The Armour Archive

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Here's a quick 'cheat sheet' for mm thickness to 'oz' conversion. But like the others have said ... depending on what 'part' you are getting the there are fluctuation in thickness across the hide. http://giovannisrawhides.com/Conversion.aspx oh and p.s. .. I double the vote on the taking the lighter...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Alas the gambeson is a tad to small .. but might know another who it could fit .. will forward to them. What's the size on the inside tag/label? HE usually marks their sizes and I know which stuff I can 'squeeze' into ... might have a deal on the hosen if they fit. They are 38/32 but they bunch a b...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Helm arrived. Exactly as described and in pics. Great communications (even with chaos of postal service thrown into the mix). Mac even threw in the Windrose chinstrap kit he'd gotten for it. Easy transaction and would recommend dealings with Mac most readily.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

This may help you out a bit. The hosen are boiled wool so there is still some stretch left in them with my lady curves jammed into them. m Alas the gambeson is a tad to small .. but might know another who it could fit .. will forward to them. What's the size on the inside tag/label? HE usually mark...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Not cleared to harness up (still ... grrr....) but will be out. Simple 'camp' most likely. Going to give a good shot at the 14th C. encampment discussed in other thread .. maybe get some work done on those dread arming/breathing holes on my arming coat I've been avoiding. Well, at least when I'm not...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Will be doing a foray into a 15th C. encampment/demo and need to appropriate clothing (hose, doublet and possible coat if someone has one available). Would need to be sized for 6'2", 238# fellow. 58" chest, 40" waist, 34" inseam. Would prefer Black Swan (Historic Enterprises) ite...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Price discussed and payment sent. Pending shipment ... another one for the 'norman threat' ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

You and I have crossed blades Malcolm. I know your worth. I know the worth of those that followed you as warlord of the Ring as both a Sergeant in the line when we were both on the field and as a staff officer in the Midrealm. Any who would feel you were doing less for bringing the Tribe to greater ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

here's a pic (both myself and HRH Nigel using the french pole axe head) of them in action. I trim the 'inner edge' of mine to match the curve of my polearm shaft then silicone glue them on with strapping tape to help hold in place. I've only lost the head once and that was after an incident with bee...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

like all things .. suspect it could be made by someone .. question is always the $. Of the top of my head I don't know of one .. but that doesn't mean someone can't make it .. they might just not offer up for sale due to limited demand (i.e. custom order thingie)

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Will do weights in 'melee harness' and 'Cott30' harness tomorrow and post. Was in mid change of harness when had knee broken so #'s should have dropped alot.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

<snip> I think if someone like Iain (not trying to volunteer you for the work), did offer to take the reigns, people like myself would certainly put forth a great effort of support to help it go over, any way we can. <snip> Hmm ... I sometimes wonder if just a simple step forward would help. Settin...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Hmm .. righty then ... Gulf a definite ... I'll try to push for at least a 'day' camp @ Blackstone Raids & AE War Practice, unless an AE local wants to jump on setting up a full camp. I don't have a full camp outfit but enough for at least a band of men of coat that will fit into my camp cart to...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I'm getting the scary feeling this latest 'life opportunity' might be leading into learning more about 'the Tool' ... even the last time I sat upon one was when I was 6 ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

<snip> but please, if you are looking for well priced starter helmets, go to Red Falcon (Tim's a cranky old ^(*(*(&%^ but makes a great product for someone starting out and is a professional),or Ironmonger (Eric is to this day my best Flea Market find), and when you step up go to Icefalcon (bes...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I'd be interested in giving it a go. Maybe some other events as lead in/practice, say Gulf, AE War Practice, Blackstone Raids, etc. are ones I know I'd be at. Could have 'The Encampment' be rotating as well. Various people start it out at their local areas and at the 'larger' events the various 'maf...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

You too can be set for a night on the town with friends ... or ready to fund your own chevauchÃ©e! There is a reason he's known as 'Sweet Willie' Campion ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Suzerain, the combination of your imagery and your location has me imagining First Battalion Scots Guards hula-hooping in their kilts for the Tattoo... talk about yuir Ladies From Hell... Staring at screen ... falling backwards out of chair with drink in hand ... all his family history being utterl...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

In a new situation. If solid BP can be done quickly it's a good thing. Will set up a road trip up to gather .. the rest of the mid 1300 kit can delay until mid winter. Starting up on daily improvements and need the 5# drop in the torso weight ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Yup yup .. that last bit between Sir Richard & Sir William although might have said they were doing various Fiore/Liech dagger poste was in truth a batch of incidental contact as they both struggled to their feet .. yeah ... honest .. seriously ... they're friends ... really! Nothing to see ther...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

I wish that we could fight that way all the time. -Graedwyn +1 I bet there would be a KEM somewhere having kittens if we did though. mmmmmmm.... kittens Some things are best left the way they are ... Either for the Cott30 or the Tuchux tourney ... exceptions to the rule make for a nice and tasty tr...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

It is my sole purpose for Pennsic XXXVIIII ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Ummm . wait wasn't last year the first time the English had won at Pennsic with the French dominating prior? As a banner bearer, I watched the French take a policy that I'd not seen before that secured their win this year in which they denied ransomes in order to secure the release of thier comrades...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

here's a quick pic of a spare for the glass lamp I picked up from Master 'Arab Boy' last Pennsic. Same info was given to me when I first got it. water then oil in the lamp .. singed the start of the new wick and then let it soak up the oil before lighting. Alas, the active one is already pre-packed ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Ahhh . I suspect there will be some good dicing, bets and ransom this year at Pennsic ... not to mention pay for professional soldiers and others.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

As our armourers get better and better, and as more accurate and historical helmets and armour get out there, it's going to be more difficult to immediately say "oh, SCA, c. 1980" or "Oh, hey, look, a 1970s Valerius-style spangen" or "Freon helm" immediately with each ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Kai, I'll be at Pennsic as well this year, although not fighting as much (broken knee). There are oodles of good merchants that are familiar with the period you're interested in and I can't say I've met one yet that's not ready to share any of the info they've found in their research and time spend ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

So making my schedule out I noticed the battle is listed at 6pm instead of right after opening ceremonies this year; just want to double check that 6pm is correct. That is correct. There are the Unbelted, Belted and other battles immediately following. The Combat was pushed back to allow some who w...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

The 'table top' box still hasn't been opened, but will be coming to Pennsic for pay, ransoms and some outright avarice dicing ... ya'll should get a batch as you can. There will be some dicing and bets on the sides of the 30's and other Historic tournies. My knee is broken so I'll not be competing i...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Aye, he and his brothers did some very impressive work in SS for general S.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Agreed ... linen for my arming coat for shell and padding. My helm is also a closed weave shelll with horse hair padding. This beats anyghing I've found in my modern military and our current standards. Pics are availabel upon request ... if it worked for the black prince, it can't bee too bad

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Has arrived and I can't begin to say how this feels. It's a prime piece and the workmanship is to be very proud of! It not only looks great, but there is a sense of touch on it that is hard to describe. Sturdy, tight, working gear ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Helm has arrived. Working out details and body & limb armour to go along with it along with it.

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Excellent in a bad sort of way ... PM re: payment

Yers in Service,

Iain Ruadh Machfhionnghain

Soon to bear onto the field ...

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh

Breast, knees and elbows arrived. Elbows look good. Forming the breast into shape with Massa Willie and Bjarki's help ( upper chest straps way too far out for my belly ... 54" chest v. 40" waist) and will ship back asap.

WTB: 15th C. men's soft kit