The Armour Archive

Chris G.

Sean, can you post a picture of the stake you described?

Chris G.

Thanks for sharing, this is awsome.

I did manage to find the google book version Here

I think it is the same book you are talking about, matches several of the effigies, unfortunately it looks like some of the captions are cut off, such as page 146.

Chris G.

Vlad,

Did you donate that shield from the first pic? I swear it is the one I used at my first practice.

Chris G.

Before I removed the padding from my Barbute, I had it set such that I could hang upside without it sliding off without the chinstrap fastened. I found it to be tolerable. My bascinet fits quite a bit more loosely, its has a small section of foam around the crown of the skull, with a padded linen li...

Chris G.

Do you have any target dates for events next year?

When I get my armour unpacked, I'll take some pictures, but I'm pretty sure I know what I need to change to meet your requirements.

For the caparison, are you requiring hoods or just a full body?

Chris G.

Vlad, is this for Sam?

Chris G.

Crazy Crow is another source.

Horse Hair and Tails

Chris G.

An ASO is an Anvil Shaped Object, typically a term used to refer to items that have an anvil shape, but are not suitable for the majority of anvil related tasks. When the term came around, it was mainly to refer to cast iron which was made in an anvil like shape. The cast iron is typically porous wh...

Chris G.

Thanks for providing a respectable villain.

Chris G.

I used my gmail account. I have some others I'll try after the holiday weekend.

Chris G.

That is great to hear.

D'Antioche, if you are reading this, please check your spam folder for my emails as well. I have replied to several of yours, but based on the responses from you, I don't think you have received them.

Chris G.

Mostly I was kinda looking at what material Armorsmiths of the 12th-16th centuries would have loved to have available to equip thei lords with. Also, the qualities/quantities of metal available to smiths changed with time, especially over a period of 5 centuries. The styles of armour common during ...

Chris G.

I'm going to cordially disagree with Chris G. above me and say that you should do it. Sorry, Chris - it's not meant as a personal affront. No offense taken. There are many great things about having a local group that is in fact local (I don't consider 2 hours to be very local) I watched a group in ...

Chris G.

Do you have any calipers/micrometers? Try measuring your mysterious metal, see what thickness it really is. 16ga is not 3x heavier than 18ga. And being heavier, should rule out it being some type of TI.

Chris G.

I recommend against this for a variety of reasons. You do not need to be in a group or organized as a group to participate in the SCA and it takes several volunteers to keep a group going. I have seen several new people try to form a group, only to reach burnout shortly there after because of admini...

Chris G.

I'll take the doublet. PM sent.

Chris G.

How was the turnout? I'm hoping it was a success so that they will continue to have them. Especially if they can have them at times when I can get away from work.

Chris G.

The sheildwall's job is to protect the spearmen. I thought the shield wall's job was to form a barricade behind our spears, so that those spears that turn coward and try to run have a nice wall to be skewered upon. I must have been doing it wrong this whole time. I need to get around to making some...

Chris G.

Chris G.

If you could check your email it would be appreciated. Thank you.

Chris G.

Mine arrived Monday, they are great. Thank you.

Chris G.

Email Sent

Chris G.

Why do you not want to use the plaster bandages? I used 3m Specialist Plaster Bandages, the green label extra fast kind, to make a back cast of a horse for a saddle project I'm working on. It made a sturdy cast. I would wrap whatever you plan to cast with some plastic wrap, makes it easier to cut of...

Chris G.

There are a few equestrians around southern midrealm. Part of the problem is there aren't many equestrian events in this region, so we have to transport up north to attend events. Many of the horse people in this region are focused on more modern riding activities. Also, transporting a horse has got...

Chris G.

I agree, its up to the SEM to determine if the basket hilt/demi is equivalent, I am just relaying what someone explained to me as the reasoning. When I lived in Atlantia, I used either a trigger or a lanyard. I no longer like triggers, so I use a lanyard instead, but my dislike for triggers was prob...

Chris G.

VII.A.2. Primary weapons used single-handed shall have a wrist strap (or equivalent restraint) which will keep the weapon from leaving the immediate area of the user. Restraints are not required on hafted weapons used single-handed, or on single-handed back-up weapons. I think this fell under the &...

Chris G.

I recall the reasoning to be something like the resistance between the demi gauntlet and the basket hilt will slow down a weapon enough to limit its travel/speed to a safe value.

Chris G.

Congrats Leo, what is he crossed with? I was looking at a Percheron/TB on monday, that should work out well, but shes a bit shorter than yours at about 15.2.

How is Wicket?

Chris G.

Agnarr,

If I can't answer your question, I'm sure I can find someone that can.

Chris G.

Yes, I have used screws to make several shields. It is an effective method.

Chris G.

If no one else has spoken for it, can you swap the 0.080 you couldn't get for that piece of 0.090.

Also, can you add one of the sheets of 0.032 in to my order.

PM sent for address info

Chris G.

It depends, but I would say you would only attach armour to an arming coat, I tend to think a gambeson typically refers to a padded garment worn over a set of armor such as mail. Some people are more specific in their terminology, while others refer to the same garment as a gambeson, arming coat, or...

Chris G.

I showed up along with Vladimir at around 8:15.

Chris G.

Looks like rattan covered with tape, contrasting tape to delineate the edges.

Chris G.

Unless your local library is a pretty hopping place, I doubt there will be enough people there to bother you. Thomas makes a great suggestion, if you are looking to invest in some books, take a look at them first to see if you will find the information valuable. If you only plan to buy 1 or 2, it wo...

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