The Armour Archive

MJBlazek

Ask Gerhard here on the Achive. He asked Man on Anvil over FB why his helmets appeared to be axatly the same pictures on other amorers website. Man on Anvil Never answered him, deleted the posts, and blocked him from his page. I hope this turns out alright for you, but the whole situation just seems...

MJBlazek

I did say "on it's own" Ernst. I was only replying because, well, to be perfectly honest, your original response could come across as a tad snarky. And I know no other organization that refers to it's armored combat as "Heavy Combat." Especially posted by a person who's location says Outlands. Which...

MJBlazek

Ernst you do realize that when he says Heavy Combat he is referring to SCA Heavy combat do you not? I would not wear only mail in SCA combat. Not unless I was having a terrible fight with my internal organs and wanted to see them bludgeoned to death. That and mail by itself will not pass SCA safety ...

MJBlazek

Havarr: You make a point but I disagree... First. Switch 2 and 3. It is far easier to start looking good if you KNOW what you want to look like. Also I think that #1 is a personal priority: I care more about looking like a Historical Man at Arms than I care about fighting. Fighting in the SCA has ne...

MJBlazek

I suppose "drape" was a bad choice of words. I was using "drape" as a erm for the simulated coif we often see on SCA helmets.

MJBlazek

Thanks everybody. Edward is hooking me up!

MJBlazek

The no sleeves with the split up the middle is what I am looking for. Just red with a big white cross down the middle.
I need it by Oct 11 at the latest.

MJBlazek

As long as it is not blatently modern I don't really care. Cotton would be fine. Linen would be fantastic. Wool would be FANTABULOUS. Really as long as it isn't rayon or polyester I am all good.

MJBlazek

Is there anybody who might be able to whip up a Red full surcoat with the White cros son it that I could have in hand for an even on 10/12?

MJBlazek

I much prefer open honesty.
I am assuming this means that the helmet is not in the mail though.

MJBlazek

May have answered my own question.
Would you agree that this image from 1215 is a cervelier? http://armourinart.com/269/435/

Or this one from 1270 http://armourinart.com/301/482/

MJBlazek

I am just wondering how early one could get away with wearing a cervelier with a chain drape.

Thanks!
MJ

MJBlazek

The only thing I would caution on is getting *to* indepth. If you are doing it for a fighter to improve thier armor then stick to that. Get a little bit into what to wear under the armor: only as it applies to martial activity. The "How to dress yourself when your lady's away: A fighters guide to a ...

MJBlazek

It is a very nice website. The only thing I would include is a gallery. Just put up a bunch of pictures of your stuff. Some instock stuff and some fancy custom stuff if you have ever doen it.
Show off your wares more!

MJBlazek

yeaaa still not going to watch it. Roosevelt or not.

MJBlazek

I woudl be very interested in your notes on this when you are done and if you would share.
I would really like to teach a class like this myself.

MJBlazek

You are assuming that the armor has no give or flex to it.
Aslo there is historical evidence of the avential having a padded liner as well. That would mitigate any hammer/anvil effect.

MJBlazek

That looks FANTASTIC Vilhelm! Is the jupon painted or applique?

MJBlazek

Why didn't they just follow the ACL guys around?

MJBlazek

sounds like a plan Woodwose. Lets see if we can get this done.

Mad Matt thanks, if I end up going that route I will be in touch!

MJBlazek

congrats!!!

MJBlazek

Anybody offer blueing services for armor?

MJBlazek

Keep your kit. Get a fantastic armor stand for it. Put it in the den, and tell your grandchildren stories of when you were young you fought for the honor of thier Grandmother!

MJBlazek

To the people who have helms already powder coated I also have to ask. How often do you get hit in the head?
I get hit in the head a lot.
I am actually condisering getting my whole rig poweder coated. That's why I ask.

MJBlazek

I have been asking abotu this on Facebook to friends who have poweder coating experience.

In general how durable is powder coating against SCA combat?

MJBlazek

the drop clothes I was lookign at were anywhere between 5 and 8oz... so those are out. The Canvas tarp I found was 12oz, which is the Duck canvas. So I think that one will work fine as long as we roll the edges and sew them. These are to be loaner gear for a new canton an college kids. We are trying...

MJBlazek

thats a good idea too.

MJBlazek

Is there any evidence of a visor being painted or covered?

MJBlazek

I know Duck Cloth tends to be around 10oz. I was wondering if 8oz would be alright or if I shoudl stick to the 10 to 12oz range?

MJBlazek

good idea.
I also found a 10 x 20ft white canvas tarp for $25. I think I can get a few out of that too.

MJBlazek

We are making a bunch for newbies in a new Canton, college kids.
I was going to go buy a bunch of Duck Cloth, went on my lunch and they only had 1 yard of black! (Which I may have baught anyway, who knows, I might find a use for it!)

MJBlazek

A Wisby CoP, how much fabric is usually needed for the shell?

MJBlazek

If she want's to be a Hospitaller she is going to either want White on Black or White on red. Period. Specificto Malta she will want the White on Red. And it will be quite late period. The KNights were not given malta until 1530. Now they were wearing the White on Red before Malta. " In 1248 Pope In...

MJBlazek

Please check the thickness of the helmet before you fight in it. I bought one very similar to that from Maxim (one that came with an interchangeable hounskull) It dented pretty badly with one moderate hit, not excessive, moderate. IF I had been hit with a really REALLY good hit, like from a pole arm...

MJBlazek

Ugh, this is exactly what I am looking for. But won't be in a financial place to get it for at least a year.
Good luck on the sale!

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