The Armour Archive

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Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that von sussen took care of this very quickly and courteously. I will order from him again.

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Ingvarr wrote:You want lightweight and awesome? You want some of Torvaldr's. They completely rock.

Seconded. I have a pair like those in the picture posted by Torvaldr. Most excellent protection and light as a feather.

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I do believe Alexander the Great's men encountered the Noble Weed when they entered India and Afghanistan. They liked it more than wine because it made them, um, more kindly disposed to the world (like wine) but didn't make them feel crappy the next day.

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NIce armor, cute kid.

Good work.

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The leaf on the shoulders is that the lothlorien leaf from LOTR? Nicely done. What are you using to finish them and keep them hard? Also did you use just an acrylic silver paint or is it leather paint? Did you dish the elbow or is it natural from the sewing together? Thanks Thjoren Torvaldr water h...

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Trystan of Anglesey wrote:no

Thank God.

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What a unique and interesting take on the HYW. I wouldn't dream of trying to change it.

Trystan,

Are you disputing that France won the HYW?

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Those are absolutely exquisite. Again, I'll let Homer do my talkin for me.
Torvaldr, the more I see of your work the more a fan I become. Wow.

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Konstantin the Red wrote:So there ya go; three different options, four different tools, counting the hammer as one. Now quit your readin' and writin' and go make some noise in the shop.

Yes, sir!

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sha-ul wrote:would you happen to have any pictures of said posts&rivets?

No camera, no pics. But I'll pick up one of those disposable cameras in the next few days and post a few.

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Very nice dagger. Did you use Mandrake hardware?

Oh and welcome back to the game.

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All I got to say is...

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Check Ironmonger, he has a munitions bascinet for $125, all his helms are built to the fighters specs. Armor and castings sells a Pembridge for $100. I have one and I really like it. Just got to get used to seeing out of the thing. Those are the best prices from good armorers I've found. I'm a broke...

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Bazubands?

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Sir Thorfinn wrote:two words...
Angle Grinder.

quick, noisy, dangerous...
great fun.

Thorfinn

Hmmm...I just happen to have a brand new angle grinder. And gloves, hearing and eye protection.

I'll have to give it a shot.

Just grind it down, is that the method?

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drakeorion wrote:dudes I have been on here from the begining since Mat had the site...the armourer in question has always had problems with fit finish and even completing anything...never used him never will...

I can say if Clang is still here his stuff is solid

Clangs around but has about a year waiting list.

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Thanks, KtR

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I have a stop sign (legally acquired) that still has part of the post attached with some kind of uber-rivet (when did they stop using screws, dammit).

Any ideas how to get that bad boy off?

Thanks,

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Trystan of Anglesey wrote:
Don't encourage everything, only encourage everything great.

I think combat archery is great.
And boobies.
I encourage both.

I'm all for boobies.

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Hence my point. If you're going to ban Combat Archery based on the premise that we're all Nobles and SCA events are to beconsidered as Tournaments or Melees, then one should also ban female combatants and all other non chivalrous personas. Sorry, bub, women in armor show up in period documents (Jea...

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I fight in a closed face helm and I see no reason why, with a few mods to improve vision and airflow, I can't enjoy success fighting in it. I think a bargrill is appropriate if you are simulating an open faced helm like a bascinet with the visor removed or a Norman conical or something to that effec...

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When alexander the great took over the persian empire, he adopted the Immortal's as his own unit. The Immortals faced discimination fro mthe Macedonian captains and soldiery who viewed them as cowards, and little more than glorified archers with spears. The french knights viewed the english longbow...

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I just love this guy: http://www.pbase.com/darter02/image/69603374

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Thanks Nissan... Anyone know who made that helmet..I am in the market and LOVE that design..... Minus the crown of course.... In awe and thanks Hlaford Aethelwulf Squire to Syr Cedric of Thanet You could get one of Zweihammer's Vendel kits m and make one yourself, then buy some bling from Raymond's...

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Maybe this will help sum up why some people don't like CA: The SCA is a warrior culture. Fighters fight,and so much of what we do is centered around supporting and admiring this fact. CA'ers, for the most part, participate in the fighting, but don't fight. Their perceived purpose and use on the fie...

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I was worried that my bunny crest would break apart at the "joints". (I papermached two balloons, then connected them together with more papermache. My papermache was regular news paper and wood glue cut with half water.) It didn't. The stress from bouncing back and forth and ducking mace strikes,....

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I'm bumping this up again. Same story, same price.

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I think that lamellar would have been more common in regions where light harness was the norm, i.e., Outremer, Mediterranean Europe, the Balkans, maybe into parts of Russia, by the 14th century. In northern Europe the style of warfare and perhaps climate made a difference in the types of defences th...

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Gwydion Caithnes wrote:Celine Dion, Britney Spears...see, it all comes out even...

Don't forget Kevin Federline...the American answer to Brian Adams.

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They look okay to me, Cat.

Michael, do you find that your leather elbow provide adequate protection for SCA combat?

Thanks,

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I tell them who made it but advise them against buying from him. Very nice work for the most part, very very poor communication. Does this apply to his non-custom work as well? I was going to send out a $330 check tonight for a set of his arm cannons & 3/4 steel legs, having been quoted a 3 week de...

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Thanks for all that, Jester. Much appreciated.

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PM sent

Thank you.

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Has anyone had any problems with getting a refund from von sussen? I returned a too small mail shirt about a month ago now and still have recieved no refund and all emails have gone unanswered. It's only $80 but I'd still rather not get ripped off. If you have any contact info that would be great, t...

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Hello, I am looking for some ideas for an elbow cop that is low profile enough to fit under a full chainmail sleeve. Anybody have any ideas for this purpose? thanks all, Sean Chipendale YOu can go with a plain wingless cop, a bazuband or even some hockey elbows if they will be covered. These should...

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Re: Was who's the Knigt....now helmet question..

von sussen help?!

Re: elbow cops