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by Chris Gilman
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I got some fan mail, photo I never saw...
Replies: 11
Views: 915

I found a photo on another site of the "MacPherson" Nebula. Quote: "MacPherson Nebula1 A supernova remnant located approximately twelve hours away from the Cordannas system at warp 9. The USS Enterprise-D used detonated a modified photon torpedo in the MacPherson nebula to produce a l...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I got some fan mail, photo I never saw...
Replies: 11
Views: 915

I got some fan mail, photo I never saw...

I got sent some fan mail from a Star Trek fan, from an episode of TNG I did. I had never seen this photo before. The helmet and cuirass is Luther Anshelm, the arms and legs Jeff Hedgecock. Unfortunately the Barbute was stolen down in Mexico on a job and we never got it back. I really want another li...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

...The height of your door looks good. The perfect ratio of door height to roof of dome is around 68.5% and yours seems to be close so it should draw really well..... Interesting, that is the third "perfect ratio" I have seen. 60%, 63% (ratio I used) and 68.5% I wonder what it really is, ...
by Chris Gilman
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Movies I should watch?
Replies: 83
Views: 2321

Agony and the Ecstasy Very good film, pretty good armour, better than most. The Comedy "Black Knight" has some good armour...oh wait we did that one, never mind it was rubbish. I have battled for 25 years to get costumers and directors to use correct looking armour and pre 16th C. wardrobe...
by Chris Gilman
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: World's best armourers
Replies: 55
Views: 2225


I'm flattered, but I certainly do not belong in the "World’s best armourers" list. Perhaps an inspirational guy, but I do not do enough of this work to qualify for such a list.
by Chris Gilman
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

I added more clay to the interior and finished the decoration. Now just wait for it to dry (no cracks please!)
by Chris Gilman
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

Yes that is a concern. I changed plans mid build. My intention originally was to just low fire it by burning out the wood frame core and not firing the outside. But then I had the bright idea of decorating the outside. So yesterday I removed the wood framing and added another 3/4" layer to the ...
by Chris Gilman
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

Thanks. I know 1 1/2" is not very thick. As I have added decoration it is likely 3" in some areas and closer to 2"- 2 1/2" in most places. I am hoping that it will be enough. I read one article where a fellow made an oven from a terra cotta pot and it worked well for him. (That c...
by Chris Gilman
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

It's two slab layers with a bit of hemp between. The wall is a minimum of 1 1/2" thick. A little thin for a full on oven, but for a portable one I think it will be thick enough. I'm a little concerned about cracking, but I think with a slow dry I'll be OK. I am toying with firering it with a wo...
by Chris Gilman
Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished
Replies: 28
Views: 753

Making a "Black oven" (Updated) Finished

I am building a "black oven" (modernly known as a wood fire pizza oven) I started this for Estrella last year, but didn't get to it. I went back and thickened the interior. It is based on a heraldic dolphin. (fish not mammal) Currently it is 380 lbs of terra cotta clay. Once it is fired it...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: WOW! Awesome Reproduction gun kits!
Replies: 94
Views: 2030

I was looking at these kits as well. I'm glad I didn't buy one. It sounds like almost the same amount of work to just get raw stock and build your own. This is what I started instead of buying one of those kits. (Mainly because I wanted a self-spanning lock) http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/wheello...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

Well it was born in a small town in germany....
Ah, what do you want to know?
by Chris Gilman
Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

Here is my Maximillian at Pennsic a few years ago. (By Robert MacPherson) http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Period/CompleteSuit/European/maxamillian_hi.jpg and a B&W we used in Haunted Mansion. (By Cory Hurt) http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Per...
by Chris Gilman
Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New clothes: what are you making?
Replies: 294
Views: 7128

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Love the hat, nice job.
by Chris Gilman
Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New clothes: what are you making?
Replies: 294
Views: 7128

I planned on a couple of new garments for Pennsic, but as usual, I managed to only get one complete. For my Viking persona I’m setting him in southern Finland (modern Helsinki) as a trader of goods. So I am combining some styles from east and west, north and south of that area. http://www.globalef...
by Chris Gilman
Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: EMS and armor
Replies: 30
Views: 699

I would agree about cutting straps. EMT/ safety people are just like everyone else, ya get smart ones, ya get dumb ones. (Just hope when your life depends on it you get the first type) Years ago at an SCCA sports car race my father ,who was in charge of the emergency/ safety crew at the track, got a...
by Chris Gilman
Sat Aug 15, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1330's Knight Gaston's sugarloaf & harness progress pict
Replies: 222
Views: 36517

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by Chris Gilman
Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How does AA cut their armor out?
Replies: 39
Views: 1016

Duh....Missed those sorry.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How does AA cut their armor out?
Replies: 39
Views: 1016

I didn't see a metal cutting band saw mentioned, anyone ever try one? I have a b2 and now barely use it. The band saw does a much better job.
by Chris Gilman
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1330's Knight Gaston's sugarloaf & harness progress pict
Replies: 222
Views: 36517

Sorry for not replying, just returned from Pennsic, had a great time.

Mattmaus,
The copper on the helm is .030â€
by Chris Gilman
Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Magnus of the Dark Wyvern wrote:What's the best way to put a lip on a horn?

For me, that’s the hardest part. I cut a strip of .030" brass, anneal it, and then draw it through a series of progressively smaller holes in a draw plate to make a tube. (In this case the tube is about 0.340â€
by Chris Gilman
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Took some time to make some new things (Finnish Viking)
Replies: 20
Views: 775

I got screwed by my silver supplier and my custom rolled sheet was not done as they said it was, so the silver drinking horns and the silver Finnish knife I was going to make have been put on hold until after Pennsic. So I would like to bring the stock I have made up to the war. I'll have these piec...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

I decided to put the chain on the horn. It’s made in 5 sections in twisted brass that has been squared and polished.
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by Chris Gilman
Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

That is an artifact of the difference the way the site loads "multiple views" of an item and "single view" of an item. Since the site only loads the new picture in a single view, there is no change. But, it reloads the whole page when a multiple view comes up and bounces you back...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Halberds wrote:Now for the $64,000 dollar question...

What would a nice drinking horn like that cost a poor Viking?

Hal

Now, $64,000 is a generous offer, but I think that is too much. :wink:
I have not set a price yet.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Beautiful! Is the banding also pressed - the 'clips' around the rim and the circlets 1/2 way down for the hanging point? I ask cause I'd like to make similar strip for a seax sheath. Cheers, Dave. No those I rolled. I made a 3 bead and a 4 bead set of dies for my Pexto roller to roll those strips f...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

He does. Thanks to his lovely Finnish wife and her sister.
http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/Chris_site/index.html
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Wulfgar wrote:Chris,

Do you sell the fittings and things that you make to the general public?

I will have this as well as a number of other items for sale at Pennsic this year. See Scott at Viking-You-Like
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

[quote="es02Is the tip from Quiet Press? How did you get it to attach? (ditto for the bands about half way up as they look too far along to get a rivet done properly.) clinch nails?[/quote]
No. I make all of my own waxes and pieces. Glued and pined.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: cutting plastic armor
Replies: 12
Views: 291

Cutting ABS and Kydex, you just need a utility knife or XActo and you score it and snap it. I do this with up to 1/4" material. Then use the knife held firmly at 90 degrees and square to the edge, to scrap the edges smooth.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Thanks, es02 , Yes in a way. The original helmets use a bronze matrix to work the foils over. (I do not know material thickness on the originals) For my helm and the horn, the matrix is an etched plate, then pressed with about 12,000 psi with a wet leather backing. Material is .005". Hrolfr , C...
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I want to make Shovel Greves
Replies: 4
Views: 394

ah...What are "shovel greves"?
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: cutting plastic armor
Replies: 12
Views: 291

I do not think Sintra to be a good choice. No good for impacts. ABS or Kydex.
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendal Drinking Horn
Replies: 31
Views: 796

Vendal Drinking Horn

I thought I would try my hand at a Vendal / Viking drinking horn. (Another item availible at Pennsic) It is the same style of pressed foils as I used on my helmet. I'm going to add a strap, I just haven't found the best method. I may make some twisted bar link chain for it. It's about 30" long ...
by Chris Gilman
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1330's Knight Gaston's sugarloaf & harness progress pict
Replies: 222
Views: 36517

Here are the vambraces. I like them but they are not right for this armour. I will use these for an early Kastenbust I want to do that has a scale skirt. http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/Scalearm.JPG http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/Scalearm2.JPG Here is a test finger I made for the guantlets for ...

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