The Armour Archive

Andrew Young

In contrast, there isn't a single surviving example of a "splinted" defence, and no 15th century representation or extant example of any. Even the Rene of Anjou example mentioned is merely a cuirbolli defence that is covered with cording, and not a metal and leather defence. I am not so s...

Andrew Young

Frankly, I don't care what you deal with in your daily life Chef, you are acting like an pedantic asshole. To the core. You have yet to learn how to handle something you disagree with in basic civil way that is conducive to a friendly discussion. Again, in stead of simply disagreeing with someone a...

Andrew Young

Yet if we were really being picky there are pieces in major museums that are hardly examples of what we think of as ideal. I support the notion that certain form becomes obvious after studying this stuff long enough, however there plenty of wonky pieces in collections that are said to be real. I als...

Andrew Young

I want a cast of this one, its a two for the price of one replica option:

Andrew Young

Cast from an original in the RA from a long defunct company, sadly as they made some amazing pieces. This was made a few a couple of years ago as test pieces and for my shop study use. This is one of experimental casts; it has some mild flaws (resin overlap near the crest which you see in the first ...

Andrew Young

Ya know, strange as it may seem, but people do survive stuff like that. Not often, but they do. My neighbor was a EMT and had some grisly photos of accidents in which people took on horrible head wound only to survive. One guy was climbing the gates of the whitehouse...slipped and it went up through...

Andrew Young

If someone can locate one, I can help make some replicas of it. I specialize in molding and fiberglass casting. It would be a 'for the archive project,' no profit, just funding material costs....I just want one myself.

Andrew Young

Ive got some great pine and what I suspect to be poplar or maple boards that are each about 16 inches wide X 9 feet long X 1.5 inches....and am itching to make something new. Anyone seen a study in the types of wood used in various European regions? Oak seems obvious for many extant pieces but I got...

Andrew Young

A similar idea would be for serious contributers in terms of posting articles, experiments, papers etc. The AA is a huge place and contributing research and insight is invaluable to members. Ive read some threads and debates by members that were extremely insightful, to the point of being groundbrea...

Andrew Young

How do you know Brian? Is there any accompanying literature on these helmets?

The pigface's aventail being butted seemed like a big clue, but what else is there on the helmets, text-wise?

Andrew Young

Garment making, particularly patterning is just not my cup of tea...I can sew with a machine and by hand, but its just not my thing especially with so much going on. I need several arming garments made but am leary of a 'catalog fit' in large measure to my size (I am 6'7, about 350, weightlifter) an...

Andrew Young

In other words, I realize his arm might be too close to the body per the cast, and or hard to access with a barrier, but I was curious if anyone had any photos up under the lying body such that a view of any hinges or the like was visible on the upper arms. I found these, but theyre still not quite ...

Andrew Young

YES its a fantastic book.....a must read for anyone who is researching the expanse of medieval industry. A real eye opener.

Andrew Young

Can we discuss the possibilities of riveted bascinets only in this thread so we don't have to wade through the argument in the first one by Aussie? Good spirited debate is wonderful. Mean spirited debate, and/or critiquing without really offering much else in return and/or outright insulting (such ...

Andrew Young

I dont agree with you Chef, simply because the vast majority of Civil war soldiers nor officers wore cuirasses. Some exceptions yes, but these were rare. In addition, Professor Harsh, a college professor of mine who has made a career of studying the war added that armor was very rare for most . The ...

Andrew Young

The finest bascinet ever, in my humble opinion, is the Klappvisier from Coburg.

I definately agree with this one too.....its high on my list.

Andrew Young

I dont know Ivo. Some are odd looking but then again, the farther we stretch from 'Edge-and-Paddockness', the more diversity we see.

But as far as these pieces, I couldnt tell ya.

Though I think Victorians are still worth studying; some are excellant repros.

Andrew Young

Might have been posted before.... some intersting pieces and specs.

Click next or back to see more pieces. The photos enlarge too.

http://www.castlerockmuseum.com/exhibits/helmets/HE01.1/index.php

Andrew Young

Bartok that is an interesting image! I wish the mail was drawn more distinctively though. The image I used as a basis for mail was the aventails and then compared that style of drawing mail to other areas, like hauberks etc. The legs of that fallen knight are clearly plate from his knees down, and w...

Andrew Young

Hey I love the "armoured zipper" on your sleeve----that is a zipper right?

Andrew Young

but there are no writings about splints are there not? no inventories etc? in a world that seems fashion rules all and if you have it flaunt it, why use something thats over 100 years old for armour? full plate was in. Wolf that is definately as stalwart argument, no doubt. I guess the thing that c...

Andrew Young

I would like one of those too...I posted something here years ago, hopefully one pops up. ...without any supernatural tendencies.

Andrew Young

I have a 48" chest and a 38" waist. Would this fit me with a 1/4 " gambeson?
If so I am very interested!

It should fit you. My waist was around 39-40 when I made it, so it ought to fit.

I can sell the skirt/fauld separately if anyones interested.

Andrew Young

I hear you Aussie. I might add though that a discussion as to whether rivetted bascinets existed supposes that a solid one was not possible to obtain for whatever reason. Therefore its almost a prerequisite to discuss the conditions/materials for making solid bacinets, to determine whether or not th...

Andrew Young

Yes that might be it...I recall another photo, perhaps newer. 1953 though, hmm. Id like to hear a newer analysis though. Shame if that was a fraud. Still, what do we have in terms of actual visuals/ artwork showing individual chausses....I hate assuming something. Erik, youre the mail guru, do you h...

Andrew Young

It could very well be a solid piece with fabric or rivets, good thinking Chef. On the other hand, Ive made splinted greaves and the achieving an anatomical shape is not that hard....it just isnt done right. One must shape the leather greave corretly and then add formed splints. This is an example of...

Andrew Young

Chef, You opened pandoras box brother; now its your turn: 1] Tell us exactly how many knights would have needed armor between 1350 and 1450. I would like a break down demographic analysis, with numbers and all your math cited, with charts, graphs, and all your references footnoted. 2] So what about ...

Andrew Young

I also do medieval furniture and woodworking. Some examples: http://www.partsandtechnical.com/IM003601_op_800x600.jpg http://www.partsandtechnical.com/IM003604_op_800x600.jpg http://www.partsandtechnical.com/IM003610_op_800x600.jpg http://www.partsandtechnical.com/migrationshield_op_581x600.jpg http...

Andrew Young

Made this eleven years ago as an attractive 'sport' coat of plates. Used twice, then stored. I lift weights and got too big for it so my loss is your gain. Gave it a good cleaning and figure Id offer up here before Ebay. A very durable cuirass that will take a lot of punishment. http://www.partsandt...

Andrew Young

Found this...rather intriguing...

Andrew Young

lol... I believe its french...or in a french museum. English...geesh, not sure. The photo is associated with a hauberk and solid roundish skull cap if I recall correctly....but I might be confusing it with something else. I am positive that this trouser chausses does exist. Ill see if I can find it....

Andrew Young

Lorenzo I was being rather tongue and cheek. Good point though. My point is simply that we must test our assertions or assumptions every so often or we can wind up overlooking clues, evidence that might be worthy of testing out. On the subject of bascinets with caps and holes, I caught a really inte...

Andrew Young

Right exactly. A lot of oddities in history pop up that we dont expect. Im simply saying that it shouldnt be ruled out by the occuasional person. Case in point, at the Antietam battlefield, 1862, they uncovered an officers body armor, that, while crude, was clearly an attempt to make something akin ...

Andrew Young

just revisited this topic to add a picture, but I think you missed the big thing, Durasteel. Yes, it gaps, but more importantly, the knee cop isn't solid, like most of the ones we see, but it is in two halves (look at the line on the other knee), and pivots at a single point. The knees on the Galio...

Andrew Young

Hmm, Well the problem is that we do have a pair of 'pant chausses' that have a full crotch, etc. And I dont recall any pictorial examples (that I am readily aware of or can recall off hand) of individual leg chausses. So, if what we have remaining is a full pant or trouser style, it does call into q...

FS: 16th century sallet replica cast from original

wood species used for furniture ..

Anyone near DC (1-2 hrs) who does accurate arming garments?

Black Prince arm harness: any good photos 'under the arm'

Online Castle Rock helmets.....worth a few clics

FS: T-6 COAT OF PLATES & SCALE SKIRT /FAULD

15th century splinted legs....