The Armour Archive

MJBlazek

Hmm, So I am guessing that it doesnt fall that far on the shoulders then? You don't happen to have a pic of it on the old helmet as a ponit of reference do you?

MJBlazek

So what I mean is..
It closes around the neck correct? But leaves the visor/bargrill portion open.

What I am trying to discern is if it will work on a bascinet.

MJBlazek

Does the aventail close in the front? If so I would like it.

MJBlazek

I have offerred to Hans not only continueing my Sponsorship should he take somone up on the offer to borrowthe appropriate gear. But also the use of my personal heraldic jupon for the event. So that he meets requirements in style

MJBlazek

In a PM he sent me, I believe he still has his helmet.

MJBlazek

I just got a notice that mine shipped. AND he refunded me $5 for the shipping cost. What other company would do that??

MJBlazek

Well this is to cut them so I can get the plaques off of them. Not so they are any specific length.
I am trying to get the plaques off the old belt so I can put them onto a new belt.

MJBlazek

Hey AL,
Dyou you think you could do a pair of regular spaulders with steel rivets instead of the brass?

MJBlazek

OH I acutally have a pair of those! I will give them a try! Thanks!

MJBlazek

I have a plaque belt that I used 1/8 inch rivets to recure them to.
I can't cut the damn little things!

I tried a bolt cutter, but it was too bug and couldn't get down the shank enough.

Would regular snips work?

MJBlazek

5/5 Stars. I needed an inexpensive aventail for a Kids Photo shoot at a local Vacation Bible School. And I needed it in a very short amount of time. I saw Hal had one of his $30 butted specials and sent him an email about if he thought I would get it in time. He responded that night, saying it was t...

MJBlazek

The last helmet is my new helmet.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 8341_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 7863_n.jpg

MJBlazek

PM me with your paypal.

MJBlazek

I'll take it!

MJBlazek

Yeah I think it would be really hard to conceal a 7ft sword!

MJBlazek

My plan is even simpler than Ranifs. Probably no spoked wheels though.

MJBlazek

I was looking for plans online. the one I am going to make is going to be very simple. Wheels are the crux. I was thinking the spool, but I guess it has been a while since I have seen a spool. When i was a kid I had spool that was abotu 3 feet across. I was a little nerd, fliped it up on end, and ha...

MJBlazek

Just a caution... if you are planning on walking around in public wearing this you may want to forgo brining the sword.
Some cities don't appreciate it, and you might get stopped by police.

MJBlazek

I was thinking abotu getting my hands on a spool and using the ends for wheels. I thin kmy dad still has access to spools.

MJBlazek

Nice Raniff! How did you make the wheels?

MJBlazek

Thanks Guys,

Jan, yeah i almost bought Tim's cart, but couldn't get it from PA to Maine.

MJBlazek

I wouldn't see any problem of these styles being worn togther. They are of complimentary time frames and look good together.

MJBlazek

Huh. I've never seen a barbute with that high of a back point. I can believe the visor bit though. You see some depictions of barbutes with the high point. those Italians,m I swear they had funny shaped heads. I, while no expert, belive what classifies this ias a barbute, is: Of course the face ope...

MJBlazek

Lady Anna, how much would you charge for a simple cotte in purple?

MJBlazek

A simple cart for hauling stuff?

Lets see some pictures!

MJBlazek

Wow, those dates seem very early for that style...

MJBlazek

I really think that is the nicest one you have made yet! Great lines on it!

MJBlazek

I can give a couple of years leeway I suppose. :P And will admit that I only did a quick look using Galfrid's sites that are available to me here at work. Would I be wrong in assuming that before 1420-25 they were not really common? I would have said 1425-30. Now I will also admit, for the most part...

MJBlazek

This one- http://cartelfr.louvre.fr/pub/fr/image/3636_s0000352.001.jpg I know it says 1418 on it, but it just doesnt look right. And I am unable to find anythign similar in Manuscripts or art in that time period to back up the dating. The style just seems (to me) that it would be later than what it ...

MJBlazek

His arms arent small... just sinewy ....

MJBlazek

Worked out a deal with Llewelyn. This is SOLD. Unless I hear otherwise.

MJBlazek

I have seen an arming cotte made by Jolly Knight. It was very nice.

MJBlazek

No answer about having the visor still?

MJBlazek

What are the measurements on it?
Or I should say, what are your measurements.

I am 6'3" 190lbs. Take a 40R Sports jacket.

MJBlazek

Annnd yeah. That is pretty much exactly what I am looking for.

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