The Armour Archive

Andrew Young

I remember a quote from one of the "full color" Brassey books that said the swatzy was omitted to "avoid wearisome debates with the public"....bearing in mind most of those guys are from Europe, so its still a fresh topic.

Andrew Young

What about some sort of shoe stitching turnshoe action

...flesh through edge, or whatever thats called.

Andrew Young

I *think* I understand what you mean...but pics help.

Andrew Young

Generally speaking for your clothing gurus....how accurate is it to sew a late Medieval pouch "inside out" then flip rightside out?

Andrew Young

Good point.....we, as a whole, have a heightened awareness of these type of symbols. ....I would personally be wary of doing any type of demo or somehow, in some way be seen as representing general medievalism in a negative light. I mean, most of the folks here are generally educated, well versed, i...

Andrew Young

Heres something to mull over... Im not in favor of burning the US flag...I think its morally wrong and I think those who do are carelessly overlooking those who fought for such freedeoms ....such as burning the flag. Yet I dont think it should be unconstitutional....I just think if someone does it, ...

Andrew Young

The valnkot is carved into one of the planks (a seat iirc) of the oseberg ship. I dont find it near as 'intrusive' as other well know modern symbols As far the the swastika, it was used my native americans long before ol Adolph got a hold of it. IIRC it was a symbol for peace (ironicly) Yeah, its t...

Andrew Young

State you case why you either dont care, or dont think people would be unnecessarily offended when there are ways to teach history without a slap in the face.

Why live just to carelessly piss off?.....unless thats your goal.

Andrew Young

Honestly Id leave it alone....dont do it. Unless you want to constantly write or explain disclaimers the contraversey will wind up being more hastle than its worth. Like the old southern stars and bars. I had southern (and northern) ancestors who fought on both sides....I can appreciate the colors f...

Andrew Young

somethings wrong D....there aint no transforming sound

Andrew Young

I have about 30 styles in the works...this is phase 1

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I can also vouch for Raymonds work, very nice.

Andrew Young

Per what Ive read, I believe Historic Enterprises (Jeff Hedgecock) offers 14th century spaulders in spring. ..back in production this spring.

I think Stonekeep does too??

Im slowly tranitioning to spring ....just trying to find a reliable heat treating source.

Andrew Young

A lot of good stuff being said. A lot depends on what your goal is. I am obsessed with flush articulation (which sometimes wasnt even that period so I have to stop at some point), but there were many ways to skin a cat. In period, articulation Ive seen slight "sliding holes" to allow some ...

Andrew Young

Yeah that seemed to be the case. Of the videos and text Ive followed, the following things caught my attention that he mentioned or were not mentioned: 1] references to the original bursting into flames or spontaneously catching on fire 2] some piece or part of the original being incorporated into t...

Andrew Young

Or....if youre so inclined....you can rivit the thing solidly together. There would appear to be ample visual evidence for vertically rivetted cuirasses by early 1400s and well into at least the late 1420s....and given the Churbourg is roughly 1390 (close to 1400), your in an area that is still very...

Andrew Young

I only caught the morning talk shows dicussing this guys supposed find. How would yall rate his historical research regarding his Sunday night presentation? Only thing I was suprised at was to see what he claimed was the Ark, which looked more like a tom tom drum. A brief video account here: m A det...

Andrew Young

The scene reminds me of a chamber pot.

Andrew Young

Chris I dont disagree with what your saying. And I certainly dont think of you as my enemy What Im driving at is that there are many ways to skin a cat....and in this case...body casts, my experience has been that a thinly saturated piece can be just as effective and efficient as a spray in or brush...

Andrew Young

Cold raising depends greatly on the material.

Ive cold raised most cops and found them to be extraordinarily tough.

Once you get into deeper shapes and higher quality carbon steels, heat is helpful, if not necessary.

Andrew Young

I dont do any perticular persona because I love all of it.

If I were pressed, Id want to do something Danish or Eastern European stuff. Hunyadi, Hussites, etc...

Andrew Young

Both. For myself and for sale.

Andrew Young

Durability though is relative though Al, ....fiberglass is "brittle and weak" compared to steel. I think people need to figure out if they want a one time shop cast for making armour or for displaying it...or both. I'm not sure I agree with this. Proper FRP is very strong. It only gets br...

Andrew Young

Now, lay the newly cut strips one at a time....into the paint tray with resin.... Use the bristle brush to saturate the cloth, but to GENTLY ""squeeze"" excessive resin out of the mat/cloth. And then lay these "wet" strips into your mold, overlapping....working out air...

Andrew Young

Buy a sabre saw man.....FAR MORE flexible and you can cut thinner and thicker guages.

Andrew Young

Durability though is relative though Al, ....fiberglass is "brittle and weak" compared to steel.

I think people need to figure out if they want a one time shop cast for making armour or for displaying it...or both.

Andrew Young

But the greater question is, what came first, the pocket ... or the pick pocket eh !?!?.....answer me that one!

Andrew Young

I think I recall James Gillespie ("Armchive" member) discussing some type of glue....could be wrong. Check with him.

Andrew Young

Hey Charlotte,

Howd you get that Girl Genious under your Icon? I want that title!

Andrew Young

Ive got about 30 styles in the works....all kinds of wonderful medieval gawdy

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Andrew Young

Oh and fellas....ventilate your shop or home very well. Try not to 'fiberglass' near a furnace or ventilation. Garages are best. And fiberglass lives temps over 60 degrees. ....loves ""72 and sunny"". But humidity will increase warpage, shrinkage. If its humid, use less catalyst....

Andrew Young

Bondo cut with polyester resin, as I stated above, will give you a brushable material that reproduces good detail and is easier to deal with in enclosed molds than straight Bondo. Ive heard of this, never tried it. What is your ratio Gaston....or do you play with it until youre happy with the visco...

Andrew Young

High quality natural springs nutrient facial mud Wade, thanks. But....what about 14th century pieces.... Some visby stuff appears to be iron Talbot has some nice D shaped 'bronze' buckles (which was a suprise to me as I had expcted trapazoids, which I suspect are more likely on 1400-1425 harnesses b...

Andrew Young

Well, as has been said....something recently has turned his attention away from customer service. He replied that his other business areas were essentially taking priority over sca/medieval stuff so I suspect this is the issue. I am glad he too the von sussen website down though. ...at least until h...

Andrew Young

Here is what I would like to do: I would like to make lasts for forming leather armour on. These are traditionally made of wood - you can nail your leather onto the last so as you bake it it does not shrink. Can you make a body cast like you guys are doing but fill it with a material that can hold ...

Andrew Young

Five years ago is five years ago...something in between now and then has changed his approach to the sca crowd. $$$, perhaps?

Did anyone see the ARK OF THE COVENANT show sunday?