The Armour Archive

Baron Alejandro

I use this book. http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0060193395.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg The guy writes like a bad used car salesman in heat, but his program is great, and you can do it on all the equipment you have. I substitute fighter practi...

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*ponders his finances to see if he can make it*

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My fighting/training/armoring goals. 1) Finish off my late period kit. 2) Finish off all the half-done weapons in my studio. 3) Get back in training, harder and stronger. Build upper body strength, drop gut, attain better cardio depth and longevity. 4) Get my monitour for the USFA in spring. 5) Figh...

Baron Alejandro

Odawara Taro Yoshinobu wrote: I am hesitant to do so cuz a haidate wont do squat against wrap shots.

Yoshinobu-dono -

Block*.

Sincerely,

Alejandro

* - better idea. Kill them before they get a chance to throw it.

Baron Alejandro

Back to boots for a minute, I do recall reading a quote from the Spanish Ambassador to Elizabeth's court (probably Mendoza) noting that all of the gentlemen were "booted and spurred, and looking as though they were about to leap upon a horse at any moment", or words to that effect. (Well, actually ...

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This ought to be good.

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I bet somebody is gettin' ready for Ymir.

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Is this you?

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Derail!!!

Hew, your opponent is at full extension. WHY are you not stabbing him in the face?

Baron Alejandro

Hey Fulton, Here's a website that documents European Middle Class clothing from around western Europe. As you can see, there are a lot of similarities. In the late 1500's, there were regional styles of clothing, but the basic cuts & constructions remained pretty similar. Keep in mind that 'Italy' as...

Baron Alejandro

You might be able to do it with some of that kayak foam that someone around here was messing around with. That, and some shiny black tape, and you could make it look passing well.

Baron Alejandro

Amaris, If you're doing SCA, then according to this - m The title you should be using is 'hanimefendi'. My turkish expert friend says that's not too inaccurate. Also, Iskander has the right of it - you'd be Amaris Hanimefendi, rather than Hanimefendi Amaris. good luck! Iskendir Bey #2.

Baron Alejandro

Hi Fulton, I applaud your efforts for getting it right. Here's a few things to get you going. I'd be willing to bet you know a lot more about the Renaissance than you think you know - a lot of people learn the basics in school. First off, the same way that there's a stereotype for things like 'gener...

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Going to Pennsic this year?

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Fulton, If you need rapier gear, I can help you out. I'm a pusher. >:) Seriously - Try us (zen warrior armory) for blades & masks. This is the person I'd recommend for doublets & such. m She does good work, and she's a hoot as well. Tell her Alejandro sent you. But even if you don't buy blades & suc...

Baron Alejandro

Dear Diomedes,

If I ever meet you, I will happily shake your hand, and give you a beer.

*AFTER* I smack you in the back of the head.

Alejandro

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CARDINAL BIGGLES, BRING OUT THE COMFY CHAIR!! Seriously though, not too many of the churchmen themselves took up arms unless they were forced to. There are exceptions of course, there are always exceptions. Most of the time they had someone else do their dirty work for them. A good source is - 'The ...

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Zweihammer has just won the Archive Award for Building a Better Mousetrap. I don't even *do* early period and I want one. Put me down for one, bro. Definitely. 5 hours of work, $80? HELLS yeah. I'm sending this to every newbie fighter I know. Edited to add - what historical culture would be congruou...

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Ahriman, this stuff is gorgeous. It's nice to see someone doing Near Eastern heavy armour, and doing it well. Can't wait to see it finished. *drool* What are the chances that A)You'd comment on the 'I WTB a Janissary' thread here - m And B) we could have a look at your complete collection of armour ...

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Tim, I've been doing a lot of research on chinese clothing lately - here's my two titles I've been staring at. Both available from Poison Pen Press. 'Ruling from the Dragon Throne' By John Vollmer 10 Speed Press Berkeley/Toronto ISBN 1/58008-307-2 [img]http://www.tenspeedpress.com/files/images/produ...

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Tim,

I've got a couple of fantastic books on chinese clothing at home - when I get off of work early this afternoon I'll go home and look it up.

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Damn, Animal, that was almost eloquent.

I'll give you beer for that one.

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Uillieag, Hope your move went well! Question - you say you darted the breastplate, and then dished it to get the right curvature. If you used a thinner class of leather, *could* you then completely dish it instead of having to dart it? I know it might not be feasible for armor - i'm asking in order ...

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WOW that's gorgeous. It comes apart like a transformer - that's awesome. Josh - how well does yours work in SCA combat? I have a burgeonet with a falling buffe. I like it and I'll wear it for formal scraps, but the visibility makes me a touch nervous.

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Falcone,

This reminds me. I owe you one of these*. But I need to step up my metalworking skills until they'll be up to the task. Be patient with me, and I will fulfill my word. I have the design for a very simple but elegant one in my head.

Alejandro

*A coronet, not a duchy.

Baron Alejandro

So I started horsing around on google about Indians & weapons, and came up with this google video, it's a demonstration of the Sikh martial art called 'Gatka'. It uses, apparently, curved swords, bucklers, staves, and longswords. There's some bada** stuff on that video. Some of it looks a little wac...

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I'll give you beer if you post pics of the finished product.

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You could get butcher's chainmail for the face bits. Put it over a bargrill, maybe? I'd be seriously worried about the weight & visibility.

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Eastern armour is cool. Blackened armour is also sexay. Combine them both - two great tastes that taste great together! Can't wait to see the finished project.

And if you want to make that suit of lamellar that D. posted, I have seen the original and have several different viewsof it.

Baron Alejandro

Hey, Animal, if you get a good deal on those scales, let me know. I might be interested. Thanks.

Baron Alejandro

This is me looking at those pictures

I'm terribly amused at some of the bargrilles and lanyards.

Baron Alejandro

You're not nearly sexy enough for that helm.

You should give it to me.

Sending a double team of ninjas, first set to waylay Thomas' ninjas, second set to steal helm.

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jealous. sending ninjas.

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My current favorite (although it might not be applicable for armoured combat) is the triple elimination tournament. Here's how it works for rapier - maybe it could be converted for armoured. All entrants begin with a single sword, any length. Upon your first loss, you get a defensive secondary devic...

HEY ANIMAL!