The Armour Archive

Tom B.

I would even go so far as to say that hand tools are better than power tools for most applications because rattan is so soft, flexible and fibrous. I have given a couple professional wood turners nightmares by handing them a long piece of rattan for their lathes. I don't know about that. The lathe ...

Tom B.

Still available.

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Tom B.

I'm surprised this has not sold. I wonder of people reading it are uninformed about HE's wacko sizing. Maybe change the title to include the word "medium sized" and then explain HE's wacko size chart in your listing? A normal person sees the size 16 (which would be an x-large size in real...

Tom B.

This is a painting by Matthias GrÃ¼newald from 1524 Look at the fellow in the upper left with his visor up. This image is familiar, I seem to recall discussing it before but I can not find any record. If I am not mistaken Matthias GrÃ¼newald is responsible for more of the odd armour in art that is ...

Tom B.

The guy in the lower right looks like he is wearing some sort of quilted shirt of some sort, and his fingers look weird. all four of them look like ther are the same length... as for the sallet visor I started to draw and this is what I came up with after a while. <a href="http://s784.photobucket.c...

Tom B.

anyone notice the guy in the lower right has 3 finger gloves with the tips removed; his fingers are sticking out on his right hand holding the polearm. I did notice that as well. I don't think I have ever seen fingerless three finger gloves before. I not sure if that makes sense but I think you kno...

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SOLD This was bought for my wife but she has only worn 2 or 3 times. It is the blue linen exactly as pictured on the HE page . Size 16 = 38" bust & 30" waist with 42" skirt length HE Size Chart Women's Clothing: Sizes and Specifications Because the fit of medieval clothing is ver...

Tom B.

I also decided to get Desiccant Packs to put in the case to help with rust prevention from condensation during air travel. My only worry is that the large size may mean some extra charges for baggage. Although I have traveled internationally with an equally large and heavy cardboard box before at no...

Tom B.

More pictures.

Tom B.

I have been looking for a better way to haul my armour and other fighting gear while traveling. Up until now I have used a soft sided golf travel bag with good results. I decided to upgrade to a hard case and the SKB golf cases looked nice and had good reviews. I was leaning toward the deluxe or the...

Tom B.

I know you are asking about real swords but this is all I have to add. I have done several leather grips for SCA swords over the years. My method evolved to almost exactly that of Peter Johnsson as shown in the Bladesmith's Forum Link posted earlier. I like the string wrap under the leather, it does...

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Amalric von Regensburg wrote:I find the brass trim on the back of the sallet and on the knee cops very cool.

The brass is a 19th centry addition.

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Tom B.

How about this Archive Point Tying thread?

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Still got any family there in Paintsville, Enrico? My parents still live in the same county maybe 20 minutes outside of town. I think that Titanmike and I may have had a brief conversation a few months ago via PM. I would be happy to try and arrange a meeting next time I am in the area, but this pr...

Tom B.

Paintsville is my hometown. I currently live very near Lexington, although I am not very active in the SCA currently. There are a few SCA folks closer to you than Lexington. I am not sure of their armouring skils but you should try to contact Aonghus here on the archive. I do believe he is quite a b...

Tom B.

wcallen wrote:That makes this basically a salade with a brim...
And I think you see better.

My thoughts exactly!

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Tom B.

WOW!!!!

Great stuff.
Wacth this site for more videos to be posted soon!
http://www.grunwaldhd.pl/

Promo videos from before the event.
Very well done, they look like movie trailers.
Video 1
video 2
video 3

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Another question, what are your opinions on which is the front and which is the back?

I have seen it depicted both ways and can personally see either one as being possible. I am currently leanind towards the longer brim to the back, the opposite of Irish's drawing.

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InsaneIrish wrote:
MJBlazek wrote:I want this hat. I need to figure out how to make one that is SCA legal.

I posted this to a different thread. I believe it was one for Wild Armoury.

Why do you think I am look for more images?

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James Arlen Gillaspie wrote:I ordinarily do not do this, since resizing pictures is just too much trouble!
100K is just sooo dinky!

Thanks!

You could always post it full size over on the AAF.

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Tom B.

I would agree with Professor Roger's opinion on this one.
A footman = no but a dismounted man-at-arms / knight = yes.
There is a big difference.

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Does anyone have any additional views of the Burgundian Kettle at the MET?

I have tons of photos but they all are the same (see link above) due to the way it is displayed. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has other views to share.

Thanks,
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Tom B.

Interested pending on pics.

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InsaneIrish wrote:You might try something like this for the Burgundian kettle. Probably more work, but this way the grill/bevor can be removed and the hat worn in historical fashion.

I buy that!

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Tom B.

Nice video!
I also saw some others linked after the first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yorHswhzrU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOpOqgotJZc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVYyEg3N9nI&feature=related

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Is that for you or for a customer?
Some one is not going to try and hit me with that on Sunday are they?

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Nissan, What I was wearing when we fought at Gulf Wars would have been good for 1380-1390 German/Italian (fancy stuff). Blackened parts would have been acceptable too. Articulated arms would have been seen before articulated legs mostly but splinted main bits with solid cops on knees & elbows l...

Tom B.

There are lots of threads on this. Most people use simple green. I have used Kaboom on voiders, a standard, and a fauld with great results. It might take quite a bit more for the shirt than I used. I bought two spray bottles of kaboom (purple spray bottles), a bottle of Pledge Future acrylic floor p...

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Russia vs. Ukraine Some great video: Check out the action at 6:05 - Poleax vs falchon and shield. Pole haft broken by falchon and then the head breaks off the ax. 8:15 watch for a left hander in red and black wearing a bascinet. Follow him to the end of the video. What a beating he takes!! Tom

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Godric Alburne wrote:Let's see if we can figure out what the rules are from just watching the various videos.

There is a software translation of the rules in the Other Thread.

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I been watching their videos since the lady posted over in the Classifieds Forum last week. There are some great videos. Generally great armour and very intense fighting. Here is another video.

Big Battle Scene

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Lots of good videos:

Good 5 on 5 fights here

huge battle formations in promo video

2010 pre-official trailer

Re: Interesting sallet visor

HE Herjolfsens G39 (Medium) Gown (SOLD)

Preliminary Review - SKB hard golf case

Re: Gothic Armor Pic Help Needed

Additional views of Burgundian Kettle at the MET?