The Armour Archive

lorenzo2

Is there nothing you two can't do? Seriously though, good work.

lorenzo2

You need to show us the helm you have now for us to get better ideas. As to the repro shown above, there is a visored barbute somewhat similar in a french museum but it seems to be two authentic pieces that have been mated in an unhistorical way.

lorenzo2

Great! must watch it again! Nice camera angles, especially the one looking up under the metal as it is being raised.

lorenzo2

Nice craftsmanship, I love the way the seam flows together to become almost invisible.

lorenzo2

There are 14th and 15th century illustrations showing lightly armored infantry such as archers wearing leg armour with no greaves or cuisses, just armour around the knee area. Presumably the real ones were pointed to the hose at top and bottom and strapped around the back of the knee.

lorenzo2

In the article on the jack of plate fragments found at Beeston castle Ian Eaves reveiws the shape of the plates found there and elsewhere. The plates are usually square or rectangular. The corners are usually clipped. From the outside the lacing holding the plates often forms triangles but this is n...

lorenzo2

I see, there is a small angled cut out at the end of the roll on each side. It will be interesting to see how you close the roll. Thanks

lorenzo2

Looks like loads of fun! Thanks for posting those.

lorenzo2

One of the half brests at the Met has fragment of a heavy linen cover with a woven in diamond pattern. Like other brigandines Corrazina's probably had a variety of covers depending on the status of the owner.

lorenzo2

Thanks Kreiger, those are interesting pictures.

lorenzo2

Romulus, be aware that Armour Design may be using thinner metal than you are. Based on the pics provided I think it is likely that he is and therefore his progress times may not apply to your project. However, the advice and steps he recommends are sound.

lorenzo2

Karl, what is the provenance of that helm, it seems like a poor 19th century fake to me.

lorenzo2

Krieger,
Visors? What would a barbute be doing with a visor? An inside joke?

lorenzo2

Thanks Jiri

lorenzo2

Looks even better on the new website. Thanks for sharing!

lorenzo2

Perhaps you could post a pic of the forge? It would be interesting to see you take on Eric's forge.

lorenzo2

Those are nice, thanks.

lorenzo2

Is it possible it is the metals fault, not yours? I have found that some sheets I buy are significantly harder than others. Anneal the metal and try again. You may be pleasantly surprised.

lorenzo2

Wow, great detail work. Can you explain the layers that will be under the helmet in greater detail? I'm thinking linen cap, mail coilf, bascinet and then sugerloaf.

lorenzo2

Wonderful work! Even on a welded one its hard to get the lines down but raised. . . outstanding. Would it be possible for you to take a photo looking straight down from above? I understand some barbutes have an egg shape when viewed from above, like a human head and some have a lense shape like sall...

lorenzo2

How about some pics Hal? You know we can't function without pics!

lorenzo2

There is an almain at Leeds with similar hand protection except it has six lames and so covers the fingers better. How about stealth thumb protection with a six lame hand protection?

lorenzo2

I think Mr. Blazek has got it. The fellow who did the equatorial transect of Africa on foot had serious foot problems due to constant wet/dry changes in terrain until he switched to open sandels. After that his feet hardened up and the only problem was wear out of the footware. Hobnails on the Calli...

lorenzo2

Thats going to be a great helm when finished! Can you explain more on how you intend to change the tilt of the visor?

lorenzo2

Does Emrys have a website?

lorenzo2

Thank you, this should be an interesting thread.

lorenzo2

Those are great. Thanks for sharing. Anyone familiar with the armorer?

lorenzo2

I like the knife a lot I saw a local knife maker solve your dilema: He cut decorative file work into the bottom half of the nut before screwing it on. Then after screwing the nut on tightly and peaning it he sliped on a thin protective washer over the nut against the pommel. Then he cut decorative f...

lorenzo2

Ureyn is right except its not anger, its fear. The metal gets afraid and then starts to retreat from the hammer. Its the armorer who gets mad.

lorenzo2

The other thing to remind ones self is what was acceptable for different ranges of work. The munitions pieces from Chalcis or Gratz have loads of imperfections in their symetry and very simple hammered finishes. However, the fit between the plates is usually very good, better than many modern reprod...

lorenzo2

Interesting, with this pattern do you just dish the part where the ankle bones stick out at the sides or is it better to raise the ankle bone area down?

lorenzo2

I can see that with those flamboyant outfits you do need the large size rolls

lorenzo2

I love the curvature and fluting on this piece. I have a question about the roped rolls. I have not studied much 15th cent armor. Is the size of these typical of existing pieces or a customer requirement? Regardless of the answer, very pretty indeed.

lorenzo2

One word of advice. Avoid armour designs with sharp hook like parts next to your groin. Enough said

Otherwise, greaves are very hard. Don't feel bad if the first few are painful to wear. You can learn alot from greaves.

lorenzo2

A existing piece and an effigy with a single splint for the front of the shin is shown in Battle of Wisby. I don't recall if the arms had any matching splint.