The Armour Archive

Paladin74

The question is- how much are you willing to spend? Hjalmr's helms are the least expensive, and have a rougher aspect to them. The Russian/Ukrainian shops, and Icefalcon seem to fall within mid range of pricing ($300-700 for most of what I've seen) Jackie and WMA make the prettiest helms, expect to ...

Paladin74

Thank you! I don't have a good chance to get a photo outside in the sun until Saturday. You saved me some time. Those warhammers make wonderful items to have around. The heft is nice, the threat is obvioius and I don't doubt that they could make someone's day a bad one if something was to happen. I...

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What losthelm said: Liquid Smoke...about $2.99 a bottle I think (been a long time); just sprinkle it around, the smell stays.

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Can't see FB, unfortunately. GLWS.

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Are these SCA war hammers or steel and wood?

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Is there a cloth backing, or are the plates exposed as in the pic? I know it seems like a dumb question, but it doesn't hurt to be sure.

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He said it is welded, a Knut(sp) in his second post.

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Gerhard, how tall are you and what is your inseam?

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That is very cool!

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Who made it?

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*putting Halberds name on a list of people to talk to*

Wow, that's a nice piece there, man. I know a guy who makes these and other style axes, but his work is a bit rougher than this.

Paladin74

That's a good looking one, Aaron, nicely done!

Paladin74

That big eye on his stomach would seem to suggest mail...or perhaps the medium it is painted on has a texture to it...

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I really, really like this one. I've had zero interest in the Varangians (never having heard of them before I came on here) til now...

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I saw a shield in those pictures...is that for sale as well? If so, is it built for a lefty (shield in right hand)?

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Got my shirt!!!

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27 pound draw is pretty light- what's the furthest target you're able to reach reliably with it?

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What I wouldn't give for a time machine to go back and witness this (and other battles). One thing always sticks in the back of my mind- the smell must've been atrocious!

Paladin74

Just another tale to sweeten the mythos of Christ; a lot of people place an inordinate amount of importance on his actual blood (the Holy Grail, Shroud of Turin, et al) where it is the symbology behind it that carries the power, imo. That is not to say that there is no God/Higher Power/Creator or th...

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MJBlazek wrote:I don't know any of them from Adam.. but I have to bet on anybody named Agamemnon

Him, or Lord Mar, for having the shortest name but supporting the one with the longest it would seem.

Paladin74

I think the guys/trainers who are appended to this production will hopefully keep it in line with how we view chivalry, but expect some of the reality-tv shenanigans thrown in for the unwashed masses. I expect it to be a higher caliber show.

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James B. wrote:Vikings NA. Also do combat from time to time with living history settings. Winterfell and I did a pass with longswords and grappling at MTT last year.

So that's who your opponent was...I thought he was a game fighter; enjoyed watching the two of you go at it.

Paladin74

Griffith, if he doesn't want it, I'm interested.

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Yea man, this is good news!

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Dibs on either if it falls through, Allan.

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Blackoak, Odd, I'm all for that- but you could've pm'd the guy instead of derailing his thread. First time poster and his first thread he gets lambasted because he put up what he thought was a fair price. I just think it could've been handled better; doesn't look like the guy posted anything else si...

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Wow, and OP has just the one post. Good job making him feel welcome, guys.

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Excuse me Sir, is this being held in Frederick, MD? I like the sound of it; a yearly event at that? NICE. I'd love to come one day, when I know you guys better...I'm a bit shy so if I don't know anyone, I'll just fade into black.

Paladin74

Andrej Evtuh wrote:this infantry sallet I recently made

I REALLY like this one; just needs a liner sewn in!

Paladin74

I think location and period in time were/are the most decisive factors. I'm not near the foremost expert on armor or weapons, but I do know that there are also stylistic differences that a less discerning eye might miss. For instance, the burgonet was chiefly popular throughout the 16th Century, but...

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This is a nice piece, I do love the buckles...what does 92cm translate to in inches? Nevermind, I'm 184cm tall so half that would equal a 36" chest, way too small for the likes of me. With my gear and padded gamby, my chest swells to 44" (42" normally).

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Oookay, Paladin, ease up there. He wants 1410, not 1310. 18 gauge is a little heavy for brig, but if you're using fewer, larger scales and thus less of the total amount and area taken up in overlaps, it wouldn't be too atrocious. It would really rock for the lung plates, of course. Should work if y...

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Hey Irish, who made them?

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Donngal wrote:Really? There's stuff on here all the time.

D

I'm relatively new so chances are I just have not seen them.

Paladin74

James, I have got to get out to your house...need to get these legs tabbed and then pointed.

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