The Armour Archive

Vladimir

I agree with Adric. It was much easier to make a whole row then lace the row on.

Vladimir

clean it up a bit and it would look really nice.

I would suggest some way of reinforcing that wing though. Maybe a flute going down the center.

Vladimir

I remember going to an event in Meridies one time. I don't leave Atlantia often. In my old Barony we were considered the lightest hitting area in the Kingdom. Too many new people in ill fitting, poorly made gear. The event I went to was in an area of Meridies where they were known to hit hard. In fa...

Vladimir

You just described the "real plate and maille" tourney at pennsic

fun aint it?

Vladimir

so the shaft hit your helmet, and the blade never did.

ok, fair enough

Vladimir

Let me know what you think Byram. I would love to be able to put a clacker on my polearm. Many people blow off a leg shot that they would have called excessive on the head. A clacker may help with that.

Vladimir

looks like they just addes to some bits they already had.
"ok, we'll put the curved bits on the side of this old sallet here and add some dangly plates to this old breastplate?

According to the equipment guide, the Uruk-hai did not armour their backs as they would never retreat from the enemy.

Vladimir

I believe one of the osprey books shows the interior of one. Check those out. You might find them at local hobby shops and game stores.

Vladimir

If I recall correctly (note, I am not a member) the rules for Adrian Empires armour as far as coverage goes is very similar to SCA. 14 guage helm instead of 16, forearm required, larger elbow and knee coverage. Armour is required to be made of "quazi" period materials, ie steel leather ect. modern s...

Vladimir

this one is really pretty neat Gaston.

http://www.globaleffects.com/Rental/War ... thelmh.JPG

your own design or is it a reproduction of an actual piece?

Vladimir

Yes, but I rarely fight sword and shield, it used to bore me. I prefer 2 handed weapons. However, I have found that I enjoy it a great deal more since I went to a center grip shield and cross guard sword. Technically this should probably be on the weapons board. I didn't think about that when I put ...

Vladimir

ok, lets try this again <IMG src="http://home.armourarchive.org/members/vladimir/Rattan%20sword%20and%20scabbard.JPG"> WOO HOO!! It worked! Thanks for the space JT. Anyway, this is my rattan sword and scabbard. It is a little crooked because I had to take the picture in 3 parts and piece it together...

Vladimir

Welcome aboard. Got any pictures from your group?

I don't see any safety reason why that particular sallet design couldn't have a bargrill instead of the face plate. You might try that.

Vladimir

interesting take on a sallet. I kinda like it. Did you modify a design you found here on the archive?

Are you in a combat club? 14 guage is pretty heavy for something that isn't designed to prevent an injury. If this is for dress, you might want to try some lighter metal

Vladimir

As far as I know there is no evidence of carved drinking horns. We have carvings depicting horns being used to drink from, and metal fittings for those horns. But, being organic, horns don't turn up often. The primary "documentation" for the carved horns my laurels sell is..."Hell, they carved and d...

Vladimir

Same thing about the finish used in our horns.
Drink anything from hard liquor to coffee. Just don't put McDonalds coffee into it.

Vladimir

Don't do that, you should cure it with something. Even sanitized the horn is a raw biological product. I have heard bad things about drinking from uncured horns. The coating we used was mineral spirits. It is important to make sure that the stuff is USFD approved. Using a shalac or varnish is bad ne...

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http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/02 ... index.html

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Try this m Adric, how long did you let the horn cure before drinking from it It should hang upside down for at least 24 hours, but that finish takes a full 72 hours to cure completely. Of course, that may vary with the brand. My Laurels have been using salad bowl finish for years now with no problem...

Vladimir

I was under the impression that the pumpkin was a New World species. Am I wrong on that?

Vladimir

I'm looking forward to them in Atlantia.

Vladimir

I don't use any padding at all in mine. And I am much happier with it that way. I use splinted leather leg armour and it used to have about an inch worth of foam in them. Got really hot and slimy after a while.

If you decide to use padding I suggest sewing some padding into your fighting garb.

Vladimir

I would just like to point out that it is entirely possible to have a suit that has "no showing mundane items" and yet is not the least bit period in outward appearance.

Vladimir

I really enjoyed the historical combat series at pennsic. Especially the plate and maille. I also like counted blows tourneys. If they are actively watching for conduct on the field I like Round Robin and bear pit. Of course, these styles can be combined. Nothing wrong with a counted blows round rob...

Vladimir

There is a discussion about this one on my local list serve. They all think he is wearing the armour backwards.

Vladimir

I don't know how to make a horn into an instrument, but if you want to make a drinking horn check out my essay.

Vladimir

he has other funny armourlike things up too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... egory=1925

Vladimir

I was also surprised your guys weren't recognized in court Logan. As far as I know they were the only undefeated team. They did well, I complemented Shay and your other guys on a job well done. I also wish the fighting field had been larger. Six heavies should have more room than two fencers, for sa...

Vladimir

Standard double elim SCA lists = boring

gimme the odd rules and counted blows anyday.

Vladimir

Hmm, I should update that. I'm not teaching anymore. Wild horses couldn't drag me back into that hell hole they call a classroom. Hopefully, I will be able to announce a new job at a local museum soon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an interview. Oh, and the "octopus" is a 4 panel spangen with a...

Vladimir

oh for Pete's sake! I'm cut and pasting the info directly off of the FAQ and the web site. Lemme try the easy way. click this to see the newest version of my SCA fighting kit m HURRAY!! IT WORKED (sorta) anyway, this is the most recent pic I have of my gear. Except for the gauntlets and the helmet I...

Vladimir

ok, that method didn't work. Lets try this..

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Vladimir

ok, that method didn't work. Lets try this..

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If I were making it I would use steel, or perhaps hardened leather since I have so much laying around. But he is set on using a plastic and there is no talking him out of it.

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Treasure hunters find possible Viking burial boat

check this out.

testing, trying to post a pic