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Gerhard von Liebau

Damnit. I'd be there if not for two things:

-I won't possibly be able to have an outfit by then.
-I'll be in Austria at the time.

So close to me, yet so far out of my reach! Bummer. Hope it turns out well!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Is yours globular or shaped beyond the one in that image there, or is it flat on the front and back? If so, I don't think any type of breastplate significant in history could match that. It'd be more for purely sports combat, or the like.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

*Claps*

Yay!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

m Cool site! A member over at www.myarmoury.com had posted it in a thread talking about reproduction Gothic harnesses. They've made some neat stuff, seem familiar with the SCA (as they talk about it on one of the pages) and take care do get a good, accurate look! I'd be tempted to place an order, if...

Gerhard von Liebau

I like this thing, and have since Deepeeka brought it out. Now Sussen is checking the quality and has them making it in 14 g. steel. I'm assuming that with a proper looking gorget, this would look quite good. Comments, please! [img]http://sussen.com/photos/nurn1.jpg[/img] m Cheers! -Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Karl,

I'm eager to see what the new bargrill looks like! To double-check, will this helm be okay for someone with a 23" head circumference, with a padded coif (from Revival) and appropriate padding inside of the helm?

Thanks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey folks, Reading through Knights At Tournament , the Osprey Elite #17 I've come across many interesting construction methods for tournament armor, and was wondering if someone could scrounge up some sources for some of this stuff! I'll just use a quote, here: The 'tonlet' as described and illustra...

Gerhard von Liebau

Lol, good one, Alcy!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Which is why Jesus is rolling his eyes. Just caught this. If you're referring to the part about the 14th century helm with the 15th century body, that's actually the next photograph, which doesn't include Jesus. So, either I just ruined a joke and made a good observation, or you can whack me on the...

Gerhard von Liebau

Awesome lookin' stuff, Murdock! I'm glad you're now able to post pictures with such ease! I've often itched to see some of your stuff, after getting to see tiny images of you at events at random places.

Cool, cool!

-Gregory-

(p.s. Where's that new bascinet of yours?

)

Gerhard von Liebau

And this pledge started... Yesterday?

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey Thomas, I would probably get a jack from Matuls (www.matuls.pl) where they sell this: m In 20 layers for 370 Euro, or 30 layers for 440 Euro. James, I'm definitely planning on doing continental, as I mentioned, and will likely go with a Swiss/German look. This is because I'll continue to use the...

Gerhard von Liebau

One last quick post... Jeff, I'd definitely appreciate the information for her! If HE custom orders are too much, I'll have to find another route. Thanks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey Thomas, Thanks for the reply. No, it won't be for the SCA. Can you get me a picture of the sallet you're talking about. I can't think of one with cheek plates, or the like. It sounds very interesting! I THINK I might know what you mean, but it's very different than most sallets. Your other ideas...

Gerhard von Liebau

Sean, that site didn't come up... But, I have Silk Road's URL, methinks. I'll check it out. Thanks for the response, just what I wanted to hear!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

'Ello, chaps! Wondering if I can get help regarding when the barbute most likely first started making its appearance in Northern Italy. Documented evidence dating to the 1420's would be very helpful! Also, what came first? The "Corinthian" or the T-faced style? Thanks, and enjoy your morning/afterno...

Gerhard von Liebau

Yeah, the mail caught my eye, for sure. But I'm curious about what this stuff is. Sorry if the link was all screwy when you got to it, Tim. I was tryin' to edit it for a bit, because I'd originally used the wrong style of HTML to write it out.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello, I really like these guys at Armstreet. They make some neat stuff, and put it on Ebay, even! But, the last time I saw something like this at a local SCA event, I laughed about how silly it was... Kuyak Body Armor Is there something accurate about this? Of course, don't mind the stainless steel...

Gerhard von Liebau

'Ello folks, How's everyone doin' today? I got to stay home from school because I had a physical examination for sports this semester, and almost fainted when I had my blood drawn! Ha! So, I've been on the archive all day, and figured that posting a thread askin' for some advice and opinions wouldn'...

Gerhard von Liebau

I had wondered about that thread... I figured you'd just gone over to the RAT or had already found your answer some time after I made my post. Lol.

Anyway, honorable of you to post this, sir! I never would have known the difference, myself.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Lol. All's well, then!

Cheers, sir!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm assuming because he's wearing lamellar, he's aiming at a bit earlier period than the 14th century? I don't think there's much evidence to support such greaves in Scandinavian or Byzantine cultures, if that's what you're aiming for.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

There I was talking about making a leather-covered steel helmet, David. I was posting in response to Agnarr's post right above my own... Where he said this: Baron Eirik Dweorgaex of the middle fights in an awesome leather covered helmet. Go for it, i can't wait to see what you come up with. See? -Gr...

Gerhard von Liebau

Folks...

I already said I wouldn't take the risk. The first few posts were enough to convince me of my foolishness in the idea!

Thank you for the additional advice, etc...

By the way, Chef, sorry I said "Cet" in one of the earlier posts. I was typing too fast, methinks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Indeed, I may... As soon as my late 14th century kit is done (just a few months away from that point) I plan on launching a project for a cheap kit, which I'll make a later 13th century outfit. I want to use such a helm for that. Then, well, after that, is a secret between myself and Dan Houchins;) ...

Gerhard von Liebau

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an American film, right?

Gotta' love the Lumberjack song, God Bless Monty Python!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Cet, would the silvering or gilding process make the helms not have the qualities of leather, from the outside? Seeing them made of leather would definitely be more realistic than getting them in metal. I may end up doing the impression for living history, although I'm doubting it, since I don't hav...

Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks Rev, I won't bother, now. Even if it were achievable, which I'm sure it would be (even if I didn't have the right idea the first time around) I realized before I began thinking about posting this thread that getting it passed inspections would be terrible. Get a metal helm and cover it in lea...

Gerhard von Liebau

The only time I got whacked in the head with a steel helm on was a 16 gauge top and I only had two layers of craft felt below it! (!!!) A weirdo from a local reenactment group told me he didn't like helmets, and I asked why. He told me to put my helmet on, and then he slammed his forehead into mine,...

Gerhard von Liebau

Maybe it's more of an obsession... To address the point of weight... If I'm correct, a helm would be about 28 inches around for me... 12" high. That's two square feet, plus about half of that for the top, or added angles. Say 2.5 square feet. Almost two pounds. Double-layer 12 oz. leather, as I said...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, It seems that everyone uses steel for their helms, and says it's not a good idea to do otherwise... The handbook states: "Helms shall be constructed of steel of no less than 16 gauge, or of equivalent material." What if I wanted a leather helm constructed from two layers of water-harden...

Gerhard von Liebau

Chef, of course I realized that it was tournament gear, and was probably out of the ordinary... Would it be used in tournament combat, though? I'd assume so, unless if someone says otherwise. It would be a cool kit for SCA tournaments, in my opinion. Light and fast, yet protective (with a gambeson) ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Great kits, everyone who's posted recently! Kass, those websites with rating stuff like that are generally overpopulated by idiots, or people who post "poor" on everyone just to make others feel down and out. Don't take ANY rating sites (unless if they're private or only members vote, who you can kn...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey folks, I just got the neat Osprey title Knights at Tournamen t in yesterday. Lots of awesome photographs and line drawings, and the plates by Mcbride are great, too! The text is interesting to go through, and gives lots of specifics to support the assumptions about the tournaments that are made....

Gerhard von Liebau

Can anyone sum up for me why he's not active around here anymore? I miss him bein' around, myself! Never got to talk to him much!

-Gregory-

Via Armorari webpage! Check them out!

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