The Armour Archive

RenJunkie

Just don't forget us mid- 13th century SCA guys Shoes matching the descriptions in Shoes and Pattens for the 13th aren't necessarily easy in the "any budget" range...lol But I bet you have them still packed away somewhere.... Seriously, we're just trying to provide stuff folks want. We wan...

RenJunkie

Nothing wrong with yielding. Prevents people who hate archers from getting a little overzealous in their battering of them...lol Besides, my left knee has been informing me this past month that kneeling is a painful idea. And getting thumped even with an accidental glancing blow....I don't like to t...

RenJunkie

Bob, I'm beginning to think you guys are made of awesome.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Lots to consider on this.

Thanks, everyone for your input!

Christopher

RenJunkie

Gustav....any chance I could talk you into some of that info? This has been driving me nuts for near two years....

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

The Turks can keep their adverse conditioning, we Western types will stick to protecting our arms Seeing as how I'm wanting to do combat archery, perfect technique is not likely to happen all the time. And the long glove will help keep the sleeve our of the way. What does it say about getting slappe...

RenJunkie

Spiff.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Uh......whoa.....

Now all you need is Elizabethan/Jacobean shoes, and I can be the most period-accurate faire worker evah!

And 13th century shoes would be nice too...lol

Those are awesome.

Christopher

RenJunkie

I have no interest in doing a totally padded impression like some of the guys in the Mac are shown. I'd rather do an "unarmoured" sort of impression. Ultimately, I want maille on my upper body, and gamboised cuisses ending in soupcans. I have a specific look I'm after in the end. And the 1...

RenJunkie

Well, I don't make bottles, and don't have any great drive to learn those. Wax tablet? If that's the beeswax in a wood frame, that's out because of the apartment (I used to make wooden swords, but any woodwork is verboten here). I don't do fabric, and no one would by leather winningas, would they? I...

RenJunkie

It was the length of the glove that struck me. Also why the first dozen times I looked at it, I missed it as being his bare arm. I was hoping it was a dual purpose glove. I have a glove just for resting the arrows on. Looks dreadfully modern tho (mostly cause it is). I've had to have fletching picke...

RenJunkie

As I was going thru the Mac Bible again, I noticed an archer: m Upper right above the action. Now, when I zoomed in close on him, it looks like he is wearing a long glove on his left hand. It seems to me that it is overlapping his sleeve. Anyone else, or am I just imagining this? If it is a glove, w...

RenJunkie

Hmmm... Currently the cost in time is one I can pay easier than cost in money. Hence, my idea of making it. I would way rather just buy a finished riveted one. I didn't realize the ring making part could go that quickly. Maybe if I do go this route, I'll do that to save on the money. How about this ...

RenJunkie

How do they do that? That's just...weird to me that a distributor charges less than a manufacturer.

Oh, yes, I'd love to have a review of the haubergon.

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

Sewing my tent isn't an option. I've looked down that road, already.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Well, damn. As far ass cigarettes, my wife's the one who smokes them, and she ain't giving those up. I do wish she had a cheaper addiction. Already do the crafty stuff. Haven't been able to use it for anything other than recovering from moving down here tho. Hoping that changes with the next order. ...

RenJunkie

How about for a combat archer or artillery guy? Would butted still be too weak?

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

Hmm, I think I left something out of my original post. Sorry bout that. The maille would be home assembly. Not making the rings, but assembling the rings. I don't have the money to do either type as a purchase of a finished product (and not the time for manufacture from scratch). Without a serious i...

RenJunkie

So, what you're saying is, the only issues you had with the process were things that Maxim really didn't have control over? That's not too bad...

Christopher

RenJunkie

Ok, my impression (Mid-13thC) needs maille. I cannot afford to do riveted maille. I'm not even sure about manufacturing the stuff (lots of reasons). So, proper maille is out. For now. Now, my question is, would butted maille be better for my impression than no maille at all? I mean, is the historica...

RenJunkie

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RenJunkie

You could always have Vibram soles put on the period shoes for slip-control. After glancing at the extant photos here, it looks like buckles weren't the norm in closing a JoP. Looks like ties or latchets (I admit, I didn't look closely). I figure ties would be easier to execute in the construction a...

RenJunkie

That clown helm is made of creepy. But it's still awesome...lol He wants to portray Viking era Danelaw, yes? If the Anglo Saxons used cheek pieces at the time (did they at this point?) I don't think it would be unreasonable that thru local trading or skirmishing a York fellow could have one. It may ...

RenJunkie

Or cutting it into leather.

Nicely done!

Christopher

RenJunkie

AH!!!! I'd forgotten about Meric. Possibly the best prices on projectiles out there.

That resource page is made of win. Gonna take me a lot of time to sort thru all that stuff

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

I just meant send a hunk of shaped metal. Up to the customer to go out and by a 16 penny common nail...lol Half the time? I would have never guessed they would be faster like that. But my knowledge of metal working is teency. I take it that it's softer stuff until you heat treat it? Hope this all wo...

RenJunkie

I think I cried a little. Dear Armour, I miss your touch, your caress and even the way you smell. When we are together you cling to me and I am enveloped in your all encompassing embrace. Your skin is cool to the touch and it gives me a chill just to think about touching you. Yet when we are togethe...

RenJunkie

Wow, that's not a model you see every day. Good work. That's the first time I've seen one of those.

And good on your customer for not wanting the same toys as everyone else...lol

Christopher

RenJunkie

They are all very right about spray paints. Do make sure you prime it first. But there is something cool about the look of a paint job done well, but using a brush rather than a spray can. It's not quite as sharp and crisp to the modern eye, but to me, it looks that much closer to period. If it were...

RenJunkie

Wow, you do move fast on updating things! I was hoping that you'd hang on to the soupcans at least in the knees. What Capt's idea of kit pieces? Maybe a riveted design. That way you dish it most of the way done, and don't have to worry about any finishing. Is it possible that that may yield sufficie...

RenJunkie

For those of you who shoot SCA target archery with a crossbow, where do you buy your bolts from?

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

What about a 25% price increase on mild steel stuff? I thought you primarily did instock already? I hope you do continue to do at least knees elbows and gorgets in all 4 types of steel. What about the plastic hidden knees and elbows? Are you planning on dropping or continuing those? Christopher

RenJunkie

...Should linen and wool for chauses and braes be?

And what sort should it be? Like a twill, or flannel or worsted, etc.

And which is best for chauses (warm/hot weather), wool or linen? I'm guessing wool is better than linen in cool weather.

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

I didn't think the Europeans did round tents with no center poles. I would be able to buy a smaller tent if there were no center pole to contend with.

I shall remember this window thing. Seems a good idea to me. Anyone ever do a period tent with proper period windows?

Thanks!
Christopher

RenJunkie

Is it my imagination or does the KR image have a window in the tent?

Thanks!
Christopher

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Butted Maille, Yes or No?

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