The Armour Archive

Sevastian

Daily bump. Price is OBO so feel free to make an offer. Worst I can do is say no, or counter. To sweeten the deal I will include basic crown padding made from Windrose Armoury closed cell foam. Be aware that extra padding may be needed. PM me with any other questions.

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One more pic during construction. This was before the grill and final brass additions were done

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I like it. It certainly looks like functional armor. I really like how the texture resembles steel and brass, even close up. Well done!

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They were done cold. I believe I've dialed in my welder since this was done though I am going to finish future grills better. Til now most of it has been hidden by chainmail.

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Spasibo! It was fun to make. It'll be hard when it comes time to sell it- I even considered making a new kit around it. I do have my eye on the Vendel 7 brasses..

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Sweet! I will have to start setting aside extra funds!

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Matt, are you planning on making a few grills in stainless? If so, what might the price be?

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I believe she found a helmet or someone who was able to make one. I made this for fun and for the experience. I will post more pics when I get the grill done

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I wasn't going for any period with this helmet, more of an impression for SCA hard suit. I learned a lot making this one and if I make another I might go for a specific type. I figured if I got too specific it'd be more difficult to sell.

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Thank you, my friend! I had a lot of fun making it.

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Thanks, Swete. I'd say less than two pounds for these brasses. Much less than the Vendel 7, which I'd like to make someday. I forgot to mention the lower attachment points of the grill, which I formed to resemble raven heads.

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Don't know where it's from. Sexy as hell though. Late Russian perhaps?

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Iron monger 12 gauge mild top, 26.5 inch inner diameter with 14 gauge mild cheeks and neck. From what I've learned this is closest to a first century infantry helmet. The brass brow and ears are 14 gauge. The brow reinforce is 5/16ths round stock which I worked cold-that was a chore! :shock: The gri...

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I put this together using Raymond's Quiet Press Vendel 14 brasses. 14 gauge stainless dome, cheeks and curtain. I based this on the Vendel 14 since it has a chainmail drape like a Coopergate. The original had hinged slats for neck protection. I used a heavy stainless marine cabinet hinge to mimick t...

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Wow Matt! Faithful reproduction be damned, I'd rock that!

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Heh. Lorccan, wait til you see my "little" Brother's paw print. Custom gloves may be in order.

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When I worked in a welding fab shop I saw a small piece that a journeyman welder was working on get torn out of his hands and flung into his foot. He made a full recovery but he was lucky since he wasn't wearing any eye protection or gloves. I've always had a very healthy regard for power tools but ...

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A good friend has a bench grinder set up for polishing but I really don't want to be "that guy" and come knocking every time I need to buff something. Looks like I may need to look into putting a roof over my outdoor work space. Thanks to all for the insights and links!

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Greetings! I'm sorry if this has been covered before but after a quick search I found nothing. My question is if I can use the 4.5 inch angle grinder I already have to polish some mild steel pieces I've made. I have no shop to install a bench grinder or I'd go that route. Any info would be greatly a...

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Still interested in a fluted buckler if the ballpark price for said item and shipping are roughly $120. : D

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What material is the aventail made of? Mild or stainless?

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I've made a few helmets using Iron monger tops. Good stuff and well made.

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Interested if that price included shipping to the country of Alaska. Pics would be cool.

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Dishing? Start by talking to Halberds. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=174275

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PM sent.

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I just got mine in the mail today. They rushed to get them done before GWW. They fit, look good, and feel like solid protection. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Darkwood Armoury to anyone!

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Theodulf, I've always been curious about the shoe polish blackening. Was this how your helmet was initially blackened?

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Why not goggle occulars or vendel 14 style cheeks? With a nice nasal and eyebrows a minimum of grill work would be needed to complete the "face".

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I've bought from allbeststuff in India. The aventail I got needed a couple moth holes repaired but the price couldn't be beat. Communication was always prompt though the website is a bit misleading as the "in stock" means they have the material to assemble the item listed-it still needs to be made. ...

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how much for this one?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/40421015@N02/10825577774/

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Holy cow! How is this still for sale!?

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I tried the long reach riveting hammer and will probably hit you up for one. The dishing donut and hammer I got from you a while back are still going strong.

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I own two seax from Iron Badger. Both rock solid and razor sharp. Buy with confidence!

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How was it blackened? Oil and heat? Chemically?

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