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by Talbot
Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: OT--Looking for old version of Photoshop not LE
Replies: 4
Views: 103

Had I known I could not upgrade from a LE version I would not have spent a ton of money on the software. Makes meangry because i had to open it and try to install to find out. Now i can't return it.
by Talbot
Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The making of a fantasy helm in pictures (LotR-Rohirrim)
Replies: 15
Views: 1320

I love progress threads as well. what is the wooden template for? I take it it is an interior. Does it being made of wood have any function or was it simply a handy material?
by Talbot
Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: new splinted arms
Replies: 5
Views: 292

Very pretty. I have a weakness for combined materials in armour.
by Talbot
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Backplate with Churburg #14
Replies: 20
Views: 847

Years ago, I had a conversation with Vesey "Nick" Norman, then master of the Tower of London Armouries, about this very topic. He was emphatic that backplates were worn at this time. That they do not survive is partly due to the high display value that the breastplates have compared to the backplate...
by Talbot
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: OT--Looking for old version of Photoshop not LE
Replies: 4
Views: 103

OT--Looking for old version of Photoshop not LE

I recently purchased a new copy of photoshop SC2 to uprgade from my old photoshop 5.0. With the upgrade you need to have a full version liscenced to you. I did not realize it but I have the LE (limited edition) version and Adobe says it is not good enough. My question is does anyone have an old full...
by Talbot
Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hot raising an Hourglass gauntlet page updated
Replies: 10
Views: 473

Brian W. Rainey wrote:Off topic.... I was recently sent a message that a "big house on a rock" in Madison, WI has an "armor collection" displayed.

Know anything about it?
The armour at House on the Rock is almost all fake. sorry :cry:
by Talbot
Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Rapier Hangers
Replies: 5
Views: 234

I hope to have all the appropriate hardware available in September or October if you can wait that long.
by Talbot
Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Spangen timescale
Replies: 7
Views: 216

In some places, like Eastern Europe they may have lasted as soldier's helms up to about 1300. I have a record of a surviving four plate conical "normal style" from Hungary???? dating to the late 13th century.
by Talbot
Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How much padding do you wear under your arm harness?
Replies: 33
Views: 900

Nothing but a linen shirt and padding under the actual elbow.
by Talbot
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What exactly is banded maille?
Replies: 77
Views: 1980

Check with Valarius (Aaron Thoman) in Milwaukie and see if he still has any pictures of the 'Green Gumbie' suit that used to lie around his old shop. That was a blast from the past. He must still have it!. Old Bear are you out there? Bear forth and pause not! I remember the green thing fondly.
by Talbot
Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What exactly is banded maille?
Replies: 77
Views: 1980

Guy is right. It is purely a misinterpretation of different methods of illustratign mail. With that being said there is some possibility that mail, particularly collars may have had cords or leather woven in to provide some stifffness. I believe there is some evidence of this in India or Persia.
by Talbot
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New stuff
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Outstanding work!
by Talbot
Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB- "old style" Stainless rivet maille shirt or s
Replies: 3
Views: 167

His Highness, Bardolph of the Middle has one. I don not think he uses it. you might enquite with him.
by Talbot
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Venetian Sallet *pics*
Replies: 38
Views: 3378

It is beautiful. I particularly like the shots of Ralph wearing it. He looks wicked!
by Talbot
Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Where to view extant armour - mid C14th?
Replies: 21
Views: 490

They just bought a few new Rhodes pieces this year. Those must be the ones.
by Talbot
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB - Looking for rapier hanger parts
Replies: 2
Views: 113

I am working on them right now. I should have rapier hardware sets by early fall. (Just after Pennsic would be likely)
Is there any interest?
by Talbot
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Heavy duty red cotton velvet sources?
Replies: 10
Views: 286

pm sent
by Talbot
Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New products--Stainless vervelles and rosette headed rivets!
Replies: 7
Views: 380

Doug, those are gorgeous. I've had a jones on for rosette arming nails ever since LMS went out of business. I think they are the excuse I've been waiting for to make myself a new coat-of-plates. How easy are the stainless vervelles to peen vs. mild steel rivets of equivalent thickness? Who needs an...
by Talbot
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New products--Stainless vervelles and rosette headed rivets!
Replies: 7
Views: 380

Talbot, those rose headed rivets...do you think the would hold a chin strap to a helmet? If so..how much for just 2? Matt I think they would be fine but I'd buy a couple of extras just in case. I can let you have them for $1.50 each. You can order them by making a "free form payment" at this link. ...
by Talbot
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New products--Stainless vervelles and rosette headed rivets!
Replies: 7
Views: 380

New products--Stainless vervelles and rosette headed rivets!

I now have my larger vervelles in stock in STAINLESS STEEL. These have none of the brittleness problems of the older brass ones and should take any amount of abuse that can be dished out. You can find them here along with my new brass rosette headed rivets . http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/Jewelry...
by Talbot
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 42
Views: 975

I now have my larger vervelles in stock in STAINLESS STEEL. Thses have none of the brittleness problems of the brass ones and should take any amount of abuse that can be dished out. You can find them here along with my new rosette headed rivets . http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/Jewelry/armour.html...
by Talbot
Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Why the SCA.
Replies: 158
Views: 3415

Another reason for me is the journey I have been on these 23 years in the SCA. For good or bad they have molded me into the man I am. I take my role as knight into my real life. I just presented a paper today which looks at the paralels between modern school leaders and knights. My journey to knight...
by Talbot
Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Why the SCA.
Replies: 158
Views: 3415

My answer would have to be similar to Sir Mord or lorenzo2's answers. I found the SCA in college and have been in it since 1983. I have strong interest in doing late 14th century living history but there is not an active group here in Chicago. There is a sizeable SCA population. Just in case someone...
by Talbot
Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 42
Views: 975

I bought a set of Talbot's smaller ones (great service, terrific price) but I must say I broke five or six setting them, and six more broke in the first hour of fighting. I guess with my thuggy friends I need something stronger... Cheers Let me know how many you broke and I'll replace them. I'm als...
by Talbot
Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 42
Views: 975

I hope to be in stock within a few days. As many of you know I am a high school principal. Making vervelles is a sideline for me. To make matters worse I am also working on my doctorate at the same time. The school year has just ended and I found myself in my workshop today pouring bronze for the fi...
by Talbot
Mon May 22, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 42
Views: 975

I'm hoping to be back in stock by the end of next week.
by Talbot
Wed May 10, 2006 7:47 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 42
Views: 975

I am still struggling with the large brass ones but I should have large stainless, medium brass and stainless and small brass in stock within 2 weeks.
by Talbot
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Remains of a Sallet
Replies: 48
Views: 1629

Double post again
by Talbot
Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Two beautiful helmets.
Replies: 11
Views: 440

Homina, homina, homina...

Beautiful.

That is what we all should be aming for.
by Talbot
Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Remains of a Sallet
Replies: 48
Views: 1629

I am begining to wonder why I bother ! I was not questioning your honesty. I saw two pieces posted by the same guy, with dates that should be 500+ years apart with similar rivet heads. The second helm was posted on April Fools day. Please try not to take people questioning you about armour personal...
by Talbot
Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How old were you when you first started armouring?
Replies: 47
Views: 585

I made my first helmet at 16 but I started in earnest at 19. I am now 41. For over 20 years now I have been obsessed with armour.
by Talbot
Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Remains of a Sallet
Replies: 48
Views: 1629

Sorry... double post
by Talbot
Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Remains of a Sallet
Replies: 48
Views: 1629

Do both the pieces you have posted recently have the same big green rivets? Maybe it is my imagination. Can we see a closeup of te rivets on the Sallet? Are they owned by the same person? http://www.thadenarmory.com/temp/spangen/DSC03391.JPG http://www.thadenarmory.com/temp/spangen/DSC03395.JPG It s...
by Talbot
Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chicagoland Armourers
Replies: 8
Views: 264

Wulfe wrote:Hey Doug.... is the shop open for this evening? Or is your schedule busy busy?


We will be working next week (March 31st) I hope you will be there.
by Talbot
Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Vervelle
Replies: 8
Views: 314

Erik Schmidt wrote:Great photo Doug!
I'd love to know which bascinet it's from.

Erik


It lives at my house

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