The Armour Archive

InsaneIrish

Jason Grimes wrote:I found it. PM me your email and I can send it to you. To be fair to the translator, the book is about 450 pages long and would be a major undertaking to translate completely.

Could I get a copy of that as well?

InsaneIrish

Oh I SEE....I don't go and that is the year YOU show up!

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bigjon wrote:I found the lamp shade comment hilarious!

Me too!

Infact, I even contemplated doing just that!

It would make an awesome directional lamp, or maybe a yard light!

InsaneIrish

Johann ColdIron wrote:Sharp work Richard! I like the way you made the nose to fill out the mail under the eyes. It really makes it work.

Yeah the nose protrusion is an awesome detail!

InsaneIrish

Pitbull Armory wrote:I have no cash at this time for toys or a garment, but I have some armor to trade, I have a Jawbone Sallet in 14g,

What is that? Got pics?

InsaneIrish

Konstantin the Red wrote:...Koala.

Running inside joke between me and Sir Luc.

InsaneIrish

Since the Ceremony was this last weekend, I can now post this. This shield was a display piece for a very good friend's elevation to Chivalry. 24x30, 3/8" thick bent plywood, stained, and covered in Canvas. Shield made by Kazimir Konstantinov, VERY nice blank. A bit thin for SCA rattan, but it would...

InsaneIrish

Honestly, you've done that helm before Hal. Toss it down the creek and go a different direction.
Or atleast toss the skull face plate.

InsaneIrish

Gerade wrote:Something like these

http://www.zackwhite.com/Rawhide_c_283.html

DUDE! SCORE!

thanks!

InsaneIrish

Go to your local pet supply place and buy the largest rawhide bone they have, soak it, take it appart, voila! Hans This is for a shield commission. I don't like using dog toys for paying clients. Plus the rawhide in those are often thinner than I want. Not to mention much smaller pieces than I pref...

InsaneIrish

Anyone have 3" wide rawhide strip they are willing to unload? 3-5oz, I need it to edge a shield.
I will have to measure the shield for length, but probably around 60" long or so.

OR if you don't have one that long, 2 that I can sew together?

thanks

InsaneIrish

damn. I gotz no werds. :0

InsaneIrish

1. sand surface with 60grit sandpaper 2. clean surface with alchohol based cleaner 3. ASAP apply 3-4 coats SELF ETCHING PRIMER waiting 30min or so between coats (This is important as aluminum oxidizes the second it touches oxygen. Self Etching Primer helps bond to the metal) 4. Apply autobody primer...

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Word from the Calon facebook is that is Damien and Isabella. Damien defeated Michael Nymandius, with Richard and Matsu the other two to make the finals. Jean Paul Correct, Sir Michael defeated Matsu and Sir Damien defeated Richard. The final bout went 3 rounds. Round one was Damien sword and shield...

InsaneIrish

12gauge? damn, that thing is going to be heavy!

InsaneIrish

Ruthardis at 2 ravens armoury makes a good one.

InsaneIrish

You still making helmets as well?

InsaneIrish

Looks like a chain brake for old cast iron pipes.

InsaneIrish

Beretta Nano?

Left handed?

InsaneIrish

Niall O'Connor wrote:see there is the difference i were plate and maille for SCA but this leather is for dagorhir so im looking for more fuctional in dagorhir

Ah, sorry for the disconnect.

InsaneIrish

What is your persona?
"leather armor" is often done more for SCA protection than historical Accuracy. If your interested in that anyway.

InsaneIrish

Normally I HATE it when rapier fighters paint their masks. It completely knocks me out of the medieval groove. Makes me think of a fanatic fan from a Football game that paints his teams logo on his face. But, THIS GUY did it RIGHT!. Bravo! http://www.bogpages.com/SCA-photographs/2013/Gulf-Wars-XXII-...

InsaneIrish

That is awesome, is the roping around the edge a period application? I love the look.

InsaneIrish

Caius705 wrote:
InsaneIrish wrote:
Gruber wrote:If it is delivered- I will armour it
Will you make Landsknecht armour for it?
Or gothic, I'd take gothic. Though I like your suggestion better. I'll pick up half of it, anyone care to match me and make this a wonderful reality?

I'd be in for half a stuffed squirrel!

InsaneIrish

Gruber wrote:If it is delivered- I will armour it

Will you make Landsknecht armour for it?

InsaneIrish

Will you take $60 shipped?

InsaneIrish

Where did you get the shield blank from?
Is it T6061 alum?

InsaneIrish

I"m almost glad I only saw the sale late Sunday. Otherwise I am sure I would have spend A LOT MORE than I did.

InsaneIrish

There is a difference between Athletic ability and Technique

InsaneIrish

Well the 140rnds for $160+shipping comes out to just above .87 per rnd. That is not counting shipping ot the $27 HazMat fee. And while you may not find 400rnds all together on one shelf you can certainly find ammo on the shelves.

InsaneIrish

.90 a round? Seriously? You are about 6 weeks to late to charge that kind of fear mongering price. People are starting to find FMJ ammo for normal prices on the shelves.

InsaneIrish

clean the helm with a brillow pad and windex. Then fabreeze the inside. Let Dry, if the smell persists, you MAY have an issue with "off gassing" of the paint. But, I doubt it. More than likely it is some residual packing/grease compound that is creating the smell.

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niiiiice, more pics.

InsaneIrish

nice Work!

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