The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

Mike F -

Why are you not returning my calls or my PMs?

Four of each so far this week and not a peep from you.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Wow... 225 views of the post and no interest....

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Honour Du Bois?
If so, give my Squire sister I huge hug for me, since I will not be able to attend GW this year.

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That "arming pourpoint" is very similar to the one I designed. I only have one point for each leg.... pretty much centered between the placement of those in the pics. I even use leather to strenthen the points. I will say, after havnig used it for the past year, or so, it is a must have for me for n...

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Now selling on ebay.

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As the topics have been covered, I will not reiterate them here. I will say this. In the SCA, start with as much historical accuracy as you can. Then improve upon it. Not only will it benefit you, it will benefit everyone around you. I will post a couple of pics of my kit change within a 3 month per...

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Mandrake also does cast hilts and pommels.

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ALRIGHT!! STOP STEALING MY PROJECTS!!

hehe.... quite funny really. I am currently working on a VERY similar helm. Same type of onion top, same type of sweep on the back (though mine is not so drastic.)

Looking nice. I will post pics when I have planished and polished it. (next weekend maybe?)

Kenwrec Wulfe

What would that weigh, for comparison...not including any helm?

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I agree that a standardization of rules would solve more issues than it causes, but The football example doesnt really fit. They STARTED with set rules.... the SCA really didnt. To conform now would be a hard process.

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Does any work? Dancing is all about footwork. Footwork vastly improves combat. There was a thread a while ago about dancing and how it helped. I am curious what types (styles) of dance best work. Salsa? Rumba? Ballroom? Hip Hop? Slam (j/k)? I am curious of other peoples experiences. Thanks for shari...

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Weight concerns will lead you to plastic. The difference in wt between metal and armour grade thick leather is nominal (and actually, 20ga 1050 is lighter than 12-14oz leather, and costs less).

Personally, I go for the accuracy...go with metal. Metal goooood.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Mike, I PMed you my address and phone. Can you call me tonight after 5pm?

Thanks

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Wool = bad - Not combat worthy for a CoP

Leather or multi-layer canvas = good - Holds up to combat well.

With either, never punch holes. Use an awl or some such to move through the material without cutting it. Holes will last MUCH MUCH longer.

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Welp.... Since I am the pickup for the Chicago peoples (Gruber, Ingrid, DukeAlaric and Kiyohara) -

If you could please get me a copy of your invoice and the buckage for it, would be most appreciated.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Hey Deacon,

If you have not completed them by next Saturday, just bring them to my Open shop and we can make sure they cover what is needed.

Kenwrec Wulfe

To me, that would make it an illegal weapon design. The various handbooks are very picky about siloflex weapons, currently.

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For clarification, I would also call it the Maciejowski Bible Helm instead of a greathelm.

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Mike,

I had not received an invoice as of last night (the 28th).

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With 15k?

I would outfit my own tools with some new expesive things (like a kiln) and make it myself....

cuz if I had 15k laying around, I would have the time to do such a thing.

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Alright Mike. Get them their numbers, plus gas, etc to Woodstock so they can get the money to me so we can be ready when you pick it up. BTW....when are you picking it up?

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Check this pic - The gent on the right.

Wears it under a greathelm.

http://www.polkawitch.com/main/elfsea/E ... 86_JPG.htm

Pic courtesy of Vivaine's More Estrella War Pics thread

BTW - There are some really nice looking kits in that pic set....REALLY nice.

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hehe.

IF Mike is good with it, he can drop all of it off at my place to save on gas and we can take it from there. With all of Kiyohara's, Gruber's, Ingrid's and DukeAlaric's - it may take two trucks.

Kenwrec Wulfe

3/4 should be fine. I have never had an issue with one being underpowered.

Nifty machine

:):)

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Would that be Galen's son? If not, it looks like it could be...

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If the total weight is more than I can carry in my truck (which is likely), Why dont you drop mine and the Chicago groups off at my place in Woodstock and I can get the rest down to them in S Chicago. I can prolly even borrow Brian and his big beefy truck for an afternoon to do it (with the promised...

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My numbers should be: 16 sheets - 20ga 10 sheets - 18ga 8 sheets - 14ga The last numbers I had for Gruber: 10 sheets - 20ga 10 sheets - 18ga The last numbers I had for DukeAlaric: 10 sheets - 20ga 10 sheets - 18ga The last numbers I had for kiyohara: 14 sheets - 20ga 10 sheets - 18ga I would verify ...

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Very nice!!!

What are you doing to achieve the black?

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I was figuring if it was too much for me to get to my home that Mike could get it to me in Woodstock and I would get it to you guys from there, so he does not need to go down to S Chicago. I want to pop in and say hi anyway. SO...it one way or another, I will get your steel down to you at Gruber's s...

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If you could, post the total poundage of mine, Gruber, DukeAlaric and Kiyohara, I would appreciate it. If it is not more than my truck can handle, I can pick it up from you myself. Unless they have other plans. I am sorry for being so snappy, I am having a rather rough day and this just served to fu...

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Sorry. Not trying to specifically assign blame. But if your life was so overwhlemed, perhaps that part of it should have been left up to someone else. With the steel price increase that is coming, I am now out metal that I had clearly stated I wanted should the poundage increase. How else am I suppo...

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I would think so too. Depends on how swiftly something is done about it.

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With the steel order that is going there, I am actually going to do some testing with gauge strengths. Harden and temper and run over it with my truck.
I will post data and deformation and cracking and such when I am done.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Now understand my position. I was pushing for 14ga purchase. You KNEW I wanted 14ga and wanted to expand my order if higher numbers were hit. You neglected to inform me of those numbers, and that 500# had been breeched. Error seems to be with you.

1050 Spring steel Greathelm - Now on ebay

What type of dance best enhances combat footwork, or....