The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

I think the idea has merit. It may not be immediately effective, but if we are (being a paying member of the SCA) going to raise the bar to what it should be and beyond, then it has to start somewhere. Seneschal is a volunteer position and can change on a yearly basis. It may take some time, but if ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

A few other things to keep in mind when authorizing: --Know the difference between the Rules of the List and the Conventions of Combat. They are different and cannot be interchanged. Know both, but know the difference. --Learn and know how to die. --A good marshal will test your panic button with a ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Late 14th c Brittany persona - but I have very long hair (to my waist) and a close cut/trimmed beard. All of the 14th c pics I have seen of the hair styles are not something that I would wear. Besides, bit I cut my hair too short (off my shoulders would be too short) my lady would kill me.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Depends on your kingdom to be honest. I know they are legal in Middle as long as you have hard over soft and full external coverage on the back of each finger and the hand. Check with your local marshall for specifics.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Aaaah...well... My apologies for the mistake.... at least you will not be suffering to Brian's singing then!!

Will you be at the armor-in in Milwaukee, WI?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thanks for the response.... I kinda figured that the Trimarians would be off at GW and was going to bump this today. Thanks for the response ceddie. I will let you know once plans are more solid. Looks now like I would be leaving Sunday (the 27th) afternoon, though I could extend it a day and not le...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Many thanks to all for your input. Eric - I would LOVE any information you would be willing to part to me. My prefered era is the late 14th century, and I am wanting a tourney helm. I love the look of the greathelm, from its origins, and am looking for a good next "official" project to work on alone...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Help?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Akmatov wrote:...and a Viking personna wielding a katana is ....

It is a Scottish Highlander with a katana.....yeesh!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am looking for a deep creased bowl on the top that has a better glancing surface - If you compare the shape of CLANG's: m With Sinric's: m both of which are nice helms, in pattern and construction, You will see the differences of which I speak. The creased dome top is deeper and the front top plat...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Why not just modify some of the patterns you have access to? Get creative and come up with a "might have been." I am looking for an accurate pattern. I have seen pictures of an extant example that looks *very* similar to CLANG's. I am looking to maintain historical accuracy for this one. I will pla...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Gruber wrote:.... My patterns have finally found their way home to me now so I'll be bringing those up with me.

Sorry about that Gruber.....

Kenwrec Wulfe

DukeAlaric wrote:
PS- I know that I will get no end of crap from a large group of guys who wear white belts if I don't go to TOC, but dammit I love armor...

Your Grace,

I will stand with you against them all, for I love armor too!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am worked with both patterns I found on the archive. I am looking for something else. I was checking out a few of the archive armorer's site and found one I like the shape of - on CLANG's site.

Is there another pattern available?

Thank you in advance....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Jehan, Though I do not disagree with you on any point that I read, I would be happy to cross weapons with you at any time, for the sheer joy of combat. What is your Event itinerary for the next couple of months? I will be at: Shire of Ravenslake Championship in Antioch, IL - March 21st Rites of Spri...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I know this may be a bit early but I am trying to plan ahead.
All goes well, I should be down in the Orlando area the weekend of June 25th. I was wondering if their were any events, practices, etc. that I might be able to crash.

Thank yo uin advance...

Kenwrec Wulfe

As I have only fought in one tourney and multiple melees/battles, I would have to say that I have 2. In my first an only tourney, I missed the quarter finals by 1 fight in a tourney of about 50 people. The other is a melee - At gulf Wars last year in one of the field battles I was honored to fight a...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Never seen anything written or extant showing holes in a gambeson, or any other type of arming cote. Wool is definitely going to be hot. Ever think of changing to linen? As to the cut of your fabric, make sure it is VERY tailored to your body. bring the arm hole on the body as close up under your ar...

Kenwrec Wulfe

They are in the same plant family. Bamboo, however, is hollow, save for at the joints.

Kenwrec Wulfe

"Q: What scale are the patterns? / What size are the large squares on the graph paper? A: All the patterns on this web site are on 8.5 inch by 11 inch graph paper. The large squares on the paper are 1 inch by 1 inch. If you print the patterns as 8.5 inches by 11 inches with no margins they will be f...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have decided to make a greathelm. I chose Sinric's greathelm pattern from the archive to work. I printed the pattern at 100% straight from the site. I did a cardboard mockup of the helm, just to be safe, cuz I have a rather large melon.... Well.... The mock up MIGHT fit a 5 year old. Is there an a...

Kenwrec Wulfe

From one who has fought (SCA) in both and without either, I say, without doubt, use both! The freedom of movement I have been able to achieve using both has been amazing, and I know I am not even using all that I have now. Prior to my current kit (which includes many pieces of my former kit - modifi...

Kenwrec Wulfe

My friend and mentor, Charles Mellor, created this diagram of the method for recreating the eyelet stitches found in 14th century clothing scraps in London. It's really big -- sorry about that -- but it's easy as pie to understand. If you copy it, please attribute it to him. As for using floss on e...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have heard of the "Medieval chopper" - I think Museum Replicas does a version of one...or used to.

I have seen it elsewhere too, but I was looking for more information.

It looks like a rather devastating weapon.

Kenwrec Wulfe

http://www.medievaltymes.com/courtyard/ ... 10va&b.gif

The two handed, appearingly single edged blade that is cleaving the man in two?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will certainly be there!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am glad to here that things are starting to work through. If you ever feel the need for any addition motivation, please let me know. I would be more than happy to assist. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

kenwrecwulfe@yahoo.com

The best to you in your march forward.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have heard tale of a cheater method of hand stiching eyelets... you still hand stitch them, but the look perfect. I have never done this, but I was told that you start with a small grommet and then run your stitched around it. Obviously, if you are doing slit button holes, this does not work, but....

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am unaware of the accuracy of this and do not vouche for any truth to it, but thought it was rather interesting. Late 14th Century The origins of the middle finger gesture date back to the hundred years war. The French, due to the threat of the English longbowman accuracy threatened, or started re...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I remember two things when I fight lefties -

They have the same advantages and disadvantages that I do.

MOVE!

Of course, the move part I am still workin on, but keeping the two in mind seems to help a lot.

Kenwrec Wulfe

No, Bob, I don't. But experimental weapons are just that; not currently covered by the regs. Rawhide when wetted and dried is extremely stiff and hard, and I'd be concerned that it would overly stiffen the blade. If so, and I think it likely, more so than a leather strip would, I wonder how it is a...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I dont know if anyone mentioned it, but the LoTR movies used PVC pipe cut into rings and spraypainted for the common and distance shots. They made several million rings this way. There were a few shirts that they used for the close ups, but the rest was...PLASTIC! I believe they used titanium or SS ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Gorgeous kits everyone. Thank you much for everything. I will need to be getting these shots again. I had started work on the site and had a system crash and lost what I had done.

If anyone has any other pictures that I may utilize, I would be most appreciative!

Kenwrec Wulfe

As always kass, you are a font of knowledge. Many thanks to you for your help; past, present and surely future.

The contemplation of silk undergarments has been decided. As soon as I am able, I will be adding a pair of silk braies and a silk shirt to my soft kit closet.

Thanks again kass.

Kenwrec Wulfe

This actually would be a good x-post for the chivalry forum...

Seeking a different greathelm pattern

Trimaris - Barony or Darkwater area (Orlando)

Archive patterns....

What is that????

Origins of the middle finger gesture?