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by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: My Harness...
Replies: 39
Views: 1182

Looks good man! Now you need a nice armet. I thought it looked very homogenous for having 4 different fellows working on it. Very impressive, you may want to upgrade the rerebraces and vambraces someday,but I wouldnt be in a hurry. I think they look very nice. Not quite the level of workmanship as t...
by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Full Plate in the SCA
Replies: 27
Views: 867

It can get kinda heavy and kinda hot. But it protects you LOL !!!! I like that "safe and secure"feeling. Never had trouble with calibration, though I tend to take lighter shots than I should sometmes because of the same reasons swabere gave....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: pauldrons on ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 365

I agree with flonzy, Swords with dulled edges and rounded tips are about the only "safe" weapons.Maces and polearms hit to stinken hard. You might try rubber heads,but believe it or not those rubber headed maces seem it hit harder than a steel sword. A rubber headed mace is the ONLY thing I ever fel...
by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arena Kombat
Replies: 104
Views: 2340

Wow, this sounds like fun. I've wanted to see something like this for a long time. And I'm sure it can be done in a fairly safe manner. I've done SCA and used rebated swords "SCA style" with Murdoch full force(at least the same force used with rattan). Two handed swords at that! LOL. You DO have two...
by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Must Have" books for armourers
Replies: 21
Views: 788

I'm not an armourer but, I'd guess any book you dont have, that has clear photos of real armours is a "must Have" LOL. From a student and collector of arms and armours point of veiw, you just cant have to many books...otto
by Otto von Teich
Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My Harness
Replies: 31
Views: 773

Wow, That looks great! Very nice work, and even though it was made by four different guys, it really goes well together. Has the look of Italian export. Who made the cuirass? ....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Historic Enterprises has a new site! (Xpost)
Replies: 19
Views: 51

Why do I still get the old site? Am I the only one? I've hit the refresh button many times.I'm on AOL...hmmmm....enquiring minds need to know.Ahhh yes,and I'll vouch for Jeffs armour being worth every penny!. ...otto

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by Otto von Teich
Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 18gg mild success!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 25

Gruber, See if you can find out the charge for a full armour, head to toe. And possible turn around time. I pass through Indy on occassion.Thanks in advance my friend..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Thu Jan 01, 2004 1:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: finished Armet
Replies: 31
Views: 129

Fantastic, as usual, thanks for sharing!....otto
by Otto von Teich
Thu Jan 01, 2004 9:31 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: gambeson from revival
Replies: 3
Views: 11

Hey scott, I need your phone number again, seems I've lost it. i know mine would be to small for you LOL, just thought you would like to look at one. I think "toolgoon' had the one for sale.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Wed Dec 31, 2003 9:46 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: gambeson from revival
Replies: 3
Views: 11

Hey Scott, I've got one if you want too look it over,give me a call. They are very well made. If you decide to get one,Kate might have to remove some of the padding on the arms.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The reason for the season...
Replies: 17
Views: 19

Tuba said"SCA is bigger than the sum of its parts, just as any organization. Give to it what you will, and take from it what you will. Fight your fight for your reasons, and make sure that no matter what brought you onto the field, that you leave it a happier place than when you entered it." good ou...
by Otto von Teich
Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: First Armour
Replies: 5
Views: 24

Wow, I'm impressed! Fantastic 1st attempt. I've seen some pretty scary 101st attempts.Otto
by Otto von Teich
Thu Dec 18, 2003 11:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Revival Clothing Gambeson?
Replies: 10
Views: 28

I got one about a month ago. Great quality, well made. great arm movement.Too much padding in the arm for my arm harness.As the liner isnt quilted onto the outer shell,it should be easy for my wife to remove the liner from the arms,remove batting, resew liner. Cant play with it till xmas, overall i ...
by Otto von Teich
Sun Dec 14, 2003 3:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review of Pathfinders SS SCA Gauntlets for Oaks Armoury
Replies: 3
Views: 22

Those are nice, and priced GREAT! Hey Murdoch,sorry i missed the PAS a week or two ago. it slipped my mind. but I was working anyway,worked every day since thankgiving,but things are winding down now,got off early today,might even get to take next sunday off....otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Dec 14, 2003 3:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What the other guy thinks.
Replies: 41
Views: 36

And with this new armour, my speed should increase a fair amount. this is the most comfortable and least encumbering arm harness I've ever had. so look out! Bwaaahaahaa....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Dec 14, 2003 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What the other guy thinks.
Replies: 41
Views: 36

Well, to be honest I care about what everyone thinks about me,on the "field" and off. Neighbors,co-workers ect. Of course II'm a heck of a nice guy,(really I am!)and it seems like most folks like me anyway. On the field, I'll try and give them an enjoyable combat,and gladly acknowledge the good blow...
by Otto von Teich
Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Early barbutes/Chalcis bascinets.
Replies: 43
Views: 69

Yes by all means have your neck looked at.Any pain in the one or both arms? If so, you may have a ruptered disk.No fun there. If a lighter helm is what you need, A pembridge style helm in spring might work.Pretty good visability through the breaths and occulars.
by Otto von Teich
Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gothic harness almost finished.
Replies: 6
Views: 28

Dang!thats sweet! Looking fantastic, keep up the good work.Seems like there are more and more high quality armourers out there than I would ever have thought.Some VERY talented people posting here..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 24, 2003 10:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ibuprofen...
Replies: 26
Views: 9

It also eats holes in your stomach lining, use it VERY sparingly or you can get some nasty ulcers.I swore off the stuff a couple of years ago....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Nov 23, 2003 7:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Curburg armour using the hacked photo
Replies: 32
Views: 39

man, I remember when he was selling these suits earlier. Alot of guys were slaming the looks of the armour big time. i tryed to defend him somewhat by saying it wasnt "that" bad for the money. Now hes posting pirated pics of nice harness, saying thats what you get. I'm pretty ticked off. This guy sh...
by Otto von Teich
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:09 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: X-post Reproduction Late Medieval Book
Replies: 7
Views: 8

Argggg, I lost it, shoulda bid more, ahhh well, I'm kinda impoverished right now anywho. Maybe I'll get the next one. I read that Caxton did the original printing in 1485. Hope you'll do a reprint of this title,maybe after the holidays...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arming Braies !
Replies: 10
Views: 28

Thanks Gwen! Your a sweetheart! I'll get in touch, Hope your having a good time on holiday. Tell Jeffery I said hello...James "Otto" D.
by Otto von Teich
Sun Nov 16, 2003 9:36 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: X-post Reproduction Late Medieval Book
Replies: 7
Views: 8

Its mine,back ye scurvy dogs, Bwaaaahaaaahaa....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Nov 16, 2003 9:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Reproduction Late Medieval Book
Replies: 6
Views: 9

I got the ball rolling Peder! Thanks for the heads up!...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Nov 16, 2003 9:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Hammered Wombat
Replies: 124
Views: 6548

Wow! Thats soooooo sweet! Fantastic work ! Damn, he's good,glad to see hes back on track. Quite a sculptor I'd say...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sat Nov 15, 2003 8:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arming Braies !
Replies: 10
Views: 28

Arming Braies !

This summer I purchased some Spring steel leg harness from Jeffery Hedgecock at H.E. Finally got around to pointing them, so they can be worn.I dont have a pourpoint yet,cant seem to find them ready made online. I tried pointing them to a belt,which worked ok for standing and walking, but when I ben...
by Otto von Teich
Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new legs by Patrick Thaden (pics)
Replies: 26
Views: 55

Thats a good price for leg harness of that quality. It may seem steep to some, but theres the old saying "You get what you pay for" Looks like an excellent value for the quality to me! Patrick, have you thought of trying to tackle medium carbon steel yet? Keep up the great work.Your research, dedica...
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Another H.E. S.S. Review
Replies: 18
Views: 31

On second thought, considering how thin he can make some of the plates, it might be as light as 40-45 lbs. Most arm and leg plates are about 21 gauge, with 19 gauge cops. The 14th cent arms and legs he made me were 19 gauge throughout,because he ran out of the 21 gauge at the time,and weighed a tota...
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Another H.E. S.S. Review
Replies: 18
Views: 31

posted 11-10-2003 03:50 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffrey, how light can you get one of your spring steel harnesses (assuming it's a late 15th century for an average sized man)? ------------------ Saverio Jeffery is heading to merry ol Englan...
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new legs by Patrick Thaden (pics)
Replies: 26
Views: 55

Nice articulation too! Great range of motion.By golly, I think he's up in the top ten of armourers in the US with this one.Maybe top 6 or 7.Keep it up man!....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new legs by Patrick Thaden (pics)
Replies: 26
Views: 55

WOW, Those are soooo nice. Look like 15th cent Italian, maybe for export. Great work, Patrick is just getting better and better and better.Great contours on the greaves. Mouth's watering...drool on keyboard..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: St Olaf and friends you are needed one last time.
Replies: 17
Views: 8

Thanks George, looks like Magna Faire Dec6th...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gothic arm finished. (pics)
Replies: 7
Views: 29

Very nice. Good work!...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: St Olaf and friends you are needed one last time.
Replies: 17
Views: 8

I'm very saddened to hear of this terible loss.I'll do my best to be there. Can you give me the date and place? I dont have a copy of the newsletter, and cant seem to find the event listed on the Meridies website. Thanks.... Otto

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