The Armour Archive

Uilleag

Hey man, it wasn't I who said you hit like girls, it was Uilleag Kind Sir, I dig my own holes quite well enough on my own, I do not require your assistance. Case in point, I will be attending Gulf Wars and would love to show you how "girly" I hit. Btw: The last girl who struck me wrenched my knee. ...

Uilleag

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was stationed over seas, but the chance of getting back over there is pretty slim. I work primarily with leather, but would love detailed photos and of articulation and measurements, etc.....

Uilleag

You might try asking around online with some leather suppliers like the leather factory. As for dyeing leather white, read this thread...

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=39433

Uilleag

Hi , I am an Italian newbie , I wish to make a splinted arm with poleyns, but i dont now how to strap the poleyns to the splinted arms , i have to use something like an articulated elbow ? Thanks sorry for my bad english From what I have seen in museum pieces, it appears as if the poleyns would be ...

Uilleag

I have signed up as well. I have a long way to go before I can contribute to the research aspect of leather armour, but I am definately interested in helping out in any way I can!

Uilleag

If this is for an A&S competion, I would purchase gesso and use egg tempura paints. m for the gesso m for the paints They last surprisingly well, give the piece a beautiful finish that stands up to combat.....(that's what they used in period). As has been stated earlier, most white leather dyes are ...

Uilleag

Andrew, I have been attending Storvick practices fairly regularly since September....don't remember meeting you. I look forward to meeting you this evening. BdeB marshaled all day in support of the event, and so I did not get to cross swords with him. I did, however, get to face him at the Red Cross...

Uilleag

An interesting private conversation has insued, that I thought I would share....I will include the entire conversation, between myself and Broadway.... Broadway wrote, "I probably would have bruised yer leg. I have been taught that a telling blow is one that would leave a bruise on an unarmoured por...

Uilleag

Greetings all, due to the resounding positive responses I have recieved for my new leather gorget pattern, I have decided to offer it as a standard product line. I am offering them in munitions grade starting at $35.00. <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/newgorget3.jpg"> Please visit our site ...

Uilleag

Clamshell Gauntlets Spaulders Archers knee or some kind of sca style articulated knee. I dont care if they are used, i just need something to get me on the field soon. Lothar, I offer clamshell gauntlets, ($100.00/pr), Spaulders, ($35.00), or articulated pauldrons, ($65.00) and articulated knees, w...

Uilleag

Greetings all, I just had the most wonderful weekend. It was filled with wonderful hospitality and terrific fighting! I speak of Caer Maer's Investiture in Atlantia. It was my great pleasure to join in the combat with these fine folks, and I must say that I found not one opponent whom I would consid...

Uilleag

Jerry wrote:Looks awsome. Would like it to drop a bit more in back, perhaps a small lobster tail could be added. Drop me a PM giving the price....

Thanks

PM sent

Uilleag

PM sent

Uilleag

I dunno about the crowd where you're at, but around here the atlantians arent really snipers. They throw shots from funky angles and hit you harder than you thought they could from said funky angles. The only thing that ever works for me is to hit them first. Hard. Ok, Animal, I'll go back to snipp...

Uilleag

Added pics to show how it fits on my girlfriend....

Uilleag

I've gotta say I like it. it looks almost exactly like mine, only in leather instead of steel. that being said on mine we found then when i look downwards(or got wrapped to the back of the head) the back of th gorget rides up just enough to expose C6, or is it 7... in any case it's the big lumpy on...

Uilleag

Hi all, This is a low-profile style gorget, thinking of offering it is an added product line. <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/newgorget.jpg"> <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/newgorget2.jpg"> <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/newgorget3.jpg"> <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.c...

Uilleag

Kromlec, you have now heard from 3 of the 4 leather armourers I would recommend you speak to. As to your specific inquiries... Gauntlets <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/newfullgauntlets.jpg"> These are $100.00 for the pair. Greaves <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/shovelgreaves.jpg"...

Uilleag

I live in the wrong part of the U.S. to take over for the Mid-West, even though I travel there! However, Brian, I will be talking to you and Talbot on how things are modeled up there and possibly doing something of this nature for the east coast....then y'all can travel to me with your wealth of kno...

Uilleag

Count Timoch just informed me that he has the latest, new, improved and totally Spiffy "Typical Atlantian Thug" TeeShirts and will be selling them at Caer Mear's Investiture. They are 15 bucks each, slightly more for Multi-X. Also, for the first time, Children's Sizes are Available. They say: "Futu...

Uilleag

You need to define cheap. Most leather armourers on the archive provide inexpensive armour.....compared to the quality the provide. Remeber, with armour, or anything else for that matter, you get what you pay for. I will say this, there are much less expensive ways to get into armour for a newbe tha...

Uilleag

Would the leather have to be replaced periodically, as it grew "limp"? Last summer I made the brief aquaintance of Eric Shippesinker ( m ), and he had this beautiful polished steel articulated gorget for rapier (schlager) combat. It had (I think) two white plastic strips inside on either side of th...

Uilleag

Bringing this incredable sale to your attention!

Uilleag

Furniture grade leather is usually a nice smooth leather of about 4 - 5 oz. You can find it at:

http://leatherfactory.com/index.asp?cod ... yle=dClass

Uilleag

I don't like what thrusting tips do to the balance of my sword. I used to use one all of the time, but like I said, it threw the balance off on my shots and learning how to control that, seemed impossible at the time. When I stopped thrusting, I took the tips off of my swords and never put them back...

Uilleag

Another thought just occured to me. We do have the type of armour that you are asking about. Our EOD, (Explosive Ordenance Desposal), soldiers wear it. It is very effective for dealing with explosive devieces, i.e.: It keeps all of the body parts in one place, but it is very restrictive. You cannot ...

Uilleag

Sir Daniel, From the pictures I have seen from the current conflict the body armour being worn by our soldiers is the same as when I was in, (almost 3 years ago). The armour is constructed of several layers of kevelar and is designed to protect against shrapnel, not direct hits from bullets. (Large ...

Uilleag

I would recommend a nice suede, or even furniture grade about 4 - 5 oz. 1 oz = 1/64", so 4 oz = 1/16". 4 - 5 oz is just above normal garmet weight.

Although most CoP were made with fabric, I like the way leather ones look better!

Uilleag

Yes it is, she's stationed there.

Uilleag

Looking really good. Nice clean lines. The finish is nice too, I prefer a mat finish opposed to a high, mirror polish.

Uilleag

Here is an example of what I'm talking about for gorgets.... <IMG src="http://houseofthewolf.com/pics/gorget1.jpg"> I have since changed the pattern a little for comfort issues, but the function and general appearace is the same. This next pic is of my pauldron design, showing the leather articulati...

Uilleag

I started out as a hobbyest, got picked up as an apprentice. As an apprentice I was expected to produce stuff for sale. After a bunch of compliments and a need to move away from my Laurel / teacher I went in to business for myself. I have a bout 20+ years expierience working with leather and about 5...

Uilleag

Thanks for the info! I've been looking for some of that for a while. I definatly understand why rivets are used instead of leather for certain artculations now. I'm still a little uncertain about the gorgets though. When you talk about them being articulated using leather, I'm assuming you mean lik...

Uilleag

The end of the month is coming, don't let this sale pass you by.

Uilleag

My lady and I will both be in attendence. Thanks for the heads up on the donation items, we'll make a run to pick up some stuff.

Thank you very much for using our game to support our troops, it means a lot to me to see this kind of support!

Re: Splinted arms with poleyns

Leather gorgets now being offered!

Re: Wanted: Look inside

An attempt to dispell an illusion

New Leather gorget