The Armour Archive

audax

Go ahead and post pics of what you have. It will help us see what needs adjusting.

I promise we won't point and laugh.

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This is one of the reasons I find sword and sheild very difficult to master. I've been doing martial arts of various sorts at fairly a high level for @ 20 years now and this is the only form I've encountered where I can't use both my hands as weapons. I once left crossed Duke Kein with my buckler du...

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Saritor wrote:
audax wrote:I hear that ALOT in Ansteorra.

That's cause you live in the kingdom of Barndooria.

Ain't dat the truf.

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It was a <i>tiny</i> list field. Like, the smallest I've ever seen. MAYBE 10 feet to a side. MAYBE. The Calontiri fight indoors all winter long, and all the list fields shrink down to what I have taken to call, the Calontir Postage Stamp. It sucks if you're a polearm fighter! My favorite singles to...

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Leo Medii wrote:That "can't get knighted unless you fight sword and shield" has been floating around the midrealm too. A lot of folks believe it. Some of them are Knights too.

I hear that ALOT in Ansteorra.

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Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Why aren't these popping up? Are they too big?

They're too awesome.

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Heath B fraychef wrote:do you want me to do a design or do you have some ideas.

I'm not as familiar with Mongol helmets as i am Weatern European helmets so if you have a drawing that would help.

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brucer wrote:Pics and prices for individual items please- I would be interested in the gamboised cuisses and body armour for a light weight travel kit.

I've got one order in and I will post pics of it as soon as i get it made.

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I could probably make you something.

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Baron Conal wrote:
audax wrote:Well, looks like I'll be building one this weekend so hopefully, I'll get some pics within the next week or so.

take some progress pictures along the way.

Will do.

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Well, looks like I'll be building one this weekend so hopefully, I'll get some pics within the next week or so.

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Pretty fly for a white guy, Angus.

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Thanks, Eirik. I'm hoing this will be a nice little gig for me and help spiff up the new guys. No reason they should look like ass on the field.

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It's was just the perfect time for it.

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I'm going to use the patterns I've made for my leather armour since they've got the right profile.

I figure there's plenty of room for me and other folks to do this.

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:shock: Wow! That's a heck of a price! I'm waiting for pics on this, but I'll start saving my nickels now. Best luck in your business! Thanks! I sent this to a new fighter who needs some armour. His name is Nuno/Ken. I think he'll only need some of the pieces. Please take good care of him. Btw, I n...

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Gorgeous, gorgeous work, Minamoto.

I gonna throw my tools in the creek now....

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Keegan Ingrassia wrote::shock: Wow! That's a heck of a price! I'm waiting for pics on this, but I'll start saving my nickels now.

Best luck in your business!

Thanks!

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are the elbows and knees attached to the vams, and cuises? enquiring minds and all... Yes. In fact, this kit will come ready to be padded and worn. It will include tips on padding, getting the fit right, how armour should fit and work with your body and tips on covering it. For a small upcharge I c...

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Price for a full kit = $175 YOu get: CoP or char-aina splint vambraces gamboised cuisses w/plastic splints demi gaunts, 1 pair knees (steel) elbows (steel) brigandine gorget w/ plastic plates This should leave plenty of money for a helmet purchase from Otto or Hjalmr or Ironmonger. I could make seve...

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Soon as I get some made, I'll post pics.

I could make a full kit this weekend, if I had an order. Plastic is way easier to fabricate than leather or metal. I have all the materials I need to put a kit together.

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Is a go.

PM me to place an order.

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Animal Weretiger wrote:Cultivate an efficient fighting style. Waste no motion, exert only when necessary. This will serve you well.

Spot on.

Also do joint mobility work. Use it as your warmup. It will make lightyears of difference.

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My maine problem with barell armor is that I can't find a patern to make it in a size that would fit me, the only one I have been able to find was for someone about 50lbs bigher heavier than I am and so lacking experience Im not sure how to modify that patern. I can make you armour that fits and lo...

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Just out of curiosity, why all the hating on DVA? Some historically accurate kits would have no or very minimal armor showing. If the armor is going to be covered by a tunic/pants anyway, why are so many people upset about using plastic? In my experience plastic armor is much lighter than other kin...

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To all: Thank you for the excellent suggestions and the support. This is a go. If OXX is willing, I'll make him my guinea pig and we'll get some photos of what I'll be making ASAP. I suspect that there will be some asshats but since I don't do anything until I have money and measurements and an addr...

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OXX wrote:I could very much use some starter body armor on the cheap right now! Let me know when you have it up and running.

PM me. I could do this for you pretty quick.

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Cet wrote:I'd be happy to sell you the metal bits at whoesale if you can't make them yourself.

Sa-weet!

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I think she's talking about covered plastic not steel dude My point remains the same. Gamboissed cuisses with plastic splints are still better and easier to make look authentic than straight plastic cuisses. At least the plastic inserts can pass as 'whalebone substitute'. This is a very interesting...

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D'oh, knees and elbows. It was in my head just didn't make it to the keyboard. Toshido, vambs are required in some kingdoms, like here in Ansteorra. I recommend them strongly. It only takes one polearm smash to the forearm and you're out of action for 6-8 weeks. Cuisses: some like 'em, some don't. I...

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So as not to hijack williams thread, it occurs to me that there is a market for a specifically new guy/broke guy (these are often the same guys) armoury. It would be the same idea behind Dark Victory but made with my armourers eye and skills. Which is to say Baby Armour Jesus would not have to cry. ...

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Baron Alejandro wrote:
audax wrote:Hell, I should start making newbie armour in addition to my hardened leather stuff.

DING DING DING DING DING

Zweihammer built a better mousetrap, for instance.

YOu think that's a winner, then?

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Good vid and really nice kits on both guys.

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Didn't mean to through myself under the bus. Just passing on what i've been told, I'm new here, didn't mean to offend you audax. William if you are looking for a helm I've seen first hand Hjalmr's helms there awesome. Also look at Otto's helms there also go starter helms. Don't worry bout Audax, sh...

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I don't know why you'd think the OD has anything to do with it. The OD could be six inches but if the nail shank and ID are too large or small for each other, the rivet won't set properly. The closer the shank diameter is to the ID of the burr the better the rivet will set and hold. An R-W punch is ...

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