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Kristoffer

So, I have the opportunity to get a bunch of lamellar plates laser (?) cut thanks to one of my contacts. I have never ever done any research on lamellar since I mostly do 16th century stuff so I need to do some research. 1. Will the cutting anneal the plates or could I get hardened steel sheets? 2. ...

Kristoffer

I think its time for another one. How about the 16th of November in, or close to Rome

Kristoffer

Where's the progress pics?

Kristoffer

More progress pictures are needed in this thread.

Kristoffer

You guys need to shape up and get going with those comparison pictures!

Kristoffer

I have found 9260 in coils, 600mm wide and 1mm thick. However, the price is about the double then 1050.

Kristoffer

Would either 9260 or 5160 steel be suitable for armouring? I know that when it comes to swords, the 9260 silicone alloy is supposedly a lot more shock resistant then 1050/1060 swords. Does anyone have any experience with these alloys?

Kristoffer

Firenze sounds interesting, would it be possible to make a day trip from Rome?

Kristoffer

I will have one weekend free. Armour is whats most interesting.

Kristoffer

I am going to Rome in November for a work conference and I was planning to fit in some sightseeing. What should I do, where should I go? Any particular armour porn I shouldn't miss? I will be there around 16-21 of November, plus/minus a day or two.

Kristoffer

All kinds of coating and painting requires proper surface preparation and cleaning if a good result is to be obtained.

Kristoffer

My idea was more like the visor on a bellows sallet.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncaMWH8Balg/T ... e-Duc_.jpg

A visor that covers the face and leaves an eye slot over it.

Kristoffer

I think I see a visor that covers the face and goes down leaving a gap over it, between the helmet skull and the visor. However, this is just me guessing.

Kristoffer

I have experience from other forums where they have a section with posts with a users forum name and people can write reviews about dealings you have with a user, both buying from and selling to.

If there is a thread with the user you deal with, you post in that. If there isnt one, you make one.

Kristoffer

http://pics.myarmoury.com/brig03a.jpg http://pics.myarmoury.com/brig03c.jpg http://pics.myarmoury.com/brig01b.jpg http://pics.myarmoury.com/brig01a.jpg ttp://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/27301?rpp=20&pg=1&rndkey=20130911&ft=*&where=Italy&what=Body+armor%7cCoats&pos=3 http://s...

Kristoffer

Ah, it looked totally different in that pic. Updated pics will be fun to see.

Kristoffer

I would change the top angle of the cheek plates if possible. They should be at an angle following the brim line, not horizontal like yours, thats what makes it smell armet I think. Something to consider.

Kristoffer

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoog/2048 ... 296466881/

pin and hook, unfortunately on the other side but there might be more pics of the helmet somewhere.

Kristoffer

http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/se ... 1981?img=0

seems to have a pin, perhaps with a hook

Kristoffer

I usually finish with a 400 or 600 grit, go over it with a fine scrub pad then buff with a buffing compound and a sisal wheel before wiping it with a dry rag, then hit it with a wax treatment.

I assume that stopping after the 400 grit sandpaper is what I should do?

Kristoffer

I am switching over to only working with "spring steel" in the near future and I wonder a few things. What finish should the pieces have before hardening? Planished, rough sanded or fine sanded? Is it a lot difference in buffing up hardened steel compared to mild? Also, I currently do electro etchin...

Kristoffer

Tostig wrote:The liripipe is sheer genius BTW, considering 70% of your body heat escapes through your head and neck! That is one versatile garmet!

I'll play the Myth card here.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2008 ... nbehaviour

Kristoffer

There must be a place for old cars that salvage them for parts and sell them? I get trailer balls from the local car scrapyard for 10-15 bucks.

Kristoffer

1. Get a Whitney punch, they are awesome. I got a used one from ebay at a good price. 2. Hals dishing donut could work for you. I made one out of a tractor trailer weldable towing ring thingie years ago and occasionally use it for starting elbows and knees. 3. Get some trailer balls from the local s...

Kristoffer

Plaster cast your body, fill with polyurethane foam or other material and suddenly you have a dummy of your body you can ship to your armourer.

Kristoffer

I have been thinking about lacing a piece of leather to these holes to prevent the breastplate to rub against the gorget for less rattling and to get the breastplate forward to allow better arm movement.

Kristoffer

Same principle and pretty cool. Making a propane forge is not hard at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVa2bw3 ... ata_player

Kristoffer

I think they are cargo pant shorts but its hard to say. Need some more pictures to be able to say for sure. They look black but could of course be dark grey. There is something that sticks out on the side at the waist that could be a mobile phone case. Probably made of synthetic leather. I would ass...

Kristoffer

http://www.armourarchive.org/armour_dukes_burgundy/

some more pics there, unfortunately no mention of wich museum the pictures are from. Someone might know more about it since it is hosted here on AA.

Kristoffer

I am guessing he is refering to the "gothic" ones. Thank you Wade, your answer cleared up everything. They just dont bend that way.

Kristoffer

Very nice, keep em coming!

Kristoffer

Here is one example courtesy of Mr. Allen http://www.allenantiques.com/images/A-46-sides.jpg As you see it extends all the way down to the cuff. Shortening it does help, however they did have them long so the question is if they did not worry about mobility that way back in the days. The problem is ...

Kristoffer

So, I am making patterns for some 16th century gauntlets and I am currently working out the thumb. I have done some prototyping and it seems like the little "wing" covering the base of the thumb gets in the way for wrist mobility when tilting the hand "upwards" (trying to put your thumb opposite you...

Kristoffer

Mac has a theory regarding a rotating wheel being used to make the lines..

Kristoffer

You dont use propane at 15bar, so you are probably right

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