The Armour Archive

Sevastian

Shapka yerikhonka and other types of helmets! Есть ли у вас фотографии? Please excuse my poor Russian language.

Sevastian

Thanks for the heads up Matt! Scammers need to be thrown into forced labor camps.

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Great suggestions! Expanding on the helm suggestion: early Norse spangens and back point bascinets(sp?) would probably be a good start. Neither type of helmet would need to be more than munitions grade since there seems to be a demand for beginner lids.

Sevastian

It'd look spiff with the Vendel.

Sevastian

Сергей, do you make any 12th-14th century Russian armor? Bauzubands, etc.?

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Gorgeous. I've loved the look of the clincker style top since I first saw one done by Knotwolf. Masterful. Some time with oil and a scrubby would work wonders. I've seen his work in person. One of my House Sisters wears one and I can say this helm is worth every penny. GLWS!

Sevastian

I've cold worked pieces from elbow/knee cops in 16 gauge mild steel to 14 gauge mild steel helmet halves joined by arc welding. All of these pieces are serviceable, if not 16th century "pretty". For rattan combat, I don't think normalizing is an absolute necessity if the material is mild steel given...

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So pretty. Fingers crossed that you get the other blades your waiting on soon! GLWS!

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Yeah, I understand. My armoring is going to be hobby level for the time being as a little supplemental income. Are the blades the D04 dagger blades out of curiosity?

Sevastian

Just to clarify, this is for the unassembled plates-not the finished COP pictured?

Sevastian

Bump and a question, do you currently have any bucklers in stock at the moment? I've been getting a lot of compliments and inquiries about the spring steel buckler I bought from you some time ago. I believe it was the work of your apprentice? It has an offset handle and has been used for both heavy ...

Sevastian

So tempting. It looks like the longest splint is 12 inches then? How hard are these to drill?

Sevastian

I've been thinking of making a COP since I came into a ton of light gauge stainless(panels from broken coffee makers, 22 gauge I think) and I was wondering if rolling or just folding the edges would help with wear on the covering. This would add tedium to the assembly but might be worth it?

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I second Aesir. I love my stainless conical that Donngal made. Check out his semi custom helms.

Sevastian

Moving 14 gauge mild is not that difficult with a stump and the right hammer. I recommend starting with mild steel. It's usually inexpensive and forgiving to work with. You will need a good planishing stake and polished hammer to pound out the uneven areas but you may be surprised at what you can ac...

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What is your budget? How big is your head?

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OMG! Gorgeous!

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That looks good already. An idea might be to get fancy with the bar grill on the next and make it look like a "face". I've been toying with the idea of making a Japanese helmet but up here dark age and early Rus helmets seem to sell better. Out of curiosity, what gauge are the lames(I never remember...

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What is the gauge? Does the bar grill enable SCA Heavy use?

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Murmillo, provocatur? What style of helmet and armor do you have in mind?

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My Wife loves her Girl Kill You shirt! I'm thinking of getting a couple more as gifts.

Sevastian

Ті, красиві. How much do they weigh?

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Linky no worky

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=151391961195

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Ebay is your friend. That's how I got my 3/16th clecos. I've assembled several helmets with them and they're still going strong. I got a set of 25 which came with the pliers that attach & remove them. Here you go: https://www.google.com/search?q=3/16th+clecos&client=ms-android-samsung&espvd=1&source...

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Question: Would you offer spine plates as a cost option?

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Clecos are reusable and fairly long lasting. Inexpensive when you consider most number 10 nuts and bolts are good for one or two mockups before their threads are gone. This is especially so if they are to hold pieces together while they are hammered on. An inexpensive ball pein makes a suitable plan...

Sevastian

I am from India .and we are a manufacturer of revited and butted chainmaile .whatever you want please let me know You already quoted me $198 for a seven by sixteen inch piece shipped. I can, and have gotten a whole mild steel aventail shipped for a lot less. Thanks, but no thanks. P.S. This thread ...

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I've had good results by making "spangen" out of foam to fit your head, then adding closed cell foam where needed. Leave room for a simple arming cap and Robert's your mother's brother.

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Darkwood good! If I weren't behind on payments for an excellent Darkwood rapier, I'd be all over this. GLWS!

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I've yet to make my own spangen top so this is an inspiration. Subscribed!

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For the Norman I'd unmount the nasal then cut a strip of leather that goes around the bottom of the helmet's top. Punch small holes along the bottom of this and sew on the aventail with heavy waxed thread. You can sew or rivet the leather onto the helmet and sew the front of the aventail to the gril...

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Windrose Armoury is a bit of a drive away from Tuscon in Snowflake. Icefalcon carries bosses and I believe Pitbull can make them.

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I'm still interested in a Bjornagar in stainless. I now have acess to a MIG welder so I could form and weld it.

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I have what I need and more. Thank you Your Highness!

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Must...resist...urge....to buy...more...tops...

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