The Armour Archive

Caius705

Definitely needs to be tempered. Go ahead and read that post from Craig that I linked. But for quick reference 304 (also applies for 316) stainless: non hardenable, can be found as scrap, buying sheets is expensive, tends to eat up tools (your mileage may vary, some people like working in it) you'd ...

Caius705

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=165421&hilit=4130+lamellar

Relevant thread. Some one pointed out that high tensile banding is usually 1050 and can be much cheaper and less to cut than a sheet. I don't know about that, but it might be worth looking into.

Caius705

You could use stainless, spring stainless (410 and 301 being the formost here), medium carbon steels (1050 being the most common of these) and Chromoly steels (pretty much 4130) First, you should totally read everything Craig Nadler writes about steels used in armor http://forums.armourarchive.org/p...

Caius705

I've got a little time to start practicing new skills, so I figured I'd pick up a (SCA) greatsword and see what happened. Currently, I like the way Montante (Iberian Great Sword) looks. I know that a lot of the sources we have are out of period for the SCA, but since the weapon shape and the style d...

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Gaston is doing similar things in 410 All unpolished Full greaves are 140 Frontal greaves are 70 Vambraces 80 Cuisses 110 Rerebraces 50 Polished prices: Full Greaves 180 Frontal Greaves 90 Vambraces 95 Cuisses 140 Rerebraces 60 http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=162457&start=...

Caius705

Okay Brucer, you win this one.

And yeah, I'd not buy it for that price either.

Caius705

Merc Tailor stuff is so pretty, but I'm moving to a spring steel kit for ACL. If I was just staying in the SCA I'd just eat the weight difference to look pretty.

Caius705

Hey, I'm not wearing the damn thing

Caius705

I don't disagree, I just think a front closing one is plausible.

Caius705

Samael wrote:
Caius705 wrote:
Eirik wrote:Very interesting!

Now.... how to work this into an event.....
Yell viking fight and grab somebody. They'll figure it out.

Fuck waiting for an event, I'm doing that tomorrow at breakfast.

How did it go?

Caius705

Though that may be a coat covering the armor, it certainly has lot of buckles.

Caius705

The breasplate also appears to be front closing. I am not 100% sure, but I think that examples show them to be back closing. I think this one made by Jeff Wasson is more akin to a "correct" portrayal. http://armourinart.com/media/cache/armourinart.com/original/2_large.jpg http://armourinart.com/1/2/

Caius705

This actually looks...acceptable. Not sure if I like the shape, but looks ok. Figured I would share some of the good, instead of just bad.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251353999917?ss ... 1423.l2649

Caius705

Sent you a message.

Caius705

Where are you located at?

Caius705

Yeah. I bet you were hell on wheels Lee, back when dirt was rocks.

Caius705

While you all work out the authenticity requirements for arms, armor, and soft gear, I'd like to suggest that you come up with a term more consistent with the Viking theme to replace "pas [d'armes]" and "deed [of arms]". Those terms are appropriate for 14c-15c themed events, but are hundreds of yea...

Caius705

Sent.

Caius705

I'll take the large. send me a paypal address please.

Caius705

I use munitions grade to mean armor without decoration or ornamentation. It still has to have period lines, otherwise it's crap.

For example, an accdntprone spangen with a mail drape would be munitions (in my book) where as an ashcraft baker with the same drape would be ugly modern shit.

Caius705

MJBlazek wrote:I know you are both just venting, but I think it is important especially in a class setting to focus on a positive outcome instead of the negative reactions.

I thought it was the carrot AND the stick?

Caius705

I'm sorry, I only saw Lee's quote of you, my mistake.

Caius705

leekellerking wrote:
archibald wrote: Although I'm conflicted about not supporting American and Canadian armourers.

I normally include Ukrainian armorers on that list. They're not from here, but they're all artists and their work is top notch.

Caius705

Did you use paypal for this?

Caius705

I wouldn't personally. I distrust the mass produced helms and for the price listed, you couldsave up a bit more and just find a discounted/used one

Caius705

I struggle with the same thing. I'm always trying to advise and help, but I get ignored fairly often. Just frustrates me to see spun tops and kidney belts. At least wear a tunic over it. My least favorite I think is seeing people in mismatched anachronistic armor that claim that their armor is histo...

Caius705

I guess I sort of split the difference. I started out in loaner gear that was really mismatched and ugly. And nine months later I was in the deed of arms at gulf wars

Caius705

Well, I won't turn you down then. I'll send cash

Caius705

Are you sure?

Caius705

While I'm at it, what would shipping on that body bracelet be to 77706? I remembered we have a new guy who's skinny Thank you

Caius705

Sure. shoot me a PayPal address

Caius705

And would you be willing to sell the aventail separately? Shirt would never fit me but aventail may work for my helm

Caius705

Man I wish that gamby fit me

Caius705

None that couldn't easily be addressed. If it's galvanized, it should be fairly rust resistant. If not, paint or wax works well.

Caius705

I don't see why not, if it's the correct gauge. Having said that, I don't like galvanized. Always smells really funky to me. It will help keep rust down, but there area ways to do that that don't smell so bad.

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