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T. Finkas

The maille shirts depicted in the Bayeaux (sp?) Tapestry appear to have elbow-length sleeves and are long enough to reach to just above the knee. You might call them "short sleeved".

T. Finkas

Splendid work!!!

T. Finkas

Gabriel, Sorry to hear about your RL issues! I had to sell my Corinthian & entire Greek harness back in 2000 for the same reason. Now that I am working again and things are more stable for me, I am giving your helm some serious consideration. The only hitch for me is the coloration of the crest; pur...

T. Finkas

Is --THIS-- prototype for sale, Adam?

T. Finkas

Speaking of which, and mentioning again I am not a European armor historian, they wore padded jacks OVER the chainmail? Interesting. Did they also wear padding under it at the same time? What, exactly, is a padded jack made of? And how padded is it? I can't think of any cloth or soft leather that w...

T. Finkas

I believe wearing quilted armor OVER maille, as is often seen depicted, would seem to be effective against arrows. We know from historical accounts that fabric jacks were effective. Then add the maille on the bottom to stop anything the fabric does not stop. I theorize that this setup would be effec...

T. Finkas

As I have posted elsewhere, I am thinking of buying 2 shirts from Kings Lance and useing the sleeves and skirt off one to augment the other into a long sleeved knee length hauberk. The only catch is that I don't have the tools or skill to rivet links to do the attachments. I'll use the remainder of ...

T. Finkas

We have 25 members so far. Thanks for the response!

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

Me too. I am thinking of buying 2 shirts from KL and using one to augment the other into a long-sleeved hauburk. I'd use the maille left over from the second shirt as a cammaille, ventaille, etc. I just got to find somebody who can do the joining of the pieces for me at a decent price (or learn to d...

T. Finkas

My idea is to cover Ancient to Classical times. Possibly from 1186 BC Trojan War to 467 Fall of Rome? However, this is all subject to the will of the participants, plus further discussion and exploration.

Tim

T. Finkas

Okay "Early" fans, let's not get too contentious or prickly here

, our goal is to make the Early portrayals better, stronger and more accepted---NOT to piss off the SCA at large.

Tim

T. Finkas

[img]http://www.atomicacorndesign.com/AAtitlebar.gif[/img] I just launched a Proboards forum that I have entitled "Ancient Age". You can reach it at m . If you have an interest in participation within the SCA as an early personna, please join the discussion! You'll note that there's not much structu...

T. Finkas

http://www.varmouries.com/index.html Valentine Armories sells customized indian maille VA appears to be selling round ring/round rivet. Since I desire flat ring/round rivet, I'm guessing VA is not for me. However, their list of modifications relates perfectly to things I am talking about. I guess I...

T. Finkas

Roderick, Yes we did say hello, but I had met you quite a while ago I think...at GWW or Estrella...at Johannes' booth maybe. I think we all chatted about buckles. Mark Shierer (Gaukler) might have been present too? Whatever the case, it was a pleasure to chat with you again (or for the first time) a...

T. Finkas

Please see the following post:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... 856#412856

Thanks,
Tim

T. Finkas

It occurs to me that I could buy two of the $300 flat ring, round rivet shirts from one of the internet vendors and use the parts from one to modify the other. For example, since the sleeves are only elbow length, use part of the sleeves from the second shirt to extend the first shirt to have full l...

T. Finkas

You rock, dude. Ain't no doubt. Even your so-called"crap helms" (that one you were auctioning recently) look amazing. You are one creative son of a b with the kits you invent. Keep it up, you are an inspiration.

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

Hmmmmmmmmmm...I already got a nice Mirgration Era sword and a rivited maille vest...LOL

I'm interested in this era. Always have been. There are COOL BUCKLES in the period!

To start, a kit guide would be helpful. Is the Osprey "Germanic Warrior" a decent start?

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

I heard from Anne. Now I just have to wait till they come in. Darn! I hate waiting!

T. Finkas

I've decided my byrnie will need to be riveted. And probably flat wedge riveted. So...I will have to reserve my mad money for that goal. No contesting bid for me on this one.

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

I'm seriously thinking about it, Jiri!

T. Finkas

You come up with some really cool stuff, Halberds!

T. Finkas

Okay...why not play a 16th century Scot? They have some cool history too! They were mercenaries all over the Western world and were employed on both sides of many wars. And, they wore belted plaids!!!

...just curious...

T. Finkas

Mac T, It seems as if you are using the word "period" as it applies to the scope of the SCA, and "period" as it applies to a single portrayal of a time and place as interchangeable . However, these terms in the aforementioned usages are not inclusive of one another. Something is within the SCA perio...

T. Finkas

Warning about Revival: I ordered a pair of riding boots at Pennsic and still haven't received them yet. After a week or so after my initial e-mail inquiring after my order, they let me know that I should have addressed my inquiry to a subdivision, Revival Leather. I heard from Revival Leather a few ...

T. Finkas

...I don't try to make excuses, or create fanciful explainations as to why a 14th C scot might actually have worn such a thing. I know better. I simply wear one because I enjoy the garment, and I like the way it looks... YMMV This guy has the answer to the thread question: he knows better but does ...

T. Finkas

That is a beautiful helm! I wish my financial situation was better, I'd jump at the chance!

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

I saw this stuff at Pennsic---it was awesome! I am really fond of the "Eastern" helm with the mail drape.

Great job, as always, Johannes!

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

Edmund, Just for your information, I was jabbing at the creator of this buckle set. Mr Finkas himself--Studbuckle. You might want to consult with him as a professional courtesy before going into production of this buckle line. Just thought I would tell you so that toes don't get stepped on. Thanks ...

T. Finkas

I'm a 46" chest with about a 40 waist. Would it fit me? Would there be room for a gambeson underneath?

Thanks!
Tim

T. Finkas

Yeah, somebody needs to get their keester in gear and start producing some buckles again! Looks like there might be some folks interested...

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

What forms of payment do you accept?

T. Finkas

sussen wrote:...10mm round rivet/ flat mail shirt. My fighting special under 20 pounds, galvanized. $550...

Size? Length? Thanks!

T. Finkas

QUESTIONS:

How long is the shirt
How much does it weigh?

Thanks,
Tim

T. Finkas

...Tim, as far as the ancients group being discussed on another thread encourageing more research, I would have to disagree. The focus there seems to be ancient/classical greek and roman, and sub-cultures of the mediteranean region. Of course that earlier, the "barbarian" cultures in northern Europ...

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