The Armour Archive

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Hmm. Maybe I'll just go with some plate legs and be done with it. I'm really looking to protect my legs. Plus, and don't tell anyone, I've been recruited by the Mafia. That's so sad Leg harness of Colaccio Beccadelli is dead sexy if you need to dress that way I'm not completely abandoning the 12th ...

Bleddyn De Caldicot

looks like a pretty simple straight razor...

Bleddyn De Caldicot

I've heard of a water hardening method for leather where you soak it then bake it and it hardens but stays the same thickness. How long do you soke it for and how warm is the oven? Does one need to have the piece on a form shapped like the final outcome?

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Froissart mentions in The Chronicles of a fight between two Frenchmen that fits in this time frame. Cannot remember their names but one was a squire accused of seducing another lord's wife. Think he won so the charges were dropped.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

indeed, and washing in general.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

adamstjohn wrote:He had a smashing beard.

In which portrayal of him? I know of two different beards worn by him.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Brynjolfr Hrafnsson wrote:Let the kids know what it was like being a kid their age during the 14th Century. Make the time period real to them, and they will become interested. If they become interested, then they read a lot more on their own.

You are SO right on that. Thinking back this was very true for me.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Well if I succeed (no promises there) then there may be a fun historical kids oriented book that won't bug you.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Oh I know, thats why I'm wondering, WHAT would you read to your kids if there was a kids oriented story about a 14th century event.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

I'd say that is the 15th century

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I'm thinking more of I would like to make a children's book on some aspect of the 14th century. Would like to get input of parents since I am not one myself.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

At an age where warfare won't scare them but yet young enough to be read to. So the plauge is the first choice.

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What 14th century event would you teach your children about? and why?

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Master Magnus do you have them as a slip on garment or do you tie them up? The ones you posted are exactly what I am aiming to make. I don't see why you couldnt just wear a pair of metal plastic or leather cuisse underneath them, would take away the sting but still look purdy.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

...and one of the less troubled English kings when it came to balancing family, parilament and war, unlike his father...

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The the Chronicles by Jean Froissart there are multiple mentions of Scottish men-at-arms fighting in France.

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Bleddyn they'll fit it's just a matter of adjusting them. I'm not going to be at velvet this week though. But will be next week. The finger gaunts would need a basket hilt. I'll try and get a pic of the mittens up tomorrow. sounds good, see you NEXT thursday then. Also would I be able to come down ...

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Mind if I try the simple graves this Thursday? If they fit I'll take them.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Still waiting on the waist, hip and bust measurements of the woman's mannequin. M'lady keeps telling me to go on the archive to check! This is not normal.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Its a nice looking place, and I only saw it while it was being fixed up. And you'd have a really cool landlord!

Bleddyn De Caldicot

My girlfriend won't let me get a bowl cut

but I want one!

Bleddyn De Caldicot

From what I know, passed to me buy my Ukrainian friend which he learned through Ukranian Saturday school is pretty basic. They seem to have been very religious and looked to God to protect them. Then again most of what he knows is later, probably 16th century Cossack.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

This is perfect! http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/MI07839g04a.jpg Though I may simplify it alightly and have different arms in it

Now I have to see just HOW skilled he is. Thank you.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Looking to store some spices in clay pots, maybe a ring or two, some buttons. Preferably wood so I can talk to a fellow I know who does wood carving.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Does anyone know of some examples of a small 14th century box for keeping valuables in? Pictures would be appreciated.

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I call dibs on the woman for M'lady! She is curious as to what the breast, waist and hip measurements are.

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Adrielle wrote:Thanks, we have your rattan btw.

Why thank you

I'll figure out when to meet you two and pay you back.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Sad to hear it won't be a 14th century reign, but grats to Sir Roak and good on Sir Nigel. Next one

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Sorry I should have known better but I am used to people aiming for the wealthy of the time.

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Thank you Magnus I had been drooling at those photos for a while. Looks like one of them has a splinted vambrace with the splints not spread out as much, which would be prefferable to me since I have little natural padding

Bleddyn De Caldicot

Kettle hat and the greathelm had likely been retired to tournament use. I'd say kettle and bascinet.

Bleddyn De Caldicot

is it that image on page 385? of the three men sitting?

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I am an avergae hight but extremely slender. There is a Lady Alys who fights in my Canton who gave me a lot of good advice in fighting melees when one has less body mass. Largely it is physics, if you do the right movements at the right time you can stop and even push people three times your weight,...

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How can I get to this image? Is it in a book that I could get a hold of? (Work at a large book store chain) Out of curiosity would you see a poorer man at arms of this time wearing a full hauberk like this? http://store.fastcommerce.com/prod_icefalcon-ff8081811ba39277011cf67673e52581.html under lets...

Bleddyn De Caldicot

http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=298

They make the same ones you say you have.

Water Hardening

Question for the Mafia...

14th century box