The Armour Archive

Edward MacTavish

I put together a set of plates to protect my spine in Poland. The hard part was designing something that did not alter my breast plate at all. What I came up with is this. A light leather Y yoke that has spring stainless plate scales running down the inside. I will be putting extra padding onto the ...

Edward MacTavish

I really wish I could, but way out of my ball park with Poland going on.

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Edward MacTavish

These are the knees I have on under the robe,

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Edward MacTavish

My Lady and I will be trying to attend.

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Edward MacTavish

Count Morgan for the win!!!

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Edward MacTavish

What weapons are in the Swiss five tournement?

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Edward MacTavish

Edward MacTavish

Same here. Move to Alabama and I would be there.

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Edward MacTavish

Kneebite,

I allready have one of your fine tablets, and Cat made me a wax tablet case. So good on that one but closer to the kind of stuff I am looking for.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Under the robe I have an arming coat with Leather elbows pointed to it and the small flower elbow caps attatched over those. Padded legs with the flat style knees and schinbalds. The legs are held up with a split strap belt and points. I am going to make a reenforced surcoat when all the parts come ...

Edward MacTavish

Have the armour allready. Looking for just something neat.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Yep, own several of his pieces,

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Edward MacTavish

It depends on if he is going for middle or late 14th century. If middle then the surcoat and helmet, if Late then I would replace the legs with articulated steel. You allready know about the arms. I would also flare the pauldron lames so they sit better over the chain. An if you done have one out a ...

Edward MacTavish

Anyone have anything really cool 14th century?

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Edward MacTavish

I have one of their 14th century coats. I like it.

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Edward MacTavish

I need to post some pictures, but I have been working on a 1250's Hospitilar kit. I think I have a good start. Will try to get pictures up soon.

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Edward MacTavish

Thank you,

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Edward MacTavish

Yes, I have done this and will continue to.

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Edward MacTavish

That rubbing is also not 14th century.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I think it was more of a, you do great work but were all broke and please do not take our low bids as an indication of the skill that you put into your weapons. I looked at the grossmesser at Gulf Wars and would have loved to have purchased it but right now another fancy sword is not in the cards. E...

Edward MacTavish

Does anyone know what " For God and Saint George" be in Latin?

This is what the translator came up with, I do not think it is correct.

loco divus/er adque sanctus/er George

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Edward MacTavish

Those are cool, another thing I will have to pick up,

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Edward MacTavish

Hal,

Did you ever finish this helmet?

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Edward MacTavish

I believe the 1230-1260ish. I have a reproduction and pictures at home I will post.

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Edward MacTavish

I see a lot of chrome and stainless, but not any mild.

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Edward MacTavish

Anyone know where I can purchase four 1.25" and one 1" mild steel ball bearings? Thanks,

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Edward MacTavish

3rds on the burg,

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Edward MacTavish

Still there?

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Edward MacTavish

I need a simple sword scabbard like the one pictured. Does anyone have one laying around they would be willing to sell, or would be able to make one really quickly? Thanks,

http://www.jelldragon.com/scabbards.htm

Edward

Edward MacTavish

What size are they?

Edward MacTavish

That looks great,

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Edward MacTavish

Looks like a spear to me,

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Edward MacTavish

I wish I could. I allways wanted a suit like this.

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Edward MacTavish

Dibs on the stand,

What size are the clothes?

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Edward MacTavish

Interest, yes. Money no.

Edward

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