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by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anshelm Hundsgugel "Round Nose" Visor Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 306

I believe this visor is intended for SCA comabt and is nominally list legal. Since my Anshelm bascinet is modified with a leather edging, the visor that I obtained subsequently in a trade does not seat down close against the face opening. However, for an Anshelm bascinet without the edging it should...
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anshelm Hundsgugel "Round Nose" Visor Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 306

I believe this visor is intended for SCA comabt and is nominally list legal. Since my Anshelm bascinet is modified with a leather edging, the visor that I obtained subsequently in a trade does not seat down close against the face opening. However, for an Anshelm bascinet without the edging it should...
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 22, 2004 11:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anshelm Hundsgugel "Round Nose" Visor Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 306

Hmmm...I didn't get the message. Try e-mailing me at finkas @ verizon.net (but no spaces of course).

By the way, a magnet does stick to it so it's probably mild steel?

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anshelm Hundsgugel "Round Nose" Visor Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 306

I have one I'd be willing to sell. Problem is that I do not know whether it is stainless or mild. Will a magnet tell me? Also, I do not know what size it is. I'll try to find a pic...

Here it is [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/STUDBUCKLE/Helm-2.jpg[/img]
by T. Finkas
Sat Nov 20, 2004 11:16 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How come there are so many sources of Leather Scale but..
Replies: 4
Views: 252

I am seriously considering making a Mycenaean Era scale cuirass. At the moment, I plan to either have a machine shop shear my basic 2" x 4" rectangles of bronze sheet, or I will have to do them with tin snips. Shaping the rounded end will be done with snips and a file. Creating the medial ridge will...
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Who is making SCA barred kettles currently?
Replies: 4
Views: 238

I have to second WMA. Adam built me a kettle just in time for Pennsic. Mine is the one on his site with the removable grill. Not only is the helm wonderful and a great value, dealing with Adam is painless. He is a very good businessman as well as an outstanding armorer. You can't go wrong there. Tim...
by T. Finkas
Tue Nov 16, 2004 6:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What do I Need to Make a Sheet Bronze Greave?
Replies: 9
Views: 262

Thanks everyone for your replies!

Matt: I will be joining those discussions. Thanks for the leads. I am incredibly jealous of that boars-tusk helm.

Animal/Nissan: Thanks for the tip. I will be contacting you regarding getting introduced to Grettr.

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What do I Need to Make a Sheet Bronze Greave?
Replies: 9
Views: 262

Patience? I hand stitched a 15th century jack by hand---it took over 40 hours to do just the quilting (above and beyond the actual construction). Does that count? Thanks for the reply. What hammers exactly (i.e. size, type, pien, etc.). What kind of wood? Am I looking for density, size, mass? What a...
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:16 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What do I Need to Make a Sheet Bronze Greave?
Replies: 9
Views: 262

What do I Need to Make a Sheet Bronze Greave?

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/HeroicGreave.jpg[/img] The above illustration represents a rough idea of what I want to make out of sheet bronze. It is a Homeric Era Greek greave that would be mounted onto a full greave made of linen "kevlar" (multiple layers of linen bonded with h...
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Greek Hoplite Greaves?
Replies: 9
Views: 408

Thanks for the responses. I guess I'll have to try and get on somebody's queue and start socking away from $500-$1500 if I decide I cannot live without a pair of Hoplite greaves. Or maybe I decide to live without them . Another thought is to try a pair of Depeeka's hoplite greaves from somebody like...
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Greek Hoplite Greaves?
Replies: 9
Views: 408

Greek Hoplite Greaves?

I am looking for possible sources/armorers for a pair of bronze Hoplite style greaves. These can be in authentic thickness/gauge and need not be overbuilt for SCA purposes. I plan on providing casts of my legs for fitting. They should be the "snap-on" type that enclose the side of the legs. They sho...
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: NEW St. Wenceslaus Helm!
Replies: 10
Views: 507

Very Nice!
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: modern/period Viking shoes
Replies: 10
Views: 317

Re: modern/period Viking shoes

I found these the other day while surfing... m m m Now I am no expert on footwear, but these look pretty good for 'modern' shoes. Other than the soles, can you give me an opinion on how close these are to period examples? Thanks all! Thorfinn, who can barely cut leather, let alone make anything fro...
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 14th Century Shoes
Replies: 10
Views: 330

HE: their off-the-rack made in India shoes are a very good value. I also have a pair of their made-to order shoes (which seem to be breaking down slightly faster than I would have expected). Dru: Beautiful shoes, a tad on the pricey side. I have a pair. Revival: Sturdy if not a bit "overbuilt" Seem ...
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:11 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Celtic Armour
Replies: 80
Views: 1956

AlucardTheDruid wrote:OK first the celts existed...the early people of ireland.


Sorry, Sport...I was just baiting you. I figured you for a Generi-Celt and I think I am proved correct.

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Gorget worn with a doublet - Elizabethan England
Replies: 17
Views: 381

Maelgwyn,

Sorry, I was responding more to what gear might work in the SCA for rapier combat, gear that was more or less authentic martial gear to the period. I though that was where you were going with your inquiry.

I did not mean to imply that Elizabthans fenced in such gear.

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Celtic Armour
Replies: 80
Views: 1956

Alucard,

Actually the Celts are just a mythical folk akin to jackalopes, unicorns, snipes and leprechauns. They never really existed.

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Gorget worn with a doublet - Elizabethan England
Replies: 17
Views: 381

Maelgwyn wrote:... The essential hood and fencing mask make any "accurate" portrayal impossible.


What about a burgonet with bars (and perforated metal in-between) plus a plate gorget over a quilted leather doublet?
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Gorget worn with a doublet - Elizabethan England
Replies: 17
Views: 381

Keep looking---there's a lot of examples.
by T. Finkas
Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New hat
Replies: 31
Views: 1225

Very elegant! Excellent job, as always, Adam!
by T. Finkas
Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:56 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Research sources for persona weapons/armour [SCA]
Replies: 6
Views: 192

Re: Research sources for persona weapons/armour [SCA]

...I've developed a pretty complex persona through ren faire... ...If it helps to narrow, my persona is living in the 1390-1410... You have a Renaissance Faire that covers that time period? Interesting! Most ren faires choose the late 16th century. A few even go for the early 16th century, and on r...
by T. Finkas
Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:37 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Research sources for persona weapons/armour [SCA]
Replies: 6
Views: 192

The 2-part breastplate you are thinking of is mid to late 15th century. It is too late for your portrayal. If you want flexibility, I'd suggest you go with the gambeson (aka jupon) and hide whatever armour you need underneath (i.e. a plackard, a weightlifter belt, etc.). Note that even the arm harne...
by T. Finkas
Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:03 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Research sources for persona weapons/armour [SCA]
Replies: 6
Views: 192

Late 14th-Early 15th century: Helms: ---openface bascinet (with bargrill for SCA fighting)* ---bascinet with houndskull (pigface) or roundnose visor* ---kettle helm (with bargrill for SCA fighting) *helm would likely be equipped with maille aventail Torso Armour: ---gambeson (over hidden armour) ---...
by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm for Landsknecht? [SCA]
Replies: 24
Views: 305

Check out http://www.illusionarmoring.com/ they have a selection of burgonets and close helms---and they have a pretty good rep for service, reliability, fit and value.
by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 05, 2004 3:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Revival Leather Caveat Emptor
Replies: 20
Views: 1046

Update: The boots arrived yesterday and they look great.
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm for Landsknecht? [SCA]
Replies: 24
Views: 305

There is very little cause for ignorance when it comes to so-called "landsknecht" fashion. It is very well documented by 16th century art in a very realistic and informative manner. However, like the generi-celt there is the generi-sknecht who freely mixes the elements of clothing and armor from the...
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: From another thread.. "new" combat archery rules?
Replies: 68
Views: 987

That's why I try to make every crossbow shot a (successful) face/visor shot. Very few fighters shrug off a crossbow bolt right in the kisser!
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shrugs the helm, is born tonight.
Replies: 34
Views: 1090

Hal,

What are the holes drilled along the bottom radius of the visor for---a leather edging?
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period celtic\gailic\pictish face markings
Replies: 76
Views: 1207

Period is a tricky term here. My shoot-from -the-hip suspicion is that such face painting or tatooing (in Europe/Western Asia) is for the most part fairly early---almost ancient.
by T. Finkas
Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:47 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Wanted: Pic of Sir Hugh Despenser (Tewkesbury Abbey)
Replies: 17
Views: 295

Is this close enough? [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/STUDBUCKLE/Hughs.bmp[/img] I think my example was executed mainly in stainless with some mild steel or even brass parts that have been chrome plated. Since the opening is less than an inch, the Marshals should pass it.
by T. Finkas
Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shrugs the helm, is born tonight.
Replies: 34
Views: 1090

I'd want mine with a tiny bit more attitude...something like this maybe? That way it wouldn't be a duplicate of the other helm. [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/STUDBUCKLE/halberdshelm.jpg[/img] Cheers, Tim (Of course, that pic above is a Photoshop-retouched version of the helm Halb...
by T. Finkas
Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shrugs the helm, is born tonight.
Replies: 34
Views: 1090

F***ING AWWWWWESOME! How much to do another? Drool drool drool...

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Wanted: Pic of Sir Hugh Despenser (Tewkesbury Abbey)
Replies: 17
Views: 295

Is this close enough?

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/STUDBUCKLE/Hughs.bmp[/img]

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
by T. Finkas
Sat Oct 30, 2004 8:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Custom Belt finished! (Pics) Now up For Auction!
Replies: 35
Views: 1071

I am continually impressed with Uilleag's positive, constructive attitude. This incident is yet another example. He learns from his mistakes, is gracious in his responses, and he moves on to bigger and better things without pouting or posturing.

Once again, kudos to you, Uilleag!

Tim
by T. Finkas
Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:04 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: WHAT's in *your* Library
Replies: 24
Views: 383

So how about older, out of date armour. Even mismatched? When I think about 12th century armor, I am having a bit of trouble figuring out what you mean by mismatched or out-of-date. Aren't we basically talking about maille or lamellar coats with conical helms during this era? Possibly with maille c...

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