The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

Thats the ticket, great work! I too want to see pics when finished...Oto

Otto von Teich

I've got those kits and the old Aurora model kits as well. The aurora knights can be found on ebay, they are a little bigger, and better detailed, except perhaps the gold knight on horse(german gothic) is a little off. Still it makes a nice display....Otto

Otto von Teich

Why was the age so dark?....Celtic knotwork.....It confused everyone, social progress was slow because eveyone spent all time trying to figure out knotwork. Kinda like kids being hooked on vidio games today. Kids todaydont think about social reform, ecomomics, politics, art. (well ok, so knotwork is...

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When I was a wee lad we called the period from roughly 500AD-1000AD the Dark Ages, not the early middle ages. There, I said it ...Pfffft!.We were right then, everybody is wrong now

.....Otto, he who hates change, and refuses to give up the "Dark Ages"

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Forgot to add, I was one of the few who got an arming pourpoint from Gwen. It worked great. There may not be any evidence for it, but it felt good, looked good, worked good. A better solution than my bluejean arming shorts LOL...Otto

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I made a pair of arming shorts out of a pair of cut off blue jeans a little over a year ago. I'll have to admit they did work great. Much better than a belt. They may not be historic but they work, and when worn with hosen dont look to bad...Otto

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James Arlen G. wrote; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for the compliment, Otto. Coming from you, it carries a lot of weight. Carries a lot of weight ? LOL But I'm an idiot, I do know fine things when I see them though, I cant make them, but I c...

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Its in TOMAR, Thats why I wanted to see it so badly in person. The pics are nice, but its just not the same as veiwing it in the "flesh". ...Otto

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Thats art...fine .......Otto the speechless

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Arghhhh, I missed it. Blew my back out unpacking during the move (as always) Ahhh well, I guess theres the one coming up in the fall. I wont be able to see the sweet harness though. Looks like I blew a once in a lifetime opportunity for that. Otto... weeping wailing and gnashing teeth

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I'm amazed, I'm always amazed at your stuff, I'm really Looking forward to meeting you when you come to chicago....Otto

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Thats NICE,Forgot to mention that I saw the cheek pieces for that a week ago at grubers (under the "hot raised knee cop" thread. Cant wait to see it finished. Wish I had half grubers talent!.....Otto

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Thats a fine work of art. As nice as can be. Thanks! ...otto

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Sounds good to me! I'll mark it on the calender. If all goes well, I would be interested in participating in the foot combat.I've a nice late 14th cent cap-a-pie harness to wear.SCA background, but I've done rebated steel,and I'm sure I could handle a waster if thats the format...looking forward to ...

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Now the big question.Will pants stop an arrow? spear? 50 cal bullet?In the movies they show pants getting cut by swords like they were made of butter. If pants didnt protect you, why wear them? Ahhhh ....nevermind...Otto

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I'll be there. I'll bring my few pieces of armour and some weapons for the authentic display if you like, Doug.....Otto

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Im impressed by their sturdy footwear....Celtic armour minimum #1 sturdy footwear, Armour minimum #2...there is NO MINIMUM #2, In my best monty python voice...Otto

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These guys drink some good beer, except for poor Gruber who was under strict orders to drink prune juice. Great time was had by all and some work actually got done.Was amazed to watch Gruber shape and planish a greave. Saw a fantastic late 14th cent harness with lots uf brass bits Doug was working o...

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I'll bring a few beers, see you soon.Sorry you cant make it Brian..Otto

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Karl Archive Member Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 494 Location: United States Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One knee, and all this to go: Hi Karl, He said you were going to keep him busy for awhile! LOL I ...

Otto von Teich

Wow Kiyohara, your in Hanover park! Thats so close its scary. So...I've got at least three armourers forming a "bermuda triangle" around me. This triangle seems to draw armourers from near and far. I said it once but I'll say it again, I LOVE CHICAGO!........Otto the Joyful

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Thanks for the invitation Doug, I'd love to come over Friday. Email me your address! I'm in West Dundee now, moving to Hoffman Estates next week.After looking at my map, I see your not to far from me at all, closer than Gruber in fact. Thanks!...Otto

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Otto:

So when did you move to Chicago?

Hi Bob, Moved up here on Dec 18th, wifes been here since the monday after Thanksgiving....Otto

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That was the funniest thing I've read in years, I was crying, daughter asked me what was so funny, I couldnt even tell her for a couple of minuts......Otto

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WOW, Thats cooool.........Otto

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Ahhh Yes, He mentioned that you were coming over. I'm looking forward to meeting you! Also looking forward to seeing Ingrids sexy hat(perhaps the hat of all hats) being made. Dang, I wish I was Ingrid.Caint get nobody to come from calaforni to make me a hat, maybe dats cuz ahh's kinda fat and hairy ...

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Met Gruber today, visited his shop, saw lots of wonderful things! Ohhh, Saw Jehans Hourglass guantlets, back in the shop for some odd reason, they were just as sweet as could be. Only problem with them was they were to small for me. Darn you and your tiny hands Jehan! Saw a nice gothic cuirass he wa...

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Those look fantastic! From the holes on the top lame, I'd guess your going to mount the knees to splinted cuisses? I'd love to see these with the cuisses, whatever type you use......Otto

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He's one of the great ones.....Otto

Otto von Teich

Thats sweet! You just need to tinker with it to come up with some kind of "stop" for the bottom of the baseplate to keep it from going down to far. Looking really good.One possible suggestion, if you have any more metal, is to consider a larger baseplate. This one seems pretty small. maybe with two ...

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I've got a copy, its a very good book in my opinion. Lots of good pics, quite a bit of info on armourers marks, weights, dimensions, restorations and repairs,both modern repairs and ancient ect. I think you'll be happy with it...Otto

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I used it once or twice. You pay them and they "wire" the money to another office, where the recipient can pick it up. About as easy as a money order and super fast. Its almost instant. You just have to find the nearest Western Union branch. I'm exited too. This guys stuff looks pretty good, and the...

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Lotsa good points here. I must admit that during most of my sca career, I looked like shite. Even so, it seemed important to "feel" like a knight. So early on I wore full plate. Full galvanized lumpy homemade ahistorical plate that weighed a ton, was hard to move in, and looked kinda crappy.Did it h...

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Ive got a 16 gauge heat treated greathelm from MacPhearson. Only been whacked a few times in it. But with proper padding I had no problems at all. Seemed to absorb the shock well. I think he said it was the equivelent to at least 14 gauge mild.There are no dents in it...Otto

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Wow........THANKS! Great pics, great looking event.Wish I could attend that...Otto

Watched Gruber hot raise a knee cop!