The Armour Archive

William Freskyn Murray

I actually made a pair for my wife & I at the same time so to get them even I clamped our four sides together and cut through them all at once (okay... tried to cut through them all.... I got through 3.25 of the 4). This may help understand the construction process. I also put trim along the fro...

William Freskyn Murray

Freiman, I have no idea what I did with my pattern for this since I don't think I ever uploaded it electronically. I took the pattern for the Terafan Chairs and images I'd seen here on the archive (like the ones InsaneIrish at ABC makes) and came up with my own "Medieval-oid" high bred cha...

William Freskyn Murray

sold pending payment

thanks everyone
Will

William Freskyn Murray

I've had a couple questions regarding shipping so here is what my best estimate would be. The shield itself measures roughly 18" wide, 34" tall & 2 1/2" deep. Given Vitus estimate of about 10 lbs I figure with packaging it should be no more than 12. UPSP Priority Mail (2 day shipp...

William Freskyn Murray

oh... and I should point out that I have family birthdays this weekend so if I'm a little scattered in response times I apologize.

Will

William Freskyn Murray

I bought one of Vitus's shields back in December and it has done a fine job occupying a corner of my dining room ever since. Given my hectic work schedule and the number of other projectrs on my current back log I will not get to this any time soon. Given that I'm sick of moving it out of my way I w...

William Freskyn Murray

Ceddie

just got back from the post office, check went out tonight.

Will

William Freskyn Murray

also interested, I have the same gauntlets Iain does so if this works for him it should for me

shoot me a message how to send you cash, I prefer paypal so let me know it's that's alright with you

Will

William Freskyn Murray

sorry the merchanting went badly, our attendance was about HALF of what we usually get... I think the Barony took a bath on this years Ice Dragon... but it happens now and then. This weekend the weather is supposed to be in the mid 40's to low 50's.... go figure.

how's the thumb?

Will

William Freskyn Murray

The winner of the Bear Pit was Lord Drugar Mensch, the Hael's very own knight marshal! I remember when he picked up that goofy double headed ax/sword form and I used to walk him all around the room. Then I didn't make practice for a while and came against him in a Summers End tourney and had stabbed...

William Freskyn Murray

if talking about the getting hit is more fun then talking about hitting BOY DO I HAVE SOME STORIES TO TELL I have figured out exactly what I need to do to kill Maynard... not I just need to figure out what to do to keep him from killing me while I'm doing it! My understanding is the format this year...

William Freskyn Murray

Sir Graedwyn one of my fondest memories of last years Ice Dragon was marshalling and watching you and your son fight, the first time when he teleported across the list and landed a telling blow you were quit surprised... the next time he didn't get quit as close! Olaf don't feel bad, I fight his Exc...

William Freskyn Murray

don't let his Excellency Maynard fool y'all, he just wanted to give someone else a chance to win the tourney (which is good 'cause we're sick of calling him name every year!!!) Seriously Maynard thank you for being MIC, it's nice to have so many people willing to volunteer each year and pull this hu...

William Freskyn Murray

glad to see some archivers coming up to my little Barony even happier to see someone will be there selling armor! Ice Dragon can be hit of miss with armorers, sometimes we have six and sometimes we have none. Seems like a shame because we regularly have around 100 fighters depending on the weather. ...

William Freskyn Murray

I'll send Allister an email and if he's coming to ID I'll ask him to throw his in the car, you can see how he did it and he'll share what he should have done differently.

Will

William Freskyn Murray

Just an update

still have the greaves, still wear 'em, still like 'em, still think they were worth the money

Will

William Freskyn Murray

Syr Finn, I sold one of our locals a butted shirt off ebay for $100, he cut the extra length off the sleeves and bottom and used it for the shoulders. Little time with snips and sewing some leather on and it looks good. He uses it mostly for boffer but it has seen rattan both when I owed it and sinc...

William Freskyn Murray

Lasik spring 1998, told to take six weeks off but took 8 just to be paranoid. Blocked my head REALLY well that Pennsic. Never had a problem. 20/400 with an astigmatism (sp?) before 20/15 post. LOVE the fact that I don't need glasses. It was the single wierdest thing I've voluntarily put my body thro...

William Freskyn Murray

Count Robin, I hate how much of a tard I look like watching you hit me with a stick . Some day I'll remember to actually block and throw shots back at you rather than watching in amazement of how fast your sword is flying at me! Olaf, thanks for putting these up, it's nice to be able to sit in your ...

William Freskyn Murray

sorry Finn, thought the guy in the white with the purple dagging was one of yours.... your guys where blue don't they?

easily confused

Will

William Freskyn Murray

Largest tourney in AEthelmearc happens at The Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon event in March in my own little Barony. The three years I ran it we were over 100 fighters. The worst I've seen when the weather went TO HELL..... it is Buffalo, NY in March after all.... was about 50, one of who...

William Freskyn Murray

guess this means I need to get the guys from the Barony travelling more! Count Robin vs Unk 1 - THL Aquila d'Athos (former Hael) Lord Baldo vs Unk 1 - Daidolas (Hael - Callidus squire) Lord Baldo vs Unk 2 - Lord Drugar Mensch (Hael - member Tygersguard) Unknown Fighters 2 - Lord Steven (HRH Rurik's ...

William Freskyn Murray

best advice: when you do your pell work..... wear at least your arm harness. As you have discovered your technique in armor is different than you technique out of armor... wear your arms because what you learn without them will NOT translate to what you can do in them. I recommend arms & body... no ...

William Freskyn Murray

Olaf

Mad Matt always has them in stock. I've never bought a shield boss from him but I do have other armor of his and he's got a solid reputation. Look for Mad Matt on the Archive, their is a link to his web page in his sig line.

hope that helps,
Will

William Freskyn Murray

plaid tunic

Walmart plaid pajama pants

this guys a Generi-Celt!!!!!!!!!

sorry..... had to

Will
(the reformed Generi-Celt)

William Freskyn Murray

Corwin, I once had a legal issue with an armor that took six years to deliver a helm & legs. When I threatened to sue I talked to a lawyer I know and because the armorer did not have any assets in New York state even if I won their was no way for them to enforce the judgement. What would have happen...

William Freskyn Murray

Gregory I don't think it's an issue of what it's worth from a time and materials stand point, I think that the SCA is just the wrong market place for this item for one reason.... you are 6 feet tall with a 38" chest. In the "real world" I am a relatively large mammal at 6'4" 265 lbs (a 52" chest, 54...

William Freskyn Murray

Sir, I just sent you a pm. This week is budget week at work so after a business trip Monday my shortest work day has been 13 hours. I stopped this morning and got a money order and dropped it in the corner mail box on my way in because today doesn't promise to be any shorter! So sorry for the delay ...

William Freskyn Murray

email sent

William Freskyn Murray

I'll take #2

shipping to 14215 please

I've sent you a PM with shipping address and request for payment info

thanks
Will

William Freskyn Murray

Hey Nissan

That's AEthelmearc

not Aethelmark

don't be causin' trouble again!!!

Will

William Freskyn Murray

Just a thought but with perf plate in the eyes this would easily convert to a really cool fencing helmet.... that's what I plan on buying a kit for. I'm going to order one and not put the back on in steel as I will likely add hardened leather and maybe a knuut welded chainmail aventail (got to check...

William Freskyn Murray

Syr Finn, You might be having problems selling the items because your items say you won't ship them, local pick up only. Didn't stop me from buying the knees Paypal has been sent for $40. If anyone from down your way is headed up to Stormsport Saturday for the Equestrian boot camp and you can get th...

William Freskyn Murray

and for the comment section: in total this project probably took my 2 1/2 hours not counting dry time on the stain which could be days given the temps right now. All in all it was harder to think through the process and make the necessary decisions then it was to actually make the weapon. I did not ...

William Freskyn Murray

Final Step taped the foam form to the rattan with strapping tape along the whole thing to make sure it was secure, covered everything with duct tape, trimmed the rattan handle so it was round using a combination of table saw, draw knife and sander, stained the handle with a nice dark stain and once ...

Vitus Shield for sale - SOLD

Vitus shield for sale