The Armour Archive

MJBlazek

Graham Turner's illsutrations are pretty darn good. He's one of the few who actually does his own reasearch on things. Also being a jouster he tends to have a good idea of how the armor hangs on a human body.

MJBlazek

From what, I've seen, finger gauntlets usually cost more than mittens. Sell the finger gauntlets, buy mittens, and have money left over. He doesn't need to sell anything. Thats why I asked for a picture of the guantlets. Depending on what the fingers look like they can be made perfectly legal with ...

MJBlazek

Theres one person I decided not to buy anything from. They have a LOT of medieval-ish clothes on there. Morgans Creations or something. I sent them a note asking if there was any way to get something in a short timeframe, I think it was a week from the day I sent the email. I asked if I bought it ri...

MJBlazek

Mine is not sleeved. It is the same general shape of Vilhelms. With Fancy round dags on the bottom edge. I actually really want to make or have a better one made with my arms appliquied on the front and back. Depends on how accuarate you want to be. There are depictions of mail and breastplates bein...

MJBlazek

I have a pair of finger bucklers that I never use. If you get the right padding behind the fingers, or if the fingers ground out (touch before) on the rattan you really won't need them. I highly reccomend a Jupon of some form, with your heraldry on it! And sabatons. While you don't "need" them hey r...

MJBlazek

You should post a picture of the finger gauntlets you have. I have finger gauntlets, they are the only gauntlets I own and fight a number of different forms with them. Are the fingers not suitable for figning on thier own? Mine wouldn't be, but I have a low profile street hockey glove sewn into them.

MJBlazek

Ahh good! I just added images in links to that!
That is what I reccomended.

MJBlazek

Henrik, Just as a point. I am not aware of the "Big Round" shoulder pieces being from the 14th century. Are you talking about something like this? http://s1.gambeson.pl/pf/m/1744/puffed-sleeves-doublet-late-15th-century.jpg Also known as Mahoitered sleeves, or sometimes called Burgundian Sleeves. Th...

MJBlazek

holy crap

MJBlazek

I can keep an eye on your basket for you too Scotty

MJBlazek

Ironmonger is a top notch guy. You will get exactly what you pay for.
I was just being helpful.

MJBlazek

Ironmonger is local to me. If you end up going through him, let me know and I can keep an eye on it for you.

MJBlazek

Vilhelm, were I running a deed such as this you not only would be allowed to participate, but you would be used as a model for an acceptable kit!

MJBlazek

Vilhelm, were I running a deed such as this you not only would be allowed to participate, but you would be used as a model for an acceptable kit!

MJBlazek

Please tell me more about this helm!!

Size? Material? Thickness? Does it come with a padded liner? Price??

MJBlazek

I actually buy a lot of stuff from etsy, and had never been disappointed. Would I pay that much for this stuff, nope, but to the people who really love the video game, or post zombie apocalypse stuff, yeah they might. They would probably think we are stupid for spending hundreds or thousands of dall...

MJBlazek

Until someone invents the time machine that is

MJBlazek

If anybody was using PED in SCA fighting they have some serious, SERIOUS issues with thier priorites and reality.

I only state SCA fighting becuase thats the realm I function in. Though my attitude on it carries through to other armoured combat sports.

MJBlazek

I would really appreciate documentation of that. It would save friends of mine money on belt buckles.
All of the evidence I can find shows tongues.

MJBlazek

I see what you are talking about. I would shorten it to the line of the wrist.

MJBlazek

it s a (-------------------)!

ed. RoC.

MJBlazek

Jeff's chain does appeare to end where the fingertips end? or am I missing something?

MJBlazek

So um... where are the pics of the inside????

MJBlazek

looks like him

MJBlazek

You have made a very reasonable Black sallet.
Good job!

I wonder how the leather will hold up to getting hit.

MJBlazek

The first one you posted just comes across weird to me. And I also really wonder about pieces that have such a wide timeframe on the, 1410-1455? There was a HUGE change in armor in that time frame. Thats 45 years! Using the same resource there are just as many that show Back closing: http://armourin...

MJBlazek

The breasplate also appears to be front closing. I am not 100% sure, but I think that examples show them to be back closing.

I think this one made by Jeff Wasson is more akin to a "correct" portrayal.

MJBlazek

The breasplate also appears to be front closing. I am not 100% sure, but I think that examples show them to be back closing.

I think this one made by Jeff Wasson is more akin to a "correct" portrayal.

MJBlazek

Edward I might have one, I will check. Maybe we can trade the surcoat for it if you want. Let me look.

MJBlazek

I like the idea of a followup class, depending on the length of the first you could do them back to back.
Anyone who wanted to get into specifics could stay for the second hour or something.

MJBlazek

Would this be a class appropriate to workgin in the proper usage of the term "Munitions Armor?"

I hate how the term "Munitions Grade" has become an excuse for crappy armor.

Guy 1 "That armor looks pretty beat up."
Guy 2 "yeah well it's Munitions Grade.

MJBlazek

But in this group isn't the stick the reward?

MJBlazek

I would also work in there the phrase "It's alright to buy!" When I wear my armor, and soft kit around there is always this initial rush of excitement and a flurried "Thats fantastic! Did youmake that!" when I say "No, I don't have the skill to make something like this," I am often met with sort of ...

MJBlazek

I know you are both just venting, but I think it is important especially in a class setting to focus on a positive outcome instead of the negative reactions.

MJBlazek

Please Ernst. It was easy to deduce what he was talking about. Your fake offense on the matter is uncalled for. Does mail offer some defence against rattan, yes some. I fought in a riveted flat ring shirt in a bear pit tourney once. I have a gambeson under, and all the required regid places per SCA ...

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