The Armour Archive

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Marvin wrote:Varukh never tires of seeing himself on the internet. I'm just glad it's mostly him fighting.

You know SCA types, especially Archviers...we're a foppish lot.

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I really don't remember where I found these then....I wasn't really paying attention for a while there today after work...Hmmmm. Oh well. One day I will track you down at an event and make you take a pic of me

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I am finally in an Ursus pic!!!

(Blackened Valsgarde helm with Goblin emblazoned round shield)

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Do as Ingvarr sugests and get a carwash barrel. I then suggest making "Four mirror" style chest armour. Very simple and easy for your first time. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/365/charainara023hk2.jpg/sr=1 You can wrap canvas/some other cloth around the plates and sandwhich blue foam padding ...

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Don't ya mean Vitus? Unless there is a highly contagious Atzinger I am not aware of.... ;p

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Dang, Duncan! You are already doing great for appearances. So that is a loaner helm? Is the rest of the kit yours?

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These are brand new polished finish, stainless steel Phoenix Steel gauntlets. I just bought them at gulf wars and they have never been fought in. They would be great for polearm or spear. They have a very supple and silky movement and are wonderfully made.They are size small . I can post a picture o...

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glaargbleelgggrrlegelele. (that was me drowning in my owl lustful drool) OoO

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Fantastic!

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I have a question...I've been searching the site but w/out any real identifiers, I'm making zero headway. Last week or the week before I came across a thread that had a pic of a Hospitaller Knight (think he was a Hospitaller, definitely Crusade era) - all in black with a really great helm, a great ...

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I will put down the opening $200 pending a pic of your hand beside a ruler or some such.

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They have great prices and their customer care is outstanding. I was going through some serious financial troubles a while back, and had recently bought a sword from them (before my money went bye-bye) and I contacted them trying to sell it back (an option they offer) and they instead said they woul...

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Matt, looks superb! I've seen a good few examples of the 'vague' muscles and would imagine that this is pretty much how they must have looked. Great work. I hope this isn't a thread stealer ... but ... You mentioned about the glued linen thorax being down the tubes. I was thinking of doing one of t...

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I built my first helm! http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Tvayumat/th_398810_352960774741944_100000840736265_974214_983172667_n.jpg Your kit looks great, as always. I am really digging the torque(?) around your helm. Is that just for the Deed or do you wear it on a regular basis?. Also, it lo...

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Very cool video, Skutai.

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The bridge battles were epic this year. Those were some of the most vicious charges I have ever seen. Five 15 minute battles to see who controls the red line in the middle of the bridge...Hardly any prolonged spear duals. ^u^ (nothing against spears, but it sucks to be 15 men back on a bridge waitin...

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Valstarr, I ended up driving 400 miles each way for two days. Got there Wednesday afternoon, set up camp, got armoured, and then almost passed out. Heat exhaustion, to the point where I was thinking, "If I pass out, I'll try to land on my side so I don't choke on my own vomit." I'm used to getting ...

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I know the ravine battle was running behind.

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THAT is a happy kid! He has a cool dad, he does.

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Does the fat an fuzzy dog come with said tent? OoO

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Get some metal and tools. I want to see more of your work become reality. Do it Nyawowwow!

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How about a 2 handed mace? Like "Gotendag, the Shield Tenderizer". http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee26/mapexman115/SCA%20Stuff/gotendag.jpg 61.5" overall, 15" rattan splints, 40" of plain haft. I took this to the Knights Errant practice in my home shire yesterday. No one with a shield wanted to...

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Hmmm... It is a good looking helm now that you fixed it up a good deal. And it isn't a bad price either. I really don't know why someone hasn't snatched it up yet. Maybe there will be more views/activity after GulfWars?

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As much as I love my constant stream of armour pron, I must agree. A vetting of the pics would be great.

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Howdy, I am currently on blood thinners (warfarin/coumadin) and yes, you have to worry bout bruising... they are most definitely your friend. My doc has been very supportive of my hobby, with reservations and input on my armoring of certain parts of my body..Let's face it..the later the period armo...

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That is an awesome pic! And I just noticed the faux cross hilt above your basket...too cool. It draws the eye away from the basket quite nicely.
Not sure which kit I like more Maille vs Coat of Plates....

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Are you wanting this for SCA or reenactment?

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Great concept. Can't wait to see this come to fruition...

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Inother words, if you have a 1.25 glaive shaft, you can have a 1.25 thrusty.

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Looking good. The leather edging on the lamellar really sets it off. And your 4 year old is a pretty good camera wielder.

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I am most afraid of blowing a tire on some back-road on the way there in the middle of the night...and then realizing I have to poop.

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I have a hard time seeing how they can sell a 12 guage bascinet with interchangeable visors for $225 without taking a loss.

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I got the brass from Hobby Lobby. It's their craft brass so pretty thin stuff like 24-28ga. It's easy to work but not so easy that you make permanent marks in it by accident. After embossing it is pretty stiff. I am thoroughly enjoying this project and definitely will be making more of these. D'oh!...

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I think your work so far is gorgeous.

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This helmet makes me want to do a roman kit. But alas, funds are not available.

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