The Armour Archive

Jestyr

I agree with Cian and Irish. He was just off balance and not expecting it. Amusing video, tho.

Jestyr

Hi Guys I am looking to the forum for some help on 2 ideas I have but am unsure of. First let me say that this is inspired by a Knight Friend of mine by the name of Ari the Tyrbrander(hope I spelled that right) and the use of more historically accurate weapons and armour. First off I Play a German ...

Jestyr

Bokalo

Jestyr

JvR wrote:Heck we only got to meet you once while you were down here. Please come by practice and swing some stick.

Twice, actually. But he didn't armour up, so it didn't count.

Seriously dude, it would be great to have you come out and fight.

Jestyr

Jovian_Skleros wrote:
Jestyr wrote:A similar design is http://www.greydragon.org/furniture/benches.html

Love your website.

What wood did you use for the beta bench? The alpha uses dimensional lumber (1x12) The beta uses 5/4l is that specially ordered?

Jovian Skleros

Wish I could take credit, but it is not my website. I just reference it frequently.

Jestyr

plastic shields make da babee Jebus cry. You think? If it is covered with canvas, I don't see much of a difference between that and aluminum. I guess for me it falls along the same lines as plastic armour. Uncovered, much like the baldar cuphilts and plastic bosses, I agree you wholeheartedly.

Jestyr

http://flyingchimp.com/sca/photos/nuno-demo.jpg These photos are of a newer fighter at a demo. Can you spot the Dark Victory (pickle barrel) armour? The helm is an ugly loaner (he has a new topfhelm that just arrived), but in my opinion, this is a good attempt and he added a lot for the demo.

Jestyr

This breaks down English, German and French effigies:
http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/armou ... lysis.html

Jestyr

A similar design is http://www.greydragon.org/furniture/benches.html

Jestyr

I just saw this. I am going to have to pass.

Jestyr

Duke Phelan wrote:Winner Winner chicken Dinner!!!

But, except for the intangible "Slippery Slope", how can a more enforcible rule hurt?

Also, how would you suggest solving inter-kingdom events such as Pennsic?

Jestyr

Actually, Mord, I agree with most of what you are saying. My only caveat is that while you feel it's a flaw, I feel it is what makes us unique. I think what we create is our own sub-culture with our own set of traditions. I feel the Medieval atmosphere we recreate (not reenact) and the ideals we as...

Jestyr

http://windrosearmoury.com/

http://www.icefalcon.com/

http://www.anshelmarms.com/

Jestyr

What I'm fighting against is even more rules and legislation that further impedes each sovereign Kingdom's rights to manage themselves. Now, I have been to Pennsic many times, and I have seen the examples of absolutely horrible armour you are talking about. There are hundreds of blue and pink plast...

Jestyr

LOL that's funny and I would agree however dress code isn't the same as an activity that is dangerous, has a wide variety of weapons construction methods, and interferes with interkingdom interactions. But I get your point and will concede that was a good shot. It really comes down to what other pe...

Jestyr

Nice!

Jestyr

The issue is creating new legislation over something that isn't really a problem. Which is interesting because of this: Just think about this for a moment. If it wasn't a problem nobody would be trying to come up with solutions to "fix" it. ** (Sorry, I know that was a douchey sort of arg...

Jestyr

Wordpress is a fine solution for your kind of site. Wordpress will allow you to use your own domain name for 10 or 15 dollars a year (I forgot how much). First, make sure that all the data you want from your old site is moved, as that site will not be accessible any more once you move the domain nam...

Jestyr

Thanks, That's what I was trying to get across. But my allergy infused head fog just makes me ramble. I don't think your posts were poorly done at all. I just don't think that installing some very basic appearance standards will lead down the "slippery slope". No more than requiring a hel...

Jestyr

"Anyone may attend Society events provided he or she wears an attempt at pre-17th century clothing" I guess herein lies the crux: I cannot imagine a situation where undisguised plastic or other modern gear can be considered an attempt. An "attempt" (by even a newbie) would be th...

Jestyr

I've always heard sand is a good thing to use, but that seems like a bad thing to use with something you will eventually drink out of. Does all the sand come out easily?

Jestyr

"Anyone may attend Society events provided he or she wears an attempt at pre-17th century clothing" I guess herein lies the crux: I cannot imagine a situation where undisguised plastic or other modern gear can be considered an attempt. An "attempt" (by even a newbie) would be th...

Jestyr

Mac: I think the new chin looks a lot better... more natural. The more I look at it, I think Jeff may be right that it may be round top, or only the most subtle of points. Jeff: I think the side view looks really good, and I agree with you that the front on view is very cylon/cyclops. That may be du...

Jestyr

I was never in the boy scouts. I was in the cub scouts, though, but was kicked out for eating a brownie.

Jestyr

Irish, not sure I like your scalloped bottom visor edge. Also not sure about separating the brow plate from the visor. I agree that the scalloped visor does not seem visible on the painting. That said, for my eyes, the brow plate *seems* to be separate in the painting. Re: The Chin I don't think it...

Jestyr

Windrose is great, and I would also suggest Anshelm.
http://www.anshelmarms.com/elbows.html
http://www.anshelmarms.com/legs.html

Jestyr

Pending pics, weight and size, I'd be interested in the regular cup hilt.

Jestyr

I have two new fighters that got helms from him in the last few months. In one case that the completion/shipping times he quoted were not met, but the helms did arrive. In that case, he literally posted on the AA 3 weeks in a row that the helm was done and was shipping later that week. (I don't know...

Jestyr

He's so pissed, he posted it twice just in case you missed it the first time.

Jestyr

Sigvid wrote:I saved money here and there, 1 less coke one day, not stop at mcdonalds one day etc.. to better my equipment as I went.

So It can be done cheap, it just depends on how bad you want it, and what you want out of it.

Well done. This mentality will serve you well in life (in the SCA and beyond).

Jestyr

I'll echo what Sean and Odd said. Just use a course blade on your jig and you should be fine.

I use a rasp sort of thing to clean up the edges and then sandpaper.

Jestyr

If you go to museum.velizariy.kiev.ua and click on Y3bekictaH, then click on the leather boot, there's what appears to be a full suit of leather armour. I dont know whether it's original or a repro based on finds or someone's imagination . It's worth a look, sorry I don't know how to link it. I fol...

Jestyr

LokisLocker.com

Olrun is the best.

Jestyr

Mail isn't really great at hiding sins... it looks great but is somewhat transparent so you can still see thing beneath it. For the maximum "look", I think the hidden objects of disgust (HOOD) should be covered by something opaque (like cloth).

Edit: Grammar correction.

Jestyr

Pitbull, from my very amateurish eye, these are the nicest thing I've seen you do. To quote you, "keep up the good work!"

Re: Center Grip Kite?????

Re: Like MacArthur, I have returned (at least a bit)