try it again. Yep, there is a need for it as a lot of people love to do it, but I simp...

William Frisbee

If only you were not so damn tall and have such a small melon.

William Frisbee

Oh wow, that last breastplate is right off of the silver altar piece! Wonderful.

My own cuirass is based off of the Museum im Prediger Schwäbisch Gmünd as well. I took a bit more german turn with mine than the Milanese route.

WONDERFUL!

William Frisbee

Excellent set of legs. These will make someone very happy for sure.

William Frisbee

This helm is for big mellons, 24.5-25.5" Possibly even 26". Helm is very resizable due to large, thick padding. Good visibility all around. I think its 12 gu, that of course has been thinned out a bit during the hammering process. Mild steel. $600 plus shipping (around $25-30). I do take paypay. Wil...

William Frisbee

Since I am rather well known to be pretentious (OK I'm an asshole)... this hat would do me justice.

$50.00

William Frisbee

Same here, have two of his noggin protectors. Great work on both.

William Frisbee

Sure Guy, take all the credit for the armour on Scott's page...

PS: what isn't Guy's is probably mine...

William Frisbee

So I finally get to see your armour on YOU instead of Scott... and DAMN he did a good job on your set.

Pull your pauldrons up closer to your neck.

Other than that.... BOOM! Scott P does it again! WoW.

William Frisbee

Responded!

William Frisbee

175.00

William Frisbee

Maxim how much for the 14th century shoulders?

William Frisbee

$50.00

William Frisbee

Damn those are some sexy arms.

William Frisbee

Looks like its all GDFB (UK company, Indian manufactured for the most part) stuff and maybe some Deepeeka (lower quality Indian armours)

William Frisbee

16th century? What part?

So we have Burgonets, close helms, morion/Cabasset... probably some VERY late sallets and armets.

None of which are going to be on the inexpensive side. I guess it depends on what you want to use em for.

William Frisbee

The BoTN rule is: The fighter’s head is to be protected with a metal helmet. The steel of the helmet is to be not less than 2 mm thick

2mm = 0.078 inches, the rules say 2mm or 14gu. This also covers HMB combat.

William Frisbee

Yep mail breeches, like these: http://sphotos-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1012509_577976302260857_1555858237_n.jpg See item F here: http://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1185592_577977005594120_1311888784_n.jpg Because this isn't done right without them! And I'm still not done fitting e...

William Frisbee

Do you have an email for him to reply to?

I was talking to him last night.

William Frisbee

I've ALWAYS worn 14th century hourglass gauntlets for SCA fighting. Mine were a set from Mykaru over at Oaks Armoury. They grounded out on the rattan and fit fine.

William Frisbee

Contact Scott at Smiling Orc Armory. He can do it for you. He is great with the 15th century stuff.

William Frisbee

Gone! Sold. Sorry William, you missed it by a few minutes.

William Frisbee

Kozzak, the sleeves are "standard" length.

Klaus, indeed they have. They are some incredible pieces of work.

William Frisbee

Both made by Klaus the Red when he lived in Boston years ago. I've only worn the Joupon once. Now... well I'm too big for them. Swinging a sword, grappling and eating like crap changes your body. These were made for a 5'10" 150-170 lb man with a 32" waist and 40-42" chest. The Joupon is made of raw ...

William Frisbee

Yes, the vambracers are indeed tulip shaped.

Funny thing about Scott and I. W are the same body size and share the same exact birthday... Except he is Navy... and I am Air Force...

William Frisbee

Ahhhh so YOU are the one getting those awesome 14th century Mafia style arms and legs.

Sexy stuff man, sexy stuff.

Hey I think that's my gauntlet in that image too.

William Frisbee

Last year I started asking around to have a full harness made for me. I really couldn't go with my regulars in the Ukraine as I needed something that fit me 100%. Its kinda important when you are sitting on a horse running at someone with a large stick and that someone is doing the same that your ha...

William Frisbee

My only issue is... I cannot wear them with greaves.

I love my Viking Leather Craft high boots but have to take them off every time I prep for the joust.

William Frisbee

Just waiting on the gaunts and exchange pieces (for fighting on foot). All done by fellow Armour Archiver Koops (Scott P. from Smiling Orc Armory). I will have some better images when I can, but for now... http://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1017316_270909713047250_214890296_n.jpg

William Frisbee

Figures I just went and made a new thread for my harness.

I highly recommend Koops. He does make some DAMN good armours.

William Frisbee

As most of you know Scott P. (Koops) from over at Smiling Orc Armory has been working on my new 1470'ish Milanese Al Tadesca Harness for a bit. We started with a harness that is in Germany and slowly transformed it to something more usable. This is currently fitted out in my jousting setup, I will h...

William Frisbee

This is from Maxim at Wild Armoury. He made if for me about 18 months ago. Its seen use, but is still in great condition.

Did I mention its spring steel?

William Frisbee

I've been looking for a double bell for a LONG time. My new harness is almost done. I have this soon available. Mind you is a cuirass, not just the breastplate. You gotta clicky on linky as they are larger images. http://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/395353_10200679139394442_1660605...

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Re: Review of Smiling Orc Armory.

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