The Armour Archive

RandallMoffett

If I had someone around who knew how to do this sort of thing I would attempt this but it is at the time being outside my ability. That said my friend will be glad to know it is possible. Mac, So basically yes for the bascinet with the gorget collar but without the lower face plate. That works. Can ...

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Wade, I know that is my problem. I look at some and go that really looks like the one or the other. The edge all the way around the bascinet sort of bothers me as a it keeps doubt in my mind about it being separate item over integral. My questions tend to look at 'why do that' if you are going to ha...

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Mac, I guess my question is are we really seeing the lower plate of a integral or attached throat defense on these bascinets or is there something else we are seeing at times. I know some artists and reenactors have interpreted these as separate collar like items and others integral attachments to g...

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Ok. I can see that. But why do all of them have a front edge if they are integral and many great bascinets seem to be out of one piece?

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So I have a friend who is working on an Agincourt era harness and we started speaking about these gorgets you see on effigies from the 1410s onwards through much of the 1st half of the 15th century. Like these- http://effigiesandbrasses.com/2067/1990/ http://effigiesandbrasses.com/1780/2388/ I'd lov...

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Mac, " I think that a lot of the problem we have, as a group, is the absence of a formal system of instruction. Back in the day, we would have learned in a shop full of more experienced craftsmen who would have told us.... "Kid! If you swing a hammer like that yer' gon'a be a cripple by the time yer...

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Pal,

The issue is largely regarding testing with it.

There are all sorts of things one could focus on. Yet mail varies in period greatly so generalizations become very common.

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Sadly I have an event the next day after so I could not but who knows perhaps next year.

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Well done James! Turned out very, very well. Your kit as a whole turned out great. Sometime I hope to make it up to an EMP event so we can all hang out.

Take care,

RPM

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So after a night in the tub I will toss it into a hot water tub then dry them off right?

Sounds good gents, thanks!

RPM

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Agreed! Fantastic info and images.

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So if I use the vinegar can I just rinse it off with water and be done with it? If I use the stronger cleaning vinegar is there anything I should be aware of?

Kon,

I might do this if the vinegar one does not do what I'd like it to.

Thanks Gents!

RPM

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I know some people have mentioned various types of solutions they make to de-scale the forge scale that metal gets in the forge. What do you use. I'd like to get away from some of the harder chemicals if I can. I know in the past people have mentioned some rather household items but would love to he...

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Ernst,

And to make matters more complex you have the fact that some great helms and early bascinets look strangely similar.

Some great images.

From a functional side I can see flat tops working with visors as well.

RPM

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Yes I loved this book as well. A great collection of images and commentary.

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Looking good. Make sure to keep updating this for us

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I guess the artistic rendition is up to interpretation but what would the pros and cons of such a set up be?

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Are there long sleeved shirts?

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Jehan, I may make inflatable mattress covers if I have time then that will give them a more lumpy look. Maybe a layer of some type of cotton batting... if I have time. MUHAHAHAHAHA I think I will look into roof racks or something. Sounds like a good idea. I like the pods as they keep things dry and ...

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Working on clothing at the moment. Boys kids grow fast. Waiting for new sewing machine to come for the pavilion construction and some shoes. Have some tables and benches more or less done but still toying with ideas on how to get them down there as one is 7 feet long.... should have thought of that ...

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I will not be spending that much either Russ so I'd not worry too much about it.

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Will have to give more details later tonight but moving along. I may have two more friends coming along though!

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Interesting. Really wish I had time to do all the fun things I'd like to attempt.

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Sorry I have been offline this week. Most everything has sold but I'll update the list and get back to all your requests.

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Has any here tried to cast a helmet like these?

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Russ,

Scots as well tended to carry around few things at times on campaign.... not sure how I feel about eating mostly raw meat so not tried it yet.

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Kon, Pot helm is a terrible term. It is used loosely through the entire late medieval into early modern period for an assortment of helmets. If you do not like early great helm or proto great helm best of simply call it a helm.... Ernst, Has it to me. I doubt much use of this before 1200 except by t...

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Shame but I understand it is a lot of work. Would love to have met them.

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Thanks Jehan. Any word on if they will be at Crossroads this year? They should get him to bring said girls to the living history scene. Everyone is welcome right!

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Is Circa 1471 still around?

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You know I never saw this before Jehan. Having seen reenactment on a few continents now I sort of have my own thoughts on what is going on, though I avoid pointing fingers if I can. I will have to look into this. Is the Red company still around? Anyone know. I guess I should just ask Gwen but am cur...

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What do you have on hand right now?

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Mac,

I'd love to just figure out that part of armour making from a person like you. I tend to spend far more time making plans and patterns than hammering nowadays but I am sure I am doing many thing incorrectly or at best inefficiently.

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Thanks. Just curious.

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What type of land is this? Is it owned by the BLM?

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