The Armour Archive

Aaron

Howdy,

My brain threw a rod again.

I know itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the Ã¢â‚¬Å“WeisskuningÃ¢â‚¬Â

Aaron

Yep! That's it!

THANK YOU!

-Aaron

Aaron

Howdy,

Cranial-rectal inversion here today... I know somebody posted a GREAT armour stand pattern.

Where was it?

Thanks.

-Aaron

Aaron

Well, Christopher Starling is ONE out of the 15 outstanding.

I'm surprised nobody else posted.

Frankly one order outstanding (and half-filled) isn't a horrible track record.

What is the rest of the order Brand needs to fill out?

-Aaron

Aaron

He replied here, politely, to charges (both financial and moral). That beats a host of others who have just taken the money and run. We all know at least a couple. He is apparently attempting to make amends. He has a weasel option easily available (and taken by many people now days), and he isnÃ¢â‚¬...

Aaron

Where abouts are you located?

That's top of the line work...I'm surprised you're not a professional.

When do you start selling your work?

-Aaron

Aaron

I wouldn't worry too much. Andre' would probably saw his sword arm off with a plastic spoon if he thought it would improve his already steller customer service. Andre' stands behind his product 100% (and even to here in Japan, his delivery times are SHORT!!). I've waited years for armour with others...

Aaron

Good Morning,

Does anyone have any pictures of Samurai in the SCA?

Both in and out of heavy fighting.

Help?

Thanks.

-Aaron

Aaron

Does anyone have any examples of somebody with an SCA legal Samurai outfit?

I haven't found a really good one yet, used in heavy combat...but I KNOW people have done good ones (Effingham for example), but I haven't seen pictures yet.

Help?

-Aaron

Aaron

This is Aaron's wife, Maureen.

I'd really like that armour, BUT I'm only 5'4". It's really beautiful.

Aaron

I'm in Japan if you'd like to talk...but my knowledge of Samurai armour consists of viewing "The Last Samurai"....

Aaron

$2000 is a steal! I'll check with my wife, but I know we have that amount available for just that sort of purpose. She's 5'4", 190 lbs (lots of muscle...), 38"-30"-36"...would it fit her? I would blow $2000 for her birthday gift, no problem. It's all mild steel (except for that stainless goret)? Is ...

Aaron

Effingham's web-site is your first, and possibly last stop on a quest to make Samurai armour. Quite possibly all your questions will be answered there.

-Aaron

PS: Someone will post the site in about 10 seconds or less...

Aaron

Remember guys, right now, the rules are biased against late period personas and people who wear full plate. If you want to win, you go play as a Viking and wear as little as humanly possible, because plate isn't good for anything (except personal safety) Armor as Worn would just throw the pendulum ...

Aaron

edited down to nothing, because I was mouthy, rude and stupid.

Aaron

Jester, Thank you for the assist. Yes, I was talking about MERELY Combat Archery (CA) events. If there isn't an archer on the field, you'd go back to the old 1960's SCA rules. To avoid Animial doing "field fluting" on everyone's steel armour.... "...Free hand-crafted fluting here!! You don't even ne...

Aaron

Howdy! There was a Medieval Nobility solution to Combat Archery. Perhaps we should use it when we fight melees with Combat Archery. 16 gauge steel plate is proof vs arrows AND swords (one handed). The end result would be our nobility (Dukes, Kings, Barons, etcÃ¢â‚¬Â¦) would end up armouring up in st...

Aaron

In melees the only luck I've had is against the archers, so I'm all for them. I killed three just because I can run the 8 minute mile for a LONG period of time with 100 pounds on me. I avoided the first shots and just ran up with "Light your Dead!!" When I encountered anyone with armour and weapon, ...

Aaron

http://sca.trmilne.com/photos/panteria9 ... CT0050.htm

The title should read:

"And being that there was only ONE porta-potty, a grand melee of constipation was declared...."

Somebody has GOT to have a better line...

-Aaron

Aaron

Dave, Could you chemically blue my wife's armour? How much for the entire suit? Entire suit: Full legs Greaves Elbows Demi-gauntlets Goret Breatplate Helm Legs She's looking at bluing to maintain the suit, and she likes the color black...black gambeson, black boots, black shield..."Black Knight"? If...

Aaron

It sounds like you might have been concentrating on gripping the haft a little too much, and not loosenig your hand at all as you threw shots. When you're using a sword the result for that tends to be very slow, clubbing shots without much reach, instead of good fast snaps . When you're doing this,...

Aaron

Tied thumb to forefinger around the haft.

Aaron

Good Morning, On Friday I couldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t go out running because I had an early appointment for work, and so I woke up at my normal 5:30 and proceeded to put on what I have for armour. Sabatons, then full greaves, then those beautiful legs from Ice FalconÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ Tied the rebrace, elbows and vambrace...

Aaron

We went to Avalon once and loved it. We finally got a car this week, but I would like to avoid that long trip until we get some miles under us navigating the traffic of Tokyo...and my armour isn't finished yet...still. My wife would fight, and her entire armour kit is in, but she's in Odawara on thi...

Aaron

Thanks! I ordered a linen arming coat from Revivial. Thanks again!

-Aaron

Aaron

My wife is working on making Samuri armour in Odawara every other weekend.

If you're working on something, we'd like to be in on it. What is your asking price, and can we come down and help?

We're in Sagamihara, south of Tokyo.

Aaron

Aaron

Cet,

Could you make gauntlets and a helm for my wife? She's working on making Samuri armour (and it will be more than a year before she's done).

-Aaron

Aaron

Which is best, and WHY?

Which one is the best to fight in?

Which one is the most correct for late 1500s England (or Germany)?

Which one is the most expensive?

Who makes the best arming coats?

Who makes the cheapest arming coats?

Thank you for your help,

Aaron

Aaron

Good Morning,

Who sells hardened leather gauntlets, that you trust?

-Aaron

Aaron

It's a very nice piece, and I can understand why they decided to make it center stage!

A breast and backplate combo is far harder than it looks, and your fluting is wonderful!

-Aaron

PS: ALL men are really 12 year old boys...some of us just hide it better than others.

Aaron

Non-pharmaceutical: 1. 30-60 minutes intense physical exercise every day (I like mornings) a. This something that brings your heart rate up to at least 130 bpm b. Variation. Never do the same exercise or route twice. Boredom is the enemy. c. Push your limits d. Interact with others. Maybe a rowing t...

Aaron

I'll take the 2 CD set (this sounds like I'm ordering the "Best of the Beattles" or something ) for $70 ($35 x 2). Where do I send the money order? I'll buy the set (complete). We're here in Japan for 2 years, and my wife is picking up Japanese like a natural...and she is very interested in Samurai ...

Aaron

The offer still stands Effingham. I like your site, but on CD would be best (so one could open up those pictures, etc...) with pre-cut-out paper patterns included.

Do I raise or lower the price to fit your needs?

-Aaron

Aaron

Welcome back Andy!

I've still got a pair of your wonderful gauntlets!

Thanks again!

-Aaron

Drawing of Maximilian I (1459-1519) fighting foot tourneys??

Armour stand patterns...where were they again?

Does anyone have any pictures of Samurai in the SCA?

Does anyone have any examples of somebody with an SCA legal

The Medieval Nobility Solution to Combat Archery

Tying your gauntlets to the weapon Ã¢â‚¬â€œ did it help?

Linen vs Cotton vs Moving Blanket arming coats question

Who sells hardened leather guantlets?