The Armour Archive

Ingvarr

Even with the chevron, that's a lot of green on red and black. Do you think it will make it through? Probably not without a German name and a lot of documentation. As to the coloration of proper, I have no idea what proper would be for a wyvern. It could well be green body/red belly like the dragon...

Ingvarr

Don't think I've ever noticed one with a curve. Maybe I did mine wrong.

Ingvarr

Even with the chevron, that's a lot of green on red and black. Do you think it will make it through?

Ingvarr

cut a piece of leather that looks like ___________________________ / | ( | \___________________________| That fits around the seax loosely enough that the seax will be removable but tightly enough that it will stay put. Cut two strips of leather long enough that folded in half, the scabbard will...

Ingvarr

Konstantine

Calder Berube d'Clairvaux wrote:to attach to my norman nasal

Calder, the odds of the coif, which was made to go over a bare head, fiting over a helmet and grill are pretty slim.

Ingvarr

That would also explain why the "tunic" is coming out together with the maille in the representation at the bottom strip of the tapestry showing maille being taken from dead guys. Notice especially this one m For those of you who wear hauberks and know what it entails to take them off, if...

Ingvarr

Isabella E wrote:I started out in the SCA fencing

*ding*

The light goes on. There was something kind of strange about your stance at Michaelmas but I couldn't place it. You stand like a fencer. Kit looks awesome though.

Ingvarr

Seven threads in Classifieds selling items is far better than one OT thread in Classifieds complaining about them. At least they are in the right place.

Ingvarr

Ingvarr

A little googling turned up 150-160C but I have no idea how accurate that is. It was for rattan furniture BTW.

Ingvarr

Violen wrote:Andy Ward sells Calontir approved Greatsword Tanking Gauntlets.

Silly Violen, greatswords are for DPS, you need a shield to tank.

Ingvarr

Greenshield wrote:Tell me again why we in the SCA can't look more period on the field??

Because too many people don't give a shit. Throw a tabard on over jeans and a t-shirt. It's an attempt. I'll spare you the 5 minute rant that is trying to force its way out, but there's the answer to your question.

Ingvarr

Some videos from Atenveldt Crown.

http://www.youtube.com/user/jimmerson35

Ingvarr

Icefalcon was selling plastic mail for a while. Don't think he still is but could be wrong. If not though, hemight could give you a source.

Ingvarr

Here are a couple of sites. I lost the links that I had on another computer but this will get you an idea.

http://www.baymoon.com/~ariadne/form/skaldic.form.htm
http://skaldic.arts.usyd.edu.au/db.php

Ingvarr

I'm working on another one right now for an A&S entry. Will post it if I finish it.

Ingvarr

This is one I did for some friends for a crown list. The swinger of Gugnir, Looked upon wolf-feeders. The need was seen for one, To overshadow all. To lead the Einherjar, Against hordes of Jotun, None with point more mighty, No one more nobly loved. The one eyed all-father, Did each Aesir consult. F...

Ingvarr

http://books.google.com/books?id=5iS3AA ... ll&f=false

Ingvarr

herrhauptmann wrote:Plus, even if you were my size, you're you know, a Duke. With all the skill that title entails.

You avoid fights with Dukes? Hell, those are the fun ones.

Ingvarr

Bar grills generally give better vision and airflow, closed face generally looks cooler. Beyond that, it really is personal preference. Most people have very little experience with wearing a big metal hat, so anything you wear is going to feel top heavy for a while. Your neck will strengthen and you...

Ingvarr

You should read the marshal's handbook. Different bits on you require different amounts of protection and padding. All of the steel thickness requirements are "or equivalent" so hardened leather will work for a lot of it. Also, remember with mail that it can cover other things. And...welco...

Ingvarr

I didn't make it to Crown but I believe it was upper 80s to low 90s and about 4600' ASL.

Coronation is November 6th and it is an Estrella reign.

Ingvarr

Those look sharp.

Ingvarr

Here's a better pic of it.

Ingvarr

Armourkris wrote:not to derail the thread, but is that a um... novelty fist?

What, you never got your Award of Arms?

Ingvarr

All bullshit rant talk asside... I'd like to see hjalmr fix Ingvarr's friends helm issue. Unless all you can do is rant away and bitch at the circumstances hjalmr. Cause, thats exactly what its looking like you are doing. The guy dropped it and replaced the helmet. Hjalmr may well have taken care o...

Ingvarr

It makes it really tough for me. 42" is almost long enough for a short bastard sword. The temptation is too strong but I think I'll resist. I'll just have to order a longer one from you in the very near future. By way of an update on the tips, two are pretty much back to normal, one is really c...

Ingvarr

depends on how big the sword is.

Ingvarr

You asked about sheet metal, wire is different. For that matter there is a difference in sheet metal by material type as well I believe. I think that all of the types of steel are fairly uniform, but there is a difference between aluminum and steel.

Ingvarr

http://mdmetric.com/tech/steelthk.htm

16ga is 1.6mm

Ingvarr

I don't remember who here is the strong proponent of it, but I'm currently using pipe insulation in my helmet. It absorbs shock really well but, coming in tubes, was kind of tricky to get installed well. I'm not sure that I will use it again next time I pad my helmet though.

Ingvarr

We communicated via PM, not email or I would have it. I don't think the helmet was supposed to be stainless although it was supposed to be 14ga. It miced at 16ga. The guy who bought it from you contacted you and told you about it denting. You told him that there was nothing wrong with the helmet who...

Ingvarr

Might believe you if it wasn't me who contacted you. Doubt I still have the PMs but this is about the same attitude I got from you at the time. There was no chance that you made a mistake even though he had to wait extra time for his helmet since you had mailed it to someone else and they had to sen...

Ingvarr

http://www.nmia.com/~bohemond/

Ingvarr

I directed a new guy to him. The helmet he got was pretty substandard. There was some confusion in shipping because through a fluke, someone with the same last name ordered at the same time. Hjalmr got pretty argumentative about it being made of different material than he claimed. Unless he found a ...

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