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by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendel design question
Replies: 18
Views: 399

Dierick wrote: Is the skull contructed in the same way as the original?

Yes, I think so mine is constructed in four panels.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:39 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A "cottage" at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 560

Re: A "cottage" at Pennsic?

I'm not sure you arguments are very well thought out. 1. Tents can be expensive. The cost of wood and a U-Haul for a Pennsic week, together would buy you a nice tent. 2. They blow over sometimes. See "good tent" Never had any of mine blow over. 3. They don't give us the space we need, some...
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: German Bounty Hunter
Replies: 38
Views: 922

Ahhh, "A German guy that kills things..."
I remember when I was 15.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:08 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finished VALSGARDE 6 helm!!! with pics!!
Replies: 12
Views: 753

Nice looking for an SCA helm, but if I may make a suggestion. I assume this is a laser/ waterjet cut set of pieces. You should do some file work to the edges to bevel or round them before you assemble it. I picked up one of these and you could almost shave with some of the edges. It will also make t...
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ancient Egyptian Shield!
Replies: 18
Views: 811

Very nice indeed.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Vendel design question
Replies: 18
Views: 399

Here is my version of this helm. It is based on the original drawings of the helm before it was reconstructed. http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/Chris_site/MHandV/images/MHandV72_pct14a_26.jpg http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/Chris_site/MHandV/images/MHandV72_pct14c_26.jpg http://www.gilm...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: German Bounty Hunter
Replies: 38
Views: 922

The HMS Bounty was very late, and why would one German guy be looking for her? :roll:
by Chris Gilman
Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:15 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How do you store your maille?
Replies: 18
Views: 430

It opens on the side. I just fold up the shirt and set it in. the straps buckle to close it. (I had not cleaned the shirt at this point ) Because the bag is fairly snug to the folded shirt, it makes it very easy to carry around. The bag is 18" long, 4.5" high and about 7" wide. http:/...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How do you store your maille?
Replies: 18
Views: 430

I made a leather bag for mine. I soaked in oil and now it keeps the mail in pretty good shape.Image
by Chris Gilman
Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Polish Evil helm
Replies: 14
Views: 1067

Notice how long the sliding nasel is, It would apear that the faceplate is removable and reversable. (flipable?)
by Chris Gilman
Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No more bullshit.
Replies: 110
Views: 5604

Duke Bryon Tarragon won his first crown in a pig nose, just to prove you could do it. He fought and won crowns for years wearing 80 pounds of kit. The problem as I see it, is most amour made today is not fit or made correctly. Until you wear a properly fit harness there is no way to describe how wel...
by Chris Gilman
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: This strange guy named Krieger...
Replies: 29
Views: 1906

And Ugo, as far as the three of us playing under one roof, I’m sure there is SOMEONE out there who would just love to give us their direct supervision… I won't do it..I tell you! I won't, not this time!! (I have seen Ugo on that pole and it was......AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: "Recreated Item of the Month"
Replies: 11
Views: 650

Halvgrim wrote:what was the name?
I can have kadlin (the board mod) look into what happened

She is leaving for a week vacation Monday so please reply asap

Magnus djúpúðga
by Chris Gilman
Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Just have to share my new web site
Replies: 25
Views: 1081

Ahh, yeah the surgerloaf, ah well ...I have original sources for that!, ah ..yeah, thats it...Original sources. It was great having you guys come visit. Alaric, The sisters got a bo and 2 kids. Here is a pic of Pia for those who are wondering what Ugo and Alaric are going on about. (Our wedding) [i...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: "Recreated Item of the Month"
Replies: 11
Views: 650

Halvgrim,
I tried to sign up to the new forum under my old name and it wouldn't let me. Have I offended Odin?
Magnus djúpúðga
by Chris Gilman
Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Josh Warren, you are BUSTED!
Replies: 36
Views: 1321

That makes sense.
by Chris Gilman
Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What about you fighters who don't fight much?
Replies: 84
Views: 1868

You get tired of the SCA for a veriety of reasons. I *strongly* dislike the way the game is played where I live now, but even if I lived back East again where they play a much deeper game I'd mostly go to events to be with my friends. I see so much potential in the SCA to do something meaningful, b...
by Chris Gilman
Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Josh Warren, you are BUSTED!
Replies: 36
Views: 1321

I wouldn't think a properly fit coat would rip out from such a stunt?
by Chris Gilman
Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 12th century crusader helms
Replies: 18
Views: 563

The first one is correct. Sorry, I didn't check the link. The site is set up so only the new photo loads. But if you are on a page with multiple photos, it is loading a whole new page. Then if you continue to another photo it jumps back to the main subject page. We haven’t come up with a solution,...
by Chris Gilman
Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: where does this open
Replies: 6
Views: 434

The pattern is basic, use cheap fabric to mock it up and you can figure it out.
There are no plates on the side.
The back is like the front.
by Chris Gilman
Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 12th century crusader helms
Replies: 18
Views: 563

Here is one I did based on a drawing by Angus McBride, based on a carving.
http://www.gilmangraphics.com/projects/ ... 2_A1.html#
by Chris Gilman
Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Need help w/ research. pics & sources of armor in miniat
Replies: 8
Views: 257

The Royal armory, Leeds has a 24" tall Churburg #13 and an Earl of Warrick harness, plus a number of 15th C helmets made in Rhodium. Somewhere in Canada I believe is a large collection of miniature harnesses. I have seen photos, but I don't know where they where taken. (Bruce M., are you out th...
by Chris Gilman
Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: check out this suit on ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 838

Pretty. I like the color contrasts. But it does look clunky. The shoulders don't quite seem to fit right. And especially the cuisses look....well the fluting looks like it was machine pressed or something. Very modern lines on the fluting. I think. My eye isn't so trained that I can look at it and ...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: check out this suit on ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 838

There is alot not quite right on that suit.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: where does this open
Replies: 6
Views: 434

The Indian armour in your picture is in the Wallace collection in London. It is and 18th century piece I believe and I have only seen 2 other examples like it, both of the same period. The body is 2 separate pieces (front & back) attached at the shoulders (I used 2 buttons on each side) and tied...
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Just have to share my new web site
Replies: 25
Views: 1081

Most issues fixed.
Anyone looking for a web site contact Anu. (Her link is on my site) She is reasonably priced and has a big sister (a very accomplished designer, see: Disney’s Tokyo Disney seas or the Sci-Fi museum- Seattle) who ghost assists in the background.
by Chris Gilman
Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Estrella war armourers meeting...anyone... anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 194

I want to make a set of bellows. After watching Iron smelting at the Ribe viking center, I want to try it.
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Estrella war armourers meeting...anyone... anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 194

Alcyoneus wrote:That is a tremendous idea.

Thanks, I can use all the peer preasure I can get :)
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Female Gothic by Ugo
Replies: 77
Views: 7984

Well Ugo needs direct supervision in order to do stuff correctly. So since he moved we either had to let him out on his own, or... well put it this way, it's either my head or Kreiger’s head. It was the only way we could keep an eye on him. :wink:
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Estrella war armourers meeting...anyone... anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 194

I will have my forge set up at the Period Demo Center; sigh not all period equipment---yet. Stop by and say Hi I should get there on Tuesday and fire up Wednesday---bring stock if you have a project you want to work on. I have a couple of billets to weld up and a pot to work on... Master Wilelm the...
by Chris Gilman
Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Did anybody here do the armour for '300'?
Replies: 9
Views: 911

ahhh actually reading.... :wink:
by Chris Gilman
Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Estrella war armourers meeting...anyone... anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 194

Estrella war armourers meeting...anyone... anyone?

Buller...Buller...?
I'll be there on wed. anyone interested in a get together?
by Chris Gilman
Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Galeotto Malaspina, 1367
Replies: 17
Views: 427

James Arlen Gillaspie wrote:Could be fabric covered plate, too.

Funy, it looks like stone to me. :wink:
by Chris Gilman
Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Source for kydex or other plastic sheeting?
Replies: 27
Views: 597

My apologies, I hear all sorts of extreme "facts" on these boards. I know you “were just trying to help the guyâ€
by Chris Gilman
Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Source for kydex or other plastic sheeting?
Replies: 27
Views: 597

say no to smurf armour Definitely. Sheet ABS is cheaper than kydex and comes in black. Kydex also gives off poisonous fumes at certain temps. YOu can also try HDPE as well. All plastic stinks when heated but kydex might kill you. Thank you for covering it. Most plastics give off poisonous fume when...

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