The Armour Archive

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Hey, welcome back. :) I've got a pattern for hourglass gauntlets, but they've got fingers, not mittens shaped like fingers. Thank you, kind sir. I'd love to see your pattern. I'm most interested in the cuff and metacarpal. I can probably fake the fingers. Also I can weld now, getting my degree in m...

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I Concur!!!!!!

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In TOMAR, it shows a side profile pattern for (I think) a Klappvisor so you get the proper shape.
Does anyone have side profile patterns for Bascinet klappvisors, etc.? Does anyone know if patterns such as this are posted anywhere?

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Going English vs French doesn't exclude other personnas from participating as both sides had allys (Scotland, Italy, etc.).

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Sound Awesome!

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Its like Viagra . . . on steroids . . . with super-sauce . . .

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Halbrust wrote:What metal yard you going to Fearghus?

There are 2 or 3 of them in the industrial port section of Long Beach that sell 'drops' by weight.

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Thanks.

Will a gauge from Harbor Freight Tools (like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-th ... 66319.html)work OK?

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When I go to the local metal yard and ask for 'drops' to make armour, what metal do I actually ask for if I want:

Mild Steel?

Stainless Steel?

Spring Steel?

Spring Stainless?

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Linen, its tough and it breathes well.

Simple linen shirt and braes, toss in some chausses (hose) . . . you get the idea.

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Sequestration

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Mikhailov takes them at $120. PM Sent.

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Don't forget some time in the good ol' sunlight as well . . .

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This will be an auction style sale. Bidding to close Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 1200 Pacific Time. For Sale, One pair of like new, never used in combat, Spring Steel Schynbalds (simple greaves), already strapped. They have black primer sprayed inside to prevent rust. I'm selling them because at 6'...

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With only 16 fighters, there were some epic matchups that were very hard fought and very close. Sir Mons definately had the toughest draws of the day (Sven and Kjartan, if I remember correctly). He fought both very close. Sir Ilia and THL Gunther of Orkney were as tough as I have ever seen them and ...

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Questions for those who have or have used Bokalo's Cats Ass Gaunts:

1. Do you have stainless or aluminum?

2. Which is better (stainless or aluminum) or does it matter?

3. Would you recommend purchasing stainless or aluminum?

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There should be several strong contenders.

I'm looking forward to attending although I'm not fighting. (finally back from the 'Crusade')

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Churburg #13
Simple Vambraces
Some simple clamshell gauntlets
A dogface bascinet Visor

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All good points given above.

One more thing. If you are going to wear a gambeson, get a good one. Nothing worse than a cheap or poor fitting gambeson.

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My current 'soft' kit

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Thank you!

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Anton wrote:I don't trust gauntlets enough to protect my hands.

I understand completely. I don't trust my gauntlets enough (but I'm saving for better ones).

I use an Anselm Arms cup hilt, but unfortunately he doesnt make them anymore.

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Anton wrote:Current kit... additions/modifications will be an onion-top helm and steel legs with greaves.
Anton

I like the kit. One thing that really sticks out is the Plastic Cuphilt.

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Shhhh! Dont tell anybody but even my Braes were parti-color!

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bigfredb? Where's your picture? You can't put up a request without showing your own. I'll try to get one of my ugly mug up this weekend. You are correct, sir. Here is my most recent kit, haven't updated for 2013 (still in the Middle East). http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/bigfredlab/SCA/my%...

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Try some rubber (gasket type material) or even some thick mousepad (neoprene), then use tennis grip tape (which is also slightly padded) to finish it off.

Will give you a vibration resistant grip!

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I know its hard to believe, but not everyone is on Facebook.

Would like to see pics

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Sunlight. Nice, dry Sunlight.

Also try rubbing with salt.

If it still continues to persist, try getting a plastic shoe box and filling it with salt, cover, and let it sit for a while.

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James River Armoury

http://jamesriverarmoury.com/legs.htm

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Effingham wrote:Facebook... ack, ptui.

Facebook is of the devil.

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Tartan (plaid) before tartan was cool?

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Any results from the early rounds?

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Most of us desire to look better on the field (and off) . . .

Show off what you are wearing when you are NOT in armour (your "Soft Kit")!

Don't be shy, take the picture, post it here, and inspire others!

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Show off your 'Soft Kit' 2013!