The Armour Archive

Tom Knighton

GAA can be found at

http://www.hammeredsteel.com/gaa

Bran

Tom Knighton

Ok. So now I know a good bit more than I did, and I STILL am lost

Why me??

Bran

Tom Knighton

I'm not familiar with the series, but I'd love to see any drawings you might have. I love all kinds of armour so I'm really interested in this

Bran

Tom Knighton

For Body armour, I have to suggest a good 15th Century Brigandine. You can get steel banding material at places like Home Depot and Lowe's and cut it in the appropriate lengths and then rivet it to a doublet. Not overly difficult, except the sewing part http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif then...

Tom Knighton

Winterfell, You said that people calibrate according to the armour that they see, correct? I guess that is a phenomenon where you have been and not where I have been. Granted, I've only played in Meridies and Trimaris, but I've never seen anyone adjust calibration because of what armour someone wear...

Tom Knighton

I honestly don't think anyone ever intended for the SCA to get so big. I also don't think anyone intended for the SCA to cover so much of a time period, and now they don't want to change anything for fear of losing people. I agree with Vebrand on the armour as worn rule. The typical kit here in Meri...

Tom Knighton

For boffer fighting, I would think 20 gauge would be ok. You guys don't hit with the force we do in SCA or some of the live steel groups either, so I don't see a problem with that at all. Your group should have some safety standards if they have a minimum gauge metal for armour should be. Check with...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raibeart Lok De la Haye: Is the link shot down already? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> There was a server problem for a couple of minutes earlier today. I don't know what was wrong, ...

Tom Knighton

Those are pretty! I'm truly impressed Adam. I might have to talk to you some time down the road about a pair of those myself

Bran

Tom Knighton

1st Choice: 13th Century. This is mostly because of it being the last full century of the Age of Maille, maille being THE defensive material. The armour is cool and the era is cool and all of that, but it's also a time where the tourney is dangerous as hell and, from my meager knowledge, still war t...

Tom Knighton

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Bran

Tom Knighton

Master Geoffery at GAA armoury has them I believe.

http://www.hammeredsteel.com/gaa

Bran

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by DWolfhunter: I wonder however what the shock absorbing qualities of heavy felt would be like? Or perhaps a gamboise coif of some sort? Perhaps stuffed with wool or cotton waste...

Tom Knighton

I said it was perfectly acceptable, which according to your quote from Corpora, it is. Is it ideal, no. However, I'd rather see a handful of good roman's than a butload of crappy generi-celts

Bran

Tom Knighton

If I can possibly make it there, I wanna go!!!! I should have my kit ready by then. It's just going to be a case of whether I have the cash to get to England

Bran

Tom Knighton

Just remember one thing Gwen....

We LOVE YOU GWEN!!!!!

Bran

Tom Knighton

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Bran

Tom Knighton

greenshield,

SWEET pics! Makes me wish I was there

Bran

Tom Knighton

Just remember boys and girls....drugs and armouring don't mix.

Bran

Tom Knighton

Gordon,

The Roman era is perfectly acceptable within the SCA. Something else you need to decide is location, since all celts aren't created equal. That will largely determine your armor and such. Gaul, for instance, was heavily roman, and you could do the auxillery thing. Just an example

Bran

Tom Knighton

Gwen,

Meridian Fighter's Collegium isn't until November 7-9, so you have some time

Bran

Tom Knighton

I'm jealous! I never get that lucky!

Bran

Tom Knighton

Not a problem....I like being popular!

Bran

Tom Knighton

I did Civil War Reenactment for many years wearing a good deal of wool. It wasn't as bad as some people make out personally. I'm updating my garb myself, and I think I'll be using as light a wool for summer clothing as I can get just to be safe http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Bran

Tom Knighton

I will do whatever I can to be at Fighter's Collegium. If I have the Book by then, I'll bring it for you to look at without a problem. Steve, if you are going to Fighters Collegium, I'd be happy to share as well http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif After all, it's the least I can do http://www...

Tom Knighton

A lot of people think that the Celts fought naked, but that was not the norm, just common. Most Celts seemed to fight unarmoured but not all. It is believed that the Celts invented maille and that the romans took the idea and ran with it for thier hamata. If you choose to portray a Celt who is curre...

Tom Knighton

Broinnfinn, I'm Meridian so I'll be happy to share the book with you should we ever make the same event. When I get it, we can compare schedules and see what's happening http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Thanks again Gwen! You have NO idea how big of a help this is. I had someone local ask ...

Tom Knighton

My advice is to never accept anything from just one source. I usually only accept as fact when I have read it from three or four different sources, and even then I have to remain open to the information being incorrect. Often, the information was what was believed at the time the book was written, b...

Tom Knighton

That is a sweet helm....I just hope the rest of your kit matches it

. I know that is a tall order to say the least.

Congrats on the new toy...I'm jealous

Bran

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by broinnfinn: Make sure your linen is linen. Lots of stuff labeled linen nowadays is a blend. Some linen/silk blend *might* be okay. Some things you would think are not okay ...

Tom Knighton

How many different body parts can I tell you to kiss?

and YES, this is jealousy

Bran

Tom Knighton

Insulted? Hell no! Personally, I plan on sending any business I can your way

Bran

Tom Knighton

Ok...I meant document the thong to Europe http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif and with Tasha's documentation, I'm officially scared! Bran The Officially scared roman thong NONwearer http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif [This message has been edited by Bran Mac Scandlan (edited 10-14-20...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeff J: Equal rights - don't forget a couple of queens. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Good point, can't forget about Edward II then http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Bran

Tom Knighton

Thanks everyone! I knew it didn't look right for the time period that they were talking about, and a later period design makes sense. Thanks for the look

Bran

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