The Armour Archive

Brian W. Rainey

This is not any different than any merchant account or other form of payment other than check/money order. You pay for convenience. If you get a merchant account that allows you to accept credit/debit directly you pay a similar percentage and cost of operation. Many merchant accounts and gaateways h...

Brian W. Rainey

We are at ~100 tickets sold in 48 hours!

Looks like this one will be a sell-out! Pass the word - if anyone wants tickets to get them soon.

The 6 for 50 deal seems to be a popular thing.

Brian W. Rainey

Removed as I echoed Erik, for the most part. Only he was much nicer about it!

Brian W. Rainey

I have to agree with Erik's opinion about Patrick, and I think I understand his meaning of "historical accuracy". I have the upmost respect for anyone who goes through and tries to make a living building armour. I know I would not be able to do it, I'm not even going to try. But there are trade off...

Brian W. Rainey

I seem to have foiund another late one. From Durer's [i[Great Passion[/i] c. 1510. One thing to keep in mind... it appears that Durer kept old armour around as props. What is depicted in his drawings dated to the early 16th century could easily be about 50-100+ years older than that date. Using his...

Brian W. Rainey

From a historical standpoint... a "t-faced barbute" would, most likely, not have been worn with splinted arms and legs... so if an accurate visible portrayal is a factor in your decision making and the helm is the main focus, you might want to look more towards plate arms and legs. Or a bascinet wou...

Brian W. Rainey

I did not mean to contact me via this thread... goofs.

I am not about to read through and decipher peoples wishes/desires/demands.

Call me on the phone (815.575.1060) or send me an e-mail if you plan on attending Friday evening's BBQ.

Thank you,

Brian W. Rainey

BTW Brian, are you trying to rip us off right from the start? 750 tickets for sale, but only 500 tickets will be sold, according to the fine print? Keen eye... like I said... minor differences! How can I cheat people out of their well-earned money if you keep foiling my plans! BTW, did you get my m...

Brian W. Rainey

OK, so there will be enough to go around for the first 750 people... fewer individual numbers if y'all buy more than one ticket. I guess we could add a few hundred more tickets and thin people's chances of winning down a bit? I bought 6. Thought about buying 12. At this point (announced w/ the odds...

Brian W. Rainey

I got mine. You know, with 750 tickets, I'm not so sure there'll be "plenty to go around." OK, so there will be enough to go around for the first 750 people... fewer individual numbers if y'all buy more than one ticket. I guess we could add a few hundred more tickets and thin people's chances of wi...

Brian W. Rainey

Right, now that Mike F and I have got our tickets, you're not allowed to sell anymore And I suppose in the near future Mike F. will be visited by a bunch of big thugs who will "convince" him to relinquish his ticket to you? BTW, let me know if you need to get hold of some thugs... I might know a fe...

Brian W. Rainey

Ooh, ooh please tell me ARS members get first crack at them?

Membership should have its priviledges....

Kel

There are plenty to go around!

The same info is on the ARS Board, as well:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/ph ... =1122#1122

Brian W. Rainey

Here ya go. It is functional... I will make it pretty later today:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/raffle.html

Your tickets will be shipped out starting Monday, July 18th.

Thank you for your support!

Brian W. Rainey

Nobody missed the raffle.... tickets will go on sale shortly and will be available until:

A) they sell out
B) October 22nd, 2005

I will have the link to purchase up some time today.

Sorry for the delay.... I am sure the puddle of drool is getting quite deep by now. My bad.

Brian

Brian W. Rainey

"You think that's cool.... wait till you see it being hammered out by a bunch of Conan-looking, sweaty, hairy guys with big hammers!" Hmm.... I qualify for 3 out of 4 of the features you mention. Brian and Patrick, when is this going to happen, and is there any chance I can play along (provided I c...

Brian W. Rainey

The thing that I find most interesting about this is the chance at owning something documented. You will get to see it from the time it was an itty-bitty nugget... to when it was nice and polished and shiny. Not quite as small as Ralph's itty-bitty nugget... but you get the picture! Not only is it a...

Brian W. Rainey

Tybolt wrote:stupid question, but i cant remember my login, beena whileis there a way i can find out?

You can retrieve your lost password from this page:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/amember/member.php

Brian W. Rainey

Please note: There will be no attempt at designing this helm for SCA combat. This is a project that will be done as historical as possible. Personal feelings: If the end result is SCA (or other) combat legal... I will probably hunt the winner down and beat him/her profusely about the head and body i...

Brian W. Rainey

Tickets will be available online some time this weekend. If purchased online, the tickets will be filled out and mailed to you. Winner will be announced during the ARS "wine and cheese" reception at the Pritzker Military Library on October 21st, 2005. You need not be present to win as the announceme...

Brian W. Rainey

After months of discussion and planning, the Armour Research Society has officially commissioned Patrick Thaden to raise a sallet in the style of Schwabisch-Gmund. [img]http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/erik/gmund-front.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/erik/gmund-profile.jpg[/i...

Brian W. Rainey

With the exception of the upcoming 2005 MAG session, there will not be any more produced. The ARS Workshop sessions will be recorded for archival purposes, however, there are no immediate plans to turn them into videos. If they are made available in the future it will, most likely, be in the form of...

Brian W. Rainey

We have just received a batch of DVDs for both the 2003 and 2004 workshops. If you would like to purchase these, please do it through the following link: m The long awaited 2005 video (tool making, etched/guilded MacPherson garniture, leatherworking by Dan Houchins and mail discussion by Erik D. Sch...

Brian W. Rainey

Talbot wrote:I'll take one.

Paypal is on its way.

I'll read Doug's copy.

Brian W. Rainey

I have a question, which is probably slightly off topic. Do you chaps know of any motels or B&Bs in Burlington wherein 2 people could stay for the workshop? Thanks, Archie Well, here are Travelocity's suggestions: Hotel rooms near Burlington Depending on your schedule, we could probably find someth...

Brian W. Rainey

For anyone interested, I will be having a barbeque at my house on the evening before the conference (Friday, July 22nd): Main Course Prime Black Angus New York Strip steaks (choose how you like it): Salt and Pepper Fresh Gorgonzola Spicy Montreal Montreal or Grilled Chicken breast : Sweet Baby Ray's...

Brian W. Rainey

So we want: pictures - close ups at all angles where you got it How its authenticity gets judged snap to it man the hounds are hungry thanks in advance Some people who collect antiquities do not WANT to provide details of their aquisition. There are very good reasons NOT to provide details, locatio...

Brian W. Rainey

In the next few days there will be three E-bay auctions posted under the account ars_auctions. I wanted to give Archive members a heads up. The auction items will be: Authentic 15th Century English Dagger in excavated condition. Authentic Viking bead, very nice. Reproduction carved amber "Thor's Ham...

Brian W. Rainey

Since we announced the change in venue and cap... tickets are going FAST!

I highly suggest getting your tickets SOON if you want to guarantee a slot.

Brian W. Rainey

Mike F wrote:Well, it looks like I need to get on the ball with confirming. I know I've asked before (and stop me if I'm dumb) but how will the Patron's rates work?

You got an e-mail a while back.... I will see if I can get it out to you again.

Brian W. Rainey

Chris G. wrote:Do you have an information on local hotels?

Special ARS rates are:

The Palmer House Hilton @ $149.00 (1 mile from the venue, across the street from the museum)

The Holiday Inn @ $149.00 (right across the street from the venue)

There will be contact info shortly.

Brian W. Rainey

There has been a change of venue for the ARS Conference. The Pritzker Military Library in Chicago will be the venue for the 1st Annual ARS Conference. Representatives from the Art Museum will be in attendance. One of the goals of ARS is to ensure that funds are used in the most appropriate manner as...

Brian W. Rainey

Okay, I have a question- why on earth are you selling it? That's just cool. Garth Authentic mail fragments are really not that rare. Whole mail garments from the 16th-17th century can be had for around $3000.00, regularly. Last I checked..... If this piece is really 14th-15th c. then it would defin...

Brian W. Rainey

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Brian W. Rainey

I am pleased to announce the addition of two speakers to the roster!

Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng (Higgins Armory Museum)
Walter Karcheski (Frazier Arms Museum)

Also, hotel accomodations have been arranged.

Please see the ARS Public Announcements board for more information.

Thank you,

Brian W. Rainey

If I am not mistaken.... 6 in 1, as opposed to 8 in 1, is actually double the ring count of 4 in 1.

ARS Sallet by Patrick Thaden - Project/Raffle/Video

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