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by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: direct cast actual 1450-1600 Chest... I NOW HAVE IT HERE
Replies: 51
Views: 1741

Mac Thamhais wrote:just out of curiosity, have you ever done any of these molds based on early to mid fourteenth century stuff?


Hi Mac

Im not sure what you mean. Can you elaborate please?

Ive done, geesh, thousands of molds on objects from original armour to original film costumes to original art.
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chaperone Hat: thoughts on those who have made one
Replies: 12
Views: 233

UPDATE...I just realized its one piece.

Ginseng rocks!
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chaperone Hat: thoughts on those who have made one
Replies: 12
Views: 233

Chaperone Hat: thoughts on those who have made one

I would like to make a chaperon hat....I think I understand the basics of the pattern, but would like any hints, tips, etc on making them. Im mainly curious about how the tail and "blossoming part" of the hat is stitched into the roll....is it just sort of sewn in there somehow or is there...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Need info: Italian folding field bed, 16th century
Replies: 33
Views: 684

wow, cool thanks
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I am thankful. Are you?
Replies: 7
Views: 320

Life aint easy. Ups and down.

But I enjoy the ride and look forward to it all...

ya gotta have a good outlook on things.

Yeah, Im thankful for everything.

God Bless
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Colonial Williamsburg - casting a cannon
Replies: 4
Views: 158

Very cool! I love colonial stuff.

Thanks for sharing.
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Need info: Italian folding field bed, 16th century
Replies: 33
Views: 684

Umm....are there any pictures of them transformed?

(and just curiously, if you didnt like the bed and said so out loud, ....could it scan another bed and turn into the new one ) :P
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

What I was getting at (but was on my way out of the door) is that you don't *have* to line it. As mentioned, not all garments were lined. Lining is good, and I think preferable, to hide seams, if you're wearing wool on wool, the lining will keep things from "sticking", as it were. But if ...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

Well, linings served many purposes -- warmth, richness of display, fashion effect (aforementioned drape changes, especially wrt to pleats). Not all upper-class garments were lined as can be gleaned from a variety of wardrobe accounts, but many were, and at that, with fur. Velvet and silk served wel...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: direct cast actual 1450-1600 Chest... I NOW HAVE IT HERE
Replies: 51
Views: 1741

Hi Fulke You raise a really good question. I want to keep the cost down to a minium so Im not sure if it will be a super hard (yet not brittle) resin or fiberglassed with cloth. The carving is really deep on the front which may make traditional fiberglassing a bit tricky. ...getting resin down in th...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: A review of Andrew Young THUMBS UP !!!!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 575

Good to hear ...show us some pics of you in the COP...

(did you find the secret button on the inside....it shoots flames out the brass shield as a last defense weapon).
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

Well certainly sleeves where lined right?

Or are we looking at the tips of the sleeves?

I like the idea of lining...the garment seam more finished in a sense.

But I think the greater question is....what is the purpose of a lining should it exist?
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

yeeeaaaahhh sorta.....if break them down and think about what your driving at. I have made a houppy before..just not a lined one. btw....if anyone is up to finishing this thing for me....Im "paying". All the material is purchased. The body is largely done, Just need to cut out the linen an...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Economics and Expletives: a fair look at unfair reviews
Replies: 53
Views: 1675

Few things.. I am not speaking on my behalf for these ideas....aint just me. I think that many sellers and buyers would benefit from a new approach. -------------------------- Remember that there is a huge difference between "I couldn't ship for two weeks because I had surgery" and "I...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

First, thanks everyone for your thoughts. Andrew, if you've already sewn the shell, then your easiest technique would be to bag-line at this point. Too late for flat-lining, unless you have a hankering to rip apart all your work and start again from the beginning. Smile OH, I hate it...Im so anal as...
by Andrew Young
Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Economics and Expletives: a fair look at unfair reviews
Replies: 53
Views: 1675

Not saying anyone's right or wrong. But the archive's biggest draw is the fact that you sink or swim by your own words. It's not moderated a lot of the time spam posts aren't even removed. You can have people love you or you can cram your whole leg down your throat and have a mob with pitchforks an...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it
Replies: 41
Views: 638

14th and 15th century LINING: thoughts on attaching it

Im finishing up the main pieces for a big voluminous houpplande. Im approaching the time to attach a lining...or not. The main questions I have for you clothing gurus are: Bearing in mind Im sure there was some variation, what would be more typical: Would the lining be integrated into the main seams...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helmschmied's inspired gothic breast and back
Replies: 9
Views: 408

Nice!
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Economics and Expletives: a fair look at unfair reviews
Replies: 53
Views: 1675

Well Sean I have no argument with what your saying. I would only add that most armouries are run by at most two people. We have hired shop help on occasion but few things can be assuredly placed in the hands of an apprentice; we all know what happens when apprentices get too much power *enter disemb...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Economics and Expletives: a fair look at unfair reviews
Replies: 53
Views: 1675

Economics and Expletives: a fair look at unfair reviews

JT, please leave this thread here. Its highly relevant, especially now given the economy. _____________________________________________________________ In the last week or so I absorbed two brief but pointed accusations which have now been handled to the apparent satisfaction of the buyers; both hav...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: West Coast Armoury orders
Replies: 40
Views: 2379

Please remember that the economy has wiped some armourers temporarily out of business. I can't find renovation work in the real world, and this has brought my SCA "business" to an absolute screeching halt, and I have everything finished or half-finished. I don't havce a single standing or...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: torso: SOLD, shipped out
Replies: 19
Views: 842

I just learned that Victor got the torso which is good. However it appears that it may have been damaged in shipping. This is a bit troubling as we ship these things all the time without any padding and with no problems as they are very tough and durable...so clearly someone at the post office was v...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making mail look like the effigies
Replies: 31
Views: 824

I agree about the folding art turning points, very true and this is partly the issue here. But I do believe that the mail does drape down somewhat. Its very hard to argue with the 3D sculptures that are often much more proportionate as we approach the late 14th century. Ergo Im saying we are seeing ...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: He Wept, For There Were No More Worlds To Conquer
Replies: 52
Views: 1461

Armoured Air Bear wrote:what about an aquamanile, or a nef?



Or smurf village raids!
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: torso: SOLD, shipped out
Replies: 19
Views: 842

Bleddyn De Caldicot wrote:Shipping address will be decided upon once she gets back from getting our take out :oops:


No problem Bleddyn. Enjoy dinner. :)

Since we are coming up on Thanksgiving, once I get your address it will be shipped asap.
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS: Basinet Hounskull + bar grill visor
Replies: 15
Views: 1013

Exactly. Its a very nice helmet and I think its actually underpriced to be honest. In a good market you could get upwards of 700-900 for that helmet. 600 is still excellent. But I have 2 suggestions Armoured Bear: --why not offer 2-3 payments. Our credit industry is crazy and few people can get loan...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making mail look like the effigies
Replies: 31
Views: 824

I think it's still pretty clear that it's longer in the front. Yes it is longer, but we are also seeing it draping down considerably which is adding to the appearance of more length that might not necessarily be there if not layed flat. Also, brasses were cheap forms of effigies! They were copying ...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: torso: SOLD, shipped out
Replies: 19
Views: 842

Victor et al Respectful to your concerns Victor, I offer you multiple "proofs" that things have arrived and are arriving.... m Scroll down: m As I said, about 30 odd packages went out the same day. We ship regular mail which can take 4-9 business days. Some people nearby have already recei...
by Andrew Young
Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: torso: SOLD, shipped out
Replies: 19
Views: 842

This seems like a rehash of what happened to Jess the other day. Come one dude don't stiff your customers like this. I am in the process of buying armor and I look here to see who appears to be reliable. This is the second post that you have a customer who is not happy because you are not respondin...
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making mail look like the effigies
Replies: 31
Views: 824

WOW Effingham......I must say, good eye! That draping down mail is a detail Ive never caught on the Piers de Grandisson effigy before! Its amazing what you see every day and then realize what youre missing. After looking at these effigies I have to say I think both sides are correct. I think there i...
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: West Coast Armoury orders
Replies: 40
Views: 2379

I know its been said before, but it amazes me how so many armorers demand full payment up front. No other business makes that demand, or if they do, they quickly go out of business. I am a sculptor, and when I do commission work I get nothing for the clay model, then they pay me half before I start...
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: For Gordon Frye
Replies: 3
Views: 269

That dude about 3:09 - 3:10 is pretty burly.
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: He Wept, For There Were No More Worlds To Conquer
Replies: 52
Views: 1461

Re: He Wept, For There Were No More Worlds To Conquer

I have just about everything. Really. I have such a complete collection of stuff, that the things I don't have aren't available or I don't know I should have. Therefore, I challenge someone to figure out what to sell me. I have money, I'm just looking for something I ought to get. Some hints in my ...
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: RIT dye on leather?
Replies: 5
Views: 181

Well, I also ask because the wife already has a bunch of dedicated dye equipment, and if I can avoid having to buy new tubs & containers to vat dye leather it'd mean I'd actually be able to do it. Edit: I just saw that those are fabric dyes, I'll suggest those to her, too! From what I hear the ...
by Andrew Young
Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Inexpensive SCA kit while still looking decent?
Replies: 17
Views: 828

Its my opinion that steel armour is the best way to go. Even simple steel plates. Steel has the highest resale value vs. leather which can get old, scraped up, permeated by years of sweat etc. Matt sells some nice steel kits that are a good value. And if you decided to sell them later, even though s...

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