The Armour Archive

Joe Skeesick

Thanks for the warning Massa G but you need not be so quick to call it in. I have downloaded and saved the entire site (I think, I'm still checking on it) I can supply you with the site or perhaps better, just have you do it on your end. Here is the software I used. HTTP Weazel... http://www.tucows....

Joe Skeesick

Anyone have any detail images of the Met Corazzina (or a similar piece)? Anything you've got that might help in the construction of such would be much appreciated. I have a few images of "original" but they aren't of very good quaility. Also, since I have not seen the piece in person, does it actual...

Joe Skeesick

I must say, not a bad looking crown at all. Good show Caid.

J

Joe Skeesick

Just out of curriousity I found these quotes in a 5 minute search of the web... "The Friesian is one of Europe's oldest breeds and its lineage has been traced back nearly 3,000 years to the ancient horse, Equus Robustus. It is from this heavy horse that the Friesian takes its draft horse characteris...

Joe Skeesick

This thread was in serious need of a...

[This message has been edited by Janos (edited 09-07-2001).]

Joe Skeesick

Have a die made, and get it puched by a machine shop.... If you make an interesting shape different from the last time this was done (say the cool "B" shaped plates) you could probably get significant orders on the archive to offset the costs some.... Its been done and it worked well last time but i...

Joe Skeesick

Geocities won't let you directly post the images here. Yes, I know you can see one or both of them now, but it all has to do with your cache and referencing pages and all sorts of fun stuff. Here are the links to the pics. http://www.geocities.com/dakotahb/Armor/barbute_c4.jpg http://www.geocities.c...

Joe Skeesick

Yes, that and the fact that they are missing all the really cool warrior saints... such a shame.

J

Joe Skeesick

Iain, The same thing happens here that happens at design and illustration discussion boards that I frequent. Its called critisim, and for the most part it is dished out in relative portion to the makers skill. In other words, folks that post rather rudimentary things get rather broad "looks good, mi...

Joe Skeesick

oh geez...

J

Joe Skeesick

Good lord thats nice. As Bob commented on, excellent finished feel to the piece. For a third attempt you should be more than a little proud. I'd personally love to see the maille added just because its so rare to see on a great helm, it would make it that much more unique. Good show irregardless, I'...

Joe Skeesick

Its a scan from the churburg book... unfortunatly all I have is the scan and the last digit of the date is missing but what it does say that I can read is... "right lower cannon of a three-piece vambrace. Milan c. 135x" Glad it helps. The other pic though hard to see seems to indicate the same type ...

Joe Skeesick

I'd go along with Samuel on this one. Here are two images to back that idea up.

[img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/closure.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/closure2.jpg[/img]

Both late 14th cent examples.

J

Joe Skeesick

Gavin,

For those that don't recall the discussion you might want to restate what it was. I don't recall it myself....

J

Joe Skeesick

I had to resize the image but wanted to keep the helm images high and since I did the work before I got the email on which helm was going to be discussed I did them all. Hope this does the trick for you Gavin. [img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/infantrysmall.jpg[/img] I was told the discussion was ...

Joe Skeesick

I'd be more than happy to host the image for you and put it up on the forum for you if you would like Gavin.

My email is joe@skeesick.com

J

Joe Skeesick

Sasuke,

Whats the closing mechanism on the vambraces?

J

Joe Skeesick

Don't keep looking through that site then... it gets worse. The group of "samuri" went to ALOT of trouble to put together the kits they have and even though its plastic they look great..... that is until you look at thier shoes.... nearly everyone one of em.... tennis shoes.... arg (oh, and hokey gl...

Joe Skeesick

Damn sexy arms there... the shape on the vambrace is quite nice.

Wonder who the lucky bastard is thats getting those...

J

Joe Skeesick

I did basically what Norman is suggesting. (though I don't have any support for how I did the shoulder area otherwise.

Here is my shoulder coups

[img]http://okcdev.okc.ibeam.com/Development/4joe/pictures/newrig/IMAGE027.JPG[/img]

J

Joe Skeesick

You may not be trying Iain but your doing a good job of it. Steve can charge what ever he wants, its up to you to determin if you want to pay it or not. Now, I know exactly what the differences are between what Steve sells and whats available elsewhere. I think Steve's got a good value and I'll prob...

Joe Skeesick

Damn are my ears burning.....

Janos of the dual hinged bazuband

Joe Skeesick

Well, considering I can just barely see the edge of the face in one picture and that the hair seems to actually grow out of the face it must be that the helm was done in a "fairly" norman manner with bargrill and that the face was created in leather and added to it and painted. The top most layer of...

Joe Skeesick

...and thats why it calls for a little Uther action Sasha =}

J

Joe Skeesick

Jon,

Norman wasn't saying he doesnt have his equipment... its a helm for me. (long story but it doesn't have to do with the class).

Norman,

Sorry about not replying. I've been too busy in the evenings to respond from my home email. What about the occulars?

J

Joe Skeesick

It was a really good deal.... it cost $75 (which is about half what a simple torso dummy goes for) The legs and arms are detachable. All I have to do is make a stand for it. I'll have to make one a bit heavier duty than it typically would have to bear the weight of my rig. One of the big pluses... n...

Joe Skeesick

Well, my wife was thinking of me today... she managed to stop by a factory close out and got me the coolest armour stand so that I can store and display my armour....

God I love that woman....

[img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/man3.JPG[/img] [img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/man4.JPG[/img]

J

Joe Skeesick

Spill it Alexi.... how long did the process take? What gauge is it made of? To what End are you going to use it? Is it going to be strapped as shown? oh... and thanks, I really like their work.. I've been thinking about ordering from them but didn't know if it would work for my purpose or not.... I ...

Joe Skeesick

Well then come on out Norman, I've got a spare bedroom or two =}

J

Joe Skeesick

Good lord thats a beautiful rig..... I have 4 childern, all good workers (well, with the right bribe)... and a dog(basically useless).... hell, a wife too, she's a damn good worker.... I'll even throw in a case to keep em in... a '98 mini van.... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif J

Joe Skeesick

...not going to let this disappear. "Ya'll come".

Joe Skeesick

Vasn,

You should post a pic here.... I'm sure more than one person here would be interested in scale.

If you can't host the pic yourself just ask and I'll do it for you.

Janos

Joe Skeesick

Have you tried the "Hey lady, is this linen?" test?

That has always worked with a fair amount of accuracy for me.

J

Joe Skeesick

Name the time and I will be there......

I'm not quite sure why I didn't know about your project before (since I'm just down the road in Edmond). I'll see what I can do about scaring up a few people from this area (and DFW) as well. I'd hate to miss this.

Janos

Joe Skeesick

Welcome Dalewyn, As you can see, everyone here has different views on the righ and wrong way to use plastic in SCA combat from the "not at all" group to the "why the hell not" group and all levels in between. However, you should feel good in that even in this potentially tough crowd your product was...

Corazzina construction...

My wife is too cool.....