The Armour Archive

Otto

Many Thanks...

I intend to start using them (or re-makes of them) soon again.

Another question... do the tennis ball ones get used much anymore, or are they mostly using blunts now?

Otto

I have a painfully simple question... in the midrealm, are my CA arrows still legal? They are the old old golf-tube/tennis ball type.

Otto

If CA was done with the "armour as worn" rule... I assume that would mean that you apply judgement to whatever body part was hit... an arrow hits the side of your helm, then you're fine... an arrow hits the grill on an open-face helm, you're dead... an arrow hits the chest/stomach of a "plastic hid'...

Otto

I think "Armour as Worn" for use STRICTLY with combat archery would be great fun... (this is speaking as a combat archer). It's all too easy to shoot everyone dead on a bridge... but if you have to target more carefully... I think it'd be fun! It'd require a little honesty on the part of the rattan ...

Otto

On all my bargrills, I already include a central "spacer" bar of flat-stock. It's incorporation greatly increases the stability of the whole grill. So, within reason, a good idea, I'd say.

Otto

Well, my personal preference has always been 1/4 inch chromed round stock. I place them approx. 1 inch apart (center to center) which makes sure there is some breathing room for combat damage. A few hits isn't going to open a big gap... and I don't have to worry about my customers facing nit-picky m...

Otto

Some of the pics on my site aren't that great but you're welcome to look.

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Otto

Many thanks for the kind review... I hope the helm serves you well.

Otto

I'm sure Gundo is just like most armourers out there... when you do the "making" of an item, tiny flaws stand out as HUGE GLARING MISTAKES. The buyers don't even notice them, but the maker sure does. Gundo does good work, don't listen to him! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif

Otto

I recently did a bar-grill barrel helm out of 18 guage for a youth fighter... I'm willing to do them and don't have any real backlog to speak of. What style are you looking for? Generally speaking, I price them at a 25% reduction from my normal helm prices. ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of...

Otto

During my current sale, my bar-grill barrel helms are only $75... with a delivery time in July (light schedule). But the sale ends this Saturday (6-14-03)

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Otto

Mak'n stuf!

also... generally, no one bothers me when I'm working... it's noisy as hell, but it's peaceful to me

Otto

Last

the sale only has one week left and if you want the sale prices, it has to be paid by 6-14-03....

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Otto

Very nicely done... I would suggest, as an assembly aid... assemble the panels in the same way you are supposed to tighten lugs on a tire. Install each panel with only a couple of rivets to hold them tightly in place... then go around adding one rivet to each panel as you go. This helps keep the sha...

Otto

Just about the last

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Otto

Just a note... the gambeson's on my website are NOT included in the 25% off sale. They are made by my dear wife and as such, are not really part of my "stuff"...

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Otto

Sorry, still looking for that pic of the norse style helm... I will post it as soon as I find it.

Otto

I do use it when storing armour that I sell between events, and it works fine for me. There are times when a particular piece of armour take a while to find a buyer...I've stored armour for months in this fashion, rust free. I've never noticed any ill effects.

Otto

No, I've had one for a number of years now...Just felt like doing something new. Don't know how happy I am with the thought of dishing 12 gauge steel though...

Otto

I'll see if I can find the pics tomorrow and manage to post them...

Otto

Mine are $30... but with my current 25% off sale, that'd be $22.50... Matt makes nicer ones... but I'm not sure on his prices... I think Darkmoor armoury also makes shield bosses... once again, not sure on the prices. ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http:/...

Otto

I've got to renew my membership... so for right now, it's practice purposes only.

Thanks!

ya gotta love the archive... ask a question, get a quick answer

Otto

I know what I'm going to ask is evil amongst those who value good armour... I'm going to try to finally get to fighter practice this weekend (If the local group is holding one... what with the holiday and all)... and that means I have to throw together a quick set of armour so I can play NOW and the...

Otto

So really, while I could do a single "test case" of a 14 gauge bascinet... if I'm going to do them as a production item, I really need to go to 12 guage.

Otto

FOR SCA USEâ€¦ Is a 14 gauge mild steel bascinet worth the effort of hammering the metal? In this type of helm, is 14 gauge mild just going to be too thin? Would such a helm just get dented in far too rapidly to make it practical? I only ask as I see many folks who make such things use 13 gauge or e...

Otto

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Otto

E-mail com'n your way TBob... BTW, my e-mail is sbvast@yahoo.com

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Well, business has been really slow... and I have a vacation to pay for, so here goes... Beginning immediately, and continuing through the first couple weeks of June, I'm running a "25% off" sale at Otto's Armoury. A couple things not pictured on my site currently that I do make are a "spectacled" n...

Otto

You won't find the hotel... you'll be too busy fighting with your tent!

Otto

Sorry it took me so long to notice this post... Thanks greatly for the kind review...(what he doesn't say is that this order dragged on far too long... he was a GREAT customer to deal with!). ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http://www.members.tripod.com/SB...

Otto

There will be no invasions of the hotel space... it's location is secret!!

Otto

I'm usually considered pretty cheap... but then again, I only do a few helm types and some odd bits and pieces.

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The wife and I will be there... testing out our hotel room and the hot tub and pool

And we're not telling which hotel, so no invasions organized by Hushgirl!

Combat Archery (non-contentious)

SCA Midrealm Armour reg

SCA 14 gauge Bascinet?

Sale at Otto's Armoury