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by Chris Gilman
Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New gauntlets I just finnished
Replies: 17
Views: 917

Very, very nice.
Well done.
by Chris Gilman
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: stealthy finger guantlets
Replies: 9
Views: 590

"Sir Luke...I am your gauntlets!"
by Chris Gilman
Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:09 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: So theres a 14th C Mafia? Where the 15th C Thugz at???
Replies: 140
Views: 5919

That's very unusual. What is? MJBlazek's sallet, tassets and haute pieces. Sallet is like the painted ones in the Royal armouries, but somehow looks odd. Tassets are not in the right spot for any armour Haute pieces are wrong for this harness and go to far around. The whole combanation just looks u...
by Chris Gilman
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: So theres a 14th C Mafia? Where the 15th C Thugz at???
Replies: 140
Views: 5919

That's very unusual. :?
by Chris Gilman
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Odd ebay listing
Replies: 5
Views: 298

Odd ebay listing

I found this on ebay and thought it belonged in "Interpretive Re-creation"
Because this person is very confused on the history of this object.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Helmet-Believed-To- ... dZViewItem
by Chris Gilman
Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Plaque Belt Prices!!!!!!!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3519

We have some nickle plated, brass and gold plated plaques. I don't have to time currently to assemble belts, but will sell the plaques. BTW here is one I made for me, in honor of my wife, who is from Finland. http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/Chris_site/MJpage/images/MJ72_pct5_26.jpg
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Favorite helm... ... Only one pic to a post.
Replies: 102
Views: 7235

Padrig- Ditto
GryphonMaster- Ditto
I figure I have a favorite helm from each century.. or half century :roll:
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SPANGEN MENACE, Lets see some good Fighting kit pics!
Replies: 55
Views: 2318

redwald wrote:Not really a spangen - but what the helll!

Paul

Very nice
by Chris Gilman
Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SPANGEN MENACE, Lets see some good Fighting kit pics!
Replies: 55
Views: 2318

These count?
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by Chris Gilman
Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: armatura lombardia arms
Replies: 7
Views: 336

Very nice.
by Chris Gilman
Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Favorite helm... ... Only one pic to a post.
Replies: 102
Views: 7235

Mine too. Here is my version.
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by Chris Gilman
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gothic Armour Pictures, Artillery museum in Segovia
Replies: 8
Views: 369

Thanks for posting.
It all looks like Victorian armour.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: To whoever was looking for hidden gauntlets?
Replies: 17
Views: 1581

Marshal wrote:
raito wrote:
Why, specifically, Kevlar gloves and thread? My initial speculation is that the Kevlar glove fits fairly close, and Kevlar thread would hold up to the abrasion being sewed to thin titanium.



Or maybe the Polish Viking groups he mentioned use steel weapons...?


Yes and yes
by Chris Gilman
Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: To whoever was looking for hidden gauntlets?
Replies: 17
Views: 1581

They are in my armour bag. Used them at some viking markets, haven't used the since.
by Chris Gilman
Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: let's see some original 14th century armour
Replies: 27
Views: 607

Where is this piece? What do we know about it, any one?
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by Chris Gilman
Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hermann Historica -again
Replies: 16
Views: 571

I was just talking with Mac and he pointed out something on this piece I had not taken stock of. The chains are very short to have their toggles. Also there are four chains. Now both of theses could have explanations, but they are out of the ordinary as far as period illustrations seem to suggest. I...
by Chris Gilman
Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New model German Sallet
Replies: 37
Views: 1622

MIKE,
Relax man, I just thought James would like to see the helm. My job is copying stuff and I make armour as well so I know what is involved. I was not casting dispersions, so no need to get worried.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New model German Sallet
Replies: 37
Views: 1622

I didn't say James was the first to come up with it. When you said it was common, I thought you where refering to sallets.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New model German Sallet
Replies: 37
Views: 1622

platearmor wrote:Well the grill pattern is fairly common, good sight excellent ventilation. It also holds up to the repeaded pounding of rattan...

It is? I have never seen it before I saw the one James made.
Where is it fairly common?
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New model German Sallet
Replies: 37
Views: 1622

The cut work is the same as the cut work on one of his helms from about 20 years ago. I thought he would be interested to see a variation.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New model German Sallet
Replies: 37
Views: 1622

Calling James Arlen Gillaspie
by Chris Gilman
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Some interesting armor pictures.....
Replies: 13
Views: 667

I'm pretty sure these are 1940's? - 1950's? movie armours. They have the same style as a number of pieces I have. Some may have been built by William Tachaux. (sp?) In fact the museums descriptions are pretty bad. The person writing them is not well educated in armour. A leg listed as an arm and “...
by Chris Gilman
Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SPANGEN MENACE, Lets see some good Fighting kit pics!
Replies: 55
Views: 2318

OK, this has been posted before, but here is the link.
No casting, all formed. (Numbers below pic, are other views)
http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/ ... 12abc.html
by Chris Gilman
Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lets see those OLD sca (armor...) pictures.....70s, 80s....
Replies: 176
Views: 20224

It was nice to be young and skinny. :roll:
Thanks for posting that. I would love to get a higher res version?
by Chris Gilman
Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lets see those OLD sca (armor...) pictures.....70s, 80s....
Replies: 176
Views: 20224

Sir Axel wrote:You've been wanting to see carpet armor. Here ya go....this is from about 83 or 84. Ice Hockey or Lacross gloves and hard floating elbows complete it. No it's not me



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Axel

It's lord, Fozzy, the Bear. :lol:
by Chris Gilman
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Paris museums help.
Replies: 10
Views: 162

I have been to the Musee de l'Armee (m)twice and it has a very nice collection. Well worth spending a day seeing. (If your a hardcore armour nut) They have just completed a new wing and (from photos I have seen) it looks like it showcases much of their early pieces. In addition to armour, the 18th t...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ultimate armour machine - I wants it
Replies: 22
Views: 1079

My definition of most machines is:
"A device that replicates the abilities of a craftsman, for the non craftsman."
by Chris Gilman
Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ultimate armour machine - I wants it
Replies: 22
Views: 1079

IMHO
This is the ultimate armour machine.
See extreme frame left:
[img]http://www.midfan.nl/Images/rvdh2005/rvdh43.jpg[/img]
by Chris Gilman
Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Geeking, ahh GREEKing out, or Fine Corinthian helmet
Replies: 26
Views: 1638

Thanks.
Hey MattB
thats a cool shot, is that from online?
by Chris Gilman
Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Drinking Smoke?
Replies: 22
Views: 653

Could this have any relation to a smoke sauna?
by Chris Gilman
Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: punching holes in an army helmet.
Replies: 19
Views: 513

Cobalt drill
McMaster Carr
Should do the trick
by Chris Gilman
Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paging Sir Gaston
Replies: 3
Views: 240

When I saw the header I was thinking "Oh crap, now what have I done?" The originals, as I understand it, where worked (Pressed with tools) (Or hammered with wet leather?) over bronze plates that had been sculpted and cast for this purpose. Given that I do not have the years of skill the ma...
by Chris Gilman
Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Gjermundbu Viking Kit Pictures
Replies: 83
Views: 6653

Very nice.
I notice that all of your belts look like they are sewn down both sides or have grooves down both sides.
Is this so? Is this base on historical evidence?
by Chris Gilman
Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helmet question
Replies: 7
Views: 304

You may try looking up 11th to 13th C Russian helmets. The band and brow cut out looks like a loose interpritation of these helms
by Chris Gilman
Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sutton Hoo work by Dave Roper
Replies: 32
Views: 1049

Very nice. I would love to see some detail shots.
Are the decorations foils or castings? (or both)

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