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InsaneIrish

Why do you want round ring rivetted and FLAT ring solid? that will look a bit odd dont you think?

InsaneIrish

Joseph D wrote:Current pictures, measurements, payment options, and metal thickness would probably help you in selling this.

NO you should just Call DIBS, then release it later.

InsaneIrish

So call it. You are serious about the sale if the measurements fit. That's like walking into the store 5 minutes before someone else and taking the jacket to the fitting room. No one else can buy it while you are trying it on but they can stand by the rack hoping you bring it back because it doesn'...

InsaneIrish

Sean, we agree. The problem is that anymore, if you post a question like "what are the measurements" without tagging it with a DIBS post, you are likely to loose it. Not because you didn't want it, but because the seller was ignorant and didn't post all the needed info. :) the guy after you hits it ...

InsaneIrish

It has it's place. I view dibs as a way of telling the seller he has an interested customer who needs to check with his wife or the bank or if it will fit or if the stars align but doesn't prevent others from queing up. Would you rather someone say "Dibs until I check with the wife and get a chest ...

InsaneIrish

Just curious, how sturdy is it?
I mean is it a thin cast that is flimsy or more robust. (Not thinking for combat)

InsaneIrish

I personally agree that 1600 is a hard cut off. But.... not everywhere agrees, and I believe it was not always thus, so some kingdoms retain the 'extended' period as part of their anthropology. Not my game, but when I've dealt with the beam in my own eye, I'll get on to the mote in other peoples! ;...

InsaneIrish

If you decide to split the helm and avential let me know.

Id be willing to talk to you about the Aventail.

InsaneIrish

Can you give us measurements on your aventail sizes?

InsaneIrish

Those look like Noble Plastics lamallar plates.
So, you basically lace up the noble plastics stuff and add trim and buckles then sell the rig?

InsaneIrish

Well, you gotta work with what you have. My purse is on a post retirement fast, so a new helmet is out of the question until I find a civilian job. Given that I'm five month's into the job search with negligible results , it's really low on the priority list once I do get a job. So, here I am with ...

InsaneIrish

Garreth wrote: The face is the best part of the helm. Why cover it up?

that is why I want the bib addition, so I can attach it or not.

InsaneIrish

Don't take the following as snarky please.

You are trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
If you have a spun dome helmet you should be trying to hide it more, not make it more visible.

InsaneIrish

I'd look to one of the ukranian/european armourers.

InsaneIrish

seanjohnson1 wrote:u can use that in cut and thrust? wow thought it was still just rapiers...

They havent used "just rapiers" for years.

InsaneIrish

sirjarondelyons wrote:ahh i see that doesnt really seem like a great thing to make it out of

Why?

InsaneIrish

Rattan (wicker furniture)

InsaneIrish

Did she make those beads or just assemble the strands? They look nice, but not very viking age. I DO think there is a market for pre-made viking strands, but the beads should be more close to viking age beads it make it work. the viking answer lady has a good page on them: http://www.vikinganswerlad...

InsaneIrish

Hey; if Thomas Powers can beat the drum for real wrought iron, I can beat it for a modicum of nautical knowledge. :D Even if they never board a boat, they need to at least know something about them. I hope you father is doing better. I know how to set fire to a boat. Is that viking? :P :D :D :D oh ...

InsaneIrish

wAUrrior wrote:Pretty nice. The alignment of the eyes is darn near perfect. Definitely looks like an artisan I would give business.

The face sits super close. I may even have to put some padding on the inside of the face to keep it from slaming into my beautiful mug on a spear face thrust.

InsaneIrish

At some point I plan on putting a mail aventail on it with a chain bib to cover the face.

InsaneIrish

Ok, so, I really need another helm like I need a hole in the head. At least that is what my wife says. BUT, I just couldn't resist this helm by Cheflua: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=152857 Since she has sold stuff here before, but not much I figured I give her a helping...

InsaneIrish

One of the biggest issues I've seen with new female fighters is that they tend to have problems holding up their Shields defensively for any length of time. (NOTE: this is not JUST female fighters, but I find it more in female fighters) A really good strength training excercise to give them is: take...

InsaneIrish

Just knightly input wanted?

InsaneIrish

Sigismund von Helfenstein wrote:
Agreed. I think $175-$200 + shipping would be a workable price for the helm modified as Irish suggested.

Actually if he makes the changes I"d say closer to $300.
If it stays as is, $200.

InsaneIrish

Thanks Irish. I know it is not the best looking and I can do better. I don't do stock type armour. The was just somehing I put little though into to generate some income. What would you price it at. It is well made and will protect you very well. Feeling like I should not bother Well, are you willi...

InsaneIrish

Yes Thorvald that is the one. Canister are you saying that my labor rate should be something like$6.50an hour? This helmet is completely hand made. I use no power equipment other than drills and grinders . Every piece is hand hammered. Lets see something you made. How many helmets have you made you...

InsaneIrish

I'll give you $50 + shipping on it.

InsaneIrish

Grimbah wrote:My latest barbarian manifestation and/or 'terror in the park'.

Easy to put on, fun to fight in, real fur n leather...

Jesus, he's actually DE-evolving.

InsaneIrish

Damnit Llewelyn, Those gauntlets would be perfect for my shires loaner gear.
I just dropped a bunch of cash today on something else....grumble, grumble, grumble.

InsaneIrish

That mixed fingers style is typidal of mid 15th century, so is the multiplate wrist but a longer cuff is more typical. Rene de Anjous manuscript shows the mix. That's a very 14th cent cuf IMHO. Lets label it speculative early 15th transitional until someone has better documentation. Early great bas...

InsaneIrish

AL wrote:Got the same thing. Home page came up through your link but when I click on anything else I get forwarded to the same icethingy. I just PM'ed Andy pointing this thread and the site issue to him .

Same here. Home page fine, other pages Icetheme

InsaneIrish

The "learned" person you fought was HG Sir Ostwald. He's not so bad a fighter...

(HG stands for His Grace, which stands for "He's been King at least twice")

InsaneIrish

knotwolf wrote:Roderick Mandrake did some awesome butonhole jack/brigandines many years ago using surplus tags from the local vet. Sandwiched between the lining & outer shell they made for pretty good protection.

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Rich isn't your scale body armour made from blank dog tags? (dog as in woof woof not military)

InsaneIrish

Archiver's I need some help. What is the reputation of Performance Armour I like the Placards. I am after one blued of course however if blued is not available I will find something that will work. The prices are great I am just wondering about his Rep 1. Run screaming from Performance. They are SH...

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