The Armour Archive

Brian W. Rainey

Unfortunately the Chicago Swordplay Guild Demonstration had very poor sound quality and was not useable. The Fall 2005 session is in the works for Albion in New Glasur, Wisconsin. Perhaps we could get CSG to do something at that time? Or at the one in January at Centaur Forge. They have room inside...

Brian W. Rainey

I tried to make sharp flutes but it doesnt work, only hammer marks. How do you make so clean and sharp fluting? By the way the cop is enough deep its comfortable I wonder why people want super deep elbow cop People want "super deep" or properly shaped elbow cops because they are the correct form. L...

Brian W. Rainey

The post-holder will on taking up appointment be required to take a leading role in the project to re-photograph the European arms and armour and the preparation of the CD-Rom summary catalogue. This is the good part. I think you are preaching to the choir. I must be a Jedi to feel that. I had hear...

Brian W. Rainey

Well, my mom had a mini heart attack this weekend. So I need to do some homework over the next couple of days to catch up on what I missed this weekend. I will probably have another question up by the end of the week. Glad you like the Journal. Erik Schmid is doing the world a big favor putting thes...

Brian W. Rainey

The post-holder will on taking up appointment be required to take a leading
role in the project to re-photograph the European arms and armour and the
preparation of the CD-Rom summary catalogue.

This is the good part.

Brian W. Rainey

CoP has been sold... pending payment.

Spaulders still available.

Brian W. Rainey

These are item made by Lord Pheylin Quinn (PQ), Midrealm, Order of the Silver Oak of Hammeredsteel Armoury. Long time student of Master Geoffrey of GAA, Meridies and current student of Master Talbot, Midrealm. You forgot order of the Golden Phallus: Second Class I'm surprised you still have your hu...

Brian W. Rainey

It is a good book. I would not pay more than ~50 bucks for it, though. It has a real SCA feel to it. I think that is the majority of its target audience, too. Shop around, it is available for lower prices. I got one for free and the other for $35.00 on half.com (I think), for a friend. All in all, i...

Brian W. Rainey

Florence is my FAVORITE city in Italy. You MUST see the Piazza del Duomo. Two stops that you MUST make are: The National Bargello Museum Museo di Stibbert They are great places. I have been to both and they are WELL worth the time. Enjoy the food, also! Don't feel bad asking locals questions or dire...

Brian W. Rainey

One thing to think about is that lamellar transfers a blow to multiple plates. The plates can be thinner due to this and the fact that at many points throughout the piece you will have a triple overlap of plates. Not sure why you would want 16ga unless you plan on stopping ballistics. Unnescessary o...

Brian W. Rainey

PM sent Leo PS any deal on the COP and a set of spaulders? Good question. I had not thought of that. I will be more than happy to sell a pair of spaulders AND the CoP for: $200.00 +Shipping/Handling! How's that for a deal! A savings of $25.00!! I must be CRAAAAAAAZY ! Actually, I have been bitten b...

Brian W. Rainey

Cleaning house.... NEW in stock armour has to go in order to make room for more books! I am slashing prices and getting rid of in stock armour at INSANE prices! Don't let this opportunity pass you by! These are item made by Lord Pheylin Quinn (PQ), Midrealm, Order of the Silver Oak of Hammeredsteel ...

Brian W. Rainey

Updated the website with about 6 more titles.

Brian

Brian W. Rainey

Brian, On the Midwest Armourer's Guild website you have this book listed as one that someone is searching for: "Arme i Armature in Italia" - Lionello Giorgio Boccia Excellent condition Is this a different title than "Armi e Armature Italiane" by Aldo Aroldi? Regards, Rob No, it is the same book. AR...

Brian W. Rainey

I must confess that I used my husband's armor library to answer the questions. We are both book junkies, and he chortles every time he gets a book that Wade Allen doesn't own. Does anyone have JP Reverseau Les Armes des Rois de France au Musee De l'Armee Saint Julien du Sault 1982? Scalini notes th...

Brian W. Rainey

Brian- Have you ever found any analysis of the textile gloves surviving in the 14th c gauntlets? There are, I think, three- two in Churburg and the Black Prince's. Why would textile be preferable to leather? Sweat absorbsion? Easier to stitch in a replacement? Cost woldn't be a factor, not with tho...

Brian W. Rainey

Bonus question: In which private collection did they reside before arriving at their current location? From Churburg to the Toscanelli collection, then to Ressman and the Bargello. Imagine my surprise when I checked and realized that I had previously chastised someone for being wrong on this when i...

Brian W. Rainey

The Bonus questions are still unanswered! Does that mean both of my answers were incorrect? OOPS! Sorry, had to run to a meeting and did not get a chance to post.. My bad. YEP! Both were incorrect. Excellent try, though! They did not come from the Ressman collection. BTW: Wasn't Tomasso Missaglia a...

Brian W. Rainey

The Bonus questions are still unanswered! Does that mean both of my answers were incorrect? OOPS! Sorry, had to run to a meeting and did not get a chance to post.. My bad. YEP! Both were incorrect. Excellent try, though! They did not come from the Ressman collection. BTW: Wasn't Tomasso Missaglia a...

Brian W. Rainey

[quote="Bertus Brokamp"]1. To which general type of gauntlet style do these belong? Hourglass (CORRECT!) 2. Which Armour Archive thread discussed, in detail, the function of the "rider plate" which visible on the left pictured gauntlet? m (CORRECT!) 3. Aside from Ã¢â‚¬Å“14th CenturyÃ¢â‚¬Â

Brian W. Rainey

[img]http://www.chainmailleboard.com/forums/uploads/post-8-1097590409.jpg[/img] Rings have an inner diameter of roughtly 7.7 mm. They are made from 1.4 mm wire before flattening. Round rivets are made from 1.0 mm wire. Regards Is there a specific period of time/location that you are trying to repre...

Brian W. Rainey

Sebastian Kempkens wrote:Thanks Brian, Irish,

Brian, do you know if Darivs ia a "Biggie" Size? Anybody else who has a big gut use a pourpoint?

Sebastian

He has a belly on him.... if that is what you mean.

I would assume that some folks of yore were of substantial size, Henry VIII comes to mind.

Brian W. Rainey

DukeAlaric wrote:Terry English took a few liberties with the armor he made for Excalibur.

Alaric

Ya think?

Brian W. Rainey

Info from seller: I purchased this from an estate sale. The gentlemen I purchased this helmet from fought in the reenacted battles. They have a club in this area and these helmets are used in the club. The gentlemen had the complete outfit, but would only sell the helmet. I knew nothing about it so ...

Brian W. Rainey

You do know that you are asking for people to post correctly, right? You are asking for the answers to be posted correctly, not that the answers have to be correct. To this point.... the first Armour Archive member to post, in a single response, accurate answers to at LEAST 7 of the numbered questi...

Brian W. Rainey

Sasuke...

At least 4 numbered answers correct. Need to check two when I get home.

BZZZZZZZZZZZT, wrong.... on the bonus question, though. Good try, seems logical don't it?

Prizes still up for grabs. Come on... you KNOW you want to be a big winner, don't you!

Brian W. Rainey

Is the idea to post answers here, or as an exercise for the reader? I know the generalities of these gaunts, but not the particulars, and you have my curiosty up! Strongbow Without providing so many rules that it resembles recent presidential debates..... Whatever people want! I would like to see i...

Brian W. Rainey

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=36691

Brian W. Rainey

As a stimulant for accurate 14th century armour research and discussion, I decided to post a series of questions on pieces of armour from the 14th century on a weekly basis. Some of the questions will be easy, some of a more difficult nature. Hopefully as we near the end of the discussion we will ha...

Brian W. Rainey

Honestly, keep an eye on E-bay. I have seen them go for as little as 2-300 in like-new condition. Also, you can buy bench mounts for the #8 whitneys. That is what I ended up using as I bought a floor standing model and then sold it right away. Ended up being just WAAYY too much for my purposes. The ...

Brian W. Rainey

Panda wrote:did you even open TOMAR to have a look.

I do not have a copy of TOMAR in my possesion, at the moment.

I did not care for the book when I had it, therefore I have not been very agressive at recuperating my copy.

Brian W. Rainey

Stonekeep wrote:Where is a good place to locate one of these bench models? I've been wanting one for some time now...

Bench model of what?

Brian W. Rainey

Hey,

Use a pourpoint. A long vest with reinforced points on the front of the hip/waist area that support the armour from the shoulder.

DARIVS ARCHITECTVS has made a real nice one. He can help.

It worked in real life... it should work now just as well.

Brian W. Rainey

Kevin O'Shaughnessy wrote:Trees, rocks, dirt, old turnshoes...ANYTHING is better than lutefisk!

Kevin O'Shaughnessy

So, what is your REAL opinion on lutefisk, praytel?

I was up in Minnesota the other week and completely forgot to try Lutefisk. Bummer. Am I truly missing something?

Brian W. Rainey

ahhhh, So it would seem that I would want to stick with the coat of plates. Now the next question is are there any patterns besides the one in the archive that anyone would suggest? I have worked ABS plastic, as well as hammered plate, I like lightness but am a bit of a stickler in my advanced year...

Leather CoP and 2 Pair Stainless 14th c. spaulders for sale!

Re: First rivited maille

14th Century Gauntlet Questions - X-POST

Brian's Weekly 14th c. Armour Quiz (10/11/04)

Re: TOMAR page 94 figure 6.50

Re: TOMAR page 94 figure 6.50

Re: Brigandine Vs. Coat of Plates . . . .