The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will see if I can get some taken this weekend at practice.
I will do one of the pourpoint and where the legs attach and then one of the gambeson and where the spaulders and then the arms attach.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am in the process of the same thing, though I am making my own qullions. I will be using 10oz leather stacked and sewn into the wedge shapes with a layer of foam (for safety) along the edge.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Very nice! A most impressive first work (or second or tenth!!)

Will you be adding the latten-work to it?

Kenwrec Wulfe

email me - kenwrecwulfe@yahoo.com
Did you check you PMs?

Kenwrec Wulfe

The Spaulders are for sale - -The Should cop is 18ga and the lames are 20ga. -They are made from 1050 spring steel. -The accents are brass of 18ga -All solid rivet construction. -The steel has been hardened and tempered. -The lames are strapped with black latigo leather and brass buckles. -The shoul...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Excellent, my friend!!!
Most excellent!

I will send you details here soon of my own request. Life has been rather busy of late....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Based upon bits of information here and there and a seminar on occasion... The pig-faced basinet seems more popular for the majority of western Europe save for in Germany, where the klappviser seems more prevalent. But then, the germans liked to do there own thing anyway..... I like them both myself...

Kenwrec Wulfe

On my gambeson, I used two pieces of thin leather, on on either side (inside/outside) of the material at the point's location. Then I just threaded the lace through both layers of leather and the cloth. The leather was attached with speed rivets, but when I go to do this again, I will be stitching t...

Kenwrec Wulfe

In my short experience, I would have to say:

Sir Fernanda de la Foret (Sir Fern) of the Middle

Kenwrec Wulfe

Steve, in my own research, I believe I have seen examples of the klappviser as early as 1350s and splinted arms, legs went well into the 1360s - I am certain there is at least a small overlap of the two, especially in the Germanic areas...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Historically accurate or not...female warriors are damn sexy, if you ask me.....

Kenwrec Wulfe

MAJOR STRONG OVERWHELMING supporter of pointing to your aketon/gambeson type garment. I was once were slightly ill fitting armor with the arms pointed to the spaulders and the spaulders pointed to the CoP I was wearing. Although this setup simplified arming up, it limited my movement and I was blowi...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I believe that is at the root of my dilema. DID they? I checked another library and found nothing to support it, so.... it appears that I will have to discuss this with my client and go with their wishes on the accuracy part. Thank you all for the comments. Whatever the end result, I will post pics ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Can you post a pic of the helm? I would like to see some SCAisms to legalize a Corinithan helm. The historical pieces that I have seen have large eye "slots", that would surely fail an SCA inspection...

Kenwrec Wulfe

You are leaving the mpegs up for those of us with highspeed connections, yes?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thank you for the input! That is all I was ever able to find as well, and the library proved to further it. The reason I am asking is that I have been asked to commision a Corinthian style helm for SCA use. I would like to be as accurate as I can, but bronze just wouldnt cut it. unless I made it rea...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am wondering if there are ANY examples of the Greeks having used iron to form a helm. Everything I have been able to find through research has stated bronze, which is what I suspected, however, I have not been to the library here in Woodstock yet. Anyone here offer any assistance? It would be most...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Yea, i was too. Quit a couple years ago myself.

I have thought of doing a gothic fluted case before, but not in the style of a helm.... though I was going to make my mailbox a klappviser until my GF gave me the evil glare...

It has power .... really... it does..... ask Brian!

Kenwrec Wulfe

wh00t!

d3wd th4t r0><0r!

This would tell me that you are/were an EQer, DAoCer or some such similar gamer.... Am I correct?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Jehan, Were we brothers in another life?

Our tastes in armour are parallelign to a freakish degree. I am making a klappviser as well. It seems that in any discussion of armour, you and I have the same tastes in armour.

I applaud you!

Kenwrec Wulfe

If you had to choose, who would be the best in each of the fighting styles (weapons) in your kingdom. Styles would be: Sword and shield Sword and Buckler Sword and Dagger Axe/mace and shield Two weapon Bastard sword Great sword Pole arm Spear Please note within which Kingdom you reside.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will second that. Gruber is a great guy with an excellent work ethic and excellent skill with a hammer.

Kenwrec Wulfe

As to the shield issue:

The word used in the rules is GRASP.... so you can hip check, shoulder bump, shield clash, weapon hook a shield or otherwise manipulate it, as long as you do not grasp it.

Kenwrec Wulfe

It was shaped to fit my fat head.... but if I were to go and do it again (which I am sure I will....) I would add another 1/2 into to the top so that it sat a little better on my head. hehe.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Yes...the adhesive-backed felt is a wonderful thing. The place is located in Itasca, IL Gruber. It is about $10 for a 100' roll. I picked some up a couple months ago for when I get back to making my gauntlets... Speaking of... Wonderful job! What weight and type of leather did you use for the fingers?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thanks Hal.

Deykin - Nah...not stolen...Not like I have exclusive copyright to it!

An artistic bug bit me and I said "why not!" I am happy with how they turned out as well...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Here it is. The completed helm. One thing I can point out, aside from the crappy pictures.... The brass is a little dinged, but I made the mistake of anealing it and forgetting to harden it again.... Aside from that, what does everyone think? It is 16ga 1050 - hardened and temper drawn - The brass i...

Kenwrec Wulfe

It was an honor to offer a prize in this Tourney. Thank you for the opportunity to do so.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Does anyone know who won?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Nope. That is before the "tweaking" I was able to slowly bang it back to shape once I tempered it though. It took about 2 hours to do it though. It warped all of the pieces, not just the top front one. I finished riveting last night, but the tornado warnings sent me inside after about an hour of lis...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Not even close. I finished my spaulders last weekend and I am finishing up my new helm this week. I only have to buff, strap and pad it. I am happy with my CoP, but it is getting beat up fast, and there are a few things I would change in the next one. The rest is getting replaced as I make it - Arms...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Middle lame left.

Helm is just waiting for finishing. I had to stop last night due to this silly tornado warning in the area....

:P:P

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thanks!

TJH - Nay! Try again!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Agravaine - *BUUZZZZ* Wrong answer....but as good a guess as any. I would recommend against the use of elbows for knees, they have different shape and bend a little different. Knees custom built for her would be best. As the the cost - no idea. I dont work in SS, or have not at a commercial level be...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok - Here is the PMs I sent to Gruber - Ok, this is what I have from drawing the temper at ~500 degrees I used a gas oven (about 7 years old) - just as a guide I heated for about 3 hours, 15 minutes and the result is quite nice. The blueing effect would have to be achieved at a higher temp - my gues...

FOR SALE - 14th century Spaulders

Stepping back a bit - Greek armour.

Best in each style for your kingdom? (SCA)

Completed helm - 14th c Black Prince style Greathelm

Results of the Known World Novice Tourney??