The Armour Archive

Andrew Young

Indeed I tried the Windrose folks and didnt see any on the site.

And I do recall the GE/Gatons belts....they were very nice. Are they still for sale??

Andrew Young

I concur, metric is so much easier and more precise to use.

Andrew Young

yeah my screen prompted a 2001 page (inexplicably) and I replied to that post.

Call Ghosthunters, I dunno.

Andrew Young

....otherwise known as a war girdle...so its gotta be a manly, yet period belt. Looking for latter 14th century plaque belts, around 1.5 - 2" (Im fond of the square or angular versions. So far Ive found: Anshelm Arms Revival/ Revival Clothing Raymonds Quiet Press ....anybody else? Thanks D

Andrew Young

I also agree that you managed to preserve the essence of the helmet....that is what is so important when integrating a bargrill.

Andrew Young

Found some stuff in the Churbourg armoury book.

Still looking for more...

Andrew Young

yeah I noticed that this morning.... well, think of it like ""medieval"" communication.

Andrew Young

That was very cool. Ive got an early 15th century handcannon I miss firing.

Andrew Young

Was that from the SCA annals...or anals?

Andrew Young

"JamesArlen" is a member here. And Ive seen a handful of mind blowing gothic harness detail pictures James took that he really must publish

.... so yeah he knows his gothic:

http://mysite.verizon.net/tulkaz/gothic.html

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Andrew Young

I use bondo almost daily....but I wouldnt in this case. Remember you still need to blend and paint it somehow and the whacking of swords and so forth will assuredly rattle the bondo loose over time. Cars get bondo but they are also sealed with serious car paint that is very tough so this helps hold ...

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

It is IMPOSSIBLE to put a grill on a greathelm and NOT make it look ugly. Take the money and go buy a bascinet if you want/need a grill.

Yeah I have to back that horse. Its true, sadly

Andrew Young

Wonderful D......turned out great!

Andrew Young

Ive seen early mail comparisons and viking age comparisons...

looking for later (ie, Medieval through Renaissance) mail comparisons....

specifically curious about round mail vs flat and the types of rivets...wedge, pin etc.

thanks
Drew

Andrew Young

I should note I paid 12 a piece for each model

.....and Ill even sprinkle magic dust on them to make them ~~~come alive~~~

Andrew Young

I forgot to mention this bargrill will get you more dates.

Women dig seamless grills. Its a security thing.

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Andrew Young

150 for that is pretty good yall....go for it.

Andrew Young

Speak of the devil.....between bascinets and barbutes I had a customer who commissioned me to make one of those and backed out.....still want it!

Andrew Young

Indeed welcome....I was just suprised not to hear a 'hello' before the otherwise great book sale.

Andrew Young

Well, I dont wear glasses.....could you wear contacts? Either way, its probably that the grill could be affixed via a locking slot mechanism approach...AFTER the helmet is on and glasses inserted. There are still sooooo many ways to fiddle with safe bargrills and faceplates that have yet to be widel...

Andrew Young

The totality of all these models is what makes this collection unique. Also, a 1950s model too.

Starting the bid at $45 and will let it go a week.

EMAIL ME at www.partandtechnical.com if my PM box is full.

Andrew Young

(as opposed to SEXY BARGIRL) I dont have any immediate uses for this piece. This piece was cut out by a hand jig saw and I probably logged at least a full day into it. --Its cut from 1/4 inch thick steel. --Distance in between bars is about 3/4 to 7/8. -- It can be shaped or RESHAPED and cut to fit ...

Andrew Young

wow, did we just get spammed? (not so much as a (hi....hello....?)

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Two things... Metal blades can go through bargrills. This is usually very painful in my opinion. What would anyone wager is the average fighting age of SCA fighters? Id bet 30 something?? My experience has been that: --most sca fighters are lousy and could be taken out by a medieval counterpart. (of...

Andrew Young

Yes looking even better!

Andrew Young

Best advice: ....Use the Force. ...let go....stretch out with your feelings and... WHACK...... ...eh, nevermind, that was probably a bad idea....just Open your eyes and turn your head alot. btw..Isnt it 7/8" and historically....even smaller.... muhuhahahah

Andrew Young

I think I got them years ago from Historic Enterprises... under the hornware/lighting which they dont seem to have much of anymore....except the spoons. (I have one and highly recommend it)

Andrew Young

I do have bigger pics yes....in fact I have just tenatively sold that helmet at 280....anyone wanna make a better offer, lol Seriously though, the grill is composed of flattened end rods that are rivetted on, thus making for a narrowing profile without substantially weakening anything. The nasal is ...

Andrew Young

IF PICS DONT WORK FOR YOU>>> OPEN UP THE ORIGINAL FRENCH VERSION

Glad I brought this up, lol.....seems like there is some interest.

Andrew Young

Drap a toga from it.

Andrew Young

Great. Thanks Murdock.

So how many were actually taken? Were there any uber high resolution photos? Were they used in some form of publication?

cheers
D

Andrew Young

I third that! All in favor, say aye. This should really be the way it's done. Dura, I'm all kinds of impressed; we've been rather vexed about how to resolve this for some time but you just went and did something simple and obvious, explained in one picture. Thank you. *crowd roars* And now Id like ...

Andrew Young

I will...if permitted. I cant find the source though. I swear I found it on Flikr but I cant find them again

Try using the jpg titles, here is one:

sap01_73p01047_p

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seeking 14th C PLAQUE BELT sources

Mail specs: ring type, size, rivet type.....

authentic full plate models

SEXY BARGRILL (no welds: wrought from single piece)