The Armour Archive

InsaneIrish

It is a very sweet helm. If I wasn't coveting a firearm so much I would not be parting with it.

InsaneIrish

Don't fall down. Those guys will ride you under and turn your blood into the soil.

InsaneIrish

I've got an AB Hammer Sallet for sale. It's only been very lightly used. Stainless Steel, I'm not positive but I want to say 12-14ga stainless. I was told once that this Sallet was 1 of 2 that AB made as "sisters" one had a hard tail and the other had an articulated tail. IIRC the one with the artic...

InsaneIrish

Irish, I don't think that is 100%. The King of England actually sets prices on these several times in the 16th to ensure people can buy them. These were the quick and dirty get you on the field of the 16th century. Just check out Henry VIII State Papers. The guy does the same with several other ite...

InsaneIrish

Atlanta Armory wrote:That looks close to what I'm looking to do, but I'll include front and back protection, and probably a somewhat higher collar.

-Ben

How about a lower collar for those of us that have no necks?

InsaneIrish

Yeah, its spendy but I figured if it worked well it'd be worth it. I'm thinking of dipping one of the helmets in oxidizing cleaner to give it a patina before wire brushing the heck out of it then applying the P.O.R. 15. If you are planning on wire brushing it anyway why are you even worrying about ...

InsaneIrish

Killian what you are showing is a VERY late version of the Leine. 15th-16th centuries infact. The big angel winged sleeves combine with the Ionar (vest) is much later period than he is looking for. While there is evidence for the Leine as early as the 5th cent. It's shape back then is closer to a By...

InsaneIrish

I started this project with the intent to make a kit that would reflect how a poorer conscript might be equipped, something you don't see too often. I thought it would be an easy project to get back into armoring with, and would have been if I wasn't trying to make them SCA legal. Thanks for the he...

InsaneIrish

Kilian_the_warlike wrote:Which celtic people and what time frame? Bronze age Gaul? Iron age Celt-Iberian? 14th century Saffron shirts? 16th century Border Reivers?

This, more info needed.

InsaneIrish

InsaneIrish

Found the boots and I am sorry to say they are honda lines not sidi. Sorry.

InsaneIrish

Nice guantlet!

I've always liked the Milanese style. Probably the the best/easiest style to make for SCA combat.

InsaneIrish

Johann ColdIron wrote:
Would you mind posting pics of the helm? Perferably with the rest of your kit on. We might be able to help.

This please, there are a couple of the "issues" listed that I am curious about.

InsaneIrish

I thought you were going earlier period Gunther?
If I had known you were doing later, I would have offered up my stainless Gothic style sallet.

I really need to get that up on the classifieds.

InsaneIrish

crap. I forgot about this.

I will make a note so that I dig them out tonight.

Sorry

InsaneIrish

Why not just have a grill made for it? sounds like that is what you want anyway.

InsaneIrish

huh, as it so happens I think I still have my dad's 70s era motorcycle boots. Lug sole, buckles, (not cam). I believe men's size 10. Let me go home and look and see if I still have them. I"m not sure they are SIDI brand either. I do know they are leather and have the cuffed elastic tops. I'll be hon...

InsaneIrish

I think it looks horrible. Sallets didn't really have slots cut into the visors. And certainly didn't have them cut in above the eye slot. IF you must cut into the visor look at later period examples: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/HJRK_A_110_-_Sallet_combination_of_Maximilian_I,...

InsaneIrish

My buddy is just looking for an update on some armour he purchased. Darkheart contacted him a while back and said they were done, but after final payment submission there has been no communication. He is just wanting a status update.

InsaneIrish

Buster wrote: 7 years for 80 sets of armour isn't fast, but I don't think it's unreasonable.

Agreed. If USA armourers are any benchmark. You are looking at roughly 4-6 months per suit. At their projection, that is 11.5 suits per year.

InsaneIrish

at todays prices they are almost the same! :( Which is silly, since the AK, by design, is made with crappy parts with horrible tolerances (and still work reliably). It's like an 80's F-150 being the same price as a Ferrari... Thank the president and congress for pushing an "assault weapons ban".

InsaneIrish

Hey, anyone heard from Darkheart Armoury lately?

I have a friend that has been trying to get ahold of him to no avail.

InsaneIrish

How about a straight up trade? your AK74 for my AR stripped lower? at todays prices they are almost the same!

InsaneIrish

Talbot wrote:I should be able to ship for $5

Done, payment sent!

InsaneIrish

Talbot wrote:
InsaneIrish wrote:I will take:

7.5" blunted conical Shield boss #2 14 gauge. Made by GDFB. $20

I'm assuming the pics you posted are switched. I do NOT want the regular domed boss, I want the boss with the flattened tip.

I did have the pics backwards. It is yours.

what is shipping to zip: 65109?

InsaneIrish

what's the price on the Corinthian helm?

InsaneIrish

HROTHGAR/RPN416 wrote:You're not going to answer my question ??oh well I guess I dont need to buy itanyways

wow, pushy?
Just because missed one reply question in multiple threads on stuff he is selling?

InsaneIrish

I will take:

7.5" blunted conical Shield boss #2 14 gauge. Made by GDFB. $20

I'm assuming the pics you posted are switched. I do NOT want the regular domed boss, I want the boss with the flattened tip.

InsaneIrish

knotwolf wrote:Not an exact knock-off of one of your sweet Russkies, but I tried man...

R

I actually like that about this helm. It's not like others we've seen before. Slightly different but keeps the period feel. Good job.

InsaneIrish

payment sent

InsaneIrish

What is the measurements on the Sallet?

InsaneIrish

can we get a measurement around the helms browline?

InsaneIrish

send to: doug-strong@comcast.net correct?

InsaneIrish

Yes I had to change my legs.

I now attach my knee cops to my braces and have my cuisses attached to my belt.

InsaneIrish

Do you paypal?

If so I will take:

F3 #1
F5 #1, #2
F8 #1

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