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I sort of like the scallop on the visor pivot, so I left it on.

What I do not understand is why the back tail has to stick out so far.

Hal

Ps: the poster board does not dish like steel so it should look very much better.

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That's some nice file work on the face guard. Eyes and breath holes. Funny how it did not close in the back and a triangle of steel was riveted in as a bandaid.

God I love armouring!

Hal.

Thanks for the pics.

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So far so good. My bid is still holding.

Hey are you the Lion du Fay that had a thread? Or frayed knot? Over 200 post? on Off topcs a little while back?

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Thanks for the link. Very nice how to on your page.
Looking Good.

Hal.

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Thanks Chef de Chambre. I Think it is time for me to advance beyond spangens. This type of helm has nice style to me. It will be hammered and gas welded in 14ga. mild steel. I will add a longer back tail and get rid of the scallop on the visor. It sure would be nice to try and make that chin armor t...

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Yeah, what Ivar said... "Whats the matter Ya Chicken, McFly"...Cluck Cluck... This will be fun. I already know who I am gonna vote for. Unless someone gots a Vomitomas Maxsimus... Hal. Ps: One who barred his sole with his failures. But then again. Mine wasn't near as bad as some of the crap you guys...

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Now that is some fine hammer work if I do say so meselfs. Crusader knees, yes?

Welcome to the mixed bag of nuts.

Happy metal pounding:

Hal.

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My big ass hammer. "Stump Killer"
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Happy metal pounding.

Hal.

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Me too.

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Does this layout look anything historical?
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It is poster board taped on a 14ga. welded helm top. A little black spray paint to show the outline.
It will be a while before the electrician wires my barn. So I was playing around.

Hal.

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Thats a tough one. Handles should be given to one. One can not make up his handle by his self. What do people call you by now?

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You will be needing a bigger one too. $35 is about what the small nice ones go for. Your pic showed a very nice hammer.

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How would one do that with the handel already put on? Can you brush it on?

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I am intrested in the slight bluge at the panels interfacing the right side headband. Do you think that is intentional or old earth pressure?

It is rather pointed. Yes?

Hal.

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Man, that Road Runner doesn't have a chance now.

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Thanks for the link. I got a new stick of bees wax on hand. I have made a couple of powder horns before. I can try out my new armour techniques and make some metal bands.
Add a leather strap and it might pass for Viking stuff I don't know.

Cool pic of your kit. Do you have a Crusaders Helm?

Hal.

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Thanks for the links That helm with the spikes gives creditably to the punk goths.

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Thanks for the pics. It truly is a fine piece of work. I have a pair of long horns I was going to make a Viking helm with. But a drinking horn is a better idea. Does the horn make your beer taste funny? I know it smells bad when cutting on them.

Yours truly;

Hal.

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I never made a chest plate before but you might try bending it around a tree or something. I think most brest plates are hammered on until they look like one.

Bexter12 has a web page on how she did it.

Best of luck.

Hal.

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Good morning #12. It is an open auction. I would be honored to be outbid by the lovely and talented Bexter. Besides you will be needing some reading material during your maternal leave.

Unless you own a couple of oil wells in Texas you don,t have a chance.

Just kidding.

Yours truly;

Hal.

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My bid is in.

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Thanks for the link. It is a nice book. Yes?

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The Lovely Mistress Beverly.

Any thing less is just jacking off.

Hal.

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Is that you Klang? The new kid on the block?
Holey crap I can not belive my eyes.

Great fluting Bravo. You are right about a bunch of finishing to do! Articulation is important also.

Jolly well done kid!

Hal.

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Mr. Egfroth of Oz.

Can you enlighten us with a pic?

Old old helms very old helms.

Hal: Also a student.
But mostly a helm whore.

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My laser cut CNC guy is the greatest.
I can provide web page if you want.
35.00 dollas per hour. Design transfer and burning. Very clean cuts.

No I do not work for him.

Hal.

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I can not believe this blood thing.
Yes I bleed on every fuching piece I make.
That does not make some sort of magic or mojo shit does it?

Hal.

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Funny you thought of that. Look in the books at the old armour of a long time ago. They look like a silly rolled up cone. Beat in to a helm shape with a brow band they do. Riveted on no less. It is like you are inventing it all over again. Go for it! Make anything you want. Have some fun with the me...

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Jolly well done! Your virgin is gone. Two rivets over and under the eyes on the nose piece would help shape it a little. Add some more rivets to the cross also. You do not expect us to tell you all the secrets now do you Helwyn? To remove the mill scale from hell my way: 1. Get big plastic bucket th...

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Ben: I have studied the pics and instructions in Bryans book many times over. I am trying to get it down in my brain. My wife will not let me take my book in the shop anymore as it gets all crappy. I have one comment: I would like to change in the design. The finger lames between the knuckle and fir...

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This is my entry:
"Dork Vader"
To me it is the ugliest helm I have ever made. Back when I did not know a mushroom stake from a planishing hammer.

I believe it to be SCA legal.

http://www.cox-internet.com/halberds/DorkVader.jpg

Hal.

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Sasuke: Archive Member, I have watched and enjoyed your armouring for a couple of years now. The armour for money thing. Keep a record (time clock) of the time spent on your project. Funny thing for me was. I noticed a lot of time sitting around drinking beer and bull shooting. Only you can answer t...

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I always keep a first aid kit in the shop.
Had to use it more than once.

Ptactice safe armouring.

Hal.

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Sorry size 11-12 is way too big for me!
They are stunning. The rolled edge is a nice touch.
Jolly well done. Thanks for the pic.

Hal.

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Very well done Ben! I like them. If I look close I can see Bryan Prices reflection in them.

Keep up the good work. Now you rascal, you are one up on me. Looks like I will have to get of my fat ass and get back out in the shop!

Happy armouring.

Hal.

Gothic Helm?