The Armour Archive

Johann ColdIron

Wouldn't a 1" washer in the tip of these prevent them from penetrating? Doesn't have to be a steel one either. Probably not. I'll bet the center of the forward surface is not folding in half at the centerline. I'd imagine what is happening is that the forward surface strikes the grill and one side ...

Johann ColdIron

There have been a number of issues with the mandrake tips on fiberglass spears. the foam compressing and wearing out very quickly make it difficult to calibrate the fall off rate is just to high to maintain consistent force levels. There are other options for 2" fiberglass spears that preform bette...

Johann ColdIron

Vermillion wrote:Not that will deal with an individual

I had the same problem. They looked at me like I had three heads... Anvilfire was the best price I found with small quantities. They sell the ceramic coatings as well. Be prepared for sticker shock on that!

Johann ColdIron

Tibbie Croser wrote:Master Ursus, do you know if anyone took pictures of Atlantian Royal Court on Thursday (since you were busy being elevated )?

His Grace Vlad was shooting that night. I believe with Ursus' camera.

Johann ColdIron

I am still holding out hope that someone will be willing to trade their 6mm voiders for my 9mm ones. The time may come when I am willing to purchase but I'm in no hurry.

Thanks for the bump!

Johann ColdIron

luapmandragon wrote:If Johann ends up not wanting it I'll buy it off you.

MO shipped today.

Glad to get it. I have already made a truncated cone for a "Thing" Forge. Just had not gotten around to ordering the burner. Don't worry. It will be put to good use here.

Johann ColdIron

There are groups that Pennsic that intentionally steal things. It sucks, but its true. I've never had a weapon disappear from the middle of a damn battle before, that was a new one. Lesson learned I guess. Randall lost a pair of EGG gaunts that I traded to him a couple years back on the Pennsic fie...

Johann ColdIron

I have two of these so I don't need this second unused one. If you're thinking about making a propane forge or surface heater ala Eric Thing, this is it. Link to manufacturer below. $125.00 shipped to the continental US. Check or MO, no paypal. Thanks in advance. Jon (jon@armlann.com) http://www.hy...

Johann ColdIron

I also watched buried 4wd's being pulled out by tractors.. maybe we should all just drive big John Deere's to Pennsic. :) That would be a heck of a trip from NC! :lol: I think that goes back to confusing wheel speed with progress. Twice as important when both axles are spinning tires. Knowing when ...

Johann ColdIron

So. Post Pennsic. who had good or bad problems / experiences at Inspection Point. I'd be interested to know as well since I spent Friday/Saturday and Sunday doing inspections.. Mine was smooth and professional. I believe it was you who ran me through. Thanks for being there and doing what you do. ;...

Johann ColdIron

One of our guys had to get a vehicle replacement 7 days before Pennsic due to a traffic accident that was not his fault. He found his dream vehicle but found the street tires wanting when pulling into our sloped and soaked camp. Nice highway Michelins but with a street tread that filled readily with...

Johann ColdIron

Ugo wrote:heh… Was not requested by the client. If I ever build another I'll be sure to add some.

That is the most inspiring piece of modern armour I have seen in a very long time, acanthus leaves or not.

Just beautiful...

Wish my moustache looked like that in real life!

Johann ColdIron

That is great! There should be interest. We have talked about it at shop night.

I'd imagine that responses will be light until Pennsic is over. A lot of folks are really focused on that.

Johann ColdIron

And then there were eight. Just put a final update pic of the pile for this year on the site. One is on hold for very good reasons of my own. Drop by and check out what's available at the Windrose Armory booth. Sorry about no pics here, my computer can't seem to make the pics small enough right now...

Johann ColdIron

Here's my bugaboo: Bardic at feast, or in any other captive environment, should be there for background atmosphere, not as a "you have to listen to me perform or else." When I'm feasting, I'm there to enjoy my friends' company, and I get awfully annoyed when everybody in the hall has to hush again ...

Johann ColdIron

Looks like that will work!

Have you hit them with anything yet

Johann ColdIron

MJBlazek wrote:I say blacken.
I have been flip flopping on blackening/blueing my armor lately too.

Seconded! Though I may be a little biased. All my stuff is blued. It is reasonably easy to care for and hides a multitude of sins...

There are blackening agents for stainless.

Johann ColdIron

I don't have anymore pics of that harness but I did look at a lot of elbows when doing my recent repros. Many of that style of elbow do not wrap around as much as we tend to think is needed. They do not cover the inside point of the elbow or be passable by SCA marshals, if that is important to you. ...

Johann ColdIron

Nissan Maxima wrote:Thanks for the expanded explanation. I agree with every word you said and have witnessed exactly the same crap myself.

I agree, thanks Falcone, for taking the time to write that.

Johann ColdIron

If any of you think for one second that the Tuchux didn't learn disdain for our rules by watching those of us charged with protection of our fighting culture you are woefully ignorant of the root cause. Where the Tuchux are concerned, we have been better at recreating the 1940s in the deep south as...

Johann ColdIron

Axes are also no joke. You need facebook to be able to see this one. https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10203564478245561&set=p.10203564478245561&type=2&theater Yeah. I think im the only human on earth who refuses to use facebook. Or any other social media site. I stand in solidarity with you ...

Johann ColdIron

He is really good with a long sword in single fighting too. Took third place in the world championship in France in 2013. Jeebus the amount of force concentrated with that fricking hammer is huge. One shot submissions. I think I saw one of the guys he hit spitting blood or checking teeth while on h...

Johann ColdIron

Neat pics of that garniture! I like the way they overlaid the parts where they go. This is an unusual elbow configuration. I guess with the compression articulation you don't need much in the way of corslet style protection of the inner part of the elbow. https://picasaweb.google.com/107429641124893...

Johann ColdIron

Well, after some more work here is where I am at. These are a munitions set for sure, the spacing of the roping is uneven. That being said I have seen 16th century armour with some uneven roping so Im not really that concerned with it. I adjusted the dish of the elbow to more accurately align with ...

Johann ColdIron

Thanks guys! I really enjoy the details I have found in Wades collection. He has been very generous with his time and access to his collection. Its a great selection of things to pull from. I probably get carried away with the "reproduction" aspect of armour making, which slows me down. But by doing...

Johann ColdIron

Here is the final buckle with the three lobes at the rear and the punch work. Made a quick punch out of a hardened masonry nail. I also made a small fork tool to tuck the buckle plate against the D without crimping the tongue. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p181/JColdIron/Floating%20Elbow/th_201...

Johann ColdIron

Alrighty! Here are the details in finishing the buckles and getting the leathers mounted. Making the tongue of the buckles out of nails that were the right width. Flattened out the "axle" side and turned them with jewelry pliers then bumped the curve in them on the step of my anvil. http://i128.phot...

Johann ColdIron

My 14th century fencing gear is just a cote with a few more layers than usual, to pass the puncture test (and an inner flap to bridge under the buttons). A hood goes over the mask and covers the required gorget as well. Everything else is the standard stuff I wear normally - hose, low boots, belt, ...

Johann ColdIron

Zen Warrior (and other places such as revival.us) sell thickly padded gloves that can be used for C&T hand protection. They do, and they are a good idea, but I would suggest having a decent guard to take up defense against most of the crushing force (well, that and hand position). Pads can only do ...

Johann ColdIron

I am a purist when it comes to period armour and I really like them! :lol: You channeled the found object armor vibe straight out of Mad Max. That is exactly what I would expect people to wear if the world went to crap and firearms were no longer the biggest threat to life. Looks like they would hol...

Johann ColdIron

Looking for a trade. Bought the 9mm flat stainless voiders here on the AA. They are as new. Never used or mounted. Looking for voiders that would better suit my 16th century self. 6MM flat or round, blackened or not, all riveted or alternating considered... Might also consider full sleeves with mone...

Johann ColdIron

Don't forget that you need back of the head protection with a conventional mask to pass muster for C&T. That said they don't hold up well under prolonged use. Also be sure to get a blade that is C&T capable. It is also smart to have a fairly complex or well covered guard to prevent hand injuries. Th...

Johann ColdIron

looks like thats my answer. I will post some more pics when I get them done Bumps? Where's the fun in that! :lol: Though Wade certainly has several examples that do just that. The only other suggestion I could make is that I think the center of the dish to accomodate the point of the persons elbow ...

Johann ColdIron

Tom and John came over today and played with the waistcoat. We propped it up on the table and rotated it around between us and stared at the shape. General thoughts appear to be: - it is heavy. - very nice shape. There isn't anything dramatic about it, but it has a lot of nice subtle detailed shape...

Johann ColdIron

Oh, one more picture. It would have been really nice to have a real one to work from when I made my waistcoat, but it holds up OK with a real one. It is a little taller and skinnier, but so was the wearer. Oh, and smaller. http://www.allenantiques.com/images/TwoWaistcoats.jpg Wade Nice to see them ...

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