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by owen matthew
Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: How do you know if it's REALLY a Vitus?
Replies: 11
Views: 822

I painted a Vitus shield for a customer, and it was surprisingly light. Not heavier than a good Al with edging and hardware. It was nice though because it did not need edging, was coated in the resin and just felt substantial. It made me really want to get one.
by owen matthew
Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 2 1/2 months till Christmas--Bumpage
Replies: 11
Views: 762

Nakos,

The gift went very well, and His Grace like it very much. It fits, but he is using a later period kit right now. When he starts using the other kit again I will get you pictures!

Sincerely,
Owen
by owen matthew
Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 2 1/2 months till Christmas--Bumpage
Replies: 11
Views: 762

I cannot stress enough how awesome the customer service was, and how fast the delivery was on a custom order I placed earlier in the yaer. i will definately be looking for more items from these guys in the future!

How much are you guys looing at selling the burgonettes for?
by owen matthew
Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor & Castings Bascinet 2 visors - Sold
Replies: 24
Views: 1240

Randy W wrote:Not to be an ass, but I thought the price in the title ($375) covered that question


HA! Perfect! some people would miss their ass if it was not attached to their back...
by owen matthew
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Burgonet Order from Armor and Castings
Replies: 36
Views: 2616

Beautiful hat! Very nice attention to detail. They do great work! Do you mind sharing the price, or in PM?
by owen matthew
Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I wanna be a CRUSADER
Replies: 228
Views: 37195

For those of us going with the SCA specific crusader look, does anyone have any great suggestions on how/where to get a good "lower-profile" gorget that fits well under mail? I know this is all relative to how big our necks are, but in general, it seems that the metal dog collar types sti...
by owen matthew
Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Gauging interest: Body Armour. KIT NOW FOR SALE/PICS ADDED!
Replies: 12
Views: 989

I may be interested in option #1, for the plates and the drilling and deburring. Let me know if you decide to do this.
by owen matthew
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Various things for sale - Sold
Replies: 31
Views: 1310

F--K! Looks like i spent to much time typing questions! Damnit! :wink: Make that the second dibbs, then. Thanks.
by owen matthew
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Various things for sale - Sold
Replies: 31
Views: 1310

I want a tentative dibbs on that dished round, Please. i need to know a few things first though. Can the canvas come off easily, or is it there for good- same with the edging. Is it aluminum? Is the actual body/edges of the shield dented or fatigued? Shipping to 94566, approx how much, please. Thank...
by owen matthew
Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction - Hand-painted Wood Heater Shield - 15 minutes!
Replies: 20
Views: 1138

Very nice piece of work!
by owen matthew
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:20 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Scale Mail Shirt and War Skirt
Replies: 4
Views: 381

PM sent with questions.
by owen matthew
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

i tend to think that the fact they are not going to last forever make these shields even more special. kind of like the native american sand paintings that are destroyed after each use. these shields are only a moment in time. as the shield that Isabella made for me gains marks and scars it becomes...
by owen matthew
Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Scale
Replies: 11
Views: 242

I may have just what you are looking for, and a serious need for the money (a new helm :wink: ) PM sent!
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: online aluminum lamellar suppliers
Replies: 7
Views: 332

Sieghart wrote:Check any local military surplus stores in your area. It will be much cheaper there (generally) then buying it online.


Personally speaking, I have found that to be the opposite, by a wide margin.
by owen matthew
Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Brass helmet castings?
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Raymond's Quite Press, I think.
by owen matthew
Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What's the easiest way to paint armour?
Replies: 9
Views: 273

I would heed all of the good advice so far, but also add this... rough up the surface with sandpaper!!! It allows for much better adhesion, especially if you are using acrylics. I have now gone through much trial and error, and found this to be one of the most important steps. It will keep your coat...
by owen matthew
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep armory: Customer Survey/ opinions Poll
Replies: 36
Views: 914

I do not have the answers, or the savvy to give you advice, but I have been a customer in the past, and will be in the future- based on my exceptional experiences with you. I will never buy mild again, from anyone, and when I have the ability I will be going to you for spring stainless.
by owen matthew
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

It was supposed to be St. George. >_< Whoops. I used that painting as a reference but I thought it was actually St. George, not the archangel Michael. Oh well. Malcom seemed happy with it anyway. As well he should, its very nice! You are right, Archangel, not Saint. I ALWAYS mix that up when it com...
by owen matthew
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Forge World Imperial Titan
Replies: 15
Views: 673

I do not have a titan, your Grace, but I have a ton of other 40K I am selling/trading to make money for armor. Let me know if you are ever interested. Egil from The Western Spartans
by owen matthew
Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rule Question: Trapping polearms
Replies: 75
Views: 2004

Im called a coward for letting go of my weapon to reset the fight, But if i use my natural advantage to bodycheck or grapple im called a cheat. How is this fair? I am not a coward. I think it is quite so. Why? OK, let me explain. I use full gauntlets. Thus, I am fighting sword and shield with a qui...
by owen matthew
Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rule Question: Trapping polearms
Replies: 75
Views: 2004

I have a personal bias against reaching for a backup dagger while you still have two good hands. You give up all of the advantages of choosing a pole arm in the first place when you do so. Your two good hands are worth nothing if they are no longer in control of the weapon they want. They are no lo...
by owen matthew
Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

That is Saint Michael, right? I have a copy of that source picture. I did a shield based off of that myself once. I like it, very nice job!
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Gage of Metal on Helmets
Replies: 7
Views: 306

Tally wrote:I am in the East. I have been hit so hard that my grandchildren will have bruises. Most of them will probably move to Atlantia just fit in. I will definitely go with 12 ga stainless, which is what I was leaning towards anyway.
Tally


Good choice!
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Gage of Metal on Helmets
Replies: 7
Views: 306

Many people, many opinions... I would only go 12 for practice and tourney, not only does it make it that much harder to dent, but the added weight can help soak up the energy of the larger shots you take. I have a solid 12g helm, and I cannot tell you how amazed I was when I started using it after t...
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caid Summer Crown 2010 Lyst
Replies: 47
Views: 1494

Long live Skalla and Thaleia!
by owen matthew
Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who is interested in riveted titanium maille?
Replies: 214
Views: 8877

Shiney. Welded.
by owen matthew
Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: looking for pics of cut and thrust legal armor
Replies: 37
Views: 1015

I'm assuming this is for cut and thrust. All I can say about it is this guy's armor totally reminds me of the clock-work nazi, Kroenen, from Hellboy. Makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck whenever I see this pic. http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/photos/354115537_hfWZB-M.jpg -Cian I l...
by owen matthew
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who is interested in riveted titanium maille?
Replies: 214
Views: 8877

It is my dream to have some, just depends on the price.
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Yeah well, you cannot win them all! At some point you give a man what he wants. Its oK, this shield will last one day, maybe. Kern charges and shield bashes like no other. Yeah, I figured it was requested by the fighter who bears it. I wasn't trying to put down your work in any way, just an observa...
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review Needed Armor Castings
Replies: 9
Views: 309

I got one before, same experience as Randy. Not a Bascinet, but I would get one based on my experience.
by owen matthew
Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Yeah well, you cannot win them all! At some point you give a man what he wants. Its oK, this shield will last one day, maybe. Kern charges and shield bashes like no other.
by owen matthew
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

I just did a quick Scutum for a Squire Brother of the Western Spartans, named Kern. First two pics in the album, the rest of the album are past shields and SCA items I've painted.


http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f57/o ... OLLECTION/
by owen matthew
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Hardened shield bosses -18-16 gage
Replies: 10
Views: 662

I am not sure if these meet your exact need, but others seem happy with them, and they are ready to ship.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=120785
by owen matthew
Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Very nice work Sean, I hope they work well for you!
by owen matthew
Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Greek Helmets..
Replies: 20
Views: 951

Gunther does great work, very high quality.

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