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by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Perfect helmets in stock
Replies: 22
Views: 1556

Stick the URL in this and choose russian to english -
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 1:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Perfect helmets in stock
Replies: 22
Views: 1556

So, to answer Vladimirs question, what do you think he should be charging for such a helm?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Inspiring!
Thanks for taking the time to do that!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

WOW! :shock:
Is that a shopped image of mine or did you just outdo me in spades? :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Oh yeah, sorry guys - forgot. HOTW, asteeley and anyone else, feel free to use this. I can scan the templates (again roughish prototypes!) and post if you wish. Regarding straps - could have put them on, but A) was feeling lazy B) didn't have any nice buckles, just some cheap-ass ones. However, repl...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:31 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Hi Tim - Cheers! Glad you like. Yes proto. But the riveting definitely needs improvement. An edging/border tool is on the cards. They wear pretty well, even without padding and don't hamper arm movement. As for sturdy, yep! Pretty thick leather I think they sneak into the SCA ruling of "rigid materi...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Thanks asteeley - I'll bear that in mind.

Hal - I put together the page script using Frontpage, as a webpage, then flicked to the HTML and cut and pasted it. All I do is change the description. Pics are done the normal ebay way.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:42 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Thanks for the kind words and useful hints and tips. I'm encouraged.
These are straight into the wax, no dye. I was quite surprised the first time I waxed this leather, at the change in colour, which I rather like. Polishes up well too.

Cheers
:)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Thanks - nice points! :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Cheers
Huzzah! Positive comment :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please
Replies: 26
Views: 420

Leather elbows (on ebay) critique please

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6540279241
Very much prototype and the cutting could have been neater.
Comments please
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:29 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HERALDS!! How would you read this please........
Replies: 7
Views: 136

I found a similar looking page elsewhere, with the arms described in heraldic terms (which I then promptly forgot!).
Anyone got more info on the good Earl?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HERALDS!! How would you read this please........
Replies: 7
Views: 136

Hmmmm........ Interesting. I discovered this whilst looking for info on John Tiptoft (Tibetot), the Yorkist "Butcher of England"; Earl of Worcester. 1427 (?) - 1470. SNIP! - He studied at Oxford and was created earl of Worcester in 1449. He served as treasurer of the exchequer (1452–55) and l...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HERALDS!! How would you read this please........
Replies: 7
Views: 136

"engrailed" !! That was the one!
Cheers!
for 10 points who do/did these belong to?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:49 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HERALDS!! How would you read this please........
Replies: 7
Views: 136

HERALDS!! How would you read this please........

Because I can't remember the correct terminology.
Bonus points if you can tell me who these arms belong to!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Jun 15, 2005 12:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: garb auction? -- working it out
Replies: 29
Views: 779

How much for a kidney pouch and belt?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction "Utility Tool" **SOLD**
Replies: 37
Views: 661

£15 (Pounds Sterling/British Pounds) plus shipping to an APO
(Must not let tool go to mainland Europe :twisted: )
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Would my riveted mailshirt really work?
Replies: 44
Views: 995

Not sure about Josh's maille, but I know that my hauberk will resist a full force stab to the chest with a heavy bladed, sharp knife! Mind you, it's butted spring steel washers (square section, about 1.25mm) I think the point nicked my gamby, but not much. Mind you - the darn thing weighs 63 pounds....
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale..Munitions Grade Starter Suit
Replies: 27
Views: 1213

May be interested in pauldrons, depends on price - also would like pics. Faster with the photos already! :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: fantasy armour (newest project in proccess)
Replies: 13
Views: 463

Definitely and Orcish/Evil Horde feel to it.

I LIKE it! :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Korg at Pennsic
Replies: 34
Views: 1215

And of course, you could say that you were a European early man. At least local, not an Aztec or Inca or similar :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:31 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Advice/suggestions please.....
Replies: 8
Views: 146

Morning Robert - thought it might be.....(you vicious brute Sir! :D )
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:46 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Advice/suggestions please.....
Replies: 8
Views: 146

Doesn't have to be the fluted stuff......just looking for some pauldrons! :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:13 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Advice/suggestions please.....
Replies: 8
Views: 146

:?:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 09, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Advice/suggestions please.....
Replies: 8
Views: 146

Advice/suggestions please.....

Do these look any good? Anyone dealt with this seller before? Is it someone on the Archive? Cheers in advance http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6536445198&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Apart from Stonekeep (who haven't responded to my last e-mail - must be on vacation or busy!) any...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Korg at Pennsic
Replies: 34
Views: 1215

Korg rocks! :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:16 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Troy - alternative version?
Replies: 1
Views: 99

Wrong forum - not concentrating - sorry!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:13 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Troy - alternative version?
Replies: 1
Views: 99

Troy - alternative version?

A better plot line!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: assemetrical fitting of arms?
Replies: 4
Views: 235

Need more coffee!
At first glance title of thread read as "asymetrical fitting of ARSE"
I thought "Poor guy!"
A second look corrected my error but for a moment I was filled with sympathy for you! :lol:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: An account of the Quest for the Grail (w/pics!) LONG
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Excellent - looks like it was extremely good fun!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: gauntlets for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 984

:P
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: gauntlets for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 984

munitions" LH *grade* crap


What? As opposed to plastic/aluminium SCA grade crap?
Wanker!

Edit - Not a snipe at the SCA (I do it too) just object to a glorified cutlery merchant having a go a other peoples work.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Flesh tone armour? (SCA)
Replies: 23
Views: 731

Okay - more acceptable alternative. More expensive though.
Get a body suit - one of those flesh-tone lycra/nylon outfits used for "nude" scenes in some films/plays.
Just trying to help.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Flesh tone armour? (SCA)
Replies: 23
Views: 731

Make full sleeves out of panty-hose (tights) or stockings - that way you can get a reasonable match on colour. Using the thicker "Granny" grade ones will eliminate some of the "sheer" problems. You could also use over leg armour as well, of course.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: German full armour for sale and not only this!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 928

Umm.....if you read his very recent post - the one above yours - it should answer your question.

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