The Armour Archive

James B.

saw you guys today for the first three rounds We only made it to 4 full rounds, Winterfell got a nick on his face ans we were both winded from all the grappling. Over all I would say the count was 2-2; our ref should have called two of the rounds because one Winterfell stabbed me in the gut and one...

James B.

I have seen two things that could fit what you are talking about. I have images of a standard with brass rings in a triangle shape hanging on the outside of the collar, you see triangles like this in effigies in the 15c. I have an image of a maille cape with clasps on the neck too. Unfortunately I a...

James B.

Maeryk wrote:And once you are that far south.. might as well hit the Smithsonian, too.

The National Gallery of art has some 16th century artifacts

I understand the Native American museum has 17th c armor from Jamestown but I have not made it there myself yet.

James B.

Thanks guys this was what I was looking for, I like how some of the stones have a hole for a thong. Now to find the right type of stone for a reproduction.

James B.

I warn you I have more armor now too

James B.

Wow it is beautiful.

James B.

Memory foam mattresses are made of a dense foam that in most cases does not hold dust and dust mites. They can be folded and tied into shape and it will not break the foam down or cause a soft spot. I got a queen cheep at Ikea because it had a tiny rip on it from shipping. That mattress cam rolled i...

James B.

The wall tents can use ropes instead of polls for the side walls, there are images of that on the sellers website. But I have never seen period art with side poles, I have seen some with frames under the canvas making a wall tent shape but never side poles. But side poles, spoke wheels, or even a mo...

James B.

I was using a stone to sharpen my axes last night and it got me thinking, what was the medieval equivalent? I would love to be able to sharpen axes in camp when were are using them.

James B.

I am sure the spectators will love it

James B.

See, I wouldn't consider the above, "good". I'd consider it to be "a poor attempt at something much cooler". To my eyes, it's a blatant failure at gothic harness. (Well, I do like the arms, at least!) It is better than some of stuff found at Rhodes. Define better; the stuff at R...

James B.

I'm just being snarky because of the "It's okay for a SCAdian, but I wouldn't cought dead in one of those" type of attitute that is pervading the thread. But the reality is that if you were in a civil war reinactment group you would sleep in your shelter halves and snuggle up to the rando...

James B.

This is what I call a medieval "wall tent": m The front comes to a triangular peek on the roof all in one piece vs a rectangle/square body tent with a separate triangular shaped top. Here is an example of what I think of as a rectangle/square body tent with a separate triangular shaped top...

James B.

Did you not read what I posted for sizes? I am talking specifically about the 16' "tribe" which they sell for 749. Tentsmiths sell their 18' with out a ground cloth (probably 200) or pole +91 for stakes+134 for the sleeved pole starting@$810 Are you interested in only one design or is any...

James B.

sha-ul wrote:Is the good the enemy of the best?

But I ask again what is the advantage of the Soulpad? I already showed it is not a period design and it is not cheaper to buy. I am trying to understand why anyone would buy one over a period design tent if the price can be better for the period design tent.

James B.

I can understand packing issues but to play devils advocate I know reenactors who put their period tent in a Pruis and others that use a small wagon. They use split poles that fit in the car.

James B.

People seem to ignore that Migration Era to early medieval had a strict hierarchy, a few rich guys at the top with mostly poor people beholden to the rich, and slavery. It was just more tribal with smaller areas of control.

James B.

I'd say the appeal is getting at the deep roots of the modern cultures we see. Also a greater sense of freedom as people were defined by more than the station they were born to; I've heard someone more knowledgeable than me claim that among the ancient Celts it was possible for one born as a slave ...

James B.

Ok Derian, ETAL, what is the difference between the tents found here m m and here m other than price. Well first the short side walls are incorrect for medieval either way. Never seen a tent like it in any medieval art and the tall triangular opening in the soulpad is totally modern were the tentsm...

James B.

Here are images of the first one I made; plan to make a new one this year that is more full in the back: http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/Flonzy/PICT0187.jpg http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/Flonzy/PICT0167.jpg Drawing of my goal: http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/Flonzy/My%20...

James B.

But I often "do" 1470s, too. Because chicks dig hose. I think this often has to do with people doing late medieval correctly vs so many bad "vikings". Basically people who like late medieval do the clothing correctly more often than not. People who do SCA generic medieval or Vik...

James B.

How big are those cabassets?

James B.

Not so hard to explain; even basic soldiers have gear that early period rich people had and the rich have full on exoskeletons.

James B.

Great work on the side handles; most people fake them.

James B.

You are either stuck dealing with Westland, and you will likely get a sub-par product with crap service, or pay for the service and quality you want. I bought from Westland. My order was late and he did not always write back ASAP but I was happy with my shoes and I am a shoe making Laural. I bought...

James B.

Morejello wrote:
James B. wrote:Or if you're a Roman no pants at all.

Lets not encourage this, shall we?

James B.

Wood shields seem to always be leather covered in medieval examples; could be the wood is a bit thinner than normal in this case and we are just seeing delamination of the layers.

Thomas in the UK was doing a survey of pavises a while back; I wonder if he will see this thread an comment.

James B.

Hosen are not some magic invention by the Norman in 1066 they were in use in the late roman empire and there are a number of pre-medieval finds in a German Museum on hose. Many early finds are associated with horse cultures. Plus as mentioned there are Viking era finds my friend Yes there are but w...

James B.

Trolling....I hope to see him one day and make fun of his pantyhose and how silly he looks if that's the case ;D It's funny how all these big Real Men are so manly they not only refuse to wear hose, they make fun of those with sufficient chutzpa to wear them. Real mean wear hose; besides the ladies...

James B.

Andrew Sterner wrote:Trolling....I hope to see him one day and make fun of his pantyhose and how silly he looks if that's the case ;D

Problem is that most people doing early should be wearing hosen also and they are doing it totally wrong. Or if your a Roman no pants at all.

James B.

ushumgal wrote:I would also point out that the period the SCA was originally based on, and the combat system also based on, was the 12th and 13th century - when knights wore almost entirely mail...

That is what they may say but there is no history behind SCA combat rules

James B.

Early period is easier. What's more work, a lamellar breastplate over a gambeson and leather bauzubands, or a cherbourg breastplate and articulated 5 piece elbows with 3/4 arms? A viking apron dress, or a full elizabethan with corset and ruffed collar? Yeah, I love the beauty of later period stuff ...

James B.

Those are the lame early kits; where is the maille and fancy helmets? http://www.historiclife.com/images/Roman/RomanDay07/Miles/Full/Roma%20Day%202007%20009.jpg http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/Flonzy/Clonntarf%203-2009/PICT0074.jpg http://www.historiclife.com/images/Historical%20Clothing/11...

James B.

Fantastic.

James B.

Gaston de Clermont wrote:Yeah, for a second I thought this brought Michael St. Sever back. I miss that guy.

Sigh.... I have not removed his number from my phone yet.

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