The Armour Archive

muttman

For what its worth, I will second the "don`t buy helmets off e-bay" sentiments if you don`t know the quality and reputation of the maker. I know of several people who have bought low quality Indian made helmets that got shafted when the package arrived and it wasn`t legal, didn`t fit, ect. The e-bay...

muttman

"Also they look alot better than what i have seen most armorers make here. example::http://home.armourarchive.org/members/helwyn/pages/greathelm2_jpg.htm"

Wow. Ouch. That was kind of cold.

muttman

hey Auto, look familiar?

Its a good pattern and those make nice baskets. I havn`t made one before so I can`t speak on how easy a beginer project it is though.
Looks good
John

muttman

I switched fighting a while back from an Ironmonger bascinet to a White Mountain Armory spangenhelm with a good bit of rivets. To my suprise, my current helm slips shots just fine-almost as well as the bascinet actualy. As to busting up the other guys rataan- its all part of the game and rataan is a...

muttman

My two cents here- I think madus are a cheap, sleazy, rules lawyering weapon that has no place in our game. I don`t say this out of bitterness at not being able to defeat them because I can as well as anything else. They are historicly non acurate for what we do and there period counterparts would n...

muttman

Personaly, I am not a big fan of them. That being said, I do respect a presentation done well of any time/culture. In other words, I`m not wild about the choice of persona but impressed when they are done well and can respect the heck out of the effort.
Drefan

muttman

Sir Lothar and Adam- I find this conversation highly interesting and since as I am close with both of you, all the more so! I want to be part of the continuation at Harpers this weekend-don`t let me get to busy that I miss out! I have some perspective to bring to the table too but I`m too busy to sp...

muttman

What kind of punching bag? I`ve used my heavy bag for pell work before but stopped when I realized it was fixing to split and blow out on me. I wouldn`t want to recomend her to use a facilities bag for that reason unless someone knows of a bag that will take that kind of abuse. For the record, while...

muttman

One of my men at arms lives in a college dorm. She is at a point where she needs to start doing refular pell work but do to the restricted living space, doesn`t have a pell. She is of course welcome to come here anytime but as I live an hour away and she has a pretty gruelling shedule, this is not a...

muttman

no insult intended. Indeed after fighting alongside y`all on the bridge this year (and a couple of times actualy in your ranks!) I have a bit of a newfound respect for you guys on the field.
John/Drefan

muttman

nope not a chux balista, its a Northern Army balista. I believe its called "Lich" and one of my house members spent a lot of time with it on the field this war!
Drefan

muttman

I`ll third or fourth the hearty welcome to our happy little Barony! I`m Drefan Ravenson, deputy knight marshal in Stonemarche. I live just north of Concord. My e-mail is in my profile. Feel free to contact me or any of us when you are in and settled and we will be glad to show you around! Drefan Rav...

muttman

As you know Bill, both my helmets are currently mild while my lamellar, elbows, shoulders, and basket are stainless. After spending three hours on my main helmet getting the Pennsic off of it while just wiping the dust and mud off the other bits, I have decided that any hats and other pieces I get f...

muttman

with me its all about WELL MADE migration/ dark ages spangenhelms. I have two WMA spangens, one round topped and one conical. I love them both. Eventualy a highly decorated Vendel helm with full faced mail aventail is in my future, also from WMA. We have no idea when either of us wil be in the posit...

muttman

I think the Roman cavalry face masks are pretty unnerving. I also liked the take they did on that idea in "Gladiator"
Drefan/John

muttman

I havn`t "officialy" tricked you into selling your soul ...er... taken you on yet Kieth, your time is coming though and you know it! Make sure your wife and daughter can make it to Harpers if at all possible so we can induct them into the house too!
Drefan

muttman

Thank you all for the kind and flattering words. Yes I squired to Sir Lothar von Halstern at the Northern Army Ealdomere party at Pennsic and in turn took on my first man at arms Michelle. As it stands now, I stand between two of the finest people it has ever been my honor to take the field with. I ...

muttman

I use the stainless plates that White Mountain Armory carries and am quite happy with them. They are twenty gauge and of a good, tough alloy.
John/Drefan

muttman

Yes, Will, That would be great! We will be camped at block N-18. We are the camp just behind the North Gate Checkpoint. We are with Freehold River Keep and House Silver Dragon with Master Feral and Master Padraig. Ask for Drefan Ravenson or Alise Whenby (if that doesn`t work, ask for Rhiana`s parent...

muttman

I don`t know if that person still wants it, but if not I know my wife has been looking for one. If they don`t take it we can meet you at Pennsic and will be there next Wednsday.
Let me know
John/Drefan

muttman

anything by weird al.

muttman

"You know none of this would be a problem if the SCA mandated that the bars on helmets be both horizontal and vertical, like real tournament helmets were. And before anyone screams about having to upgrade all of these helmets out there, yeah I know, and maybe that would not be a bad thing either" Fi...

muttman

As far as I know, the D style plates are offered only by White Mountain Armory.
I do highly recomend them-I have a vest made from them myself and I love it.
John/Drefan

muttman

Adam wanted me to pass this along- hurt i just did in my back again, im not realy able to walk at this time, i can walk a little but uts very painful, This is exactly what happened to me befor. it kinda suck as i have no clue if it will lessen in the next few days or if it will take longer and requi...

muttman

I`ve bought some Ironmonger gear on line and in person. No problems whatsoever. I have refered several people his way and will do more busieness with him myself in the future I`m sure.
John/Drefan

muttman

I`m looking at a little Viking ship I bought from Adam at a local fair last fall and I have to agree and second Averrils sentiments. Real nice stuff.
John

muttman

myself, My Wife (who lurks on the archive but doesn`t post) our daughter, and My man at arms Michelle (who also lurks occasionaly) will be there for about a week and a half. We are camped right at the North Gate with House Silver Dragon camping with Freehold Riverkeep. Stop in and say Hi. There are ...

muttman

"What are these things on his hands?? Are they gauntlets? I've never seen such a design." He is actualy a she- Shiro OTC and unbelt I can`t remember her full name. Those are bearclaws. Popular up hear in the Northern Region. They are ugly as sin but they do work very well and protect extremely well....

muttman

I am a little confused here, perhaps someone could clarify- Are we talking about exposed non-period armor or is all non-period armor banned? I will use myself as an example- This past weekend at King and Queens champions in the East I wore from head to toe- White Mountain Armory Spangenhelm Aluminiu...

muttman

A few pics from the event:
http://www.castlewoode.com/SCA/

muttman

"for example a overhand blow to the head should be blocked with the shield AND sword, the sword reinforcinf it and adding strength." I don`t think I quite follow this one. This is not a manouver I`m familiar with, and if I`m picturing it right, it makes little sense to me. Can you explain it a littl...

muttman

Aengas, alas, no we will not be there. We have a tourney circut going here in Stonemarche and our new barons challenge is this weekend. Since it was Alise and mine idea for the circut to help promote fighting in the barony, we should probably be there! I look foward to seeing you at Glenn Linn thoug...

muttman

Aw jeez there goes the neighborhood! Hey Aengas, didn`t know you were on the archive or I would have counted you too! Thanks for the talk we had Saturday, I look forward to more! Sorry to bail on Saturday night but Alise was sick and the weather went to crap and all. Hope I see you at Glen linn! Joh...

muttman

the guy in the kettle hat was Evil Merlin. You should have said hi! He could have pointed out me and some of the other archivers who were there (Averril and Ragnar are also archivers who were present)
I occasionaly get down your way to practice. I`ll make sure to look you up when I do!
John/Drefan

muttman

I was there. Other archivers I know were there were Sir Lothar, Auto, Evil Merlin, and others I`m sure.
BTW, Romebuff, whats your SCAdian name and who are you with? If your Shire folk I may know you.
John
SCA Drefan Ravenson
House Silver Dragon

what do folks who live in college dorms do for pellwork?

Adam of White Mountain Armoury out of commision