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Jan van Nyenrode

Hi all, Was just looking at some pictures and noticed this one. On the left side of the face opening there is a hook incorporated into the aventail. Does anybody know if this was originally on this aventail, or if it was 'fixed' later on? https://plus.google.com/photos/115962623729091930300/albums/5...

Jan van Nyenrode

Depends on your shaping and sanding techniques but generally it would be fine weight wise.

With kind regards,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Vermillion,

Too late, see post 4 on this thread

Cheers,

jan

Jan van Nyenrode

I second Signo's suggestion of a lottery. For a chance on Gauntlets like those I'd buy a few tickets

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Tom,

Please do post pictures later today. What is your plan for the entire kit?

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Bump, Assembled pair sold.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi all,

For sale I have;

1 pair of unassembled gauntlets (stainless). USD100 excl. shipping

Got these for loaner gear but there is no longer any need for them.

Cheers,

Jan

(edited due to sold assembled pair)

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi all, Got this Coburg Bascinet for sale. It's new and unused but decided to go a different route with my next kit and like to free up the money for that. It would be a shame if this helmet never sees action. Here are the specs; Made by; Hammerbreaker Material; 2mm/14 gauge mild steel Size; 57-59 c...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Max, Don't know about the US but here in the Netherlands you can buy brass in three different states. Paraphrased being; Super Soft, Medium, Fully Work Hardend. It is the same material just the level of work hardening is different. You could have made the splints out of the the first type. Cheers...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi coblejw,

What kind of visor do you mean with round nosed? Since if you mean those triangular klapvisors then I'd like to let you know those two don't quite go together time wise. Just so you know.

Cheers,
Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Aussie,

For a few nice detail shots I'm afraid you'll need to buyt the book.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi graham,

Thank you for the clarification.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

hi graham,

Thanks for the reply. What do you mean with the triple stitch?

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Guys, Thank you for the replies. I have the Wisby books so am familiar with the various types. Concerning the material. It really depends on your local sources. Linnen canvas weight (420 gr. mtr.) is here €10 per sq. mtr. while 5 ounce leather is 2 € per sq. ft.. Since I would need 2 layers of li...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi everybody, Just got myself some sides of leather to construct some loaner gear Coat of Plates. When working on the pattern for the leather I was wondering if anybody knows of how it would be done historically? Would it be one pieces or multi piece construction? If the latter, would there be a sti...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Bigfred,

Don't know the ISBN. It's this one, http://www.hansprunner.com/page_the_chu ... rmoury.swf.

Thank you for the reply, Mac. I have send Kaspar a PM, hopefully he'll reply.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Mac, Just grabbed my 'The Churburg Armoury' from Carlo (Kasper here on the Archive) to take a closer look. I agree with all your points, except on wheter it is rolled inside-out or outside-in. I can't see anything too clearly to determine either way. Do you have another book which shows this more...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Murdock,

Why not simple build a globose slighly wider then needed and cut it up after shaping? That would ensure that everything fits together properly and is easier then trying to pattern it right before curring and shaping.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Corey,

Have you tried making the front triangle smaller and go less deep into the arm and add a gore under the armpit? The gore under the armpit should be less then 2 inch wide at the circumference of the armhole.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Oh yeah, the cotehardie remind me of this. Proper split hose. Too many people walk around with 13th century hose which together with the short 14th century style cotehardies result in the diaper look.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi,

- The proper body shape (BMI of 20-22 helps

)
- Sense for the right aesthetics
- Proper shaping, sizing and general fit (goes together with the two above)

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Iron Dwarf,

I'm very interested. How do you vary the force of the hammer blows? By changing the springs? What is the expected price and when will it be available?

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi tasha,

How did the presentation go? enjyed yourself? what was the best/most interesting questions you got?

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi David,

Are you willing to consider just cash offers?

With kind regards,

Jan van Nyenrode

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi

I used a rental cement mixer for half a day. Cost me 25 euros. Worked great.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Wade,

Are you a mind reader?

Cheers,

jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi all, Anybody experience with dealing with Andrej Evtuh? I am considering purchasing a helmet and was curious concerning experience with regard to following elements; - service - quality - fit (eg. are his helmet oversized or on the smallish side) - His standard helmets are 2mm mild steel. What's ...

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Destichado,

I disagree. Just consider a modern equivalent. In art (movies for example) you see fantastic design (eg. Batmobile) but you'll never see those designs being transfered to real cars for daily use.
Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Bertus,

Do you have those books yourself? What's your review of them? I have been eyeing them for a while for new comers.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Eric,

Good luck with the heat. Just let me know when you'll be able to ship those gorgets and legs to the netherlands and I'll tranfer you the money asap.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi Anton,

What is the sizing on those?

Cheers,

jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Only if you add wrap around plates. Your kidneys are in the back and the breastplate only covers the front.

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

160,

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

?? To whom is this adressed?

Cheers,

Jan

Jan van Nyenrode

Hi MJBlazek, I have a gilded Armour and Casting Ring with stone I am willing to part with to support you. And maybe some 14th century coins if you'r interested. I'd ask the same as I paid + shipping. Express shipping will be expensive though I suspect. Just let me know by PM if you're interested. Ch...

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