The Armour Archive

redrook

Thanks Armourkris! This was my second attempt and was made to represent an "old school " Doom. I made this one partly because I was tired of seeing sooo many ugly Doom masks. But afterwards I realized why there are so many bad versions. There really is a lot of interpretation from a drawing to 3D, a...

redrook

Thanks Johann. Yes, after forming I blackened it in the forge to give it a patina.

Paladin74 I would love to try the whole suit, but I doubt I will have the time.

redrook

Hey guys, I haven't posted anything in a while as I don't make much armour anymore. I made a Dr. Doom mask recently though and it brought back some armouring skill sets, so I thought I would share.

https://www.facebook.com/44677998214688 ... =3&theater

redrook

My dislike for bargrills(although I have seen some very artistic and well executed ones in recent years) prompted me to do faces on a couple of mine.Here are two of my old ones....one is pretty stylized while the other a bit more realistic.The great thing about a helmet with so many rivets is you ca...

redrook

Stunning!!

redrook

Coming along nice!! I like how you measured for padding.I made myself a foam spangen too when I was starting,to help me with patterning. :) I have made a few spangens and most of my good advice came from Halberds.Let's see... When I was patterning two panel and four panel spangens I made the panels ...

redrook

You may try R.J. Leahy.I know they have brass flathead rivets and bronze ring shank nails.

http://www.rjleahy.com/

redrook

Looks good!!
A thin layer of chapstick or petroleum jelly on the pitch side of your material can help keep the pitch from sticking.

redrook

For the most part I agree with Suzerain. If you are going to spend the time(and knifemaking takes quite a bit) then you should get a steel that is known.It will save you much trial and error and you won't end up with a wallhanger that you spent an eternity on. That being said,I have made several dec...

redrook

http://www.anvilfire.com/21centbs/anvil ... _anvil.php

redrook

It can be done with those tools,it just takes practice.I held an anglegrinder all day/everyday for 7 years,so I am used to it.Use it to take the big stuff down and then run a hand file across your blade to check/make flat.If you are not going to heat treat it yourself,be sure to keep it cool while g...

redrook

That is lovely.Waiting anxiously for more pics.

redrook

Very cool!!
http://www.iforgeiron.com/ is a great resource.

redrook

Yep...really nice!

redrook

Here is something similar I did for a helm( if I can attach this correctly). It did not need an exposed nose so the forming was pretty easy....except for the usual stainless issues. http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/tantofolder/media/helms/Richardsprojects037_zpsd5460ad1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3#/user/ta...

redrook

I think the nose and chin are likely the most difficult to form(integrally speaking).I am sure I have seen a photo of a nose that was made seperate and was riveted in place...somewhere on the Archive. As with most pattern making I find it better to cut big and trim off any excess.Keep us posted on y...

redrook

I know there are some guys on here that have made some cool wooden forms.Try a search.I made mine with black iron pipe and fittings from the hardware store.

redrook

Rugged and beautiful...great job!!

redrook

It sure turned out pretty.Thanks for the update!!

redrook

GROOVY!

redrook

Well done!!

redrook

As mentioned,clecos or nuts/bolts help to test fit your bands and panels before final riveting.I found it easier to drill the holes in the spangen bands then place the dished panel inside,clamp it and then drill through the band hole and into the panel.Be sure to drill/bolt across from the last one....

redrook

"SS" is a common abbreviation for stainless steel.

redrook

I have a propane burner (plumbing pipe style),and a pile of fire bricks.The bricks are great for changing the configuration/size of the heating area.The con for mine is it doesn't quite get up to forge welding heat.Well made ones can however.

redrook

I use a cobalt drill bit,the slowest speed possible,and cutting oil.

redrook

Perfect tool for raising a codpiece!

Another fine tool Hal.

redrook

Very cool.....great job!!

redrook

While I haven't personally tried them,my father-in-law uses some kevlar type of gloves.He says they are really good at keeping your hands cool, when blacksmithing.May be worth looking into.

redrook

Yep.....rebar MAY have high carbon in one section,and then in another section practically none.There is really no way (affordably speaking) to know what's in there. As mentioned,get yourself a known steel,or repurpose a tool.You may want to check out a blacksmithing site to,for correct terminology.H...

redrook

Beautiful craftsmanship as always Prince!! Great design work too!! Thanks for sharing.

redrook

It has a real equine look to it,(and not just because of the mane).Great design and forming!

redrook

Great helm!!....I especially like plate behind the "goggles" instead of a bar(s).

redrook

Steve, I started hotwork with a weedburner and a pile of firebricks (20 I think).This way I could configure the bricks for different shapes.It seemed to work fine for sheet metal/armour,but later I had to make a real burner for heating up bar stock/blacksmithing.It isn't the greatest setup in the wo...

redrook

GROOVY!!

redrook

Yep.....as always!!
Thanks for the photos.

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