The Armour Archive

Gerhard von Liebau

Oh, new idea... Doesn't involve wasting material...

Take tin foil, wrap it around your legs in the shape you want, and then tightly put the duct tape over that.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I had originally typed "not to be mean, but..." and then edited to see if I could omit the idea completely.

Guess I didn't! Sorry

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I would asssume the rapidity of the responses was due to the idea that the answer wasn't that hard to come up with..? Not to be Mr. Obvious, but that one didn't take much rocket science! I thought we'd discussed this in person, already, and come up with that conclusion..?

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Didn't that newer armourer on the AA from the Ukraine make one of these, recently? Neat piece.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Yes, you'll have to contact Chris about it... And @ Chef, the Von Prankh helm dates to about 1360-1380, if I'm not mistaken. The crest goes with it;)

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Son of a biscuit! I know I was going to contact Gaston about a helm crest (after I get my helm!) but now I KNOW I am!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Yowzers! Bravo! No criticisms to give, sorry... Just the bravo!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Might I suggest selling it on Ebay? The views from interested parties you'll get will easily be worth the small percent that you'll lose to Ebay. I couldn't recommend something more, actually! I hope it sells! It's be cool to see another one of Beathan's wonderful suits around. Cheers! -Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Aaron wrote:Hi Gregory,

How is your helm padded?

-Aaron

Heh... I don't own a helm, right now, and never have had a 15th century one. As I said in the post you quoted, that was another picture of Jeff J's helm, as was requested.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

As Tim said... Waaaay back! There is evidence for padded garments being worn by soldiers from Egyptian tombs, as well as Aegean art, such as the following example.

Mycenaean Warrior, circa 1200 B.C.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I win. It's a beautiful reproduction! I've admired it on his site before. But, I'll challenge your statement! This is a harness by Robert Macpherson. I don't believe I've ever seen a modern suit with so much detail. He based it on a suit dated to 1525. Further details are in his description... http...

Gerhard von Liebau

Indeed! Very nice looking piece! Can't wait to see what it'll turn out like. What is it that tempted you to assume this piece was cuir bouilli rather than steel? Is the poleyn decorated in the effigy? I can't recall which one you're talking about specifically, but I do remember a couple from the per...

Gerhard von Liebau

Ha, ha, ha... Good one, Konstantine! Folks, I think I'm going to settle with a Kastenbrust harness based on the Ludwig alterpiece, which was the same that influenced Robert Macpherson's kit for Sir Orlando. He's way across the country, and his is spring-steel, rather than leather... So, I think we'l...

Gerhard von Liebau

Thank you, ML. That's what I mean. I'm interested in different styles of plate armor that would work for a GERMAN impression (if you haven't noticed, I've decided on a name, and am currently developing my persona history). Any plate harnesses may be considered, if they are NOT your run of the mill s...

Gerhard von Liebau

Holy crap! David, that's awesome! Is there some kind of tutorial for doing that online, or is that yours? Wow!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm assuming you're referring to my mention of the Kastenbrust armor, Alcy? I'm going to get a harness made in a style that would be dated to about 1440 or so, judging by the sources I'm using for inspiration. I'm just wondering whether it's feasible that Justin's kit will be dated similarly. Also, ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Has an estimated date been finalized for you, Justin? Or are you still pondering on the decades this may represent? I'd be interested in knowing, as I'm curious about whether or not the whole Kastenbrust kit will be contemporary with yours, or not!

Cheers!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I can't see Jehan's kit! I can't see Jehan's kit! Help mmmmeeeeeeee!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Awesome. I got one a while back, but it's not nearly that size! A bit more curvature to it, though... Still about 50 pounds. But, yours is huge! Awesome!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

SCA: -Get my membership before March. -Get my 14th century kit completed before June. -Get to fighter practice for at least 4 months of the year. -Place my order with Dan Houchins for a leather 15th century harness. Non-SCA: Sports- -Run a 49.9 second 400 meter dash this season (my personal record i...

Gerhard von Liebau

I'd be outta' that closet in a second, if so... I can actually afford plastic! Anyway, everyone will get the jist soon enough that I've got a thing for leather armor. My 14th century kit will have "splinted" arm and leg armor from Dan, and then... Well, then... I'm having him make me a FULL harness ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Russ, I'm interested in what kind of pictures you'd be able to come up with for me. As I said, I'm into plate armor, for this project. So, probably going 15th or16th centuriy, for sure.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

*Bump*

To be locked, or not to be?

That is my question...

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I was replying before you'd posted, Animal. So, don't think that was directed at you, at all...

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

*Blink* How come when I tried to trade them no one was curious? My price was even lower... Lol, Dan's got a magic touch, I suppose! This is beautiful armor, and as usual, it was all a good fit. I wore it around school one day as part of a dress-up event (looked very spiffy with my now sold riveted s...

Gerhard von Liebau

*Blink* Is that necessary, really..? People are layin' it on pretty hard in the other two, as it is! Can't the guy have a bit of a break..? At least don't give him so many threads to have to reply too! I'm sure I'll be ignored at for saying that, but... As much as I disrespect the guy as an armorer,...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, As many know, I'm very enthusiastic about developing kit ideas, but haven't gotten around to doing much about it all! I'm in the midst of my first late-14th century kit, and it's going smoothly. I'll be very proud of it. But, it's very likely that I'll get SOME kind of plate harness put...

Gerhard von Liebau

It should make you want to say, "So that's how he did that? I think I could do that, too!"

The other way would be sooo much easier.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

You might want to email Craig Sitch. He's the owner of Manning Imperial Armoury in Australia. His backlog can get pretty long from time to time (about a year) but it is much less now and then. www.manningimperial.com His work is always custom, so he can definitely suit your needs. His communication ...

Gerhard von Liebau

*I'm very confused...*

But, I adore that helmet, Sir Gaston! PLEASE do post stuff like this more often on your own, rather than having to be pushed into it by a thread that suits its introduction!

Cheers, and have a happy year, folks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Oh, yikes! I know what a stencil is! It's just the fact that most artists with his skill don't use them, as far as I could imagine. Mckron here has posted other work, David, I'm sure you've noticed. If you didn't notice, I don't think they make stencils for Gothic armor. I'm just doubting that he us...

Gerhard von Liebau

I don't see why he'd use a stencil on a commission... You'd think that the customer would just do it! Lol...

Mckron, that really, really rocks! I think I'm gonna' try doing some work in a similar manner, just because you're such an inspiration!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I've got another of Jeff's suit. I can't remember where I picked it up, but it was on the Armour Archive.

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, Post a picture of a 15th century harness you've seen or know of here! It can be yours, your fighter buddy's or might just be a kick ass image you found online! Let's see what you've got to share, though! I'll start it off with a picture of a suit made by Craig Sitch of Manning Imperial....

Gerhard von Liebau

Wow... I respect people who come up with new theories and such. But, I think that man is asking at least 900 years too much for my tastes!

-Gregory-

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