The Armour Archive

Eamonn MacCampbell

damn I look good m? m? Brian OOOOHHH...Pretty crest to hit...... Knitebee....Is your camp the one with the rampant squirrel? Above the gate???? I remember someone posting a picture for an Archive gathering, and saw that camp in the photos.....Also just got off the phone with Tomas(Tom Richardson) f...

Eamonn MacCampbell

I was reading this whole thread with great interest before I even realized it was almost 4 years old....

Fasinating subject....Think Dave Womble needs to read this, he's big on any kind of find dealing with natural types of armour...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Not sure how far he is from you,but Mad Matt is in Ontario. Great guy and great prices...You deffinatly can't go wrong with him....Lots of 14C goodness....

Eamonn MacCampbell

We've been playing it for years. But it usually involves two guys talking crap to each other and resulting in friendly challenge of "Spear and Magic Helmet". Best when played in the dark and preferably in the fog, makes it way more interesting:D Spear Helmet Gorget Cup Gauntlets optional ...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Eamonn MacCampbell

what is your lamellar made of? black plastic from a 55 gal. drum. It's the classic case of "done" trumps "upgrade." Once I got it finished the necessity to make new armor to replace it evaporated. Jovian So, what are you actually askin? Are you trying to improve your armour now?...

Eamonn MacCampbell

We really never have a problem with local LEO's...Course we practice right outside the county lock-up...And one of our members works there as well as several other friends of mine...They just know it's me out there with my strange friends...

Eamonn MacCampbell

You're quite right about people making the event. I've set up an album with commentary captions here: http://tinyurl.com/4gl7oq . Now that I've figured out just how easy this is, I should be more responsive with pictures in the future. Great pictures.... Got to comment on the one with Alan behind J...

Eamonn MacCampbell

First of all, there can be only one Hospitaller in Calontir, and I was here first, so yes, the helm has to go as well as the Kappa. So, when I see you next, the almighty has decided I must kill your persona. Brother Sean...This would be unwise....For as the ONLY Hospitaller in Aremisia...I know it ...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Cat wrote:Tracy,

Leo,
Thank you very much! Do you think Jehan would be interested?

Thanks again!
Cat

It's 14C right....

Eamonn MacCampbell

Interesting...Never thought of that...I thought maybe a loop to suspend from a hook as Chef had thought....Might have to see some more like this )if any exist) and see what they look like....

So when ya gonna start mass producing them....

Eamonn MacCampbell

Now I feel lazy....Mines still sitting in a bucket waiting for me to start on it...Have to finish a few kids' helms first.....Looking good so far Aaron..

Eamonn MacCampbell

Alot of that would depend on whether or not you are making butted, or historically accurate riveted mail....If accuracy is what you are trying to do...Then get some 18gauge wire. After you have made your rings, anneal them and flatten them, then rivet them. If you are just going for butted mail, use...

Eamonn MacCampbell

So what is this???? I think this is what I am seeing when looking at the front photo...

Eamonn MacCampbell

I was curious if there is a pict from behind somewhere...When I look a it, I am seeing what ,to me, looks like the top of a loop just above the main pouch draw ties...Doesn't look like the rest of the leather that has been bunched up....So I was thinking thats a belt loop..Could be wrong though.... ...

Eamonn MacCampbell

VERY nicely done Cat...One question...well, actually two...How does this attach to a belt? And whats the little pouch thing on the main draw string for?

Definatly a unique piece...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Eamonn and I are probably the two biggest giggleboxes on the Archive, though. Hey now...Is this another fat joke... I actually was intrigued by the second post( it was up when I finally read this thread...I was at Uprising when you first posted)...I never knew what a stone weighed....The British we...

Eamonn MacCampbell

That is seriously sweet work there Tor.....I likes a LOT....

Eamonn MacCampbell

Any AA'ers at Artemesia's Uprising war who had a camera and used it? Since, I'm hoping to relocate there, Uprising will be my 'local' I'd love to see some photos! -S Not my photo's but here are some that have come up o the Arie today.... m m And some from Crown Tourney back in April, just in case y...

Eamonn MacCampbell

In the end it's pretty doable.. . And though I DO think that the long skirt/tunic thing is largely a fantasy aesthetic element, it looks pretty badass, so I say your buddy should go with it I've seen much, much, much worse. The tunic is NOT fantasy....It's straight early 14C while the rest, with th...

Eamonn MacCampbell

I would say 1400's not 1300's....I don't recall the plackard being used during the 14C, but I could be wrong...The kettle hat/bevor combo looks a bit wonky to me as well.... Seems like the picture has combined elements of both the 14 and 15C era's The tunic looks too long for late 14C ,that looks(to...

Eamonn MacCampbell

For war, tanged arrowheads have several advantages -- Russ...What advantages would you give the tanged over the socketed for war? I don't recall a tanged bodkin being made and these were nothing but used for war...Although many other types were also used, what are your thoughts??? Not trying to sta...

Eamonn MacCampbell

So were in BC is Clinton???Northern part,close to the coast...Never heard of that town, and the website that Karl posted doesn't have directions on how to get there.

If it helps, I'm 70 miles South of BC in the Northwest corner of Montana.

Eamonn MacCampbell

That is some SERIOUS Mafia bling....

Eamonn MacCampbell

With the right blade....I don't see a problem...I have a bench top that use for the occasional cuts on metal...Hasn't hurt it yet.

Eamonn MacCampbell

Griffin. very nice tutorial....I will have to save this and show some friends...I really like the nock tool...Might have to look this raptor archery site...

I think the purple heart is gonna look great with the ash shafts....Can't wait to see the finished results.

Eamonn MacCampbell

NotDukeOlaf2 wrote:
Eamonn MacCampbell wrote:
NotDukeOlaf2 wrote:25.01

Sorry...You're about 8 1/2 hours to late....

early bird gets the worm huh

Yes for once, I beat you to the punch....So many times you got the cool toys before me, and I cried...O how I did cry...But now.....The fat Irish bird gets the juicy worm.....MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Eamonn MacCampbell

OOOHHHH two weeks off and helm supplies coming...Thats GOOOD ...I just hope I can swing some money for one of your helms...Time to get some work going...Must have...

Eamonn MacCampbell

NotDukeOlaf2 wrote:25.01

Sorry...You're about 8 1/2 hours to late....

Eamonn MacCampbell

I am sorry, I can't help on the raising part. Just bragging that the salet in question is proudly displayed in my living room. Pad And don't think those of us who lusted over that helm have forgotten that either...you braggart... Some day, I will send the flying monkey ninjas when you least expect ...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Wow...absolutely fantastic Aaron...Of course all your work is amazing...

I couldn't tell from the picts, but did you carve in the grip lines?

And the last one with the wire...OOOHHHHHH AHHHHHHHH

Eamonn MacCampbell

Need more maille...But then, thats just me...

Looking pretty spiffy the both of you....

Eamonn MacCampbell

They look great, oh and Welcome to the forum. Thank you. I think that the wording 'a little help' may be slightly misleading, I had guidance and help at every stage. In fact, I think that if he is ever brave enough to take on a complete beginner again he is likely to give them something a bit simpl...

Eamonn MacCampbell

Sir Richard, You are not alone in the "children with a quest for knowledge" catagory...I too have an 11 yo daughter who is a constant barrage at times with questions about what we do. She is also into horses and anything to do with fighting and everything her dad does. I do fear someday th...

Eamonn MacCampbell

What...No picts of it stuck on your head , or you trying to get it off??/

I think you are pulling a fast one here...No picts...It didn't happen!!!!

Re: Uprising pics?