The Armour Archive

Vladimir

Agreed.

You could also make a jack of plates. You don't see many of those on the field.

Vladimir

Very nice.

I suggest that you blacken the background pieces and leave the skull part and jaw part shiny. That should make the design really pop.

Vladimir

I think, with the exception of the banner, that this should be a requirement for all SCA lists.

Heck, if the banner were made a standard requirement, I still wouldn't be upset. I just make a banner.

Vladimir

For 15 cent more per plate calontir trim will put a flute in the plates as well.

Vladimir

must....resist....bidding....on greaves....

Vladimir

Nice, I like it.

How thick is the brass you used?

Vladimir

This is convenient for those who (like me) have trouble remembering ounces vs thickness.
http://www.twinleather.com/twnauto.htm

Vladimir

That's about 1/4 inch thick right?

I suppose it can be done, but it is really too thick to be practical. Lammellar overlaps, so most of your armour would end up being 1/2 inch thick and might look ridiculous as well as being heavy.

That said, you wouldn't have to worry about getting hurt.

Vladimir

Yojimbo wrote:5th-100 Dibs

heh heh, cheater

Vladimir

Are those the Merc tailor splinted greaves with the brass?

If so, they are totally wrong for you. You need to get rid of them and ship them to me for...disposal.

Vladimir

My biggest problem is that my hands are wide and my fingers are short. I can eventually find gloves that fit, but it takes some searching.

Vladimir

They used glue? That sucks.

Vladimir

A lot of the true oddballs are not legal in SCA.

It does sound like you're talking about SCA combat. Let us know if you are or not.

tekkokagi (hand claws)
http://www.weirdasianews.com/wp-content ... kokagi.jpg

urumi (whip sword thingy)
http://www.weirdasianews.com/wp-content ... /urumi.jpg

wind and fire wheels
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5796 ... wheels.jpg

hook swords
http://thedarkblade.com/wp-content/uplo ... -Black.jpg

and this...thing
http://www.kungfudirect.com/prodimages/ ... -Dao-b.jpg

all illegal for SCA stuff

Vladimir

PM sent again.

Vladimir

PM sent

Vladimir

I've tried putting the armour under my sleeve too. It required a really baggy sleeve.

My new tunics are much more tailored, so the armour must go on the outside.

Vladimir

I guess I'm back in then. I just sent a PM accepting my place as second before I read this.

Hope it isn't anything serious Nikandros.

Vladimir

He had a pretty good rep at one time. Then he dropped off the face of the planet.

I thought he went out of business.

Vladimir

Did Helias ever get demi-gaunts?

Vladimir

This one is called the "Dominican" belt. It is from 15th century France.

I've already got the tippet carved. I got some mammoth ivory a while back and made that.

It looks different from this one though.

Vladimir

Are you looking for an SCA legal helmet? Because if you aren't you can find a cheap Indian made helm easily.

Vladimir

Well, if you got rid of the karate get up and the roman type helm we might have a starting point.

Vladimir

Thank you for the offer BoneCarver, but this is as much a project to work on as it is a product to keep.

I've done two pieces of ivory so far. One engraved and the other carved.

I've also done a lot of leather, a fair bit of horn, and some antler. I haven't worked bone yet.

Vladimir

I don't think I have ever seen a pommel spike on any weapon designed for use in one hand. The exception being the madu/short double ended spear/double ended javelin/baby polearm.

I know they exist, but I've never seen one. Am I blind, or are they just not that common?

Vladimir

I'll wait a little bit sometimes. But not long. I went out on the list to fight, not stand. If I lose by being overly hasty, so what? Its the fight that's important, not the accolade afterwards. hmm. Interesting. Perhaps you missed that waiting is part of the fight? There are different ways of goin...

Vladimir

I have an entire box of early 20th century piano keys that are covered in ivory. Its legal, I checked. They are real ivory, I had that checked too. I'm not sure what I could do with them. They are thin and rectangular and I thought about putting them on a belt with some light carving or engraving. I...

Vladimir

Tailoress wrote:I was once called Marcele de Monster Gore in court. At least, that's what I heard. Talk about cringing!

gotta remember that one for the next archive gathering.

I once got called before the King by the name of "Vladimir, the incredibly over armoured".

Vladimir

I've already got a breast plate, and I do have shop restrictions.

Vladimir

I have not had good luck with those paint markers. They smear all over the place.

How long do you have to leave yours to dry? Apparently overnight is not long enough.

Tooling is the fun part. I want to make stitching go faster, then burn it out of my brain so I don't remember it afterwards.

Vladimir

I'll wait a little bit sometimes. But not long. I went out on the list to fight, not stand.
If I lose by being overly hasty, so what? Its the fight that's important, not the accolade afterwards.

Vladimir

Are there any examples of a steel breastplate worn in conjunction with a brigandine back?

Vladimir

This is an awesome idea.

Vladimir

What? No book on fighting with the Italian Stiletto?

Vladimir

Snipped for brevity

Gerhard von Liebau wrote:You're Simon from Armour Idol!
-Gerhard

Finally, a reality show I might watch.

Vladimir

Bolding mine my weapon that never caused any issues for anyone is suddenly illegal after nearly two decades of use. Yes, I'm sure that is true. But if you look at your post you are not referring to madus in general. You are referring to your madu, quite specifically. I am still certain that at the t...

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