The Armour Archive

Andrew Young

Franklin wrote:Here are the measurments:

wrist circ. 10in.
forearm circ. 15.5in.
bicept 16.25in.
wrist bone to elbow tip 11in.

length of the upper cannon might help too

Andrew Young

For what its worth...the term is CAST...not casted. Actually, its incorrect grammer --but take hearts its a common mistake Sort of like how normality has been 'bushized' into norm alicy and nuklear has become nuk uler . While you are correct on cast versus casted, one might want to check one's spel...

Andrew Young

When it does not rely on the fabric for its structural integrity,, it is plate. You can argue between definitions of coats of plates, brigandines, corrizones, or what have you if you like, but you cannot *remove* the definition of plate to encourage fuzzy-thinking. Definitions exist for the reason ...

Andrew Young

I appreciate the link but welded is not period...not in the sense of modern welding vs. truly rivetted....like the title mentioned.

Though I do enjoy Knuts work....a real pioneer.

Andrew Young

You might want to put the SIZE.... small, medium.... grande or venti, etc

Andrew Young

Why does it HAVE TO BE one or the other.....why cant it just exist as a step in the evolution between the coat of plates and the globose exposed cuirass? This debate is like a foot ball game. ....heavy padded arguments with a tiny ball of fact and only one side wins when they knock the other one dow...

Andrew Young

You are correct E,....though since 2000 its been much more widely used..."a true pamdemic of nukular normalicy"

Andrew Young

Sunflash, If I may make a suggestion....Consider making an elyptical cut-out along the center of the legs like this "" () "" so that it brings your thigh armour up closer to your upper leg....hugs your leg better in other words. Presently its a great harness thus far but your hip...

Andrew Young

For what its worth...the term is CAST...not casted.

Actually, its incorrect grammer --but take hearts its a common mistake

Sort of like how normality has been 'bushized' into normalicy and nuklear has become nukuler.

Andrew Young

I held off on saying this but its not much different here. Ive spoken with owners of scrap yards and the candid truth is about the export market. I hate saying this but the export market for OUR METAL is good money. Hard for business owners to turn down a profit when exporting to China or India or A...

Andrew Young

Wolf wrote:
Jeff J wrote:Slut.

[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2289883510_5aa7f710e1_b.jpg[/img]

am not... you did it

Now see, when youre in full plate in each of those photos....thats when Ill really be impressed

Do you have those kits on mannequins Wolf? ...Ill bet that would look great!

Andrew Young

We've formed a partnership with a manufacturer overseas; this partnership is enabling us to provide a wider variety of (initially) helmets. These new helmets will be available in three different materials, and with our typically wide variety of custom features! Armets, Burgonets, Corinthians, Gladi...

Andrew Young

Im going to throw my two cents in here... To a large extent the transitional period continues well into the 15th century. The fact that we see german effigies with splints, studs and scales as late at the turn of the century seems to suggest that the white harness was not full excepted or used....no...

Andrew Young

Beastman While I can understand similar accounts from a range of artisans....how are we to know that what you say is true? ...or as you say? If you post some pictures of the piece, with specific photos of the problem areas, mayb we could better address the supposed problem. Even the best armourers d...

Andrew Young

Adam

What do you suppose is the reason for closing to the public?

Drew

Andrew Young

Yeah lets put all the hard working armourers out of business by nickel and diming good protection Remember folks, we all want something for nothing. But we should also keep in mind the fact that were it not for people who supply us with armour (and who dont generally make a lawyers salary) we would ...

Andrew Young

Or Ill blow up the archive....DONT ....MAKE.....ME.....DO....IT I TELL YA Id go with Icefalcon but he is currently out of what I need. I seek: --aventail / camail --large --preferably round link but might be open to flat If you have one, please PM. I may consider a trade for nice armour. cheers D

Andrew Young

Well, I finally decided to toss my hat in the ring...Ive got about four styles Im working on.

Shoot me a PM.

Cheers
D

Andrew Young

yeah I agree...very nice Hal!

Andrew Young

Nice!

Andrew Young

Currently I work in a range from 1320 to about 1430. (with exceptions such as later period pieces...just havent done a full late 15th century harness ....yet. Although I do have several 16th century full suits in progress so go figure . If youre looking for a full suit, expect at least 2-3 months on...

Andrew Young

Lovin' in man! Sweet.

Andrew Young

Sure....dont do it yourself. or fly up here and Ill help ya. Get a friend to help... You can probably do your extremities: feet and calves.....hands and forearms up to your bicep....maybe your mid torso... But once you start trying to contort your body you inevitably wind up ruining the true natural...

Andrew Young

You had better move north as quickly as you can cause it may very well kill you down here for a good part of the year. Eh, I'm used to it. This is one of the thinner and cooler arming clothing attempts I've done. I'm thinking of forgoing the armet for one of the odd looking kettlehats, and I will e...

Andrew Young

I agree that the two layer looks better.

But I would be suprises if rolled edges were not done, especially in hotter climates....with that hot sun....mail....gambeson.....tunic....sweltering heat...

eh, sure add that lining, nobody will notice.

Andrew Young

It could be a composite material or simply plastic heated on a piece of material that had that pattern....then smoothed on the other side.

Hard to tell.

Andrew Young

I agree ....its so nice to see something new, especially earlier 15th century "germanic"

Andrew Young

I too have made 14 guage arms...with 12ga cops.

But for me, the weight is not so bad, given my size....and manly bulk *says dripping with cheesy testosterone grin*

However I do agree the weight of your arm harness does affect your fighting....very true.

Andrew Young

Effingham.... There does seem to be talk of some armour classes....ie, hang out sessions round here in the shop. Im open to it, as long as it doesnt interfere with production....while I make armour, I also run two other businesses....movie costumes and sculptures, as well as antique restoration....s...

Andrew Young

The cover on Hals first adult film:

Andrew Young

randy w wrote:Hal -

Cut some eye slots and you have invented the spangen sallet !

"the sallangenhelm"

or

"the spangens'llet"

or

"spangsallet"

but if italian:

"saludespangi"

.

Andrew Young

and another womans lipstick

Andrew Young

Son what you need is a set of metal clothes, a rattan sword, and a whole lot of testosterone! seriously....I build movie reproductions/props a lot so Im pretty familiar with plastics, composites and fiberglass, resins etc. Take a picture of it and Ill tell you if its a fools errand or workable. Some...

Andrew Young

Thank you Klaus, I guess I just people to look good. My dream is to see armies of people in white harnesses....or full plate at least. ...or at least better arm and leg armour When Im done with these legs, Ill be working on my living history grade versions (the 4 lame knee version is visible above)....

Andrew Young

Hmm.

Went out about a week ago.

Outta be there by now???

Keep me posted.

Drew

Desparately seeking RIVETED AVENTAIL