The Armour Archive

Swete

Glad it worked out, Sean. It is a very spiff top and it needs a good home.

Swete

Kult of Athena may also has what you are looking for and it is maybe more in your price range?
http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB3088

Swete

Very inventive method of pattern transferring. I eagerly await the finished product.

Swete

Thanks for the link! That is some very interesting art. I notice that the armour is depicted the same as men's but the clothing aspects are what sets the sexes apart. Interesting.

Swete

SOLD to Sean.

Swete

As Sean pointed out from the original, the helm top is 14 gauge, not 12. I couldn't recall when I posted this thread.
Sold to Sean pending payment.

Swete

Replied to Sean's pm's

Swete

I am looking to sell this helm top that I bought from Jackie over at Shamrock Armory. I got it as a project helm for my wife. However, she has decided that she doesn’t want to do SCA after all. It can be modified with slats and bargrills for SCA use, or left as is for costuming/living history. It is...

Swete

I think the second set of gaunts, looks fine, Michael. Any marshal bouncing those is being a prude

Swete

And lo, his mustache was epic to behold, and angels wept at its glory. And his foes did smite their own women, slaying them with the sword so as to stay their lusting at such wonderous facial hair. --Glorium Mustachium: Third chapter, second verse.

Swete

Riveted mail was the way mail was made in Europe. Sometimes they had alternating rows of riveted mail and punched 'washer' links, but mail made to be used is thought to have been riveted or riveted in alternating link.The idea of butted mail in a Medieval context has largely been refuted In regards...

Swete

There are a lot of pitfalls in buying Indian maille today, because its so diverse and the suppliers aren't always consistent. I suggest that if what you got isn't what you ordered you tell the seller and ask for a replacement. Dan's main criticisms of Indian riveted maille ( link ) are that its mod...

Swete

There are several examples of blackened maille in period art. The Macijowski (sp?) Bible shows several examples. http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/oni_saken/otm10rabdetail1.gif @Dan: That is quite the defeatist attidude you have there. :sad: The only time riveted maille will not "look" comple...

Swete

Flat with domed boss.

Swete

I like the look of both of them. The spangen top on the Roman is a little odd, but still looks great.

Swete

Zetheros wrote:Hahaha, more: http://imgur.com/a/cRv3v

That is some pretty epic cardboard armour.

Swete

That is a good looking helm. A shame it is too small for me.

Swete

That is a gorgeous boss by Thorkil. I always love his stuff, but no way would I use it for SCA!

I am meaning something more along the lines of this:

Swete

Holy flubity flub!!! That is teh awesomeness!

Swete

I have just sent them a message on FB.
Any other leads?

Swete

I found a seller once, who made shield bosses in the same manner as the Vaslgarde helms with the woven metal bands, but I can't recall the armoury name...I would love to find someone who makes this style. I want my new shield to be super fine.

Swete

Take the money you would use for the legal assault, and spend it on a new helm. But, continue to warn any and all newbies you come across of the dreaded Ashcraft-Baker monster who devours the money of the uninformed.

Swete

I cannot believe no one has commented on this yet, but your sword looks incredible. The profile is easily the best I have seen in a while. Very inspiring.

Swete

Doing things with the outline of the facehugger-legs in the pattern might help with the ugly. It'll still be ugly enough, but now ugly plus a little style. Say, late sixteenth century style. Even the stress-relieving drill-outs where the huggerlegs join the center stringer can come into it as desig...

Swete

Swete, Did you ever come up with a final, possibly improved pattern? Is it something you could possibly scan in and send to me? Just checking, Rollo I did get the pattern worked out, but it did come out a bit large. It would be easy enough to shrink to whatever size would be needed though. I don't ...

Swete

Sounds like you have a plan.

A good source for some quick leg wraps (if you are going to wear any) is a local horse/livestock place. Horse leg wraps are great for this on the cheap.
Also, the lamellar vest will hide wonderfully if you do ever plan on doing the Landskneckt kit for heavy.

Swete

How much for the Shield boss?

Swete

6) have a more badass and accurate kit than Varuhk has. I would like to think I am getting there! Just need a chain drape on my helm now and I think Varuhk and I will be on even footing :twisted: :lol: you are ahead of me in the gauntlet department right now, but soon i will be hanging right there ...

Swete

MalkomeKarre wrote:I don't know why I didn't suggest this first off. I have a friend who might be able to help you.

Indeed. Whom, may I ask?

Swete

Thanks guys! Any other sources?

Swete

I have a friend who is wanting a doublet/chest covering of some kind that would serve as piercing protection for SCA light fighting. Preferably something from the Itallian rennisiance (spelling bleh)...

Anyone sell something like this?
(No idea as to his price range

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Swete

Is that strap supposed to go over the visor like that?

Swete

Gorgeous! How much is shipping on #2 to zip code 71467?

Swete

@Swansman:
The maille really makes pop!

Swete

One thing to point out: Swete is actually wearing two layers of armor. I would not trust either a single layer of plastic or chain mail alone, but I've seen the combination work. If you don't have the chain mail. I'd recommend overlapping plates. The overlap adds strength. Yah, I forgot to mention ...

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