The Armour Archive

Gerhard von Liebau

First, as one of the "bronze age enthusiasts," I'll note that the linothorax as most would think of it, from all evidence except for Homer, was not a Bronze Age creation. It was rather an Iron Age one, dating to the beginning of the classical era. I personally am now making my own Mycenaean greaves ...

Gerhard von Liebau

That would be William's half brother, Odo. He was the Bishop of Bayeux. He fought with a mace, and it's been supposed that it was to "wield a weapon that may not have drawn blood from the enemies... This, I believe, is myth. It's more likely he wielded it as a symbol of his rank, and also because he...

Gerhard von Liebau

Indeed! I actually drink too much soda, as it is, already! Lately I've been phasing it out for massive amounts of orange and apple juice, though. Now I just need to catch up on my water drinking skills;)

Cheers!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey Freiman, I love everything you've said! Your post has been one of the most informative to me yet, simply because you touched on lots of bases that I'd been curious about. Your idea about my goals are correct, indeed, and I thank you for the compliment about them as a whole! The one thing that I ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey David, I have a fascination for the broadsword, and would love to attend! My parents are going to talk it over this evening. I'm in Central California, and my mom doubts that she'd let me drive, so I may have to save money for a flight. But, I think it would be worth it! I'll register tomorrow, ...

Gerhard von Liebau

William, Thanks for the "analysis" as I'll call it;) Very interesting to get your perspective on that situation! Smitty, I didn't mean to bash Nordwache. I liked the fighters I met, and they seemed to really be appreciative of the sport. Heck, you might have even been there? It's just that I didn't ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks for the replies, guys! I'm really surprised at the amount of men that would have been armored, after all! I've got a gut feeling I won't be able to attend, and that the Bronze Sword festival will take presidence over it, if I do get to make a trip (hey, free swords!) But, I'm glad to know abo...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, Thank you for all of the replies. I'm not sure if Justin checks into this particular forum on the archive, but I'll tell him about the thread, so he can see everyone's opinions, as well. I now realize just how important it is to get some diversity in our opposition, and that fighting ea...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey Dalewyn and Alcy, Justin and I are constantly striving to fight better as we do now, and I'm sure it will be the same for the SCA. And we don't plan on doing it by ourselves. I plan on attending practices for quite some time, but am trying to put things in order ahead of time. What I'm asking is...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey guys, My good friend Justin is going into the SCA, and I was planning on it until recently. I turned around and resold my $800 or so of armor that I had already gotten for my 14th century kit, as I couldn't possibly afford to finish it anytime soon. I was going to back out of the SCA in favor of...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey guys, I'm going to try hard to get either to one of two events later in the year, in England. It'll either be Neil Burridge's Bronze Sword Festival (small event for BA enthusiasts) or else Hastings 2006. I thought of something this evening, though... How many people at the event (soldiers) dress...

Gerhard von Liebau

Doesn't seeing this make you and I feel bad about our initiative, Justin?

Lookin' good, Patric!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I think you should read it again too, it is NOT complete, legs have NOT been shown, full suit has NOT been shown. Read a little closer guys. I'd have to say we weren't at fault on that one... The entire thread up to this point was about the cuirass, and you never said anything about the entire suit...

Gerhard von Liebau

David, he is done. Check the link Justin gave. It provided images of the finished breastplate. Here it is:

[img]http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/4248bdaaza24ae3f3/f6df/__sr_/dde4.jpg?phQBliDBSrOJ4NHE[/img]

Thanks for the link, Justin!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

I have a good friend who named his genitals Fred, so I definitely didn't think of that one, first...

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Patric,

That's coming along very nicely! I really can't wait to see the end results! If I'm assuming correctly (I'm terrible with 15th century stuff) then there will not be a backplate with this, right?

Cheers, and keep us updated!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Looks excellent, sir!

Can't wait to see the other side done! The skirt will also be very interesting to see done. Please, rush it for our sake!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

The last one is awesome. In a million years, I'd never have thought about a jungle gym making a good base in such an activity! I don't think we have any that look like forts quite like that one anywhere around here, sadly... We might just have to raid the local McDonald's the next time we go out! Th...

Gerhard von Liebau

Magnus, That looks lovely! As Thomas said, the bluing looks wonderful! May I ask if you're planning on dulling the mail to match the aged look that the bluing gives the helmet? It's got that galvanized feel to it, although I'm pretty sure it's just stainless, or something? Can't remember what Knuut ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Indeed, I'd hoped to use it for SCA, but didn't have the funds pouring in to finish the kit! It was going to be 1340's. The Romance was the main influence for this piece, and I did not bother researching any real visors in the process, although I can't speak for Dave. The site that those images are ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey David,

I've already got another fellow from England who's definitely interested if the sale doesn't fall through with the Swedish man. So, be sure not to get the hopes of your friend up to high!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Patric, I apologize, it did in fact come off as a "matter-of-fact" looking post. Not seeming very helpful, but rather like your were trying to state something that I was obviously having a problem seeing. Morgan, I didn't say I was offended at all. I said that I found his tone rather unnecessary (or...

Gerhard von Liebau

Patric, The images only expired this morning, after I made my last post. Chill. If I remember correctly, it was you who came to the forums some number of months ago and tried to take image addresses directly from your PC folder and copy/paste them into the post... So, I find the bluntness of your po...

Gerhard von Liebau

I got mine several days back. Because I have lots on my plate at the moment, I've only browsed it. My interest in the eras covered by the articles has dwindled, as of late, so I'm not sure when I'll take the time to thoroughly read through it all. Although, I have looked through it several times, an...

Gerhard von Liebau

$160 US/$175 International, anyone?

Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks for the compliments. The shields at the Targe Maker site show a rounded hand grip, which would not be good for the wrist to slip though. I personally hold this grip with my hand. The back of my hand pushed up against the fur, so there's no floppiness to the whole thing during use. -Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

$175.00, shipped in the US or $190 Internationally, anyone?

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

The reason Beathan sells his stuff so cheap is because Armour & Castings is located in the Ukraine, and they don't seem to need as much money as American armorers to get by! His reviews are always great, his shipping costs are not much worse than anything else, and his turnaround times always seem e...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey folks, This is a 17th/18th century Scottish Targe I made this weekend for fighting with. My friends and I use 3/4"-1" thick wooden dowels wrapped in layers of duct tape for mock combat. We hit pretty hard, and the combat is fun. The only part of us that usually gets hurt are our hands, as we slo...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey Karl, interested in knowing which books haven't been bought yet! Thanks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey David, Thanks for all of the images! I definitely want a kilt, as it is a Ren' Faire outfit, and I want all of the fools who run around at those things to recognize my kit's origins without having to ask. Most of the Faires in this area focus on the late 16th century England/Scotland. But, most ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey folks, I've got a Deepeeka Imperial Italic G helmet, or Deepeeka item #AH-6056 for sale. It's in great condition, and I've not worn it since bought from a vendor very recently. The construction is good, and there are minor flaws in the positioning of some of the things (such as the cheek-hinges ...

Gerhard von Liebau

I've read several places that although modern enthusiasts tend to be more lenient with the term "Claymore" it originated as pertaining only to the large, two-handed swords.

I had David's group in my links, but completely forgot that it pertained to the era I'm interested in! Thanks!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks for the information, guys! The links are helpful, Alcy, as always! I've found HAotIR on Amazon, and am adding it to my wish list as we speak, for me to put on my next order.

Thanks again!

-Gregory-

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey folks, Looking for detailed images of armor from the Renaissance period that was inspired by the ancients. I've seen a couple of suits that had muscular breastplates and engraved greaves and vambraces, for example... I found a picture of a little model kit from Italy (shoot me, if you must) that...

Fighter Practice for those with no group?

Hastings 2006, realistic?

A Scottish Targe I Made.

FS: Deepeeka Imperial Italic G Helmet

Renaissance "Classical" Armor Examples, please!