The Armour Archive

Ingvarr

Wow. I missed this thread until now. Really, really nice work as always Cat. I've always thought the Stargate masks were cool and this is a good interpretation. Since it doesn't look like you ever got a response. What is "leafing"? It sounds very interesting! Leafing is applying a really t...

Ingvarr

No chance of me making it this go 'round but maybe next time I go home to visit I'll swing by with a six pack or seven.

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Is that the source of the phrase "getting stoned?". Really? Interesting! Interesting thought so I did some checking [quote] The American HeritageÂ® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. stoned PRONUNCIATION: stnd ADJECTIVE: Slang Drunk or intoxicated. ETYMOLOGY: Earlie...

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The alternative is to brown it with "browning fluid". That will prevent rust as well when combined with a little oil every now and again. The eventual finish is like a very old hammer. f Freiman, I'm thinking that browning might make metal bits that are covered but still have the possibil...

Ingvarr

Heck, the Swiss still are doing it. Look at the Vatican.

Ingvarr

I thought that Armour and Castings had pretiful rivets but in looking, his rivet category is empty. Worst case I guess you could cover the rivets with belt plaques but it might be worth contacting him.

Talbot's also has a brass rosette rivet.

Ingvarr

And Torvaldr ramps up the calibration another notch in the first annual Torture Ingvarr WeekÂ©

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A Norman's just a Viking who took an extended vacation in France anyway.

Ingvarr

I don't think he was asking for a cite on the authenticity, but a site where he could get the pattern for himself.

Ingvarr

Here's a discussion on the subject

Ingvarr

One of the local fighter here has sorta-kinda gamboised cuisses. They are sewn together with tubes about an inch apart from each other with garden hose inserted. He says that they protect so well that he often has to reevaluate shots' goodness because he barely feels them. I'm gonna try some too. If...

Ingvarr

I hope you enjoy the book, it's definitely full of armour pr0n.

Ingvarr

Very pretty IMO. She should be wearing something that looks better. That whole nipple snip idea makes me cringe as well.

Ingvarr

Freiman, Platearmor started a thread yesterday, I bumped it for you.

Ingvarr

Bump for Freiman's sake.

Ingvarr

Audax, I saw his bazubands at Estrella. Trust me, this is a very good time to give into temptation. It's a good thing that his hardening waterproofs 'cause I was drooling all over them and don't even get me started on his greaves.

Ingvarr

The Party Pics at events idea is iffy, but try it out at a few and see. If you could convince the Crowns to let you have a good angle at court, I could definitely see award recipients who would buy prints. As to portraits at large events, I definitely see a niche. Get some nice backgrounds for peopl...

Ingvarr

That is never a fun thing. I would still recommend Torvaldr's gauntlets at full price. They are worth every penny. The first time I wore them was the day they came in. I didn't have them padded yet, took a shot to the hand and felt no pain. Freiman, it looks like you win. My wife is checking on the ...

Ingvarr

Ah, yeah, that would help. We are GMT-7 but we don't do Daylight Savings time which puts us to GMT-8 in effect so it will be 10PM your time. It is currently 6:30 am here.

Ingvarr

I PMed Valentin yesterday after he posted. If I don't hear back by 11:00 this morning (24 hours) I'm moving on to Freiman. I also need to know from Valentin or Freiman whichever way they go if you need the extra rivets. I taped the box up last night without them but can open and retape if necessary.

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email sent.

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Duncan wrote:Without shameless self promotion all artist would starve. :twisted:

Conversely, with shameless self promotion, most artists starve.

Ingvarr

Here is a profile of Ernst Schmidt that includes pictures from the book.

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svonbaden,

Consider yourself added but from my experience, if Freiman says he's interested he is so I wouldn't be too hopeful.

Ingvarr

OK, not even a nibble so far. If anyone is interested, make me an offer and I'll decide if it's enough. Otherwise it's going to a local bookstore tomorrow.

Ingvarr

hm, there is a red sword, I think in my local group. Im trying to find a copy of the handbook now. *edit* oops, , misspelled sword... Red is a period color. Tournament weapons in the spear/lance direction, if not swords, were often (in my mind at least) colored to match heraldry. Neon anything is n...

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Valentin has first dibs, Freiman is second in line.

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Jesse,

I want to be you when I grow up. Seriously. Your kit is awesome. I have been working towards a kit along those lines and hope that some day I have it even close to where you have yours.

Ingvarr

I have some vague recollection of elm shafts being mentioned in something I read years ago. Might have been saga, might have been fiction, might have been bad archÃ¦ology. I realize that this doesn't really help you but maybe it will jog someone else's memory.

Ingvarr

The size on his gauntlets is AFAIK adjusted by padding and straps. I have large (2xl gloves often don't fit me) hands and wore them with 1/4" foam padding and thinsulate lined gloves. The rivets could easily be popped out and the straps shortened if your hands are smaller. I'll throw in some ri...

Ingvarr

I hate to do this but hey, such is life. I have a pair of Torvaldr gauntlets. They have been used twice. They are black. I paid about $150 for them although they sell for $100. They totally rock. I will be buying another pair to replace them when I get some things straightened out. $75 + shipping.

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1967 limited edition numbered 245/1000. Some shelf wear, binding is splitting somewhat, still overall good condition.

$150 plus actual shipping. This needs to go fast so if it hasn't been snatched by tomorrow evening I'll take offers or auction it, haven't decided.

Ingvarr

Your Grace,

I'm still unable to find the map program that I have but will continue to hunt until I do. We are going to be moving in the next month or so, so worst case it should turn up in the packing.

Ingvarr

While it might not be too farr off the beaten path, a German guy who likes to kill things, you might want to look into the Landsknecht.

FS: Torvaldr Gauntlets SOLD

ARMS-ARMOR FROM THE ATELIER... Sold Pending