The Armour Archive

Johann ColdIron

bigfredb wrote:An exhibition of the history of an organization that is dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of a period in history.

It's like a museum of... museums!

Johann ColdIron

I put my hands on the one I have left over from my C&T project. It is complete but won't win any beauty contests. I think it was used as a parrying device and there are a few chips and scuffs in the paint. The core is solid. I have no idea what it is worth. I'll ship it to you on my dime if you are ...

Johann ColdIron

Gonna be a good one!

Johann ColdIron

Getting there Myron. You are learning a bunch with this project! You will be much happier with the more vertical fronts of the arm holes on the Breast even if you had to go back on completed work. Getting better volume in the back where the scapula are would help a bit too, as we talked, but your ma...

Johann ColdIron

Interesting discourse gentlemen! It's heartening to hear that HEMA is as diverse as you describe. Human nature tends to make people adopt "uniforms" that help identify a person as a group so there is no surprise that within HEMA there are differences in what folks choose to wear as protection. If fi...

Johann ColdIron

No, they can`t. They`re lighter and that`s about it. But some fighting schools, at least here in germany, won`t allow metal armour. I guess the main reason they exist is that they are light and cheap. Fought against someone with a longsword and a pair of the top style. They seemed to be protective ...

Johann ColdIron

It's not just you X. Mine do it too. They point in line with the fingers until last joint is bent. Then they point at a slight angle towards the palm.

Johann ColdIron

It's a pity Giannis's arrows aren't quite a bit shorter and his bows made with that in mind, as the typical 28" standard draw we use these days and the accompanying arrows are obviously far longer than anything the Greeks used based on contemporary depictions. -Gerhard That is the only thing that s...

Johann ColdIron

Mac wrote:Well!... That's a cunning plan! It looks like it works, too.

Mac

Ir is certainly cunning when it works! Very clever Jeremy.

Johann ColdIron

Mihalych wrote:Thank you for informing. In the future, we will take into account it.

We made it the most close to the original source.
The rest is less important for us (:

I appreciate that! It's a beauty.

Johann ColdIron

VERY COOL! Amazing power. Interesting to see that the cannon was heavy enough to not recoil like crazy when fired. I have been able to work with some Civil War cannons at Ft Macon. We trained and fired the 32 pounder (Powder only) and it's 6.5" bore going off rattles your pants. Can't imagine being...

Johann ColdIron

Yes, there will be a debate on welders. It's kinda like Ford VS Chevy. :lol: I've got a Miller 175 and it has done anything I have needed. Everything from 20 ga to 2" stock with the fully adjustable knobs. Some only have 5 or so settings that you have to live with. 220v with shielding gas appropriat...

Johann ColdIron

VERY COOL! Amazing power. Interesting to see that the cannon was heavy enough to not recoil like crazy when fired. I have been able to work with some Civil War cannons at Ft Macon. We trained and fired the 32 pounder (Powder only) and it's 6.5" bore going off rattles your pants. Can't imagine being ...

Johann ColdIron

Hrolfr wrote:In your youtube on sabaton articulation, you use a 'spacer' Is that a piece of steel banding?

Not Hal, but that is what I use. Have different ones with slots for 1/8" and 3/16" rivets.

Johann ColdIron

But I think we are not talking about the same problem. I guess you mean the unevenness of the color. I mean the little bright dots looking like stars in the nightsky... It looks like oil contamination to me. Devils is in the preparation. I have switched to non-chlorinated brake cleaner to remove co...

Johann ColdIron

It's pretty clear that the central channel is glued to the curved side pieces, but at this resolution we can't tell much more. The line in the middle of the channel is suspiciously well centered and deliberate looking. It might be a seam that's letting go, or it might be a superficial mark that ind...

Johann ColdIron

I preface this by saying I do not know your body type, but I had issues transitioning the solid metal gorget to use with cut and thrust. No criticism of any type of armour is valid unless it is made accurately and fitted properly. This is rare for plate gorgets, however. They are subtle, and for mo...

Johann ColdIron

For what it's worth, I don't think gorgets would be worn without any other armor in real life scenarios. They're a popular motif in artwork on military men, but I think it'd be unusual. Secondarily, that fellow smacks much more of the end of the first quarter of the 17th century than anything else ...

Johann ColdIron

Using it is the best way to get honest wear on armour. ;) Haven't seen the movie but it looks like that suit may be blued. You could use a commercially available cold gun bluing solution and then scuff it with a scotchbrite pad. Spray it with a salt solution, let it pit a little then oil it and scuff.

Johann ColdIron

Oh, yeah. I've contacted the company. Very helpful people. The main options available are: Variable speed for $1,000, Wider tool rest for $200, and a 10" wheel kit for $400. I didn't ask about the small wheel attachment. And a vast array of deburring and polishing wheels. They mentioned that their ...

Johann ColdIron

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/12063833_10206080323908919_1891822095499405052_n.jpg?oh=6a3ca225a8bad3cc94cd1521dc21968a&oe=577B8752 Quiet as a mouse. And extra platten and wheels. All wheels are smooth and clean. Downloaded the manual, have a couple of bolts t...

Johann ColdIron

Here are a few photos of how mine are set up. Overall shot. You can see how the pinky finger naturally wants to lay outside the shell. It hurts when caught between steel and rattan! :lol: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p181/JColdIron/Gauntlets/th_20160322_0832261_zps3uborfgx.jpg Finger tips stit...

Johann ColdIron

How much slicking are you doing that it needs to go faster?

I have an old round plastic disk style slicker but I rarely use it. I use a piece of antler for most of mine. A bone folder for thin areas.

Johann ColdIron

What's the risk of your pinky then getting trashed by being all out there alone? Not bad? Depends on your fighting style: I have a pair of finger mittens that are a very similar design. They are an antique prototype Mandrake made when he was figuring out his designs in the early nineties. :lol: I a...

Johann ColdIron

Here is a commercially available anti stab vest if you don't want to trust a home made solution. No affiliation or endorsement.

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Johann ColdIron

I agree that the image is 17th cent and that the gorget is something not generally worn alone until much later with when the prevalence of firearms starts to change the battlefield. It's also a drawing which introduces inaccuracies from the artists understanding of their subject. It's something I've...

Johann ColdIron

wcallen wrote:I got a little distracted with work and forgot to mention that John will be there with me. He should have his gorget and buckler and test pieces.

Wade

Looking forward to it Wade!

Johann ColdIron

What it might tell you is that this site is not friendly to those who blatantly copy other peoples original work.

Copy all the originals you want but expect to get flack when you xerox someones livelyhood.

Johann ColdIron

Another item. Goll says it's at the Royal Armouries, inv.no. IV.4 http://i.imgur.com/OidMQVY.jpg Wow, there is something about the shape of the skull that screams modern to me. It reminds me of some 20th century military helmets and it is different in shape from the painting. It is just how it feel...

Johann ColdIron

Generally munition stuff does seem to be thinner than the nicer stuff, but there are overlaps. I added measurements from this piece over the weekend: http://www.allenantiques.com/A-212.html Summary - breast .090 down to .050 and back .070 down to .040 mostly .050-.060. A generally 14g breast and 18...

Johann ColdIron

AR15.com is a great place to buy gear at low prices as the gear bunnies there change their gear when the wind blows and sell their "old" stuff to finance the latest & greatest.

Johann ColdIron

Nice start Corey! Wish I had had a head/neck cast when I started mine. I like your roll. Looks like you have a good offset to the outside of the tube with a good sharp transition. It's not easy. Good work. I'd suggest looking at your hinge and consider making it with two legs on each side of the hin...

Johann ColdIron

Wow, It kinda saps the desire to spread the knowledge knowing that stupid people tend to win. Don't let all the negativity get in the way of trying it yourself. I've learned a great deal about my craft by having to teach it and by students wanting to do projects outside my experience. Sure there ha...

Johann ColdIron

Cian of Storvik wrote:A good helmet for an Atlantian who's been awarded the Kraken fighting honor.

Though, it did bring to mind this initially:

Someone should tell Sir Randall about this one!

Johann ColdIron

I don't have people sign a waiver before working in my shop on Shop Night. I do, however, interview them to get an idea of how much experience they have. Tell them to ask first before using an unfamiliar tool or technique. There is loaner PPE but they are encouraged to buy their own. There are a cla...

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