The Armour Archive

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I think everyone has waited patiently- and I appreciate it. I just hope that you all think it's worth the wait!

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1) Quentin Baker- costrel- finished 2) Cet- costrel- finished 3) NotDukeOlaf2- 2 costrels and 4 bottle kits- costrels done, kits done. All of the above have shipped, plus the two additional kits, plus the bazubands for another customer. JCesarelli: your costrel has been sewn and shaped, and is waiti...

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Sold pending payment. Thanks!

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I have two of my DIY 40 ounce bottle kits available for immediate shipping (I did a run for a customer and made a couple extra). The kits make this bottle: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/thorgrim/leatherwork%20pics/40%20oz%20ovoid%201.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/members/thorgrim/leather...

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Here's my queue: 1) Quentin Baker- costrel- finished 2) Cet- costrel- finished 3) NotDukeOlaf2- 2 costrels and 4 bottle kits- costrels done, kits should be done by Sunday 4) J Cesarelli- costrel- should be done Monday 5) Randy W- costrel- should be done Monday. Thanks for all your patience- my day j...

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Four costrels will be finished today- I just need to put the pitch inside. I'll check my records and post the queue later this afternoon.

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Sorry it's been a while since I posted- we have someone out on medical leave and another who quit , so my work has me covering shifts- I haven't had time to be on the Archive lately. I spent yesterday working on a couple of other projects, but I should be able to get back on the costrels tonight. I ...

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I've had to work some odd hours at my job lately, so not much has been done. However, the good news is that I'm working mids tonight and tomorrow- and since that mostly consists of doing bed checks, I can work on some costrels on the job. I'm planning to sew the sides on two of them tonight. I alrea...

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Yeah- I had to go out of town yesterday for work. My WONDERFUL new boss sprung it on me at the last minute

. I just got back this afternoon.

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Bite my shiny metal ass!

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After they've dried (overnight in front of a fan), I warm mine CAREFULLY over the stove and then brush the melted wax on the outside. I then (again, CAREFULLY) re-warm it over the stove to ensure that the wax soaks into the leather. I then wipe off any excess. It usually takes two or three coats. Th...

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Hilts sold pending payment.

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I use brewer's pitch with a bit of beeswax in it (to cut the stickiness a little). What brewer's pitch are you using? I only ever bought the thermal plastic, and while I found it to be unfortunately brittle, I would have never called it "sticky". With curiousity... AoC I use the pine resi...

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Anyone interested in the hilts or scale?

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I use brewer's pitch with a bit of beeswax in it (to cut the stickiness a little).

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I am interested in the spun dome for a loaner helm WT WT, do you have someone in mind for this helm...or are you just getting it to have it in case. If you have some one who needs it, I'll step aside. Michael, If I am indeed first in line for the helm and you have no PM's that contradict my claim A...

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RenJunkie wrote:Dude, how is that liner fixed into place?

Christopher

It was riveted in when I got it.

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Of course, the beauty of lamellar is that you can adjust the size...

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Pics of me wearing the lamellar/scale. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/thorgrim/Other%20pics/wearing%20lam%201.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/members/thorgrim/Other%20pics/wearing%20lam%202.jpg I wear a size 2xl- 3xl shirt and if JUST fits around me.

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I think it's 14 guage mild. If I remember correctly, it's this one: http://www.armourandcastings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=54

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matt9625 wrote:Im still interested in the scale but i want to see how it hangs. Mind taking a pic while wearing it? And whats the other side look like as well? Also i need sizeing for it.

Sure- but be warned- it don't fit me!

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I got a helmet from MJ Blazek awhile back. Since then it's just cluttered up my bedroom, and I've realized that I'll never put a visor on it (it needs one). It has a fabric liner and fits a 23" head. I paid $125 plus shipping for it- I'm asking $100 plus shipping. http://home.armourarchive.org/...

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I recently aquired a box 'o stuff from a guy who used to play SCA but doesn't any more. Inside was some stuff I can use, and some I can't- so it goes up here. I have a basic spuntop helmet for $50. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/thorgrim/Other%20pics/spuntop%201.jpg http://home.armourarchive....

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Those who ordered costrels from the run I planned, take heart- your wait is almost over! I cleared up and shipped out my backlog, and construction has begun on the costrels. They've all had the main body cut out and sewn. Three have the basic shape formed, and the rest should be formed tonight and t...

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Absolute, positively, STOOPIDLY effing brilliant!

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Yep- dat's me!

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Randy has it. But fear not, Michael, for I will be making more.

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Michael has 2nd dibs.

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Randy W wrote:if there is one left I might be interested

It's yours if you want it.

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I decided to go ahead and make six of these- so two will be available (they're in the works now), for the same sale price as above. Any takers?

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I'm gonna try that stuff on my axe and pollarm heads.

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Holy Crap! When I modify my bascinet I'm getting some of these.

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Sure thing- I have four to do, then I'll post again.

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I'm glad you're happy with it!
Thanks!

Two 40 oz DIY bottle kits available

Costrel queue

Costrel run update part 2

Re: still

Bascinet for sale

Newbie/loaner helm, lamellar, basket hilts FS- WITH PICS!

Costrel run update