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Brian W. Rainey

Bump.... last chance before it goes on E-bay for the whole world to see.

Brian W. Rainey

Bump.

Brian W. Rainey

Brian W. Rainey

d-farrell2 wrote:wow - this is one of those books that I have been meaning to get a hold of too... gah!

You are right down the road from me. Free in-person delivery for you, sir!

Brian W. Rainey

I am selling a copy of:

Le armature di S.Maria delle Grazie di Curtatone di Mantova e l'armatura lombarda del '400

First $500.00 takes it. If you would like to offer another price feel free to IM or e-mail me.

It is in excellent condition.

Brian W. Rainey

Bummer, I will be out of town. My brother-in-law is headed to Afghanistan next week and we are having a little sendoff for him.

We do need to get together and hangout some time soon, though.

Brian W. Rainey

Put it up on E-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0288818944

Starting Bid is 500.00.

Brian W. Rainey

Bump - still up for grabs.

Brian W. Rainey

My mobile needs have changed and I went with a teeny, tiny laptop, instead of my usual uber-laptop. There really is no need for three laptops so someone is going to get a great deal on my 1.5 yr old HP DV9230us (sn: cnf70833kp). System Intel T1550 1.67Ghz Core 2 CPU 2Gb RAM (expandable to 4 Gb) NVid...

Brian W. Rainey

Talbot wrote:Strangely enough I was working on 15th century armour.

Traitor.

BTW, that video keep crapping out on me during copy for some reason. I am going to give it another try with a different drive tonight.

Brian W. Rainey

Hey! I was thinking about you the other day. Still shooting?! I need to get up there.

Brian W. Rainey

I will try to make it out.

Brian W. Rainey

Years ago I asked a friend of mine to come visit. We figured he could make back his travel expenses at a local Midrealm SCA fighting event by selling armour. Well, the merchant setup time was right the same as when the fighting started. The fights were setup so nobody could leave the fighting area a...

Brian W. Rainey

Yep, that's the one I saw yesterday. Absolutely brilliant, chef.

I think you will be more than pleased at the results!

Brian W. Rainey

Folks, Wasn't sure where to put this, so I figured Construction was a good start. I understand armour. I understand weapons. I have never understood scabbards. Now I know why. The scabbards that I have ever seen/handled were heavy, unwieldy and very much NOT what I think was used historically. They ...

Brian W. Rainey

Dave is an excellent person and craftsman. Can't say enough good about him. I think you would be very happy with his work (which I don't have any pictures of).

Brian W. Rainey

OK, I am drawing a blank (no pun intended). Looking all over for about 3" diameter leather blanks. Natural veg tanned finish. Perhaps 6-8oz. Will be used for Motorcycle club patches. I can find completed leather patches, such as the WWII vintage, but can't find anything on just the blanks. Any ideas?

Brian W. Rainey

As to the inner elbow lame being salvaged form elsewhere, it's certainly possible. It would also have had to be cut to size, and given some fairly subtle compound curves and slot articulation. It seems there's been an acusation of a crime, but no clear evidence of one, and no obvious motive, as add...

Brian W. Rainey

The exhibit curators say it's late 14th century. If they're correct, it's earliest piece I know of with a lame on the inner arm. I recently finished a reproduction of it, and that lame works quite well. There are some pictures of my version on my armouring blog: http://burgundianhours.blogspot.com/...

Brian W. Rainey

I seem to remember some discussion about there being sliding rivets at the top of the plates. I can't remember for sure. Chris Correct, first two side plates collapse in slightly at the top due to solid rivets at the bottom point and sliding rivets at the top. If only I could search for the drawing...

Brian W. Rainey

Simon Metcalf dropped us a little nugget regarding armour highlights from royal residences that are currently on display. I thought I would pass it along: Dear ARS members, I thought you may be interested to know that some highlights of the Collection from Windsor Castle & other Royal residences wil...

Brian W. Rainey

Brian (or anyone else), on the original, were the plates connected only by the lining, or also by leather "hinges?" I've seen the good inside view shown above, and it appears to have both, but maybe the "hinges" are repairs? The plates were connected by vertical strips of leather. The lining did no...

Brian W. Rainey

I drew up a breakdown of the harness for the archive a while back. Unfortunately the search function is still down (JT?!).

If someone has a link to it that might help you.

Brian W. Rainey

Otto von Teich wrote:You did a fine job Cat! Excellent reproduction. Thats the type of item that I think would be in high demand. I believe you have found your calling.

And cash cow!

If I did reenactment I would be on your waiting list!

Brian W. Rainey

chef de chambre wrote:If I have nothing else, I hope it is good taste, and an eye for fine craftsmanship.

Without a doubt, my friend. Without a doubt.

Brian W. Rainey

That is very, very nice! Haven't seen Bob this worked up over a reproduction in a long time. I think you have gotten yourself onto a very short and elite list of "craftspeople who make Chef very happy": Robert MacPherson Patrick Thaden Cat Did I miss any, Bob? Keep up the good work. You should hook ...

Brian W. Rainey

Who wants to start a collection to get these into the hands of the ARS? Christopher While a grand idea, one that I particularly like.... It would be a sad demise. I can't imagine where we would house all of this in a proper environment (other than Doug's bsaement! :shock: ). Personally, I could see...

Brian W. Rainey

Churburg

http://www.churburg.com/willkommen_engl/index.htm

Brian W. Rainey

Gwydion Caithnes wrote:Two sides to the mail?

Yep.

Brian W. Rainey

But I wonder as was discussed, if the cloud over it (ie, the Dean issue) has detered more people from studying it further. [/i] . Bingo. There is not much to study. It is what it is. What could be "studied" has been. If you have particular questions on this suit, let me know off forum. I can point ...

Brian W. Rainey

Mad Matt wrote:I know it's a long shot but I'd trade you a klapvisor bascinet and you'd know they'd be going to good use.

Sorry, no can do. I don't use armour.... only help folks research it. But thanks for asking.

Brian W. Rainey

I'm bidding on all of your books so we can keep them local! I doubt they will go anywhere at the price i have set... but if they do, I have scans of the journals.... so no loss of info. None of the books are very hard to get hold of, nor extremely crucial. I thin you have all or most of them. By th...

Brian W. Rainey

jabberwockey wrote:If they dont sell on e-bay you might consider pricing them individually and trying to sell them here.

Nah, if they don't sell as a group I will keep them.

Not interested in the hassle of shipping 21 different books to 21 different places.

B

Brian W. Rainey

I have put a number of books up for auction:

Lot of 21 Books, some rareties.

Armi e Armature Lombarde

L'Armeria Reale di Torino

Brian W. Rainey

SOLD!

Le armature di S.Maria delle Grazie di Curtatone di Mantova

HP 17" Notebook and Accessories for Sale

Scabbards (props to Aaron Schnatterly)

Wanted - Blank Leather Patches

Arms and Armour from the Royal Collection in London

Rare Armour Books for Sale