The Armour Archive

Chris Gilman

I think that's fantastic, and really respect the groups who do that. But there are just as many people who think: a) Somehow our non-profit status requires that we educate the general public, not people who walk through the doors of an event or meeting b) You are teh evol for enforcing a higher sta...

Chris Gilman

Ah, the key word is " seemed " skilled. This Alexander person might have tricked you. Perhaps to impress you, and steal your drink. And to not make it a complete thread jack, Here's a picture of me making a plate using a period tool to make glass. I call it a Bardella because that's what ...

Chris Gilman

First off, I must say on the original thread (I made a boot) , I first read the second comment by Shinyhalo and saw his â€œHideousâ€

Chris Gilman

Wow, some very nice stuff. Although that glass, I don't know...

I worked with a guy at Pennsic and his work seemed very skilled. He made this Roman ring beaker that was pretty cool... His name was Alexander.

Nice work.

Chris Gilman

While I agree that he's nigh uniquely qualified to do it, ya probably ought have PM'd Mac before suggesting such, publicly. Yes, I thought of that, however Mac and I have discussed this idea at length and I felt he didn't think himself deserving of such a position. I was hoping to get encouragement...

Chris Gilman

It takes no more effort to be polite than it does to act like a jerk. Anyone is just as capable of stating their feelings with respect as they are of being a total ass. I try to stay out of discussions like this because there is usually no convincing someone that they are being a prick when they hi...

Chris Gilman

Magnus, I have never posted the picture of these shoes of mine. I do not have them on my portfolio page because they are so bad. I do not own my own leather business, and if I did, I would most certainly not have posted photos of them. I would think a guy who owns his own leather business and whoâ€™...

Chris Gilman

OK can we stop with the BS of statements like this: "The craftsmanship equals or surpasses what a period piece would've/could've had." when the quality of most of todayâ€™s crafts, are in short, Terrible! Can we have a forum on this group to post photos of work made by top level craftsmen,...

Chris Gilman

Based on what? The craftsmanship equals or surpasses what a period piece would've/could've had. It may not be your cup of tea, but there is at least skill in what was presented, and that was the coolest you could be? I am sorry you think period shoes (anything) would have "craftsmanship" ...

Chris Gilman

The difference between ass kissing and brown nosing is "depth perception" I feel the same way about trying to be overly PC or candy coating your critique when addressing something that is really bad, which has been posted on a group whose MOU is making really period accurate, well crafted ...

Chris Gilman

I have been curious in â€œLaurel qualityâ€

Chris Gilman

Thanks.

Chris Gilman

Ahhh Kids these days...The problem you kids have is the social graces today. They have just gone to hell. I never had a NEED to tie my mug to my belt, for the hosts of the parties I was invited to, always kept you mug full. Kinda silly trying to tie a full mug to your belt.

Chris Gilman

No one eh?

Chris Gilman

I'm looking for arms and armour info for Northern India around 500 bc.
Anyone here a specialist in this era and region?

Chris Gilman

I was just sent this link:
http://www.museumnetworkuk.org/talking/ ... ajput.html

Chris Gilman

While I agree with what has been said by most participants in this thread, it's time for some here to have a high colonic and get over it... Be the example that teaches the positive, not the negative. Mathghamhain Sir, I have been an example for 30 years... I still see a large majority of the popul...

Chris Gilman

An 8th c painting from where? Do you honestly think an 8th c painting from *anywhere* justifies using them with a Landsknecht costume for example? A Viking? Its the prevalence and using them inappropriately with the portrayal. Like wearing Landsknecht hats with a Viking dress. I've seen people who ...

Chris Gilman

Some men's shirts of the Renaissance do fasten with ties, or points. So do women's smocks/shifts. They're not laced like a Renfaire corset, though, if that's what you mean. I agree that "sharp" and "blunt" would be more accurate in talking about steel weapons than "live ste...

Chris Gilman

You also might want to take a look at Charles Ashdown's take on "banded mail." He perpetuated the, "chain-mail," & "plate-mail" nomenclature, and, yep, he was wrong-headed in this. Mord. Yes, Merrick and Ashdown conjectured that banded mail was rings sewn down to a...

Chris Gilman

Banded mail refers to mail with some type of cording woven through the mail. There are examples of this in Asian and Middle Eastern mail of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Chris Gilman

Can we make a sticky that explains that there is no such thing as "live steel". It is such a dumb term. "Steel" or "Real" weapons please. Otherwise you need to prove your steel died at some point and show me vet bills. While we are at it we can dispense with "Plate...

Chris Gilman

How about we let the Pirates get extra hit points and any Vampires have to be killed with a rattan spear, FRP spears don't count. Elves get plus 5 damage with arrows and Wizards can cast a rise from the dead spell on all killed fighters. I didnâ€™t realize the SCA was adopting LARP rulesâ€¦:roll: Do...

Chris Gilman

We use a wire hook that is just a piece of welding wire bent in on both ends. One end hooks to the inside of the vambrace, the other hooks to the gauntlet cuff.

Chris Gilman

Richard, That is nice to hear Brian has turned around, at least as far as his dealings with you. The main point of my post was this has happened in the past and it will happen in the future. It was also to illustrate how even when someone repeatedly does something like this, it is often not pursued ...

Chris Gilman

Brian Price did this same thing. It is an old story and at least Brand has come forward and said he would try to make amends. That is more than Brian did and Brian is treated here as the god of armoring knowledge. Brian was brought up by Caid, no one would take a stand against him. Then Brian moved ...

Chris Gilman

Your gonna be very disapointed. I wouldn't make that for you even if you were making "Second Knight" You will have to hire the finest armourer in the world to make that for you...Blankenshield,... ....oh, no, ah....Ernst the plattener....er ah no, Oh that's right, it's on his web site ...&...

Chris Gilman

It smacked of Terry English the second I saw it.

Chris Gilman

Chris, the first armour posted is of a Moghul form that i'm familiar with. The one you've posted is interesting in that instead of the nearly ubiquitious khula khud or khul zhira type helmets usually found with Indo Persian armours this one has a helmet that has a very Tukrish flavor and is essenti...

Chris Gilman

Why, Yes, I think you could. http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Period/CompleteSuit/Oriental/ArmorIndian702_hi.jpg http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/20031011_163451.jpeg http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/ar.jpg http://www.globaleffects.com/Temp/agr.jpg This was made with heav...

Chris Gilman

Try this

Chris Gilman

Duke Brion Anthony Uriel Tarragon by 4 points in the 3rd quarter

Chris Gilman

My apologies, I automatically though you where making an authentic helm, not an SCA version.
For an SCA helm I would use foam perhaps.

Chris Gilman

I used silk, in a 4 panel suspension lining design on the ones I have made. Original linings have not survived, so this was a "Best Guess" on my part.

Chris Gilman

If you can afford spring steel, I would highly recommend it. I would also recommend a "fighter practice helmet". A cheap, heavy helmet that you don't care if it gets dented. For me, my gear received most of it's abuse at fighter practice, at tourneys and wars it was hit only a couple of ti...

Laurels - Please post your work.

Anyone have info on arms & armour around India 400-500 B

Terms and modern historical â€œre-un-accuratesâ€