The Armour Archive

Brodir

Could you please measure the lamellar plates? Thanks.

Broðir

Brodir

Aren't there Scandinavian artworks from the 11th century depicting flat-topped shields? My reference stuff is at my parent's house, I'd have to check there.

Brodir

Owen, have you ever tried Andy Ward gauntlets? I have a pair of the 18 gauge stainless, and they're sweet.

Brodir

So, am I the king of all cheese if I was thinking of doing the rawhide wrap, and painting it metallic?

Brodir

make 'em bigger than needed, and trim away the excess?

Brodir

Since my Keystone axe failed & they're not replying to my e-mails, looks liek it's gonna be a Mandrake axe for xmas

Cool...

Brodir

Thanks everyone. There's a guy starting a Roman war unit up here, sounds like he's going pretty strict on the authenticity too, which is cool. Check it out. I've got a lamellar corselet, and was thinking I could play with them on the side without having to change much of my regular kit (read: shell ...

Brodir

There's a $20 great helm on Ebay right now, sure is cheap & ugly

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1034791666

Brodir

Also, at about the middle of the page, there's a pair of gauntlets with extremely long cuffs, that almost look to be bazubands. AM I imagining things, or is the top of those gaunts dished to accomodate your elbow?

Brodir

I got in, keep trying, it's about 100 photos of museum armour, 1300's-1600's, and a little 20th century. There is a Maximillian suit etched with obscene hand gestures which I'm sure Vitus would kill me for wearing today

Brodir

When did it start? I'm under the impression that by 300-400 it was fairly common, but would it be appropriate for say 100 AD? JUst curious, thanks.

-Brodir

Brodir

Tim, did you ever consider those latex swords that those European LARP groups use? Do a google search for latex sword, and it'll turn up all the suppliers. I'm pretty sure they could do a convincing sabre for about $75 a pop.

Broðir

Brodir

An a Crown Tourney in An Tir in '97, I saw a fighter in a maille shirt, one of those wide Late Roman/Germanic military belts, and a full-faced Sutton Hoo helm. Unfortunately his leg armour was visible (leather splinted cuisses & steel knees), but it was an excellent effort. There's a local fighter (...

Brodir

Looks great, I'm really anticipating giving those newbies to Odin at Moorish Tavern this year

You're one of Master Geoffrey's students, right? That gorget looks similar to his.

Broðir

Brodir

I can see them clearly, looks like a good time. You have a really nice kit, BTW

Brodir

Everyone is dragging their heels, so just figure two rounds & a heater for us. Thanks

Brodir

http://www.geocities.com/cadetem/

enjoy

Brodir

OK, I'm bumping this thread because I just finished building a six-footer which I plan on using with a shield at wars this summer. I've played with it a bit, and was just wondering of anyone had anything else to add. It's difficult so far, but I can see myself really growing to love it.

Broðir

Brodir

http://www.bobhurley.net/cgi-bin/mpp_ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=3

I started a discussion on it here. From the clear description in Egil's Saga, there is no way it could be any sort of axe. Slashing spear gets my vote.

Brodir

The only literary stuff I've found mentioning linden shields is the Irish account of Clontarf, specifies that the Irish use linden. The Norse account of Clontarf doesn't mention it.

Brodir

Did you edit the auctions? I could see everything last night, but today the pics are all dead.

Brodir

The shields found in graves & boat burials from the viking age were spruce, fir, and pine. There were some shields found in Birka graves, but I haven't seen the wood type published. The Hjortspring shields were all made of lime wood, as Bascot mentioned, but these are early iron age, much earlier th...

Brodir

Tall B, Cariadoc's tombstone, or Norman's tombstone, in whatever aluminum the last batch was run from. I don't remember what alloy was used, but my lamellar is made from those plates; light strong, and springy; perfect for this kind of armour. I don't need many, maybe 150. I just want to make upper ...

Brodir

Postal code is S6V 5R3 (Canada) I sent out a proposal for a group order on my Barony's e-list. One guy contacted me so far, interested in a 30" round. I'd also be more interested in probably a 28" round than a heater or coffin, are prices the same for custom orders? I bought an aluminum blank from B...

Brodir

The difference in shipping charges would be very small if I were to order one or three, right? Having shields mailed is expensive, but I imagine piling three of these on top of each other would affect the cost by only a few dollars?

I'll try and drum up some interest & let you know.

Broðir

Brodir

Keystone has a new URL. I e-mailed them about three days ago regarding my axehead which tore after being mounted on a rattan stick, I'll post if they reply (I haven't recieved a response yet)...

oh yeah...

www.bymyhanddesigns.com

[This message has been edited by Brodir (edited 11-08-2001).]

Brodir

http://www.ironwolfarmouries.com/ The genleman who runs Iron Wolf plays in the local SCA, known as Sir Thorwolf. He uses the fingered gauntlets on his site for SCA fighting. I asked him, and he said that the trick to using finger gaunts was having them create the arch over the fingers, grounded to ...

Brodir

ALmaric- thank you for posting that link, those sword fittings are really beautiful. I'm going to get some specific weights on them, they're perfect. T-Bob- Emailing you in about 10 minutes http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif [This message has been edited by Brodir (edited 11-07-2001).]

Brodir

I traded some fencing gear with Bob Hurley for an Anshelm set. From what little fighting I did with them, I found them clunky & heavy. It's the first rattan sword I've ever used with a cross guard though, I'm sure I'd get used to it with practice. I started mounting them on a 48" stick, should make ...

Brodir

Hey all I have a really sweet shield blank I picked up, nice teardrop shape. Problem is that there is an 8" (!) hole cut in the middle for a boss. The location is right, but the size is bigger than average. Would some kind person be willing to make me a boss out of aluminum with an 8" opening, and a...

Brodir

http://mandrakearmory.com/

Looks like Mandrake Armoury is overstocked on those nifty cast aluminum sword fittings, and reduced the prices. If anyone was thinking of picking up a set, now would be a good time.

Broðir

Brodir

My process, 75% Rialto Archives, 25% personal experience. 3/16" ABS. I cut it with a jigsaw, use cutting oil & move slowly. Friction causes heat, which causes ABS to melt. Your cut WILL weld itself shut behind you. To form it, heat it for 7 minutes in the oven at 150Â°C. Put your piece in a cookie s...

Brodir

I wear my glasses when I fight, how come you all don't?

Brodir

Olaf, nobody can see the pics because you are hosting them in the photo section for a yahoo group, groups like that are invitation only. For us to be able to view your pics, we would have to A) have a Yahoo/Geocities membership (most folks, including me, have one, but lots don't) B) Be subscribed to...

Brodir

I like the kabuto, I was looking at the first few pics thinking "Man, I wish you saw nice looking helms like that SCA legal... oh wait! Cool!"

Use of Lamellar among the Roman Legions?

Wanted- shield boss

Cast sword fittings sale