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by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Do business with Icefalcon
Replies: 12
Views: 803

Ice is a class act! I've not purchased anything from him, but I've never heard a bad word about him. And hes been doing this for many years..one of these days, i will order an aventail from him at least..
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Belt plaques
Replies: 18
Views: 536

They turned out excellent!
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hourglass Gauntlet behind shield
Replies: 26
Views: 811

A quilted pad will protect the shield and make the whole arrangement very cosy..
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: @#$%! %$#@!!
Replies: 11
Views: 844

is it stuck?
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would there be any market for an armour and weapon pinup?
Replies: 46
Views: 1624

I think I'd rather have a calender with just really nice armour. Chick calenders a dime a dozen, armour calenders, rare as hens teeth..I've NEVER seen one..
by Otto von Teich
Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: displaying gauntlets on an armor stand?
Replies: 5
Views: 354

Sounds like a good idea Thomas! I've used my daughters hair scrunchies as bungi cords. I make hooks on each end out of coat hanger wire, and hook one end to the top of the lower cannon on the arm harness, run the cord down the inside of the cannon, then hook to the edge of the gauntlet cuff. I used ...
by Otto von Teich
Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

Johno! Dont woo my ladies! Someone requested these pics, from these angles. Hope they help. I havnt sewn the gloves in yet. Felix, Jiris mom does wonderful work on the liners. You'll be pleased, I'm sure. i think his whole family has talent.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41630084@N05/40318110...
by Otto von Teich
Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

Aussie Yeoman wrote:Don't forget those ungloved photos......

Also we'd all like t see them with the rest of your harness when the gloves are in I think.

Dave
I'll try to get some good pics taken today or tomorrow!
by Otto von Teich
Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hourglass Gauntlet behind shield
Replies: 26
Views: 811

knitebee wrote:Two things

#1 Most original hourglass gauntlets in existance have smaller cuffs than their SCA cousins.

#2 A well curved shield makes room for the cuff.
Agreed! The padded cushion is a good idea as well.
by Otto von Teich
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bifurcated Gauntlet Armor Pr0n
Replies: 17
Views: 1111

James Arlen Gillaspie wrote:Hinges were valuable hardware, and gauntlets were often stripped. I don't know how many gauntlets I've seen that had replaced (real, handmade, but scrounged) hinges.
that does make alot of sense.
by Otto von Teich
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How often do you fight?
Replies: 45
Views: 903

20 years ago, I used to practice once or twice a week. Its been 5-6 years since I've spared with anyone.. :( mmmm maybe 7 or 8
by Otto von Teich
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

I got them today! WOW, Perfect fit (they fit like a glove), and great articulation. They looked fantastic in the pics, but even better in person. My son saw them and said " They couldnt get any better then that" . They are fit for a King. Thanks Jiri, for all the hard work and attention to...
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:27 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1474 Bronze-barreled arquebus by John Buck
Replies: 27
Views: 656

Wow, thats a fine reproduction!
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA-safe cloth armour in a persian style.
Replies: 23
Views: 1225

Thanks. Otto, heat shouldn't be a problem except in late summer. On the sweat issue, I am confident that gambeson will soak it up, as it was the first thing I made sca wise, and I, um, well, overbuilt it, just a bit. losthelm, I made some test panels with some regular weight cotton drill I had and ...
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

I see your point. On the other hand using techniques that would defeat the armour means you end up killing each other. There has to be some middle ground where its fairly safe , and yet fun. In SCA combat, i never aimed at an unarmoured target. That limited the strike zones on lightly armoured guys,...
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Salt Glazed Stoneware -SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 335

Good score John, those are sweet and the price was right!
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA-safe cloth armour in a persian style.
Replies: 23
Views: 1225

I think it would be legal and protect pretty well. But it would be hot. And heavy, especially after being soaked with sweat. ymmv
by Otto von Teich
Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The raising of a Sallet the video :)
Replies: 38
Views: 1470

Eltz-Kempenich wrote:Oh my god, no one is allowed to be that good!

Who else just decided to quit armouring? :shock:

Incredible Eric, thanks!
I gave it up years ago! LOL...Of course I only made a very few pieces. Most of them pretty sucky.
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Can 2 light gauge helmets be combined for sca use?
Replies: 55
Views: 1324

I think heavy over light would be just fine. The outer helmet would absorb the blow. 18 gauge on the outside would be dented up pretty quickly however. Kind of a silly idea ..
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Horse armour finds home at the PMA
Replies: 13
Views: 251

Thanks for the "heads up" Tasha! Thats an awesome harness.
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review Armour and Castings(Velund)
Replies: 22
Views: 844

Thats sweeet!
by Otto von Teich
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Green boots.
Replies: 4
Views: 215

The path of the geen boot is not for the squeamish.. :shock:
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

When I fought with blunted swords, we used the same amount of force and speed as we used in SCA combat..
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: new power hammer on the stage :-)
Replies: 10
Views: 498

Not to mention a broken jaw and missing teeth if it gets to close to the face... :shock:
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

Nieczar wrote:TO JE ARCIDILO...čisté krasa !!! :D

it's absolutly PIECE OF GREAT ART !!! ...looks like alive :D
You do some fantastic work yourself! I really enjoyed your website.
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:50 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Markland 40th Anniversary ARMOUR GIVEAWAY - possible FRAUD
Replies: 49
Views: 2409

I think its a hoax as well. Pointless as it sounds. if real, the guy would have most likely come back and posted again. One generous guy, I "might" believe, but another throwing in more free stuff? And yet another making 10 pairs of free shoes... Its sad...and weird.. The AA, the best plac...
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

I think I'll shave and shower, light some scented candles, put on some soft music and wait for the gauntlets to arrive..I'll be in my bunk.. :wink:
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

I will never have a kit nice enough to play with those guys You will if you really want one, I've been working on mine for 30 years. LOL..Just go slow, get one or two pieces at a time. Buy the best you can afford, and be patient. In another 10 years I should be finished...I'll be to feeble to use i...
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

Boy Jaymes Chipendale wrote:
sean of the chipendales wrote:
Cian of Storvik wrote:
Otto von Teich wrote:Nothing quite like the sound of steel hitting steel..Kinda like the difference between hot dogs and Fillet mignon... :wink:


Yeah. A good Hot dog is way better!!
-Cian


Hot Doug's Chicago dogs!!!!!!!



Here Here!
Its true, not all dogs are created equal... :wink:
by Otto von Teich
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:06 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helmet padding
Replies: 8
Views: 373

With a liner like that I would rivet a leather band around the brow, then sew the bottom of the liner to the leather strip. If the liner gets funky, you can cut the stiches, remove it, wash it, and sew it back on. It could also be riveted directly to the helmet, but then is harder to remove.
by Otto von Teich
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

Excellent! :D 1000% better articulation than my old ones. Cant wait to try them out! Thanks for the video Jiri.
by Otto von Teich
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Super-ultra new Atzinger progress thread!
Replies: 70
Views: 2798

Those are lookin good!
by Otto von Teich
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, so who wants to be like these guys?
Replies: 78
Views: 3241

Nothing quite like the sound of steel hitting steel..Kinda like the difference between hot dogs and Fillet mignon... :wink:
by Otto von Teich
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The raising of a Sallet the video :)
Replies: 38
Views: 1470

Excellent hat! Excellent videos! Thanks!
by Otto von Teich
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pics of Jiri Klepac German gothic gauntlets.
Replies: 89
Views: 5263

I'm more of an italian man myself, but those badboys are unbelievable. What does the rest of your kit look like? Will you have to commision a whole new harness now? The rest was made by Valentine, I upgraded the helmet and bevor and now the Gaunlets with Jiris work. Next will be new couters to repl...

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