The Armour Archive

DanNV

Why are you trying to keep the weight down on a helmet for SCA combat? The wieght is a good portion of the protection. Light helmets are a bad thing. You'll get your head and neck torqued around every time you get hit.

Dan

DanNV

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Otto von Teich: Hey Dan, I got my tow from Van Dykes. phone # 605- 796-4425. Seems like it was about 5 bucks a lb. Onr pound should do about two helmets....Otto <HR></BL...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Clermont: Indeed, a nice rendition Steve, and valuable information to share. I've fought SCA in a similar liner for about two years now, and I love it. Think of your regular...

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The biggest problem I see is that the splints will tend to bend when they get hit, much easier than a dished cop. My suggestion would be to either hide a cop under your sleeve or extend the splints straight back and put the cop inside them.

Dan

DanNV

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rev. George: BTW: This belt should rest at the NATURAL waist, for for more comfort, etc... That waist would be the blue line in these pictures: <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...

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Brief reminder... The original intent was for the guy winning the tournament to crown his lady "Queen of Love and Beauty." The SCA got around to having Kings and Queens actually reign a little later. The entire system has it's roots in how we started. There are lots of things that aren't period and ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cerdic: I like the way that barbutes look and move, but my one concern was getting adequate neck protection that wan't choking you. I have a long neck, and so that becomes a...

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My 2 cents on the issue ofthe belt... To make a pattern to fit you, use duct tape and an old, long t-shirt. That helt sitts on your hips, not up towards your waste. Put the t-shirt on, tape it tightly over your hips. (What amkes the belt work is it sitting on the swell of your hips so it can't slide...

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As to HYW armies and foot combat... I have a wonderfull book about the HYW up to Poitiers. It is written by a retired British Army officer. (If someone knows the title, pelase post it, my books are still in boxes from moving.) He goes into great detail on the battles and uses many sources where they...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>[B]Not to hijack a topic (too late!) but if anyone is ever thinking about getting group order together for something, here's my advice <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Better yet; A;ways order via US Mail....

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Definitely interested.

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I like the ones Raymond the Quiet makes.

Dan

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Then I spoke with my knight about it...He REALLY doesn't like them. They hit way too hard in his opinion. (He has the rep of being one of the hardest hitters in the area, just for a frame of ref...

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Come on... March Drown is a tradition. Just go for the day and stay soemwhere warm for the night.

I'll be there. I plan on getting some fighting in.

Dan

DanNV

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by hjalmr: Is it really bad to have a shallow cop, because I personally prefer it as long as the articulation works well. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> A shallow cop can bottom ...

DanNV

Some interesting stuff in the pictures, but I'd question any armorer who's entire instructions on measuring for a helmet are "Measure the circumference of your head." There is no way to make a helmet to fit right with just that measurement.

Dan

DanNV

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ringlancer: either with a globose breast or segmented brest (I.E. like Churburg #13 or #14). However, for the correct look, those are supposed to stop at just below the short r...

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The only real problem I see is that the elbow is way too flat and the lames need to be dished slightly.

Dan

DanNV

Yes, Tyrol is currently part of Italy. So, I was in error as to the modern national affiliation. However, at the time the armor in question was made, Tyrol was one of the German states and the castle was owned by a German family (until very modern times at least, I didn't reread all of the history t...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Trevor: I've never seen segmented breastplates outside of Italy. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The segmented breastplate is actually in Churburg which is germany. It is however, app...

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If you hunt around online you can find companies that do swim goggles in polycarbonate with corrective lenses. Those sit closer to your face, so they might work better. Might have to drill a couple small holes inthe bottom to let sweat drain out, though.

Dan

DanNV

I can't help you find a pattern. However, I can tell you that one of the armorers I talk to from time to time says that is about the hardest style to make and actually get to look right. Mac has pics of one he did that is almost a dead ringer for the original, but I haven't seen another that is quit...

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Just for info, what is his current URL? The @Home location he had is very dead.

Dan

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chazz: Here's my suggestion. Drape the mail because that just looks cool. As far as protecting your neck... Wear a Bevor under the mail, it'll never be seen anyway. Chazz</B...

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Finally... Space on the credit card and a B3 available at the same time...

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DanNV

Yep. Way too short. One option would be to get some card stock and play with extending the bottom of the helm. Fiddle with the card stock until you find out how much you need to extend it then use hte card stock as a pattern for the steel pieces. Rivet them on along the bottom and you'll have fixed ...

DanNV

What would you want for a 12 ga stainless top?

I think if you measure your 12 ga with a wheel guage you'll find that it's really 13. Everything I can buy here that is sold as 12 is 13 or thinner (some is actually 14).

Dan

DanNV

Lots of intersting ideas here, and many might work. However, I'd want to see what the problem is before making suggestions about how to fix it. Any chance of posting a few pics so we can see what your friend is worried about?

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sasuke: I will post my pattern as soon as it gets scanned. When that will happen I don't know. I never heard back from the guy I sent it to. I am just guessing here but I th...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vladimir: Dmitriy, I have felt the same thing on my sword now that I am not using a basket any more. My hand gets tired of holding on really fast now. I think it is because I d...

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To the best of my knowledge, the buttons were used for fastening in the 14th century and were through button holes. Both the Textiles and Clothing book (now available again) and hte pictures I have of the Charles deBlois pourpoint clearly show button holes and not loops and not decorative buttons. Dan

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You will also find a 14th century image of an Italian Knight in _Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight_ with a kite. I don't know that it was common, but it was apparently still in use.

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DanNV

Please forward me a copy. daniel@fenwick.sparks.nv.us

Thanks.

Dan

DanNV

Ok. I got a reply from the SEM. The final thickness has to come up to spec. So, if you start with 16 gauge (.0625 inch) and dish it, it's going to come out too thin. The spun dome comment actually supoprts this as it requires the heavier metal because forming thins it. If anyone has a question about...

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The real problem I see with his 16 gauge helms is that it's 16 gauge before it is formed. When you get done the center of the panels is going to be 18 gauge or less. I have emailed the Society Earl Marshal to see if the intent of the rules is the thickness before or after construction.

Dan