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T. Finkas

Okay, so yinz are making fun of this helm...why? Are you sure this is not a valid permutation of the pig-face helm? Can you remember what you thought the first time you saw a pigface helm, how bizarre and other-worldy it looked at first glance? Why is this helm so different? Okay, the position of th...

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[img]http://www.deepeeka.com/store/catalog/armour/images/scales.jpg[/img] I have been e-mailing La Wren's Nest to see if they could get some prices on the Deepeeka scales; La Wren is a reseller for Deepeka. Here's the latest two e-mails: Dear Tim, Deepeeka finally got back to me regarding the scales...

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dartaghan wrote:There is nothing wrong with not liking women, Timothy. Just proclaim it loud for us all to hear. I am sure you feel better now that your truth is Out!...

My point was that I do like women...how did you miss that?

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So this is what a "good guy" that is into the notion of "chivalry" does to sell off a meaningless scrap of armour? Debase his lady by transforming her into a purient flesh display shelf? While the woman is certainly attractive, the act is not exactly praiseworthy, IMHO.

Jeers,
Tim

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Can't reach 'em...even with the ?

Maybe it's time to get a PhotoDump account...they are free.

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...All I have is a red oak bow and really want a historical bow to replace it... Are you saying your bow is the correct longbow SHAPE but not the correct longbow WOOD? I use a bow that is oak and hickory, laminated into a two-color wood that resembles a yew bow. I know it resembles a yew bow becaus...

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I'm missing something: the problem born because someone told you that they wore only full sleeved maille? As i know, half sleeve became quite common as time proceed. Exactly. I was getting the idea that long sleeves and wedge rivets were dominant. But now I am beginning to see that half sleeves wer...

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Wow...can't wait to see that helm finished Halberds!

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A Mail Shirt for all Reasons: Part II Here's a short follow-up thread to one I started a few weeks back: I was looking through Osprey's The Swiss at War 1300-1500 and Gerry Embleton has presented several illustrations showing soldiers in elbow-length mail shirts! At least one of the Schilling illus...

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Steve has a falchion for 50 bucks! May not be exactly what you want but worth checking out...no?

http://www.forth-armoury.com/Product_Ca ... se-out.htm

Cheers,
Tim

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Hey Todd, I am just trying to get the ball rolling here. Steve of Forth Armoury said he might look into having scales mass-produced and was looking for input, so I threw in my opinion. What happens next, who can say? But Steve is a good dude and I believe he can and will make it happen---if it is fe...

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There are frequently posts on this R & A board about what to do for period lighting. Well, I was browsing the HE site and happened across the following item on sale for $29.95. It's a really beautiful brass medieval candle lantern with a horn paneled door. That seems like a great price. If you are l...

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Thanks for the encoraging words, Todd. The hole pattern is certainly up for discussion. My pattern was designed to fit a variety of uses. (1) The scales could be wired/stapled together using the side hole pairs and a small bit of horizontal overlap. The assembled rows would be sewn onto the base usi...

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I know paper covers rock, but watch out for scissors!

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It covers the opening of the byrnie, but does not spread and drape over the shoulders. Typicle "U" shaped face opening. I'll try to remember to weigh it tonight. I know it weighed more than my helm at that time, which was 2 1/2#. One nice thing about it is the double row of brass rings runnig verti...

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White Mountain Armoury wrote:...And yeah the pouch is way off, thats from my burgundian kit, but i needed it to hold cards that day...

You know, that Birka puch I just made is the correct period and just right for business cards...

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Lord Magnus the Black, Beautiful shields! However, I am a bit tickled you (apparently) included the line detail from the original engraving the beastie was based on. While this looks outstanding, if one where to be nitpicky, the critter more would more properly be either rendered flatly or in painte...

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At a rate of $0.10 per scale, that would be close to double (approx) what The Ring Lord used to charge for their large scales. The large scales ran for around $56/1000 for mild steel, $55/1000 for brass and $65/1000 for nickel plated mild steel. Granted, these were not "authentic" designs for scale...

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Matt, I used watered down school glue (aka white glue). I painted a layer onto the underside of the cloth and also coated the aluminum. Then I pressed the canvas against the aluminum and carefully "squeegeed" out any bubbles or wrinkles. To finish, I coated the outer surface of the canvas with anoth...

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Gregory J. Liebau wrote:...Make sure you put some THIN padding in there, buddy!...

Right on, G. If it ends up being too tight, you'll see it here again soon---and I'll be out some shipping costs.

Cheers,
Tim

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...To me it looks like the horizontal bars are twistwed square stock. Rob Rob, I suggest what you are seeing is the rasterization of the edges caused by the poor resolution, creating jagginess or "stair-stepping" in this photo. That being said, perhaps the photo is of too poor a resolution to tell ...

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Effingham wrote:...It looks to be rectangular/square bar stock, but I can't swear to it...

I'm seeing round stock, judging from the way the highlight is formed, seems like a classic cylindrical reflection. IMHO.

Cheers,
Tim

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Thanks for the kind words. The size of the face plate with hook is 2" x 0.875". I have no idea of what it will sell for yet. That depends on the production cost. The hunting horn badge is a special situation, since I will be selling them to my unit at cost. They will be something like 10-15 bucks po...

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Excellent, but frankly, I'd expect nothing else from you.

Cheers,
Tim

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I'm the one who got it. I had been dithering over buying a cheap Indian-made helmet, but it is so nice having a WMA helm instead I was willing to fork over a little more cash.

Cheers,
Tim

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Eff,

Ask this guy where he got his:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MEWA:IT

[img]http://i13.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/85/80/8e_1_b.JPG[/img]

I was even thinking of bidding on it but he pulled the auction.

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Rannulf,

Is anybody home? Hello? Knock-knock-knock?

Still looking for a size on that helm. Also, please look at Adams's post and let us know which one looks like the helm you are offering.

Thanks,
Tim

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Historical Stud & Buckle Company is me. Contact me with the details and I'll see what I can do for you.

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Rannulf Fitzwilliam,

What size is the helm?
Since there is no photo, would you please write a description?
Also, your e-mail address is bouncing so how do I get in touvh with you?
Do you take PayPal?

Tim

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Gregory, Look in the paper and on e-bay for wooden boats, row boats, skiffs, dorys, etc. People often lose their storage or move or are just down on their luck and the boat is often the first thing to go. This boat would give you the experience of sailing, rowing or whatever and let you learn. When ...

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Yeah, what a goof. I meant 24 " circumference! My head is whopping huge, but not THAT huge. LOL

Tim

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I am very interested in purchasing it if it fits me. I tried to e-mail you but it bounced back

So, I think I'd like it---but please send me a good word description of it if you do not have a photo. And the size, man...I need to know if it will fit my 24" diam noggin.

Thanks,
Tim

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Question: How thick should these scales be? Also what is the target price? Steve They should be as thin as reasonably possible. I was thinking more like 20 ga or even 22 ga. If possible, you might offer a weight for LH and another weight for sport combat. My estimate is that a vertically overlapped...

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Response sent by Private Message. Corky, please check your AA Inbox.

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...1470 shirts on a soldier seem to be elbow length but only groin length and sometimes have attached collars. 8mm wedge is good and dome rivets seem good too and alternating solid rows seem to be ok then too. I believe the separate collar you see in AAotMK is 6mm (maybe 4mm) on the neck and 8mm on...

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