The Armour Archive

Ansell

Nice pick of Sir Valerius using his.

http://home.earthlink.net/~old_bear/

Ansell

Interesting article regarding linen armour used by Alexander the Great's Army.

http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/l ... armor.html

Ansell

Richard, I have purchased 1050 from these folks in the past. They were very easy to deal with and quick. They even cut to size for me. Have not purchased TI but they list .040" 6AL/4V 12"x12" for $54.60 and they are over in Alsip, IL. so less for shipping or go pick it up if you get another urge :) ...

Ansell

Richard,

Check this out.

http://www.timet.com/pdfs/ti-handbook.pdf

Ansel

Ansell

Richard, try twisting the flame nozzle, this controls the amount of air flow vs. the LP. You should get the typical blue cone.

btw, finished sweating all the new copper pipes in the bathroom yesterday with no leaks, thats why this is fresh in my mind

Ansel

Ansell

Richard, for future ref. although the MAPP gas (yellow bottle kit) is more expensive the first time, it does heat at a hotter temp than the propane which shortens the working time and gas requirement. Note, you cannot interchange a propane tip for the MAPP tips unless specifically marked as dual pur...

Ansell

Brynjolfr Hrafnsson, I had found this site a while back. About Half way down on the right side scroll bar is several detail photos of the horn with a description in the text. http://mek.oszk.hu/01900/01993/html/index4.html "Lehel's horn was carved from a tusk of an elephant around the 9th-10th centu...

Ansell

Ambrogio Please..Please.. Provide some photos of the originals. I too have been collecting information to re-create a copy of these gauntlets and love this example by Knitebee. At this time I have only seen actual photos which are located at: http://www.decaerleon.net/pictures.htm I am sure other vi...

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Murdock, I really like how these are turning out. You have done a great job. Additionally, Ambrogio wrote, "...wonder if you have noticed that some of the originals have a leather edge ( or fragments thereof) between the thumb and the index finger and also along the side of the palm beneath the inde...

Ansell

Awsome Job Murdock
They look great.

Ansell

Nice Job,
I like those.
How did you form the gadlings?

Ansell

I love seeing your progress pics.

Keep up the good work and keep us
up to date.

Ansell

The following is not to flame anyone. Just sharing some humor. ...humm.... closed cell foam.... Various types of "closed cell foam" http://www.foamandupholstery.com/Closed_Cell_Foam.htm Polystyrene "closed cell foam"..yes like your coffee cup. http://www.foambymail.com/EPS1.html my personal favorite...

Ansell

And if you had really a really good kiln using an inert gas to displace the oxygen, there would be no scale...ie no oxidation.

Ansell

This was provided as one of the pictures with the kit.

Ansell

PM me your email address and I will send you assembly photos which came with a kit I purchased from them and some tips from my experience.

Ansell

....rofl....ha ha ha....

Ansell

PM sent.
If no one else picks them up.
I would like them.

Ansell

Brief description with references.

I still think theres more to these
bells than just fashion.

Gonna keep looking.

http://www.virtue.to/articles/bells.html

Ansell

I cannot remember where I read this explanation; however, I recall they are not for armour. The 7 chains or in some cases 7 bells are used as reminders of the seven virtues. In the case of Knights: faith, hope, charity, Justice, prudence, temperance, fortitude. They can sometimes be seen in use as s...

Ansell

You may want to check out this thread with pictures.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... highlight=

Ansell

Wow...I need to save a few bucks and place an order.
I didn't know you made swords.
They are very nice.

Ansell

Money order sent for both mask's with info in PM.
There was a system hic-up on my end.
You may have one, more, or none of the PM's

Let me know if you got the messages.
Thanks.

Ansell

I would like first dibs for both.
PM on its way.

Ansell

Thanks Konstantin for your input on my question.

I need to make some for my son and
might just try someting new.

Ansell

I do not recall ever seeing spaulder lames articulate under the rerebrace like this. They appear to be reversed from what I know. There are what appears to be rivets along the lames and a hinge for the rerebrace.

Thoughts anyone? or have I just learned someting everyone else knows.

Ansell

Hey Jay

I love it.

Great job, wish I had one.

Ansell

Ansell

Umm...doesn't the 42 inch waist part of the shirt still need to pass over the 58 inch chest when pulling it over your head..?

Ansell

hey Doug, Would you share with us what caught your eye about the possibility of it being a fake? Was it the lack of symmetry? The attention to roping detail coupled with lack of detail around the occulars? The weird shape of the nose? The hinge mounting? I respect you as one of the best, so these qu...

Ansell

Wow,

Your work is inspiring.

Would you mind if I copied your progress pictures for future personal reference?

I have thought about doing this project sometime myself.

Thanks,
Ansel

Ansell

What a great tip and I just happen to have a pointer looking for someting to do.

Thanks,

Ansell

I took Old_bears advice on felt material and have dis-assembled my knights armoury gauntlets and re-assembled using two (1/8" thick) layers for a total of quarter inch thickness. One layer attached with sticky edge to the leather strip the other attached to the glove. This allows free movement betwe...

Ansell

Kase, your welcome.

BTW I agree with Thomas about keeping your arm close to your body and I like Kenricks advice.

Looks like I might glean some sound advice from your topic also.

Good luck on your project and dont forget to post pictures.

Ansell

Doug,

I just soak in water for a short time and use a light oil on the heads to control rust.

Never had a problem.

Linen Armour

Gauntlet Assembly