The Armour Archive

Malek

I too have started a Shan-Wen Jia project. I am doing my own thread as I do not want to jack the fine work of James on his thread. I had 300 scales laser cut about 5 years ago. They have sat, some shaped and largely collecting dust and a little rust. They were from 18g mild steel. Since my lacquered...

Malek

Looks like this will be a race to the finish here. I had some scales laser cut about 4 years ago and I am finally getting around to doing a full torso out of them. I look forward to comparing notes and construction methods. -- BTW, I already did the hand-cut scales and decided the experience was mor...

Malek

True, they are conventions. I think the king does set his preferences for the next Crown tournament. The last one I think declared "no stabbing" (did not make it to the event, so I don't know for sure) I have not seen anything recent for Cedric's preferences this reign regarding tourney sh...

Malek

Thanks for the input. The production run was a rush, and I would have preferred to do a lot more finish work. The next production set will definitely have edges beveled and dyed, and the hardening will be via water/bake with an acrylic sealer. The leather was undyed, the wax used was from a bunch of...

Malek

I finally made some stuff I wanted to post here. I put together some hardened leather demi gauntlets. I made a production run of 5 pairs, 2 of which already sold. I made them to be available for the new fighters in my SCA house. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3956709146_51d5f038c5.jpg They are ...

Malek

5' 7" 250lbs
Working toward going below the 200 mark within the next year.

Rattan - sword and shield, spear and glaive. Getting into CA.

Also: Amtgard foam fighting (more SCA rattan now than foam)

no rank of significance in either.

Malek

Here is another set of pics from An-Tir West War.
Provided by Khara Saran.

Khara's Flickr pics

Malek

I am coming to SCA combat archery after doing about 10 years of combat archery in Amtgard. After assembling my first few SCA combat arrows, I have discovered a few things. 1. I now understand the need for the "anti-bounceback" devices. I shot my own storage shed (wood sides) and from 10 ya...

Malek

Mind you, the portable holes that people advertise here are far superior, but if you have an event this weekend and need something fast - go to Wal-Mart. In the gardening section, where they sell the tiki torches, there are these mass produced portable holes for about $3 each. I could not find them ...

Malek

In the picture War_Field-46, that's me in the black and white scale armor on the left. Looks like this was taken during the final meat-grinder res-battle. That's correct. I spend all of the earlier part of the day on the archery range. After getting lunch, it was too late to armour up and take the ...

Malek

I hope this picture fits the bill. I happened to get this pic as he was walking off the field. Sir Rodrigo was looking like he meant business in the picture, but really he was stepping off the war field seeking water. Man, he really wanted that water! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3696540403_8...

Malek

My wife used the camera to take pictures at the archery field.
I took most of the rest of the pictures.

My "highlight reel"

Wish I got the chance to take pictures of some of the night partying, but I was busy playing music with the wife, and for all the belly dancers!

Malek

We have a guy up this way also doing a "generi-greek". He has a shield similar to that. It's a bit bigger, but the concept is the same. He has it strapped so his elbow is at/near the center and the arm is angled up at about 30 degrees or so. He is able to defend his shield side quite well....

Malek

Looking for some nice feast gear like plates and the sort any ideas? Let's not forget everyone's favorite place to get (at least starter) feast gear - the local Goodwill (Salvation Army). Pewter mugs and cups are easily found. I managed to score some small aluminum serving platters that do quite we...

Malek

I have been hearing rumblings lately on a size restriction for shields in tournaments? I have checked the An-Tir Book of combat and can't find any such restriction. I mainly started hearing about this when a member of my house came out with a fairly large Hoplite(?) style shield - about 36" tal...

Malek

I have read several threads on the likes / dislikes of combat archery in the SCA. I come from Amtgard and am crossing to SCA. I have my CA equipment on order. I have done combat archery in Amtgard for about 10 years and here are my thoughts: Volley fire is near impossible to coordinate effectively. ...

Malek

I managed to score a really nice heavy duty gear bag that seemed to be made for SCA gear. I got it at a sidewalk sale for a reigonal sporting goods store. I am not sure if it's just for general luggage or if it had a specific sport in mind. It's about perfect for my needs. It's about 40" long, ...

Malek

One trick that helped me for peening rivets and doing small hammer work is to use a couch cushion with a small board on it, and a small anvil. Place couch cushion on the floor, put board on it, then the anvil (I used a 15lb Harbor Freight) and could peen rivets and do small hammer without the neighb...

Malek

I have gotten good results from hardening 12oz leather by soaking it in tap water overnight. Pull it out of the water and shape it until it starts holding the shape on its own. I then bake it in my oven at 200F. I check it every 1/2 hour for the first 2 hours at least. Once it seems dry and keeping ...

Malek

I am not familiar with Dagorhir, Belegarth or Darkon, but have done Amtgard for about 10years. In AmtgardThe plastic helm would not count for armour, but I don't know of anyone that would tell someone it's disallowed. Even if it were metal, it still would not count as armour since headshots don't co...

Malek

For the current kit: * Rebuild the current lamellar kit and replace all broken paper plates - with hardened leather. * Make a hex-plate and maille (not sure of proper term) camail for my helm. * Finish my hidden arms. (low profile articulated and some hardened / splinted vambraces. * Make a decent g...

Malek

my own version of paper / linen armour I originally made this for Amtgard with a nod towards fantasy, but I have been fighting with it lately in my local SCA group and it protects fairly well even in that environment. The lamella are made from a mix of layered paper or old hospital sheets (some pla...

Malek

I agree with the routine bit. Routine provides comfort, which allows me to relax. * When its time to end practice - pack armour and shield and 20 min drive home. * Get home - offload armour bag and shield into its storage area in the garage. * Take Ibuprofen and use ice packs to nurse any bruises or...

Malek

Heh - I use my fabric rotary cutter and mat for all fabric and leather cutting. Works quite well, even on the thickest stuff.

The handy grid on the cutting mat makes lining up cuts MUCH easier.

Malek

I'm not comprehending the roller cutter and jig for the drill press. Steel ruler I'm interpreting as steel rule die, correct ? I'm not getting where the drill press comes in. Explanation, please ? What I was referring to was a fabric rotary cutter and cutting mat. The fabric cutters actually do qui...

Malek

Tandy frequently has on sale 10-12os hide for about $90. I could cut the same dimensions out with a roller cutter and steel ruler. Make a jig out of some 2x4 for the drill press Likely come out with about 300 or so 2" x 3" scales for my effort. $60 x 12 sets = $720 for $90 of leather and a...

Malek

*wipes away tears of laughter* That's hysterical. For what it's worth, I just got done cleaning diet coke off my monitor. Then I had to read it to my wife - who laughed even harder than I did. Getting our daughter to go back to doing her homework after finding us holding each other up laughing was h...

Malek

I have made some of that "Shan-Wen Kia" armour. You can check out some of my pics at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9998306@N06/sets/72157600770454201/ I had a run of scales laser-cut at a metal fab shop, and have enough to do a full suit. I just need to actually make the thing. I dont see ...

Malek

I am still interested in the pile of scales and the 18g vambraces.
You may have missed my initial post in this thread.

If you are still up for trading, my wife does beaded jewlery and I would be happy to send pics of her work.

-- Malek

Malek

I am definitely interested in the scales and vambraces.

My lady does beaded jewelry if you are still interested in trading something for your lady. I'd be happy to send pics of her work to your email.

Otherwise, my PayPal is active.

-- Malek

Malek

For the uneducated - what is meant by "dying defensively"? and why is the placement of the ankles so significant?

I must admit - when I read the thread title, my mind went to the same place as Effingham's.

(so did my wife's

)

Malek

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Malek

After the duct tape sheets thread, I took a look through the rest of the site and came across this: Northern Tools Sheet Metal Shear Any thoughts / ideas / experience with these? The price looks good, but there is the fear that I will "get what I pay for." The 2 reviews that are there for ...

Malek

PM send for the elbows and knees.

-- Malek

Malek

PM sent for legs and hilts.

-- Malek

Other Shan Wen Jia

Re: Shan Wen Kia

Re: Shield Conventions - An Tir

New demi-gauntlets I made

Re: wtb feast gear

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