The Armour Archive

Halvgrimr

I think you poofta late period boys just like the feel of tights
I bet it reminds you of the panty hose and garters you secretly wear in real life

and

just to make sure yall know I am kidding

Halvgrimr

True but you said most should wear pants; I am just saying there are alot of hosen finds. Umm, no, I said that to say MOST 'early period' people wore hose was a stretch. I said some was more likely And even this is going to vary by culture and time frame. "Early Period" is almost as dirty...

Halvgrimr

Hosen are not some magic invention by the Norman in 1066 they were in use in the late roman empire and there are a number of pre-medieval finds in a German Museum on hose. Many early finds are associated with horse cultures. Plus as mentioned there are Viking era finds my friend Yes there are but w...

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James B. wrote:Problem is that most people doing early should be wearing hosen also and they are doing it totally wrong. Or if your a Roman no pants at all.

I think 'most' is a stretch but for sure 'some'

Halvgrimr

Knowing Josh (slightly) I don't think he is trying to be a dick, just curious. My peers (little p) have tried and tried to drag me to The Dark Side but it just doesnt interest me. If I am not interested in something it just isnt appealing. To each their own. Just remember, without us pant wearing ba...

Halvgrimr

And I am unconvinced that early portrayals, when done right, are any easier or cheaper than later ones. Agreed, my sword harness alone (custom sword with inlayed silver in the pommel, custom built wooden inner core scabbard, custom leather outer sheath with hand done artwork, professionally cast bu...

Halvgrimr

Who the fuck wants to take care of all that metal?
Polishing, replacing straps, screwing with rivets.
I got a real life to tend to so minimal farting around with armour is ideal for me.

FWIW, you wont catch shit from me about hosen
I love em (braise and hose)

Halvgrimr

Cant recommend Adric enough
Love his stuff
The only complaint I have is that I keep ripping the arm pits out of my tunics but there isnt much he can do about that:)

Halvgrimr

In theory, a faux sword rig to wear with my SCA kit.

Halvgrimr

Torvaldr wrote:What do you consider a reasonable price? I know some folks with some broken ones, but need to see if they want to part with them. Often they make them into seaxes.

Yeah I have seen saexs made out of em but saxes with fullers are odd:)
Cheap source though:)

Halvgrimr

Well since I can get one locally for around $60 and I only need less than half of one, Id say that I am not looking to spend much over $30 if that:)

Halvgrimr

...........Practical Viking sword.

I just need the pommel and maybe 3+ inches of blade

Doesn't need to be in tip top condition

They used to break pretty regularly, anyone got pieces laying around they might want to part with at a reasonable price?

Halvgrimr

You might try Theo (I think the Midrealmers know him by a different name) at Eldesarian Metal Works

http://www.mefario.com/eldesar/index.html

At one time he was caring (I think Paul Binns) blanks

Donno if he still is but I wouldn't own a combat blade that wasn't a Binnsie.

Halvgrimr

Yall get in line damnit!
BEHIND ME!

Wow!
Dongal's shield looks damn nice with Snorri's arms on it:)

Halvgrimr

FWIW, my self imposed research hiatus is almost over. I have plans to redo all my old work and hope to stumble onto more. And extensive site dedicated to my Valsgarde/Vendel research is planned. While it might not be as useful as some folks might want, it will contain much more detailed bibliographi...

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Primvs Pavlvs wrote:
If you are wearing them on your feet, you are not doing it right.

Alternatively, you could make them from linen

My wraps cover my feet
The way I wrap them they pull double duty as ankle support.
While I highly endorse the HE stuff they are to short for my purposes.

Halvgrimr

I donno what metalsmasher will charge but I got a guy selling me the kits for $125

These include the helmet, a liner, resin eyes, resin tusks, resin tooth, and resin blood spitters. The kit also includes all the leather pieces and the head bandages.

The kit is $125 plus shipping.

Halvgrimr

metalmasher

are those the aluminum eyes/tusks?
if so how much do you want for a set?

Halvgrimr

Yeah but who wants to be a good guy?

I guess there are always the Sith:)
Ive seen a few Darth Mauls and even if I had the physique I dont know that I have the skill with make up to do that.

I wish I has the skill to pull off something like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSn_-YZr ... re=related

(General Grievous kit)

Halvgrimr

IG's and Tusken are good starter kits IMO because bother are MOSTLY soft kit that doesnt take alot of sewing skill to put together.

The IG's come in a couple flavors now, the red and black

Halv

Halvgrimr

Yep, its stealing no matter how you justify it

Its no different than taking any other patented/copyrighted item, copying it and then lowballing the original seller.

Halvgrimr

so what does a stormtrooper get up cost? and does anyone know where to get a wookie suit? god, I hate to think I'm gonna be a starwars nerd too, but my son is 6'11" and wants to go to cons as a wookie. I aint gonna be a wookie, and stormtrooper is the coolest thing I can think of in the starwa...

Halvgrimr

I had to use the wayback machine to find Egfroth's article Here it is [quote] Anglo-Saxon beards and Harold Godwinsonâ€™s Amazing Handlebar Moustache By Steven Lowe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the time of the Conquest, the Normans were clean sh...

Halvgrimr

IIRC Egfroth used to have some info on early period moustaches

Halvgrimr

Paul and I have something worked out
Thanks for all the input guys

Halvgrimr

very cool, thanks man!

Halvgrimr

501st stuff

http://www.501st.com/

Halvgrimr

Dude, just cut one out of stock on a bandsaw. I did but like every other one I have seen it looks just like that, a pine 2x12 cut out .... and it looks like ass to me. The stock on a Tusken Raider rifle does not look like a modern day rifle stock. Really? Here are some of the props from ANH Check o...

Halvgrimr

Yes I could buy a used on off of ebay but most of them are in good shape and could be restored. I'm looking for something (preferably well used and worn looking) that is no longer functional because I plan to modify it for use as a prop. Id rather destroy something that is already trashed than to de...

Halvgrimr

I got started on my repro last week As of last night this is where the build stands http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Kit-stuff/501st/1908-Enfield-Bandolier-repro/1100562463_mt8wd-M.jpg http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Kit-stuff/501st/1908-Enfield-Bandolier-reproA/1100562482_YzMvX-M.jpg Original ...

Halvgrimr

Uh yeah, I walked from the very back of the event to Senlac Hill at Hastings in nothing more than two linen tunics (two days in a row) with flat ring riveted mail and it wasn't an issue. Ive been hit full force in not much more (I wear a gambeson but its so old its really just a shell - the padding ...

Halvgrimr

Well, I need $125 for a kit upgrade so I was thinking of selling both for around that much. I might be willing to go lower but not a whole lot. Like I said, from what Ive read on Amazon they dont make the ship anymore and its sort of become a collectors item. If your really interested in one but not...

Halvgrimr

I am looking for some cash to buy other kit items so I am considering selling my fleet of ships to raise some funds. Amazon lists the longship for $200 but mines dusty so I wont expect near that much:) m http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RR76216ML._SL500_AA300_.jpg The dinghy would be included...

Halvgrimr

I don't want to pay $15 for something I am going to tear up and scavenge parts for for another project. I really just neeed the part that plugs into the lighter socket. Normally Id have one or two laying around but I just cleaned out the truck and threw 2 away last month (at any given time my daught...

Halvgrimr

Also, if any of you have one of these and would just be willing to give me some measurements I would be just as grateful.

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Looking for broken rifle stock

Considering selling my fleet of ships....

Odd request - looking for broken car chargers