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by Brian W. Rainey
Sat Dec 18, 2004 4:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 68
Views: 2773

Admins.... PLEASE delete this thread. There is NOTHING in this thread that is even somewhat relevant to the furthering of armour knowledge. Or at least move it to off-topics as EVERY post in it is relevant only to "off-topic". This entire thread, from the initial post, only serves to plunge the Arch...
by Brian W. Rainey
Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 68
Views: 2773

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by Brian W. Rainey
Sat Dec 18, 2004 12:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 15th Centruy (Agincourt / 100 Years War) Faulds
Replies: 5
Views: 175

I only have line-art drawings of the front of the effigies at the moment. If they're hinged and buckled, that would also imply that they extend the entire circumferance of the hips. Okay, thanks. Yes, they would be hinged and buckled and surround the hips "hula hoop style". Repeat after me.... Hing...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

How will the chat work? Will there be a chat page on the site or what? Just curious. Chris There are a couple of formats that we are reviewing. Either a chat on the members site itself... or we will work through a service. I would LIKE to get a full-time chat on the members site itself. However, a ...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour Research Society Memberships Available!
Replies: 2
Views: 100

Armour Research Society Memberships Available!

Memberships for the Armour Research Society are now available:

http://armourresearchsociety.org/membership.html
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

OK, We have the message board up and running. We have the bibliography of 850 resources for armour-related research. We have the content currently under way and due around the end of the month on Robert W. Reed, Jr.'s early sallet project with Patrick Thaden. We have the Journal in progress and due ...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Effigies? (hardcopy sources)
Replies: 6
Views: 110

Mike F wrote:God, I'm so dumb. I -did- talk to him, and I forgot that he gave me a few books to check out! I'm such a goon. ;)


Thank you! I needed a laugh.

Oh, you are now the first:

Founding Patron of the Armour Research Society

We truly appreciate your support. See you in January!
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

And you don't know me very well, Brian. And if I had to pay a dollar a month for the Archive, I most certainly would. I have nothing but confidence the price is well thought out. Money has been sent. If I had two grand, or even 500, you'd have it, but I don't. Mike, I apoligze for my tone if it was...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Damnit, Brian! Now that Capwell's coming, I have to show up. So, you start taking my money in January? Do you have student rates? I'm an ASME and SAE member! Sorry, engineering stuff. Umm... the basic membership is darn near free... if you figure in the fact that you are receiving the journal inclu...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Damnit, Brian! Now that Capwell's coming, I have to show up. So, you start taking my money in January? Do you have student rates? I'm an ASME and SAE member! Sorry, engineering stuff. Umm... the basic membership is darn near free... if you figure in the fact that you are receiving the journal inclu...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Effigies? (hardcopy sources)
Replies: 6
Views: 110

Re: Effigies? (hardcopy sources)

I did a brief look on Amazon, but I'd like any print sources (ideally collectsions of effigies) that people particularly like. I'm currently interested in ~1415 (100 Years War) English, but everything is helpful. Mike, You want to talk to Dr. Tobias Capwell at the Glasgow Museums. He has a signific...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 10:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 68
Views: 2773

They siad they were making room in thier wharehouse for new armor and that they were liquidating these 10 helms to make room and that was the only reason they were selling them for that price. You truly expected them to say: "These helms are not selling because they are shit! Therefore, we are redu...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Some items worth noting: Membership Levels Membership level have been announced. See the most recent announcement . Excusive Article/Content The forum has been created. First member exclusive article on early sallets is in the works by Robert W. Reed, Jr., complete with reconstruction and notes by P...
by Brian W. Rainey
Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Most interesting. I'm certainly looking forward to the forthcoming details on a lot of that material. And I also wish I could afford the lifetime membership, but not right now. Can I assume this lookup service would be some kind of e-bookish thing with various sources archived? That would be very u...
by Brian W. Rainey
Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Announcement sent.
by Brian W. Rainey
Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

I think this will work, as long as it is open to everyone. "I'm in" AB Hammer Alan, No exclusion at all. Anyone is welcome. However, in order to keep the Society running there will be minimal membership dues. Dues will include the Journal... so it is not really a significant cost. But, I divulge to...
by Brian W. Rainey
Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Hope you don't mind, but I thought I'd stickify this for a while, so it doesn't drift down. (Let me know if you'd prefer it to float up and down, based on replies.) This is good, JT.... we truly appreciate the support. As soon as I have info reviewed by the third current BoD member... I will get it...
by Brian W. Rainey
Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Thomas james hayman wrote:how many so far if its not a personal question?


61 at last count this afternoon. Not including the three Board members.
by Brian W. Rainey
Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Given some of the progress made over the past few days... I can honestly say that you WANT to be on this mailing list if you have even a passing interest in armour research!

New information will be disseminated through the list this evening!
by Brian W. Rainey
Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Splinted arms with poleyns
Replies: 7
Views: 275

Amsicora, Is this what you are looking for: m If so, there is a pamphlet done by Doug Strong that is perfect for the history and recreation of this style of arm harness (fourth item down): m Let me know if you need any help with these. LOOK SIGNO, my English is much better than my Italian!
by Brian W. Rainey
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Museum preservation of iron artifacts
Replies: 31
Views: 370

Contact Master Talbot (Doug Strong). He can be reached at doug-strong@comcast.net.
by Brian W. Rainey
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild - Winter 2005 Session!
Replies: 87
Views: 1884

If anyone has contnet that they would like to contribute to this, please let me know. I have been eceptionally busy with another initiative (wonder what that is ), so if someone could help out and demonstrate something or provide some education to the masses let me know... send me an e-mail. The mor...
by Brian W. Rainey
Mon Dec 13, 2004 1:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Splinted arms with poleyns
Replies: 7
Views: 275

Parli Italiano ed ignori gli Americani. Capisco.

Scusi prego il mio Italiano difettoso. È stato molti anni.
by Brian W. Rainey
Mon Dec 13, 2004 1:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Effingham wrote:Bob -- If you want anyone with expertise on Oriental armours (especially Japanese), let me know.


Effingham


Who is Bob? :P

Send me your contact information in an e-mail.

I was actually thinking of you earlier today in regards to Oriental armour. But it was for a different reason.

Brian
by Brian W. Rainey
Mon Dec 13, 2004 1:07 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Hello, This looks like a good idea. I wish you the best of luck. It would be nice to to have information on the 5 Board Members asap as well as who selected them, how they were selected, why they are qualified. I look forward to hearing more. Eric The 5 directors will be made public when all posts ...
by Brian W. Rainey
Sun Dec 12, 2004 10:59 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society - Xpost
Replies: 0
Views: 62

Unveiling of the Armour Research Society - Xpost

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=39402
by Brian W. Rainey
Sun Dec 12, 2004 10:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unveiling of the Armour Research Society
Replies: 71
Views: 1639

Unveiling of the Armour Research Society

Greetings,

For information on the newly created Armour Research Society, please view the following document:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/do ... ement1.pdf

If you have any questions regarding the Society or its goals please contact either Erik D. Schmid at erik@armourresearchsociety.org or myself.

Regards,
by Brian W. Rainey
Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Ladies' 14th - 15th C Outfits, Handmade in Italy (pics)
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Karl,

I was a bit skeptical after our discussion on Thursday... however I can say that all the praise you passed on is warranted.

I may very well contact them about some 15th century needs.

Thank you,
by Brian W. Rainey
Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Spring Stainless" Experiment - Steps and Success
Replies: 21
Views: 906

Leopold and others, have you considered getting a set of lamellar plates stamped out of 410 or 420 with the Archive stamp at Carolina Stamping Company, then having them hardened/tempered (I believe Carolina can do this), then having them retailed by a reputable armorer? Karl, If you decide to do th...
by Brian W. Rainey
Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Newbie questions
Replies: 4
Views: 136

Working the metal from the outside, over a ball-shaped stake, is usually called "raising", results in a similar shaped object, but does not thin the metal. Steve Steve, don't mean to bust your chops... but yes, raising changes the thickness of the material. When raising you are pushing material int...
by Brian W. Rainey
Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild - Winter 2005 Session!
Replies: 87
Views: 1884

Mike F wrote:Brian: Congratulations, and you make sure you do well at your new school. What's your new major?

I'm sure sure someone (not it) will be able to take over for you. :)


History, duh. :roll:

:P

ANYONE who wants to assist in a role... let me know... passing on the reigns...
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild - Winter 2005 Session!
Replies: 87
Views: 1884

Thomas james hayman wrote:How come?


I am changing schools and degree programs in the spring to something MUCH more time intensive.

My wife and I are having child #2 in March.

Satisfied?
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild - Winter 2005 Session!
Replies: 87
Views: 1884

FYI:

This is the last Armour Guild Session that I will be able to coordinate.

So, on that note... I want this one to go off with a bang! I look forward to seeing everyone at CF in January!
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: BUYING: high end custom 14th cent-ish gauntlets
Replies: 16
Views: 491

On topic.... I think John would be an excellent choice for executing your project.

He has a knack with making things work.

If my opinion matters any, he comes highly recommended!
by Brian W. Rainey
Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: BUYING: high end custom 14th cent-ish gauntlets
Replies: 16
Views: 491

Hey everybody!!! I'm at the library today checking e-mails and posts. Thank you all for the praise!!! Wow... Time to keep my armour where your mouths are Samuel... Give me a call... The number is in your PM. Jehan, I have your gatling repaired. I wasn't able to chamfer the gatling like we discussed...

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