The Armour Archive

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Excellent! The fact you are going forward with them makes me uber-happy type guy!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Konstantin the Red wrote:Ian, those are finely formed gutter greaves. Who made 'em?

Sasuke (Oaks Armoury out of MN). I love 'em and his customer service (which follows the items from owner to owner) is a main reason I value his gear. It's worth every penny.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I use bulwarks under my 1380's harness. They work great to support, pad and keep the joint warm & happy. At the moment I'm using hooks to hold them in place (I often wander about in my chausses & braises after I've dropped my armour to clean, oil & wax up before putting it away and it he...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Oh please share. I'm looking for a set to mount up on my leather demi's. Mainly need the thumbs to make them legal with my center grip (Midrealm) but figure I'd most likely have to buy them as a set and may as well finish off the others too.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Still running with my later 14th C. harness for the 'proper & official' mafia tourneys. Absolutely LOVE the helm, Ian - I've always thought that style of visor (with the single, straight ocular) seems particularly menacing... Do you find that it restricts your peripheral vision any more than ot...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

1/8 - 1/4" Sorbethane (easy to order online & install) and my stuffed horse hair linen suspension liner in a decent gauge helm. Has kept me right and proper during many a Cot30!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Randall, I'm thankful for your appreciation on the bascinet & visor. The visor is Patrick Thaden's work. His interpretation/adaption for LH/SCA work based on the extant piece in the Nuremburg Museum fitted to the helm. It's beautiful and I can't even being to describe how function it is as a foo...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Still running with my later 14th C. harness for the 'proper & official' mafia tourneys. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/iain/Iain_fall_2009_b.jpg I often swap out to my mid century gear for practices, melees and such. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/iain/Sale_Trade/Candlemas_2011_sm....

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Sir Vitus, I heartily recommend an American style football shoe. Mid high top with a forefoot strap. These shoes are designed to protect the foot from injury, provide great stability and keep the foot from turning in the shoe. They also have a very streamlined profile that lends well to disguising ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Oh and I think the following weekend is the Roaring Waster park pickup/BBQ ... hoping to hit that one as well.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

@Zygmunt If youre up for some hard scrappin this weekend, most of my clan will be out at Cynnabar's practice this Sunday. Nice! My Lady has made it known she wishes me to attend the Roaring Wastes (Detroit) practice, if possible, this weeeknd. All depends on the gas money situation now are they hav...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

When I had a bit larger draping aventail, I used points at those locations to help support/hold it and distribute some of the weight instead of having it pull straight down. Similar to this style/method on this statue of St. George. http://effigiesandbrasses.com/monuments/saint_george_dijon/image/58...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

OK, if we assume these numbers are correct (plus or minus 100 or so) what can we conclude by the numbers? Warmer locations with a higher population density have more fighters? Kingdom cultures? Etc... It is interesting but the variables are huge. -Aaron Midwest folks turn in paperwork as requested?

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Arggh ... I've got the sister to this one and had hopped to get it. They are very very nice mugs! I know I'll be waiting for you to finish up Grad school (have another year+ to go on mine as well) to see what product line interest you and end up on the market. Good spare income that's for sure!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

If all goes well, I will have mid 14th century kit put together by the middle of May. The metal bits won't have much in terms of fancy trim, but I believe the overall kit will be very appropriate for the time frame and my station. So if someone will have me, I would love to participate in the CotT....

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Used at Roaring Wastes' (Midrealm) FP last night instead of my linen Charles de Blois (don't worry it was well hidden under a linen tunic and maille). Fit well, pads stayed covering what they were supposed to and with the maille over top it worked very well. I could 'feel' the shots but didn't have ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Mine showed up this week during the last of midterms. I'll try to snap some pics of it on before I put the linen and maille overtop. The a quick review after a solid practice ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

What suspension system works best for folks? I'd want to make sure that when I go for my dagger, its actually there, and not sliding around somewhere else on my hips, or twisted at an odd angle, or gone because it dumped out somewhere and I didn't notice. I'm doing 14th C. English. What works well?...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Snagged a nice deep red liripipe hood to wear as a Midrealm Captain and then noticed the period style/influenced marshal hoods. Much nicer than a simple sash or tabbard. Snagged one of them as well!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Since no XXL left, if I could go with an 3XL then. Payment sent via paypal on 3/11. Shipping address on paypal account is still correct.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Iain, Sorry you can't make it ! I was looking forward to seeing you! How about Lillies? Raim I'd not thought of Lillies, but let me check on how my class schedule is looking. This semester turned out to be much more challenging (read: vigorous review of accounting practices) than I had planned.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Email/paypal order sent as well.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I believe Duke Palymar was taking a batch of them during the various stages of the tourney, but I don't believe they have been edited and put up on YouTube yet (Dukex3).

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180690_10150095249940493_575355492_6793194_1765647_n.jpg My completed 2011 kit I'm the bearded one in the red and yellow And I had the distinct pleasure of dancing with him this past weekend. The work on his torso had me stop and double check to see if...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Nice Joram! Once you settle on what kind of face/helm for foot combat you prefer and add the maille you'll have a helluva dual use harness! Very inspirational!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I met him! Dammit I met yet another archiver and actually chatted with 'em (albeit it never seems long enough to just hang out and chat or hit food & beverage afterwards!). I spotted him first (the helm is a dead giveaway but liked the overall look) but he caught me on the 'hey aren't you on the...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Just an FYI, I just send Tom an email about "maximum coverage" shorts. I mocked up a quick coverage zone that I think would be great for SCA. The red areas are what I think would work well for our game. I also asked him about increased sizing greater than XXL. IF there seems to be interes...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I'll see if they can make one in my size (will call tomorrow) to wear under a linen shirt and my maille for a 'light'/practice harness.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Order for 4 in red placed with payment sent.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I'll get the belly belt measurements in armour asap ... no later than this weekend. It's what squire brothers are there for!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

For me it's the 'pocket' stuff. What are the little things in your slung/pilgrim's bag or pouch/purse. Do you have period items/tools vs. hidden modern gear. I find when I dump mine out and leave the modern stuff in the truck, I get into the role much more. Examples being period coins & dice, co...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Unfortunately I find myself having to withdraw from this wonderful endeavor. A combination of Grad school and other obligations had laid claim to me this year that I find myself unable to reschedule.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

The one I have mounted on mine started out as a 'tube' that flared at the bottom. I had to cut away the portion of the tube that was covered by the helm itself but left the portion that covered my face. (yeah, I cried just a little with every snip during that.) It is my intent though to put either a...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

My bascinet (also the one I use for the COTT) is padded with horsehair in a linen shell (suspension style). Has held up very well, great absorption and the channel from the tube style along with the suspension allows it to vent heat very well. Here's a pic during one of the many times it was cut out...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Arggh .. I was standing there talking to you and completely spaced on asking if you had any along with you.

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