The Armour Archive

Magmaforge

Hello, some time ago I acquired a suede covered breast/fauld that I was told is slightly work-hardened but otherwise untreated 16 ga spring. I need the arm holes cut a little deeper, ideally preserving the covering material and re-riveting it, and add X-straps so it can be worn over a gambeson with ...

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Ahem. I've been inactive for quite some time. However, I must say that it is a great pleasure to see your work shared generously with the community, Mac.

Magmaforge

What do you guys make of the breast and helm sitting between them? Might it be Adolf's, or just there for "ambiance"?

Magmaforge

Galfrid atte grene wrote:That is the brass of Sir John d'Abernoun III, dated approximately 1327 - well into the 14th century.

Is it just me, or does he look a bit hungover?

Magmaforge

A living history group in England used The Lutrell Psalter as inspiration to make a movie recently. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0AnUM1tt54 Some assorted interviews with the group; http://wn.com/Luttrell_Psalter Also, the British Library has digitized and made some of the original a...

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Chris,

a stunning piece! The shape of the blade is really nice, and I love that handle! I'd love to see original if it appears sometime =)

Hope the gang is doing well, I'm going to try and visit next summer.

Oscar

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Hi Eric,

Can you post dimensions on the elbows and knees? I'd really like to get some simple strapped or pointed elbows and knees in SS.

Magmaforge

Great googly moogly, that is very nice sir.

Magmaforge

Cliff, These are also at a basically flat angle where as an incline of only 15 degrees increases the impact of the springald from 1782 to 2120j! The same would be true to a certain degree of standard crossbows. RPM That certainly makes sense. An incline makes the projectile form a bigger parabolic ...

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Thanks for the responses! That "show us your shields" thread rocks!

Yeah Owen, I've been around a little while. I haven't done a whole lot yet beyond maille and some clothing projects, but there's no time like the present to learn something new!

Magmaforge

Hello, I'm interested in finding reputable craftsmen for viking round shields. My roommate is from Norway and wants to decorate our entertainment room. We're looking for a) good looks but simple construction (i.e., not for combat) or b) maybe a step below living history quality and good for combat. ...

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Hi cisco, I don't have an answer to your question (hopefully someone else does) but where did you get the image? It looks like part of (or the beginning of) a great reference on shields. If you made image on your own, I think you should really consider doing a little reference guide for general time...

Magmaforge

Yep, the sweat seems to form a layer that combines with the wicking of the linen to pump heat out and keep you at a stable, comfortable temperature. The same effect happens with hosen, in my experience.

Magmaforge

The Manesse Codex might provide some useful details about the same sort of rigging for a swordbelt;
link 1
link 2

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And here I was thinking of the jack you wear while going out drinking...

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I am curious. About how long was the mold carving and the casting of the one piece?

Magmaforge

Looks fantastic, and very very kind of him. He is what makes reenactment better.

Magmaforge

Good stuff Teague! That first one we might call "yield in the bind and hip throw" in technical jargon. Love the hand trucken (sp?)with the level-change from the bind. The de-cap looks great too, Talhoffer is probably smiling. Still waiting to see what a Schnitzelhau looks like, once someone is willi...

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I recognize a few of those shady characters. Looking good Teague. Looking forward to seeing you and some of your crew again soon.

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Virgil Morgenstern wrote:and if im gonna train him to spit on anyone it would have to be a common target, maybe ill teach him to spit on vikings

Teach it to look for horned helmets?

Magmaforge

Hot damn that's gorgeous. Wish I had the cash to blow.

Magmaforge

looks very nice for a paper mock-up!

Magmaforge

Not based on any specific historical example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxHW-QGM ... r_embedded#

(Moderators, if this is too a-historical, feel free to move to OT)

Magmaforge

So *that's* where we raided last summer...

Magmaforge

hot damn! Sweet maker's mark!!!

Magmaforge

Clearly, the bevor fits perfectly, but it needs more AWESOME!!!

Great work as usual, Jiri. Thanks for sharing.

Magmaforge

It's the sewing that is f-ing me up. Piercing the leather, or pulling the needle through? I hope you're using something like an awl or a drill or something to pierce the leather first. Perhaps someone on here could recommend some different way to do your process that would cut out a lot of the pain...

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Anyone on the board have connections with urethane manufacture, or anyone connected with soft gel manufacture like Dr. Scholl's insoles? I'm trying to design something for a small niche market, and need some help finding the right people to help build some prototypes. If you've got some knowledge of...

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well, I've been told that sallets make good use of the "Y strap". Think two points (above, and just in front of/just behind your ear) anchoring a chin strap. Works pretty well. Can't say about the SCA legality question, but there's probably several knowledgeable folks here that can help with that.

Magmaforge

Awesome kit Josh! Glad to see this project unveiled!

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http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%91%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0_(%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%85) Sorry for the gooky link, works though. Couldn't get it to hide the link behind text. Don't know if anyone can help with a translation, but this article looked pretty neat...

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Ditto on the pics.

Steve, can you highlight what modifications you needed to make to get your harness to fit better? Overall sizing on COP, belting the hauberk, helm made for you instead of loaner gear, etc...?

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Quite nice, and quite a steal. Hope you can feel the envy from here

Magmaforge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0Jo_JlHoo This is pretty close to what he's describing, except the dude takes his hands off the ball for the pushups. If you want a little challenge for your pushups, try using a medicine ball, and alternating which hand it is under as you do the pushup. Ball under l...

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"Hi. I excavate cool stuff, and my name is Uzi."

Very neat find!

Need cut/strapping on a breast

Re: Dusting off the cobwebs

Lutrell Psalter LH vid and original online

Interested in Viking shields

this mini cannon rocks

OT- urethane?

new russian page on brigandines