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InsaneIrish

You think you could get them to do it like this? I'd think it would even be cheaper. Definately less forming to do. And more in line with what we've seen in illustrations. How did you get it looking like that? Did you Photoshop it somehow? I agree, it would look much better like that. Yes, I am a P...

InsaneIrish

I'll release dibs.

InsaneIrish

Is the kit complete?

InsaneIrish

dibs released. Way to small for me.

InsaneIrish

Might be easier for people if you delete the SOLD items instead of just putting sold behind them.

Also, I asked for better pictures of the titanium Bishops mantle. And it's not Riveted, it's welded correct?

InsaneIrish

You think you could get them to do it like this?
I'd think it would even be cheaper. Definately less forming to do.

And more in line with what we've seen in illustrations.

InsaneIrish

Can I be in line pending pics and size?

InsaneIrish

I might be interested in the Greathelm kit

InsaneIrish

Honestly it looks like a bad repro of a shovel faced visor for a bascinet.

InsaneIrish

found these. Not the exact same, but pretty close:

http://romancivtalk.yuku.com/topic/517/ ... Bf-_6OWjHo

http://thomasguild.blogspot.com/2011/12 ... hairs.html

InsaneIrish

Sorry no measurements. I know it is roman though. And I will have to dig and see if I cited the location.

InsaneIrish

I saw these last night. The pliers only have one hole in one side. They seem to be plenty long. The rivets are the small domed pin style, not wedge. When assembled and in the pliers the rivets fold over and break the ring or make a messy loose "peen". BTW, these are stainless rings/rivets. I agree w...

InsaneIrish

I've got an old Hjalmr kettle hat that would fit the bill. $150+shipping.

InsaneIrish

InsaneIrish

can you send me some better pics than the one you have of this aventail?

InsaneIrish

A guy could make a burgonet based on a period example every week for the rest of his life, and never make the same helmet twice. Oh yes, I agree 100% which is why I tried to limit my "criteria" to only 3 items. There were so many variations and "options" on Burgs that just saying one style was a bu...

InsaneIrish

Is the Churburg still available?
What size is it?

InsaneIrish

....If there is a more "typical" form for the burgonet during my period I haven't encountered it. Part of the reason you haven't found a "typical" form is that really there is none. Much like the Greathelm, the Burg evolved in many different forms almost at the same time. The 3 basic or Key Feature...

InsaneIrish

Hey, Z, I've responded via email.
Also, do you prefer PM on the AA or email for contact?

InsaneIrish

Just curious here. But, what is your chosen timeframe? The helms are you picturing are pretty late in the SCA timeframe. They are closer to a Savoyard or "Death's head" burgeonet type. More so than the conventional burg type. Here is what I did for my helm so that I could fight cut and thrust with i...

InsaneIrish

I just got this and was asked to post it: I have come to realize that the webpage with information for lamellar plates for Calontir Trim has been down for a few months. It has been re-established at http://www.wardmetal.com/bethany/trim/armor.php Do not be concerned that it is at Ward Metal's site, ...

InsaneIrish

The rest of the outfit is going to be pretty simplistic. I'm going with a plain, long sleeve, solid-colored shirt, maybe a loose, long, sleeveless doublet over top of that. Beneath the waist I'm planning on a pair of knee breeches with knee high boots, which, if you're trekking through country fill...

InsaneIrish

I always thought it was pulled on and cinched down to help keep the chain/lamallar in place.

InsaneIrish

I'm looking at pretty modest dimensions. The comb is an absolute necessity imo (hardly qualifies as a burgonet without it) but I am planning to keep it small for practicality. Likewise with the visor. The large comb is a Post 1550 thing. So if you are going earlier, your burg would not have the hig...

InsaneIrish

I'm your huckleberry. ;) http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/photos/1044761285_Rn7SK-L.jpg LOVE my burg. best helm I've ever had. I agree with making the grill flush with the visor. I definately helps reduce spear shots catching on the brim. I suggest having the helm made to YOUR HEAD. complete w...

InsaneIrish

1. Don't get that hat you linked too. It sucks. I have one, it is to shallow to even fit correctly. Not worth the money. I'm assuming you are looking for a dress helm and not an SCA fighting helm correct? For early 16th century you could look at a low/no comb burgeonet, Cabesset, open faced sallet, ...

InsaneIrish

Johann ColdIron wrote:

Uh, Rich, what is a "skeleton helmet"

An abomination to GOD!

InsaneIrish

.....I was simply curious about how they really dressed for two reasons: 1. I am (like many people who have posted) rather annoyed by what many people (in the SCA, popular culture, and elsewhere) consider to be "gypsy" dress and culture and attitude and the like and wish to know the truth... I appl...

InsaneIrish

I'm a graphic designer by trade. If you are still looking for help let me know.

InsaneIrish

AWESOME!
Just one more reason to get to GW next year!

If I can make it next year JP, we gotta cross swords.

InsaneIrish

nice looking rig man. I like the leather trim on the lamallar. There are 2 things that jump out at me as being "off". 1. The Boots seem to be more SCA and less period. I would think that winnigas and ankle boots would be more period correct. 2. The sword belt. That type of belt, with the 2 loops hol...

InsaneIrish

I bought this from someone who used to partake in SCA. I am not sure of the maker. He told me that this is a common design and that the maker replicated the pattern from a pattern he found online. I recently bought a 8'x4 sheet of 12ga. steel for welding purposes (for my personal art). This is 12ga...

InsaneIrish

What armory made the helm?

InsaneIrish

Antonio wrote:
Incidentally, is that Saeax hilt thick enough? Looks like it could go through a face grille!6

even if it is smaller than 1.25" and could go into a grill, it would still be legal.

InsaneIrish

I don't know why... but both you and Insane Irish seem to have a hard-on for claiming armour will bounce without a fully armoured fighter standing in front of you for inspection. If you saw 3/4 of the helms we wore back in the early 80's you would shit bricks... with rhinestones. Dude, why don't yo...

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