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NorwegianTyrant wrote: . . . Cant even afford _______!

It doesn't necessarily take money to afford something. Sweat, ingenuity, creativity, etc., might be required.

Trading/Bartering are a period way to get the things you need/want!

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Harry, Overall a very solid kit. I really like the CoP. Keep going! You mentioned the boots already. I would start with a long sleeve shirt and chausses to cover the skin & kneepads on both the arms and legs. Are you wearing a 'Romanesque' tunic? Here are my observations: 1. Legs: Go for Gamboised c...

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From what I have read, the majority of the Norse influx occured prior to the 14th century.

Way back in my own family tree, a relative came from Scandanavia to lowland scotland in the mid 13th century.

Best to start with a specific place and date (such as 1335 Renfrewshire) and build from there.

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jleigh wrote: am I correct that there are alot of norse influence?

Norse influence? In what regard?

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Ironmonger sells grills, $45 mild or $90 stainless (under helm parts)

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I'm also considering this for my new chinstraps. http://www.amazon.com/LWH-Gentex-Retention-Helmet-Strap/dp/B009MZ12U6/ref=pd_sim_indust_4 This chinstrap seems a bit spendy and overkill. Have you considered this one: http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=270...

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accdntprone wrote:If you want to swing by the shop (Im in Gaffney, sc.) one Saturday we can bang out a couple starter buckets. Bring armor

I love the "teach them to fish" mentality!!!

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Armour is just a portion of your overall presentation. The big question is what personna are you trying to emulate. That will help to determine choices.

Your armour is good enough to get on the field, for now.

Work on the finer details and finish. Garb can make a big difference.

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Get in touch with Axe (accdntprone here on AA).

Solid helms at rock bottom prices, and I think he is in your neck of the woods.

Good luck!

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dtamburin wrote:...
Fits my 32 inch head.

Great Googly-Moogly

Did you mean a 23 inch head?

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Blackfrye,

Welcome to the Archive.

It would be helpful to know what your budget is.

Bokalo's Armoury http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/ has excellent gauntlets in T6 and you might find the basket hilt there too. He is great to work with.

Good Luck!

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white mountain armoury wrote:I have a square stake, each side has a different radius to the edge from nice and roundish to fairly sharp.
I start with roundish/softer edge to begin my fold and finish with with the sharper edge to define it.

Can you post a picture of your stake?

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Welcome to the Archive, Axel, and well come. When it comes to plastic armour, there aren't many places where you can get it fast. Darkvictory and egg armour were the go to's for plastic armour. Sir haroun here on the archive is good, but his production queue is long and distinguished. I have pattern...

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Garan Steingrimson wrote:Go to Home Depot and buy a door kick plate.

They're not brass anymore, they are cheap brass colored aluminum.

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I have been looking so long for a helm I can afford. I would dearly love to get one of these, do you make them for ginormous 25'' heads? I am also not opposed to bravely wearing the crap loaner helm for a few more months if it meant I could live in hope of my own helm... P.S. Your raven helm is gor...

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spearweasel wrote: the typical heavy fighter wears ... a speedo.

This is an exaggeration. An Ansteorran fighter wouldn't wear a speedo (polyester melts in Texas heat), just the cowboy boots.

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Appreciated, fred. I'm considering either a wisby 1 or a basic breastplate. Is either one more economic on materials than the other? Depends on your overall implementation. You might get more mileage out of a barrel on a wisby, but not by much. Good Luck . . . and PLEASE plan to cover the plastic. ...

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It may take more than 1 to do all of the parts. Keep in mind that the top and bottom several inches of the sides is more or less unusable (due to thickness).

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I tried this helm on, it was probably just a tiny bit small for me (I have a 25 1/4" melon).

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The barn door question is also a matter of proportion. It depends on how big YOU are. If you are only 5 ft tall. The shield you suggest would be a barn door. If you are 6'6" (like me), the same shield would be proportional. There also tend to be some size differences between tournament shields and w...

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Frankly, Fred, I've never thought anyone needed to solicit one. It's the old drill of "look for one in pictures -- and Armour From the Battle of Wisby -- and try and imitate it cutting up tagboard" in such a single piece. Now inquiring into historically accurate details someone's found, which may b...

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This probably isn't too difficult, but does anyone have a pattern for spade shaped spaulders?

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Yes, I got enough pictures to order.

Thank you!

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When you are doing any shield practice drills (by yourself), do them in front of a mirror so you can see your own openings.

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Raynold, please put me on the list . . . wherever I end up.

BTW, I would need "Big Guy" size.

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I only had time to view the S&S vs S&S fights. I noticed a couple of things. First, from what I could see, is that you have less than optimal (trying to be nice) shield discipline. Its just kinda flinging around, which opens up huge holes for more patient fighters. Fewer big moves, don't over block ...

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Is it 'better' to hot roll stainless?

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I am looking to make a coathardie (14th century) that would have sleeves that would go over my armour.

Just trying to figure out a good way to do the sleeves without being super baggie.

Anyone have any suggestions?

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http://store.reconstructinghistory.com/ ... terns.html

They even have downloadable patterns!

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asbrand wrote:Nope...I actually like flush toilets.

Ahhh, flushies

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Balian du Bois-blanc wrote:Welcome to the Archive!

Your 2 main go-to sources for the 14th C are Boccaccio and Froissart.

What he said!!

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