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RandallMoffett wrote: Boris,

We are waiting for the estimate from our steel distributor.

RPM

What if I sent you the steel?

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I have a Polar Bear forge kit, but I am not sure if that is what you are looking for

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Whats the cost for untreated 4130?

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Any advice on using harder and softer foams in tandem?
(I happen to already have an unequal pad)

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Roland Brokentooth wrote:These are super cool. Is there any documentation for them in period?

Not really. There are similar conceptual items, but nothing really like that

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I used 1/4" and 3/8" Shocktec to pad my current helmet. Have a Unequal Tech Gyro http://www.unequal.com/shop/gyro that I use in the previous helmet in IMCF steel fighting. I recommend Shocktec for padding steel fighting helmets, The Unequal Tech liners are backup / supplemental padding and not prim...

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Ironbadger wrote:I've been thinking about that.....

I really need to see and handle one to get a proper feel for them before I try making one though.

-Badger-

hornsofodin wrote:botn ready falchions........

There are clubs in Cali, if you want I can try to put you in touch

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Small-medium

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for lower prices

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I am looking at modern padding for my upcoming helmet and gauntlet projects. From what I gather Shocktec , Unequal & Sorbothane are great modern foams and absorb shock well, but I know little beyond that Does anyone know how they compare to one another? Would one be better for head vs hands? Are any...

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If you're handy with a hammer, anvil and chunk of wood the kit that Polar Bear Forge sells are quite nice and great value. If you are interested I am selling such a kit in 16 gauge stainless. (Which is no longer produced in that gauge) In regard to the revival gauntlets, a friend of mine has used h...

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You can check Effigies and Brasses as well. A little checking on the location (although the naming is usually a giveaway) of Belgian effigies to determine if they are Flemish or Waloon, and .... https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Provinces_of_Belgium.svg/400px-Provinces_of_Be...

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Ernst is correct

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Maruder, what did they cost total?

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I would assume so, the best way would be to contact Age of Craft and ask

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Thanks. Just wondering, did you have any sources outside of MM?

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These are my local suppliers http://www.factorysteel.com/
They specialize in 4130

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My pleasure. If I switch my focus to Flanders from England (MM mislabled) I am likely going to use those as my hand documentation

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This isn't really my place to say, but this price looks criminally low

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pm sent

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I was documenting a 14th century (1340s to 1370s) English kit when I discovered a great source in my Manuscript Miniatures source. It had a lot of great armor and weapons that worked with what I had and wanted to make. It was "The Romance of Alexander". Yesterday, I discovered that it was not from E...

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I have not seen them my self, but from what I gather they are used often in steel combat

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Anything period about these? I like them, which means 'probably not'. lol Why yes, they are all over this Flemish manuscript http://manuscriptminiatures.com/search/?manuscript=4373 Some examples: http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4373/7017/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4373/7008/ http://manuscript...

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Steve of Crimson Forge is local to me, or used to be last time he made an SCA appearance. I sent a message to my buddy who used to work with him, I'll see if that yields anything useful. Thanks! not sure what you are looking for but I sell fingergantlet finger tips DIY kits. http://forums.armourarc...

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I was looking to talk to Crimson Forge about regarding gauntlet parts
I sent them an email, but it failed to send, saying the address was invalid.

Are they still around?

Does anyone know the people who used to run it? Are they on the archive?

Any and all help/info will be appreciated

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Added them to the imgur Album.
I am fairly sure all are there

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Ravioli wrote:Gauntlet pics?

Ill have them up shortly

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Is it based off a specific example?

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What are the specs on it?

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Interesting. I'll ask the guy who I know use scale kits, because that sort of inadequacy still strikes me as strange. But to each their own.

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How about 1317 France? No, really! http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4268/14127/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4268/14131/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4268/14128/ You got a full scale body (easy as hell to repair with extra scales, rivets and a metal surface), a 'Griffin' basinet, (documented!)...

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