The Armour Archive

Caius705

If he made a helmet a day for about 60 years, he could reach 40k. He'd have to sell them, as well. The guy should be a millionaire by now.... I figured it up. If he sold every helm he claims (assuming $90 for a helm, considering inflation, etc) and every basket he claims (assuming 12.50 a piece) he...

Caius705

The Iron Dwarf wrote:maybe he means he has taken orders for and payment for that quantity

That's....That's probably closer to the truth.

Caius705

He did respond to my e-mail regarding a year old order that never was filled, with a reasonable explanation as to why it wasn't filled as well as some of the changes that I've noticed on the site. If my order is filled in a (schedule adjusted for reasons) timely manner and the quality has returned ...

Caius705

I would be interested, if it weren't about 30 hours to maine for me. Sounds cool though.

Caius705

Max, what I am asking is that you not flood this mans life with emails, or encourage anyone to do so. Like many folks Beau has mundane obligations to attend to as well, one of which is a large project he is putting most of his spare time into for the next several weeks. Flooding this man with these...

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Where would this be held? Would there be armor standards similar, if relaxed somewhat, to the 14th century deeds?

Caius705

I could probably just replace the switch. Any idea what amperage it pulls? Assuming it's 120V (though if you have a 3-phase grinder, I want to see it.)

Caius705

Dietrich von Stroheim wrote:
Roland Wodeman wrote:...and it also manages to stop the infamous butt wrap
In Soviet Atlantia, we take that as personal challenge!!

I didn't think it was the infamous butt "wrap" y'all were known for....

Caius705

chef de chambre wrote:The laced greaves probably indicate cuirbolli construction in that detail.

Or that they used cord for a hinge instead of actual hinges. Just a thought.

Caius705

While I support the idea, Max and Caius, I'm having enough trouble getting my 14th century kit ready in time. :) I will be happy to watch or marshal, though. Leif Hey, no problem. If I could ask a favor of you Lee, could you email the guy in charge? Even if you can't compete, tell him you think it'...

Caius705

I'm on board. Got my mail, borrowing a spangen, already talked to the warocrat.

Caius705

My new pigsticker arrived in the mail today. Very handsome. Very good quality, I couldn't be happier with it. I'll do a review sometime next week.

Caius705

dominic wrote:Hi Konstantin;

The maille gorget/standard is an interesting idea as well. If you know of any particular examples of them out there I would love to see them. Thanks!

Here's the one Atlanta Armory makes.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=159787&hilit=mail+standards

Caius705

Use a piece of tape, with a hole in the center. Put the rivet through the hole, use the tape to hold the washer. Think that'll work? I'm just guessing. I always like to use a kind of a pulling or pushing motion when I'm having difficulty getting a rivet to mushroom. Stainless is a bitch. I don't do ...

Caius705

Oh, would that such a huge percentage of the historic rolled edges hadn't been trimmed off in museums to further the curator agenda of dangerous armour that can't be driven over. If we had a larger sampling to study... Finally, I've been here long enough. http://media.tumblr.com/cbb7ac8f4e70b3e0c98...

Caius705

Already following the new forum he made. I'll see how it goes.

Caius705

Maces, get some.

All joking aside, I do enjoy being able to throw shots with a mace, especially against shield men, that just don't work with a sword. For both edge and balance reasons.

Caius705

I disagree. Cut and Thrust is there. After looking at the Society level rules I conclude that there is absolutely nothing to stop two participants, armoured cap-a-pie, taking two Hanwei Practical Longsword trainers in hand and whaling on each other at whatever force levels they find acceptable. Is ...

Caius705

Also, when you're poor, the helm you can afford tends to define your kit. And bascinets tend to be cheap and plentiful. Not to mention one of the overall best combat helmets. The glancing surfaces help a lot as a new fighter and by the time you've become established and skilled at fighting, many peo...

Caius705

Jeff J wrote:Because they haven't discovered the Glory that is the Fifteenth century.

The hats are nice, but everything else is a bit silly.

Caius705

Daaang. Man, you're set.

Caius705

Personally, because the equipment is awesome, fairly easy to make, works well for SCA combat. I love the styles, there is a ton of documentation for everything, plaque belts are awesome. Then there are things like the 14th century deeds, which I love. And yes, hosen are awesome.

Caius705

Magnus Thorvardson wrote:These are all fantastic and I am just sitting here with my basic 3' sword and generic basket hilt.

Edit: I want that shovel!

DEATH TO ALL ZE BASKET HILTS!!!

Sorry, sometimes my inner fascist comes out.

Caius705

I know the feeling. Do you have a sewing machine? Or leather and rivets. Most kinds of leather will work for splinted.

Caius705

Depending on your skill set and your available tools, you could certainly make splinted vanbraces quite easily. Buy a 8 foot piece of 1x1/8" alumium, cut it into splints, drill them and rivet them to leather or to cloth. With padding underneath, should be fairly protective.

Caius705

I'm glad you also had a great experience with them. I was very happy with mine as well.

Caius705

Donald St. Colin wrote:Its not SCA. Its Armored Combat League. But it is pretty.

The have a choppa tourney with SCA legal versions at our local war. It's fun, if you wear plate.

Caius705

@BeerCzar: I feel your pain. As a man who is 6' tall and close to 300 lbs. I too have nearly no neck. If you could tell me how much it cost you (unless that's a trade secret), I would be obliged. The last time I had a quote from accdntprone, it was "spangen is at $175, greathelm is $125 or $175 dep...

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Who made it, out of curiosity?

Caius705

Dibs.

Caius705

tim_Belcher wrote:corset brig, i am way way to fat for that

I don't know Tim, you could probably wear it as leg armor.

Caius705

Make one out of foam, leather, a roll of electrical tape, or a hockey puck. Doesn't have to be steel.

Caius705

I can do some free verse

There once was a man named Tim
He thought he was funny.
Then he accidentally brutally stabbed himself in the neck while shaving.....

Nah, no worries.

Caius705

I would be curious as well. I think learning to fight left handed would allow me a big advantage in some fights.

Caius705

Dibs on it if you want Tim, I really don't need to spend the money. I'm just tired of fencers in chainmail thinking they're safe.

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