The Armour Archive

Jess

Whatever machine you want, google the model. You would be surprised how you can easily save $100 comparison shopping.

Jess

I too used to be an old fashioned metal parts sewing machine workhorse fan. Then I got this machine a couple of years ago: m I have never used any of the embroidery stuff. Probably not going to. I bought it because it was the cheapest machine I could find that sewed eyelets. I thought I would use it...

Jess

I might have talked to you, but my only ebay armoring I have done was with Blue Monkey.. Assuming you had a good experience with Blue Monkey, you can email her through her ebay store and tell her what you want and she will make an auction for you. I just bought a med stainless pair. Got them fast.

Jess

Take your big tent. Pre-reg an extra spot for the space. Totally worth it. Take all the garb you own. Make a couple of long sleeve T-tunics. You can make do with what you have. But if you want more, frankly I think having two sets of clothes for every day isn't excessive. I don't have it. But I'd li...

Jess

I fought in tassets for years. They did nothing to prevent the ass wraps I was getting hit with because the shot came up from below the tasset. YMMV.

I bought a pair of these to wear under my armour:
http://www.crash-pads.com/products/Oute ... ear/7.html

It helped somewhat. Enough that I could heal up in about 7-10 days anyway.

Jess

You can also buy them for about $10 at farm supply stores like Rural King.

Jess

Your Grace, I know not whether the Middle will be allied with or against Trimaris. Regardless, I look forward to meeting you on the field.

-Jesmond von Atzinger
Champion to AnneLyse II, Queen of the Middle

Jess

My initial kit was blue plastic barrel "plate" cuisses attatched to an articulated knee. I covered the plastic with thin leather. It's not too thick. You will still feel shots and can even bruise with them. Make sure you cut with the curve of the plastic instead of against it (I.e. orient ...

Jess

Just saw this. I think I have a box of them. Will check tonight.
-Jess

Jess

I want another one too. His web page says he is taking a short break since it appears he moved about 12 days ago. But it reads like he is going to still be selling stuff once he settles in...

Jess

Sasuke He made custom stainless armour that fit me and functioned as designed. Twice. No one else has ever done this. Mattmaus His bascinet lines and visors are just outstanding. Blue Monkey For making quality $180 stainless (or $100 mild) off the shelf mitten gauntlets available, even in extra smal...

Jess

From a practical perspective, I'd say leather. The fabric doesn't seem to hold up (IE every one I have seen made in velvet seems to snag or tear almost immediately with SCA use.) The leather wears, but can be touched up with dye and polish. Leather is easier to clean. My plastic leather covered one ...

Jess

They have a small mild pair up:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SCA-ARMOR-STEEL-FUL ... 5641f008de

Jess

I don't really want the rust converter to last longer, but the OP might. I think it looks better once it has worn off a little. It's not that I'm totally into the blackened look, it is just that I'm really not into the rust look and I don't want to put the effort in to keep the mild rust free. Nor d...

Jess

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq34/JessMcCarthy_photos/aventail.jpg Above is what it looks like after the edges have been rubbed off. http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq34/JessMcCarthy_photos/XmasTourney201011.jpg I'm in the Midrealm red and white here, it has been freshly sprayed about 3 mo...

Jess

I have a mild steel flat ring riveted shirt and aventail and use this on it: m You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot. Note this is the rust converter, not the normal rustoleum. Think lots of light coats. I lay it out on cardboard. Spray. Turn it over. Spray. Shake it. Spray. Turn it over. Spray. Rep...

Jess

Duke Reinmar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_TXP5FM ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YugswfcqnzY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq9T8WSVMQ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkssmUO_TsI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbBJcqOYVgk

Jess

I got it, I just haven't decided how to respond or if I even want to respond.

Jess

Maybe some of these vids will help:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... eo#1591145

Jess

You can also paint a scene on your shield. I have ripped off many illuminations. I cannot freehand much of anything, but I can copy. Plus lots of images before about 1350 are flat with little shading or perspective, which hides a lack of artistic skill.

Jess

Bias tape also seems to work awesome.

Jess

Rana wrote:
Oh, you're talking silk, yes? If you please, where did you get the material?

*cross fingers*

http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ has silk twills, and I've gotten some nice heavy ones from there. If you sign up to the email list and wait, they often go on sale for $7 a yard.

Jess

Here you see pics of various stages of completion starting on page 2:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... sc&start=0

Here's the giant C shape of a cuff: (scroll down)
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... 3&start=70

compare to the shape of the cuff here:
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index ... cts_id=541

Jess

I don't think they exist, especially for that price point. The best ones I have ever owned were made by my knight, Sir Vitus von Atzinger. You can see pics of the classifieds board if you look. They are hardened leather. I think the main problem is if you want freedom to turn your wrist over, the cu...

Jess

I put these links together for a noob fighter. Not sure if all the links still work. -Jess They didn't - Jess I've also seen it spelled corazina, corazzina, and corrazzina Talbot has a how to manual for under $10: m (Scroll down) Free pattern: m used to make m but the guy who made it says the patte...

Jess

A local kid was talking about making a purchase from him. I understand he is out of Indiana, but I'd never heard of him.

Jess

You are close to Cincinnati?

Talk to Hypathia, Baroness of Fenix or Captain Kope. They both have lamellar.

Jess

I think it is clear everyone is waiting for the unnammed armourer to step up. I see no need for strangers to fulfill his legal obligations. Hjalmr, you were hurting your own business with your comments whether you realize it or not. I can't tell from your last post. Are you announcing you are seller...

Jess

Blame or fault aside, that has nothing to do with the seller's duty or breach of contract. The seller is still required to deliver the goods or not get paid for them in a standard US transaction unless there's been some sort of meeting of the minds (agreement) to the contrary. As a society we have d...

Jess

It doesn't have anything to do with blame or fault. Thinking in those terms is unhelpful to an analysis of the issues.

Jess

I was thinking garbadine didn't happen until like 1900????

Jess

Do you know for certain that he ever mailed the second helmet? I don't know what country you live in, but if I buy an item within the US, and it never arrives, I am not paying for it and will expect a refund. (Unless there is some specific discussion of FOB. That's the exception.) Otherwise, the bu...

Jess

If you know the name of the guy (sca or mundane) I'll do my magic and try to find you a home phone number.

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Jess

Chris19d, Some people are afraid or unwilling to try. I have no other explanation. I've never done most of the crafts/skills I've acquired in the SCA until the need arose. I need medieval clothing? Ok, better figure out how to sew. I need armour? Better figure out how to do some basic leatherworking...

Re: Need to make good on a boast at Gulf Wars

Anybody heard of Robert Shyan-Norwalt / Hammer Forge & F