The Armour Archive

Sevastian

A tooled and formed leather mask is something you could do and affix over your helmet's existing grill. Lightweight veg tan would work best for this. Acrylic paint could be used to good effect on the finished product..

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Amanda M wrote:Customchainmail.com

/\+2! I've only had awesome experiences ordering from Jestyr. Icefalcon also carries aventails.

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Vambraces can be made with most any rigid material serving as splints riveted to a leather cover. This can then be tied or riveted to a "floating" elbow cop. Shoulder/upper arm protection in the form of spaulders are a great beginner project. Elbows and spaulders can be made easily enough from 16 ga...

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Pain and how each of us experiences it is relative. If Duke Hammersmasher short sticks you good in the thigh, dangling leather might as well be made of lace and good will. If you are just starting out then low profile(hardened leather for example) thigh protection is a damn good idea. Just my 2 cents.

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Historically that area might have been covered with pteruges made of cloth or leather. You could hide some more SCA appropriate equipment under them? http://www.romainteractive.com/immagini/arco_di_costantino/loricae/01.jpg Note the long toga(?) and knee length trouser like garment. Those could eas...

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Bump because I can't wait for mine to be done!

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Like Konstantine said, a solid back plate in 14 gauge to replace the articulations would be ideal. The other thing that worrys me is that your nose seems very close to the face plate. A solid thrust to the face would not be fun if it forces a piece of metal into your sniffer. Is there anyone close t...

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So, if I use aged balsamic I'll get an awesome patina?

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Wood is good. Hell, I have some black walnut I can send your way, if you want.

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I'll take the Kinjal.

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Is there a specific type or brand of vinegar that is preferred for this? All my 14 gauge mild is HR.

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Nice! Please post pics of the whole kit when you can.

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I may be in the market for a shear soon since my friend will have space for his B2 soon-he's been letting me "babysit" it. For what I cut this sounds perfect. Thanks for the review!

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As stated, an awesome first set. These are some earlier period buckles by RQP https://www.quietpress.com/saxonbelt.html

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That is a very informative site. I'm currently putting my first SCA Roman helmet together. It won't be reenactment grade but the rosettes are giving me fits. I may end up buying them so this is very informative. Sorry for the thread jack.

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Info sent!

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I would love to help but logistics make it out of reach. Out of curiosity, what metal is the helmet and grill made of? Perhaps you could post a pic of the helmet?

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I'll be emailing my measurements and info to you Monday. I got behind this weekend. I hope this won't be too late?

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Evil_Doctor wrote:
RoundTop wrote: Pacific northwest means mild steel = rust very quickly.
Machine oil will make you a happy man without rusty armour.

UPD: car* oil
But better use WD40

Butter. Armor coated in butter makes the dragons happy.

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You sir, are a machine. Out if curiosity, what's the weight on these?

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Nice helmet. I'm currently working on my first Roman helmet. I too use an inner shield welder and have had great results using Pam cooking spray instead of commercial anti spatter spray. Works good for MIG too. GLWS!

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These are quality pieces. I have used, and am using them to complete a few helmets. Buy with confidence.

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PM sent.

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Wow Matt, that's an awesome price for a pretty hat! Stainless, no less.

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This is unfortunate. All my past dealings with Frank have been smooth. Hopefully this gets sorted for the OP soon.

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Is it still $850 for the non stealthy finger gauntlets? I have a vendel helmet that I will be selling at our Winter Coronet but that's months away. I might bite the bullet and get a pair of the non stealthys. Borking a hand would really suck.

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Considering all that's included and the fact customs won't hold them up for months, that is a LOT of pretty and shiny for not a lot if money. Wow.

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Quality chainmaille need not be expensive. Jestyr here on the Archives sells awesome aventails for not a lot of $. Great to do business with, too. A mild steel 9mm alternating riveted/solid ring oiled finish aventail is only $125 before shipping. Just wanted to mention an option. http://www.customch...

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A 16 gauge helmet should be a dawdle for any of those guys and Mad Matt did say he's taking new orders.

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That is gorgeous. Otto can make very pretty pieces even though he's known for his starter helmets. Don't get me wrong, his basic spangens are nice however a helmet like this is anything but basic.

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Those look interesting. I might buy some to experiment with.

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I've yet to make such a helm. Perhaps someday. Windrose may have what you want or can accommodate your time frame? Aesyr also has the semi custom line of helmets and both are near you. I'm only your area once a year or I'd offer to make this helmet for you. Good luck!

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What material does it need to be? Mild or stainless?

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