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Galileo

There are several of us here on the Archive waiting for Insane Irish to get back to us about pricing - I think he may have found someone to make some. He mentioned doing a group archive order if the pricing was reasonable. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence ...

Galileo

Yeah, I was thinking something along those lines too horsefriend. Maybe full metal greaves, sabatons, and maille/lamellar for the thighs. Always nice to have a picture to base it off of though http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif G-- [This message has been edited by Galileo (edited 10-12-2001).]

Galileo

Hey Rai, If you want, I can photocopy the pics from AAotMK and mail them to ya - just drop me an email. I'll be offline until sunday night, but can get them out to ya early next week. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is ...

Galileo

I just liked the size - the 1.5 x 3.0 that came from Norman's site would be great too

Galileo

Rai, Good luck finding AAotMK at a bookstore--Last I heard it was Out Of Print - Though I recently aquired a copy from another member here on the board http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "...

Galileo

My preference would be for the "My Lamella" sized plate too -- but, I'll go with the birka sized plate too, as long as it's stainless. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence o...

Galileo

I can vouch for Otto's gorgets, I have one that is really nice, comfy too http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif It fits well and is easy to put on and take off. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of t...

Galileo

You can try NAPA in their small engine line - not sure how big they get though...It's been about a year since I worked there. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things ...

Galileo

Any word yet?

Galileo

Try this site. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 KJV "The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good." Pr...

Galileo

I'm not him, nor do I have the pleasure of knowing him, but this is from his profile:
smccartney@midtown.net

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Galileo

Since this got no response on the R&A board... I'm looking for images of byzantine leg defenses in the late 13th C or early 14th C. I've seen some from the 11th C that were wearing what appeared to be splinted leg armour, but I'd like to see other pics. Any ideas (or images)? G-- **Basically I'm try...

Galileo

Andy, Try the Interlibrary Loan system if you can't find any books at your library - they should be able to pull some in for ya in a matter of a couple of days. G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of things...

Galileo

Ok, I know 14th century Byzantines wore maille and lamellar - but does anyone out there have a good reference (online preferably) for leg defences? G-- ------------------ Gabriel Tullis "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God." Luke 1:19 (KJV) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, t...

Galileo

[img]http://www.enteract.com/~silkroad/lamlr711.gif[/img] This one would work too. G-- {edit - I should mention that this design is borrowed from Norman's site. Norman, do you have dimensions for this one?} {edit ver 2.0 - Never mind Norman, after poking around your site some - I see the smaller pla...

Galileo

Was it this one? http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/cariadoc/armor_fig_5.gif Used courtesy of Apocolypse - from this thread in the Armour design archive. G-- (edit - my vote would be for Apoc's design, the big one on the left http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ) [This message has been edited by Gal...

Galileo

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally (somewhat-it's edited http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ) posted by Halvgrim: --wouldn't consider selling them would you? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm with Halvgrim - ...

Galileo

Hmm... Kiss up to the Editor reply... Buy a massive server to support the Armour Archive http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Ok, now for what I'd probably do with it... Finish school - just to say I graduated. Buy a bunch of silver and gold coins/bars and stockpile 'em in my safe. Get a bun...

Galileo

But he is usually busy beyond belief - It may take him a couple of days to respond to an email.

He also posts here on the archive as "Wilmot"

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(Actually, he has a thread on the classified board at the moment)

Galileo

A clippy mic with a remote mute feature would be good - nothing worse than "Now this is how you dish a knee cop-CLANG! CLANG!" -right into the mic

Galileo

Cutting/tapping oil would work well too - or air tool oil...come to think about it, just about any lightweight oil would work well.

Galileo

Seems to me the meats were heavily salted to preserve it.

Galileo

While placing maille over metal might look O.K. - you might get tired of repairs. The metal clamshell would basically be like an anvil with maille rings laid on top of it - a few hits (accidental or not) and you'll be replacing quite a few rings. 15oz or heavier leather should work - but then you do...

Galileo

Ok, I'll bite--
What's TWIMC?

Galileo

The other thing you could try is going to a boat repair supply facility and getting 2 part expanding foam - mix 2 equal parts liquid and pour in - then stand back as it expands and fills in all the little variations. Turns rock hard in a couple of hours. G-- (well, it works well in boat hulls...) ed...

Galileo

Hey cuddly - have taltosh send ya some pics of his leatherwork - It's nice stuff

Galileo

Didn't think this would be so popular did ya Sinric?

Galileo

Lord Charles' site has a materials calculator built into it - if you know the size, it'll tell ya how many pounds of rings you'll need.

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Galileo

I understand covering the body with maille - I was specifically asking about the head. Someone stated in a thread on the board here that the burial sites from the battle of Wisby had skulls with arrows in them, and they had coifs on at the time - hence my question. THIS WAS NOT A QUES...

Galileo

Historically speaking, why did anyone wear a coif? In another thread, it was mentioned that a coif didn't stop arrows ("maille wasn't designed for that"), and people here on the board have pointed out that maille won't stop a knife thrust, so my question - Why wear one? Maille was designed for defen...

Galileo

From Arms and Armour of the Medieval Knight: Modifications: Plackart - A plate reinforcement attached to the breastplate, which at first only covered the lower half, but later - especially on Italian armours - covered nearly the entire breastplate. Poleyn - A cup shaped plate defense for the knee, u...

Galileo

Additions, from Arms and Armour of the Medieval Knight. Manifer - A plate defense for the lower part of the left hand and arm, usually constructed in one piece and designed for the joust. Muffler - Made of maille, a mitten-like extension of the sleeve of a hauberk with an opening at the wrist so the...

Galileo

Additions, all from Arms and Armour of the Medieval Knight. Backplate - Plate armour defense for the back Blueing - An oxidized blue surface on plate armour, to protect against rust. Breastplate - Plate armour protection for the front of the torso, down to the waist. see also Plackart Breaths - Hole...

Galileo

A bit late - but since I just got my first book for my reference library - an addition and enhancement. Enhancement - Greave: AKA schynbald or jamber - plate defence for the lower leg from knee to ankle, initially protecting the front, but later the whole lower leg. Constructed of 2 plates hinged to...

Galileo

But to answer part of your question, DeCordene Wireworks has a materials calculator built into thier website - and Lord Charles is very nice to work with to boot.

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Byzantine Leg Defense

Byzantine Leg Defences?

Why wear a coif?