The Armour Archive

Trevor

It's a matter of values.

I'd look for a used suit, ML. That will be more in your price range.

Trevor

I don't know about the Laurel in question. Since she is giving the seminar-she can teach whomever she wants and ban whomever she wants. But, how does that help the Laurel in question? I would think that her motivation for teaching the class would be to help others increase the level of authenticity ...

Trevor

http://www.albion-small-arms.freeserve.co.uk/prices.htm

Trevor

THe fact of the matter is: other groups are already doing what we want to do. If the SCA isn't willing to allow such things under their umbrella, that doesn't mean we can't do this. It just means it won't be in the SCA. There are other groups that do SCA-style rattan combat. Markland for one, and th...

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There are some disposable air-sprayers perfect for dying leather. They do the same job as an air brush, but they're a lot cheaper. Basically, it's a jar with a propellant cartridge on top of it. It's easy to fill the jar with dye, then screw on the cartridge. That's it. And, the propelland cartridge...

Trevor

First off, there is no substitute for research. Having a picture from the middle ages of what you're trying to re-creat is the best and easiest way to ensure that your project will be like what they had. Before you cut into that $150 hide, I'd do some planning first. Here's a brief run-down on leath...

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That's a hell of an idea! Nice job at "creative anachronism"!

Trevor

Why can't it be done in rattan combat? Oh, it can. Just not in the SCA, apparently. The SEM's deputy pretty much dismissed out of hand the recommendations that were proposed to be done with rattan. Basically-he didn't want to do anything to change the rules-even as add-on rules for special occasions...

Trevor

Vey nice!

how do you intend to attach the poleyn? Is it articulated or soupcan?

Trevor

despairbear wrote:I need to put armor on the out side so people can see where my knees are.

[Slaps forehead]

That is the lamest excuse to not cover armor that I've ever heard. Someone kick that guy in the jimmy.

Trevor

Very nice stuff! I don't think he's the best armorer we have, but he's in the top 10.

Trevor

Great first piece!

Congratulations! You are showing great promise!

Trevor

Ugh. Don't do kneepads. They always look like kneepads (if they're worn outside of your leggings) and they're easy to lose. Take some black foam and cut into strips. Use spray adhesive to stick them into the inside of your knees, but be mindful to keep the strips small enough for the piece to articu...

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You ask for guidelines, and you get a bunch of questions... OK-if yo don't have te answers-here's some guidelines (of course, they're my own and this is a blatant attempt to draw you into my time period): It's exactly 600 years ago. Right now. So, as I write this, it is March 30th, 1405 A.D. at 9:3...

Trevor

I will make it known to the folks that I help get armored!

Trevor

How does a plaque belt = weight lifting belt?

And how does 14th c. vanbraces help out folks from earler time periods? (or later ones that didn't use vanbraces?)

Trevor

Trevor, "Your breastplate will not go with the soupcan knees very well. There is at least one German effigy that has a one-piece cuisse/knee combination and a breastplate from about 1410, though (and a klappvisor)." Got a reference to that German effigy?My persona is German. 1410 sounds a bit odd f...

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I wouldn't take it up with the current SEM. Its obvious it's DOA. When fencing was brought into the SCA, they had to bring in an entirely different set of rules. Perhaps we should focus on it as an entirely different activity than heavy fighting, as the current Marshallate seems intent on treating h...

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So, what's that web adress for AEMMA again?

Trevor

Torvaldr,

I hope that you realize that I have nothing but praise for your craftsmanship. And I appreciate your openess to discuss authenticity with me.

Trevor

I share my knowledge because I get tired of dumbasses making a bunch of crap that pollutes my medieval experience.

Did I say that out loud?

Trevor

You're correct-the soupcan lknees will move your kit back to mid-14th century. Which will go along with your CoP better, for that matter. I wouldn't put mail over the legs. First of all-the legs would have gone over the mail. But, you have greaves on their way-and those will go fine with the gambois...

Trevor

Hmmm, I've seen black and white suits in every book I've read about landsknechts...

Trevor

Personally, I would rather have plastic on the field that was covered by a period garment than non-period leather armor that wasn't covered.

Sometimes, certain pieces cannot be covered and that is understandable. I'd rather use leather than plastic for those anyday of the week.

Trevor

For someone new to armoring, I'd recommend looking at armor made in the early to mid 14th century (1300-1360 a.d.). A "brigandine" is a 15th century garment, and was tailored. It takes a lot of armor know-how to pull it off. OTOH, a "Coat of Plates" may be more what you have in mind. There isn't as ...

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mm.. "leather bracers" generic SCA-isms ? Context, please. Certainly we know they were used historically, in at least a couple of contexts. The lovely tooled Archer's bracer from the Mary Rose, the 14th century vambraces. Some things are, indeed, peculiar artifacts of the SCA. It does undermine the...

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Not to put words in his mouth, but I think Tim was referring to SCA kidney belts used as "armor".

Trevor

I think that we can educate people and then let them make their own decisions. If we do it respectfully, I think that most people will be open to at least learning about medieval armor. And some will not. It's their hobby, too. If they enjoy wearing fantasy armor, then that's their right. I just don...

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how about posting an address where we can send donations?

Trevor

spanish_hospitaller wrote:arrogance is a shortcut to blindness.

Ignorance is a shortcut to blindness, too.

Is it kinder that we should leave the blind to find their own way, then?

Trevor

Just to make sure I make the point. Yes we each have a right to an oppinion of our game and how it is played and how we want to do things. So I am not saying you are wrong and I am right. I am just open to discussing. That's appreciated. On the subject of leather armor. All leather armor not just b...

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Trevor, are you talking about the belt or the spaulders? If the belt, let us all bear in mind that we are living in the modern middle ages and we are not the Society for Compulsive Authenticity. And all this time I thought it was the Society for Consenting Adults... Please bear in mind that I total...

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Checking my Osprey title "German Medieval Armies 1000-1300", I see some examples of flat-topped helmets ("Salt-shaker") and some semi-round topped helmets. The semi-round topped helmets can be made with compressor housings, and a decent sized occularia to boot. Fortunately, this will reduce the cost...

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You do really nice work, but I do wish your customer had ordered something that he could document...

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Cool! I never knew you were even considering buying her! can't wait to see her in the water!

Re: Wide Belts, Leather Bracers, and other SCA-isms?