The Armour Archive

Paladin74

Wow, that is one smooth looking helmet, HB. GLWS.

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cap-a-pie in the uk does maille like that. http://www.capapie.co.uk/ Seconded; if you have to have the round ring riveted - flat washer setup, Cap-a-Pie are the only ones I can recall seeing as carrying that style, exclusively if I recall correctly. Domestically speaking, I'd say go with IceFalcon;...

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You're right MJ, it does. I'm 6' and it sits above the belt line; I can bend forward in it, but not necessarily touch my toes- but bending at the waist to 90 degrees is not an issue. If you get a chance, navigate over to Schmitthenner's site and look for this particular one- the original owner's pic...

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I have heard speculation about the possiblity of steel belted radial tires being used for armor. For me, the smell would be a big turn off but maybe not so for you. Good thing about tires is you can find used ones on the cheap- I wouldn't use completely bald ones as the steel threads can be sticking...

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Hi folks; I picked this up a little while ago right here on the Archive but have found that I'm a good deal smaller than the previous owner and the shape of the steel plate made it so that the weight of the rig sat right above my solar plexus. Padded garments helped somewhat but not enough to make i...

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David, how tall are you? Where did it terminate on you?

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Varukh, wow...I really like the set you made yourself! Could use a pair for fencing.

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Too bad about the stainless/titanium requirement...I have a galvanized steel flat-ring riveted hauberk and coif that would cost you but a fraction of what a stainless or titanium one would run you; would fit as we're not that much difference in overall measurements; I'm only an inch taller and 17lbs...

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Well...I am sorry that I'll never own a piece by you unless it is used; you make some really attractive armor. Good luck on the next chapter.

Paladin74

I'd take the arms and legs if they weren't green...I've been after Matt for about six months now to get a set done up for me. GLWS.

Paladin74

Probably best if you're in the DFW area as Russ is talking about coming to get the items physically. A lot of what he's asking for wouldn't make much sense to ship unless it was small enough to fit, like the clothing or towels.

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I've heard of using sand, but not necessarily vinegar. I would've thought that sand on its own would be abrasive enough if the hauberk was agitated, or rolled in a barrel as it were. I would guess you'd have to do it for some time though, not in 5 or 10 minutes. As my hauberk's also galvanized, I've...

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I am glad I didn't see this Aaron...I would have been tempted. Not sorely, mind you, but tempted. So now that the bidding's over, care to share what these originally cost you? If you don't mind me asking.

Paladin74

Hi Kalen, I somehow missed that active duty AF part- sorry about that. Thank you for your service and if I can help with this, let me know. Icefalcon's a topnotch supplier, par excellence in customer service and if I'm not mistaken, I think he's also a Marine? Three reasons to go with him. Good luck.

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Lets see pics of the now cleaner breastplate.

Paladin74

Had you posted this a couple of weeks ago, the fellas over at Oakheart Armory could've put together one in about a week for less than $100 shipped and had it shipped to you before you ever left- including painting your arms on it. As it is...you'll be in Atlantia so hopefully the natives will hear y...

Paladin74

Hickory's heavier than rattan, less give. Take a shot w/a rattan stick and you'll appreciate it not being something heavier or harder.

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I've seen leather ones on ebaY like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medieval-Roman-Leather-Subarmalis-Larp-Armoury-Halloween-Costume-/190718343107?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item2c67b2f7c3 But there are also cloth ones, like this (which is what I've got, well, mine has a hood on it but its the same ...

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Tovaldr, I'd take down the home address...no need for that. You've got email, weblink, phone number- that should suffice. Given the amount of flack you've taken over the last couple of weeks, I'd understand if you didn't want to talk to anyone for the moment.

Paladin74

Does he have a website? That's a nice looking gorget...clean lines.

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Torvaldr, what sort of injury do you have that makes tooling so painful for you? Just wondering...that's beautiful right there. I have psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. PA not only attacks joints, it attacks tendons and ligaments. So I often feel as if I have tendonitis in several places at onc...

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Torvaldr, what sort of injury do you have that makes tooling so painful for you? Just wondering...that's beautiful right there.

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Thank GOD you didn't blacken them!

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I'll not be caught dead in belly dance pants!!!

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Well...that blows. Congrats Halfdan.

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Sean, I answered your PM dude.

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What'd you make, P-dub?

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New Sugarloaf Helmet. Made of mild steel 12ga (2.5mm) the dome of the helmet and 14ga (2mm) the visor and neck protection. -painted inside -leather straps -liner Size: 60-62см (23.6"-24.4") Prise is 366 USD including delivery to USA. http://s017.radikal.ru/i405/1208/e8/8495e82a9efe.jpg http://s40.r...

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I see what you mean about the stock items / post count thing, and agree with you on this. What I CAN see is merchants being more open to a less/no down payment on customers with high reputation but having a down payment required for unknown or new customers , or people with low reviews from other m...

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So that's a breast and back, what're those two little squares? Are they like ailettes/cops? Or do they mate up with the bottom of that back plate- I see straps on there as well.

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How is it that you have such a large chest and belly but weigh only 145lbs? I'm 6', 185 lbs and I'm 40/34 in chest/waist.

Paladin74

It would look equally as good if it were purple. That's a strange thing to say, I know, but that's what it looks like to me.

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Someone mentioned a Feedback section, maybe a la ebaY? Everyone can see it, but only when transactions occur can the parties involved post Feedback for that particular person. Have the option of a rebuttal if possible and corral them in such a way so that they're all together for that particular trx...

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See my response in the other thread, and why I think we need to lighten up on Skafnir. Ordinarily, I would agree with you, however- he has been pushing the envelope far past necessary- especially since the customer in question had posted previously that he was aware of the delay, was cool with it a...

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Thank the Maker! My brethren were nearly breathing down my neck to acquire these! Despite my assertions that you'd just made me some armor!

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