The Armour Archive

Kristoffer

What you guys call bedliner and line-x, etc. is a material technology called "polyurea". This is a two component elastomer that is far superior to epoxy, polyurethane and pretty much all coatings on the market. There is roller/brush applied slow cure versions that can be used for small home projects...

Kristoffer

I recently started with my first attempt at a Zunari Kabuto. I will post pictures here during the build of this helmet. It is ment for SCA combat and I am currently working in 2mm mild. I am doing this helmet as a learning experience so please give feedback and comments to help me improve. I want to...

Kristoffer

Yeah, I have thought the same a couple of times. I made my first SCA helmet 1994 I think and brought it to an event where a guy bought it from me to use as a starter helmet. The guy was british I think but I am not sure. I wonder from time to time what happened to that helmet, if its still in use or...

Kristoffer

I agree that dark blue goes extremely well with Gold. Like the Tokugawa Ieyasu yoroi.

Kristoffer

Yeah, this one is in the Met. Its a pretty nice armour overall, just looks a bit "different".

Pics can be seen here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoog/4202 ... 330606163/

Kristoffer

It seems that there was not much of filework being done during the 16th century. Actually, I think the only armour I have seen with any decorative filing is this: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4003/4202409274_9e235129be.jpg Are there any other surviving pieces from the 16th century with something si...

Kristoffer

Are you sure you want a spun top? If you want a helmet top, I would suggest Rough from the hammer. Don't know who sell spun tops.

Kristoffer

Good links, thank you.

Kristoffer

Here is an inside shot of the gorget I first posted a link to: http://www.allenantiques.com/images/A-127a-inside.jpg It's very clean and nice on the inside. Very defined "round" fluting.. For a tool to create this shape, how about a stake and chisel that looks something like this: http://rustning.se...

Kristoffer

If you look at the fluting on 16th century armour like the maximilian harnesses and such, it looks very round in shape and usually with a line on each side that defines the fluting. Is this done by hand or with a machine like a bead roller or similar? What would the tools to make this kind of flutin...

Kristoffer

There are a few in the Met also.

[url]ttp://www.metmuseum.org/collections/search-th ... &noqs=true[/url]

Kristoffer

And some info here:

http://www.forensicfashion.com/1529Aust ... Armor.html

Kristoffer

It's in the Met. You can see some more pics here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoog/7217 ... 330606163/

Kristoffer

But they arent really "splinted". They are full arms that they cut big slots out of..

Kristoffer

So, can anyone tell me more about the arms in this picture?

Kristoffer

I guessed that someone would comment on that piece. Yes, it is very interesting and I wonder if you are supposed to pull your puffed sleeves out of the slots or something. The page can be slow to load first time its being visited in a while since the server cleans out all cache files or something we...

Kristoffer

I went by Livrustkammaren in Stockholm in August and tried to take some pictures when I was there. However, exceptionally bad light in the museum together with a camera that didn't want to work with me made the image quality pretty poor. I put up an album with most of the pictures anyway, if anyone ...

Kristoffer

I find it interesting that the shape of the kneecap varies so much between different legs. I have shapes "in my head" that i think look good and then things that look bad. A lot of the shapes i think look wrong seems to have been done. Perhaps this is because most of my experience comes from museum ...

Kristoffer

Anyone who can point me to some pictures of some nice 16th century legs? Inside views would be awesome..

Kristoffer

mattmaus, the problem you are having is most likely because of the rivets ending up too far down. This is a problem I have encountered while trying to make a suitable pattern of this gauntlet type. When the pattern is modified to ground out on the rattan, the articulation point is moved downwards an...

Kristoffer

Ressurecting this old thread since I took up this project two days ago. =) Wade, I know you could'nt resist looking at this thread, I have seen a couple of videos of articulation of this kind of gauntlet but I haven't been able to find a working link. Do you have them available on your site? If so, ...

Kristoffer

My dear Beverly #2 needs a new set of blades and I live in Sweden. can I get blades anywhere in scandinavia or europe? If not, is there an american reseller who ships to Sweden?

Kristoffer

I am going to build a couple of shields for SCA fighting. My idea is to press laminate them and I was looking for some input on the matter. Would it be a good idea to use 4mm plywood, 1mm aluminium, 4mm plywood laminated together? I was thinking of coating the shield with truck bed liner. Would this...

Kristoffer

Isabella E wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLHU9CCe_Y

Dude built an amazing suit for Cosplay with electronics.It's definitely doable.

That guy is the king of nerds. It is very awesome.

Kristoffer

So after etching, only go over the piece with a buffer a bit? Noted.

Kristoffer

There is one problem with that helmet. It makes the rest of his rig look like crap

Kristoffer

What the topic says. How fine finish should you give an item before etching it? I just built a home made electrolytic etching machine from a few simple items..

Kristoffer

When will the last date for registration be? I will try to make it but I have a very complex work schedule so it is impossible for me to register until about one month before the event.

I will fly over there from Sweden if my work doesn't get in my way.

Kristoffer

You can always reenact a nobelman doing reenactment..

Kristoffer

Talking about this got me thinking about a program I saw on TV with a company developing soft helmets for skiiers and snowboarders. They were developing them from a non-newtonic foam and it looked pretty interesting..

Kristoffer

So, how much will the two chisels cost when you are ready to sell some? =)

Kristoffer

Looks like a pair of Alan Bauldrees stainless gaunts..

Kristoffer

I know you can make glass beads with an up side down bucket and bellows..

Glass just needs a lot of temperature, when its warm enough you can shape it but it requires a lot of skill and the right tools, its not a simple task..

This link might give you some assistance:

http://www.ecu.edu/glassblowing/gb.htm

Kristoffer

CLANG is the man..

http://clang.adkinssoftware.com

Kristoffer

I could trade for some plate armour..

Re: serious shield painters of the SCA, a question, pease.

The making of my first Zunari Kabuto [progress pics]

Re: Where are they now?

Re: Gold Samurai Armour - a question of complementary colors

Re: 16 century filework?

16 century filework?

Re: ANyone know where to get a Spun top?

Re: "maximilian" style fluting?

Re: "maximilian" style fluting?

"maximilian" style fluting?

Re: Russ mirror plate armor

Re: Any body know this suit?

Re: Any body know this suit?

Re: Weird arms

Weird arms

Re: [Pictures] Museum trip Aug. 2012 - Livrustkammaren Stock

[Pictures] Museum trip Aug. 2012 - Livrustkammaren Stockholm

Re: pictures of 16th century legs?

pictures of 16th century legs?

Re: Late period mitten gauntlet articulation

Re: Late period mitten gauntlet articulation

Where can I buy Beverly Shear blades?

Laminated shield for SCA?

Re: Iron Man replica possible?

Re: Whats a desired finish to have before etching?

Re: Helm for Ajax... 02/04/2012..finished pics

Whats a desired finish to have before etching?

Re: Hammer In