The Armour Archive

Chris G.

The workshops and classes can be found here http://www.valentinyotkov.com/site/studio.htm

Chris G.

Try this http://www.valentinyotkov.com/article.htm You could also enroll in one of Valentin Yotkov's weekend workshops, they might seem a bit pricey, but the reviews I've read all say they are worth every penny. I'm sure Kerry can say more about them than I can, not having taken them.

Chris G.

Sorry, I haven't checked this thread for a few days.

Thanks for the offer, I'll send you a pm to get it worked out.

For a team that was expected to rank really low in our own division, I think we did pretty decent this year. Although I think Auburn should have been in the title game.

Chris G.

Nothing new was posted in this thread. You could have gotten your answer faster by using the search feature. Many of these ideas are posted weekly when people come in looking for help.

Chris G.

I'm in for one as well.

Chris G.

I asked this in the show your kit thread, but I like the pictures here too. I'm preparing a presentation for an SCA class I'm teaching on Thursday night. Its about how to get started heavy fighting in the SCA. I would like to use the photos from this thread to show some new people the wide variety o...

Chris G.

I have a few questions. What kind of torch do you use for heating the pitch and annealing the metal? What type of steel do you make your tools from? Where did you get your pitch bowl? I was reading a tutorial from Valentin's site where he suggested not using a thin bowl like some of the stainless st...

Chris G.

Offhand, I would say the only way to legally protect your mark would be to register it as a trademark. The only one someone could steal your mark, and prevent you from using it anymore is if they registered it. Even if some people were to form a registration group, I don't see how it would have any ...

Chris G.

Could we possibly see some pictures of it being worn, with the visor opened and closed?

Chris G.

Where can I find a place to buy raw cotton?

Chris G.

We use a room we have reserved in the gym on the Virginia Tech Campus. We keep it reserved year round, and use it when the weather is bad. For good weather we fight in front of the gym.

Chris G.

Another thing to consider as far as registering a cross in the SCA, the COH requires significant differences between registered arms, most if not all crosses conflict with each other. Passing a cross through the college of heralds is difficult because there are so many items that look similar. A fri...

Chris G.

Don't get discouraged Meaddrinker. Heres the problem, we don't know what you don't know, and for that matter you don't know what you don't know. Often times we assume that people know more than they do, and on the internet, it much harder to figure out stuff like that. Probably the easiest way to fi...

Chris G.

There was a show the discovery or history channel did last year for "Rome" week. It told a couple of stories. One was about the headline fight for the opening of the big colloseum in rome. According to records of the day, there were many fights and events leading up to one great fight. The fight was...

Chris G.

Where do you seen me talking about what I have done? This whole thing started because, I saw people belittling others an have always hated that. I could care less if you want to be period and this guy over here wants to be a flittering Elf . Damn what I have been trying to say (but everyone wants t...

Chris G.

Wanting to be an elf in the SCA is not reasonable attempt by even the loosest definition. He pointed her to a group that was more appropriate for what she wanted to do. He could have been an ass and told her to get lost, he was at least nice and gave her a direction to turn. While the SCA is a Fanta...

Chris G.

I think this is the article you are speaking of http://www.arador.com/construction/introduction.html

The shapes for the blanks are on page 3.

Chris G.

As usual, some very nice tooling on the vambraces. Did you base that off anything?

Chris G.

Take the boots to a shoe repair shop, often they can put a rubber sole on for you. I know a fighter that had a pair of Russian parade boots modified in this way and they turned out very well.

Chris G.

I disagree with that statment about pontiac, I think that tupperware suit is far more stylish than Pontiacs latest automotive offerings.

Chris G.

Man, that was just mean....

I look forward to reading your review.

Chris G.

For all you know, he could have armour too...

I'm sure in his many years of experience as a dealer in fine swords and cutlery, he could have built up an impressive armour collection as well...

Nice website btw.

Chris G.

Yes, as I recall, the mounted combat is done with crests, with the object being to knock of your opponents crest of their head.

Chris G.

You also listed shipping cost for two different shipping rates. Imagine that, a seller that lists actual details about their item, and offers choices with corresponding prices for different shipping methods. I think its funny, you try to be honest, and are able to sell your merchandise for more than...

Chris G.

I've never heard of a Wankel shield. Although based on your description, it sounds like it looks like the profile of a Wankel engine piston. Is that what it is? I assume that is where the name comes from.

Chris G.

It looks very nice. I'm curious to see how it will be padded around the bar work. I can't think of any way to pad that area without taking away the look, although it would probably look good if the outer most layer was some type of fabric. That might make it look as though the wearer is just wearing...

Chris G.

Leopold Sankt Laurent wrote:I wake up and look over at the stuff they're going to cut me open with and I see '410'.

I believe he was referring to the cutting instrument, not an implant.

Chris G.

That looks very sharp, I like they way you did the gold "metal" insets using the poppers. When I first looked at the pictures before reading your description, I thought they were metal.

Chris G.

Yes, I was referring to the rapier practice. I was told that Aedan said heavy fighters would be welcome, but they had to provide a heavy marshall. It was suggested to contact Bryce or the merry rose if anyone was interested. I don't know who suggested that, but judging by his response, I don't think...

Chris G.

Thank you for posting this article. I learned some new things about powder metallurgy. In my experience, forming solids from powders did not yield a final product that was as strong as other techniques. But I have only worked in pressed brasses with sintering. Its very interesting for me to see allo...

Chris G.

Thank you for the help. I will probably order some with they gypsum mixed in. Have either of you or anyone else for that matter used some of the more generic hide glues. I was researching some a few years ago, and found a place to order it in bulk granules for a decent price. I believe this was made...

Chris G.

I would like to attend, but I need to prepare for some exams the following Monday. I know several people from Black Diamond are planning to attend the event and the fighter practice the next day.

Chris G.

I am looking to get some rabbit glue. I did a few searches through old posts but didn't find where anyone posted a source. I have found a few places online, but they all appear to be art supply stores. The prices so far have ranged from about $12 - $20 per pound. Does anyone know of a cheaper source...

Chris G.

I suggest contacting Jacob here on the archive. He made a fencing helm using perf steel. I'm sure he can add some incite to using it. I remember him mentioning that vision wasn't very good when looking through the steel at angles.

Chris G.

You got a pic of A 110 from the side? Without just knowing, how do you know which pictures correspond to suit A 110? I assume that is the museum reference number. Is there a book that shows these suits along with the reference numbers. This is a great service you guys are doing by making these pict...

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