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Harry Marinakis

Trevor wrote:What other sorts of activities can I offer for my guests?

I think a brothel would go over well with the gentlemen.

Harry Marinakis

Any blackening process that generates soot results in a rather filthy set of armor. If you wear armor blackened by that process, your clothes and your skin will quickly change to a uniform filthy shade of soot black. Throw in a little oil to keep everything from rusting and you've got a real mess. Y...

Harry Marinakis

Welcome to the 21st Century
Congrats for keeping up

Harry Marinakis

I am terrified of having it looked at. Terrified. I hear ya. I blew out my rotator cuff and felt the same way for 20+ years. Fear of the unknown is always much worse than reality. Get it checked, and then you can make an informed decision on what to do. You can always make the decision to do nothin...

Harry Marinakis

I made a giant honking chest for events that I can sit Indian style in. It holds a lot, doubles as a sideboard or baby changing g table, and weighs about 100# loaded. Then the wife painted it pink based on a period German similarly huge chest. I do not worry about it being stolen. Two guys grunting...

Harry Marinakis

It's got 24 positive reviews.

That means at least 24 people bought the damn stuff.

Harry Marinakis

Make the chest a little bigger and you can include a maiden that comes with the bed!

Harry Marinakis

I used thick craft paper to make my pattern; almost like a very thin cardboard. It doesn't stretch, doesn't shrink, can be modified easily, and makes a nice template when tracing the pattern onto your fabric of choice.

Harry Marinakis

I'll jump in kinda late...
A kit from this era would have a brevor, is that correct?

Harry Marinakis

Duct tape your torso. Draw the pattern on it and then cut it of and cut it up I just finished making a leather CoP, so this is fresh in my mind. Be sure to put on your arming wear, tunic, gorget, kidney belt, cuisse belt, arm harness, leg harness, etc. BEFORE trying to tailor your pattern to yourse...

Harry Marinakis

Thanks Flip
You are a gentleman
Pleasure to do business with you

Harry Marinakis

Evapo-Rust is a chelating agent, it binds only with iron oxide. So it shouldn't harm the leather, but it has a yellow tint, so I wouldn't be surprised if it stains the leather a bit. Plus the used liquid turns slightly brown. I'd try a test piece like losthem suggests.

Harry Marinakis

Tasha,
For a surcoat such as this one, split on the sides (instead of front & back) and shorter in the front:

http://flowerofbattle.files.wordpress.c ... knight.jpg

Do I use your pattern A without the side gores?

Thanks

Harry Marinakis

Harry Marinakis

Bayeux tapestry, 11th C http://www.tapestry-bayeux.com/ http://hastings1066.com/ http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bytype/textiles/bayeux/ http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/bayeux-tapestry.htm http://www.hastings1066.com/ Hortus Deliciarum, c. AD 1185 http://enviedailleurs.forumpro.fr/t5088-le-jardin-des...

Harry Marinakis

Sale pending

Harry Marinakis

Harry Marinakis

Sale pending

Harry Marinakis

I'll state an obvious primary source

Mac Bible - mid 13th C (AD 1250)

I have more at home on my computer, primarily manuscripts of the 12th C. Another reply on another day.

Harry Marinakis

Evapo-Rust is a great rust-removal product. I get it by the gallon at my local automotive store - about $9 per gallon. It's completely non-toxic and doesn't harm other materials. It's how I keep my maille nice and shiny. Here's an example of what a 2-day soak in Evapo-Rust did for my Vulcan 70 lb an...

Harry Marinakis

So solly, I have mild steel mail

Harry Marinakis

This is a beautiful garment that belongs in your kit

Harry Marinakis

Back on the market, sale fell through (didn't fit the buyer)
This gambeson would best fit a tall skinny person
See measurements above, you should be quite a bit thinner than me for this garment to fit

Harry Marinakis

Eric Slyter wrote:Thanks for the tip! Did I read correctly somewhere that they only take Western Union?

My last order with Armour & Castings was 2 months ago, and I paid by credit card at that time

Harry Marinakis

I've ordered belt buckles from them. Nice stuff, finished nicely.

Has been taking about 4-6 weeks for delivery. I just received another order from them. Very happy.

Harry Marinakis

Eric Slyter wrote:Is this a reliable vendor?

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=165566&sid=55dd3e3 ... c73e8629a8

Harry Marinakis

Payn wrote:um, actually Your Grace, he didn't.

Kick a man when he's down! How... how... how chivalrous!

Harry Marinakis

FOR SALE http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5300/gd9rmw/products/329/images/418/AB0371__70083.1343700159.1280.1280.jpg Ulfberht (Get Dressed For Battle) Cervellière helmet Size: Large Cond: New (never used) Price: $65 + shipping Here is a link to the product page at the Kult of Athena http://www.kul...

Harry Marinakis

July 7th? You're a long, long ways from full recovery and a long ways from even thinking about fighting again.

Chill out. Take care of yourself. Heal. Don't make any decisions about fighting.

In a year or two, reassess your health, recovery, and desires. Make a decision then, not now.

Harry Marinakis

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Harry Marinakis

Originally I wanted a kit that I could fight in, but decided against fighting in mail. Adding protection under the mail made it too bulky. And I'm much less inclined now to go hardcore authentic. The gambeson was a non-fighting accessory. So now I'm switching to a Coat of Plates worn over Zoombang a...

Harry Marinakis

If you are just looking for closed-cell foam, try http://www.kayakoutfitting.com/ For helmet padding, we slice foam pool noodles into donuts and glue or tape them inside of the helm. I add an anti-concussion pad. There are some threads about this subject here on the board. http://www.exoarmor.com/ma...

Harry Marinakis

Leonard, check your inbox

Harry Marinakis

Sorry for not responding sooner, I've been having pressing issues at work. I am currently in negotiations for a trade. If that falls through I'll let you know. Here are my current measurements. I'm about 20 pounds heavier now than when I originally purchased this item. Right now this gambeson is a b...

Harry Marinakis

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Re: Are my fighting days done...?

Re: Mac's new chest. More than meets the eye.

Re: Etsy Armor Fun

Re: Mac's new chest. More than meets the eye.

Re: Coat of plates pattern?

Re: A vision of a dream - help me perfect my kit

Re: Coat of plates pattern?

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style (SOLD)

Re: Latest score: B3 for $95, need rust removal advice.

Re: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style (SOLD)

Re: List of primary sources by period

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style (sale pending)

Re: FS: Cervellière helmet SOLD

Re: FS: Cervellière helmet (and a warning about Swords of Mi

Re: List of primary sources by period

Re: Latest score: B3 for $95, need rust removal advice.

Re: FS: Cervellière helmet (and a warning about Swords of Mi

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style (for sale again)

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style

Re: Armour and Castings

Re: Does anyone have experience with lorifactor.com?

Re: Armour and Castings

Re: FS: Cervellière helmet (and a warning about Swords of Mi

FS: Cervellière helmet SOLD

Re: Are my fighting days done...?

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style (SOLD)

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style

Re: Looking for Chin Strap and Padding

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style

Re: FS: Gambeson 10-12th C style

Re: Any Interest in Rawhide Sides or Strips?