The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

Maelgwyn Archive Member posted 08-11-2003 08:47 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ah yes Dalewyn, but does less weight=sport armor? How often have we found that more accurate reproductions including better/thinner materials, better fit, and better ar...

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Great to see you here Aaron! Hope you are doing well. Ive Got to tell you this. I always wanted to commision a harness from you and Wade,but I kept putting it off,and putting it off untill I could afford it. I waited a bit to long and you fellows retired. I still have a couple of the old Valerius ca...

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from Brennus"I think the real difference is that SCA encourages private events away from the general public. Yes I know SCA does Demos, but events are where the real energy is focused. If for instance Pennsic was for the public to show up for 30+ years then people would probably look better. At leas...

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Malegwyn said "Or maybe most people just prefer real fighting with fake weapons over fake fighting with real weapons, or real fighting with real weapons causing real injuries?" I've got to disagree somewhat with this. SCA is full speed,but not full force. When I fight SCA, I have to pull blows becau...

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I know this isnt correct (unless they had belt loops in the late 14th century).But I'm going to try pointing my leg harness to a pair of sturdy shorts.Using them as braies,and pointing the hosen to them as well. I can use a belt to keep the shorts from falling down,and they wont really be visable un...

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Excellent Work! What gauges of steel did you use? Is it mild steel?...Otto

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Arghhh, I wish I was going, I'd really like to meet you and see everything HE has to offer first hand. Especially want a peek at Jefferys new harness.Ahh well..Otto

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Those with back pain, pinched nerves ect. Use Ice packs,avoid heat! Using heats like sratching an itch,it feels better, but causes more inflamation and pain...Otto

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Dang, we lost the thread! I was wondering how many people took part in the Tourney? Who won? How many heavy and light armour runs where made? So many questions! Thanks,...Otto

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Sounds like a plan to me! You might consider adding a lightly padded "cushion" to the inside where your arm will be in contact with the shield...Otto

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I think this is a GREAT idea. And I'd like to see it spread throughout the SCA. It probably will. I think when people see what Can be done with a little effort, more folks will jump on the "bandwagon". I also think Vitus is on the right track with Kingdom awards for obvious effort on period kit.I wi...

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Looks great! Wonderful job......Otto

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Well Drake, I HAD money, LOL, running pretty low on that now.I need to try and save some more so i can squander it on more armour! Bwaahaahaa...Otto

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Wow, very impressive. Sounds like fun, hope you do well, and have a great time!...Otto

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So, I got thicker steel to boot at no extra charge! Thanks again,Jeffery, you went above and beyond the call of duty.Sounds like this stuff will be incredibly strong. Even the slightly thiner gauge spring steel would probably be as strong as 14 gauge.This is the closest material you can get to the o...

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Wow, Thats quite impressive!Keep up the good work....Otto

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Heres my gothic kit By Robert Valentine...Otto [img]http://www.members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0047.jpg[/img] I only fought in this once or twice.Its very comfortable,and the mobility is fantastic.The lines are pretty good overall.But its only 18 gauge mild,except for the helmet and bevor which are 16 ...

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ahhhhhhh, the legs are pictured under Leg harness eye candy post on an earlier thread. Also I wanted to mention that I was a little concerned about the thickness of the spring steel.I never did inquire about this to Jeffery. On Jefferys website,he gave the thickness in decimals of thickness of an in...

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Ok, Finally getting around to this.Last week I received my new late 14th cent.arm and leg harness from Jeffery Hedgecock.I purchased this to replace 16 gauge mild armour from Christian Fletcher.The arms and legs from Christian F.weighed in at a whopping 50+ lbs.including gauntlets.The new arms and l...

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Kit pics,Showing the new arm and leg harness from Jeffery Hedgecock. Its mounted on an old stand I made. I need to adjust the arming points ect. to get everything hanging properly. The basinet was made by Jeffery about 2 years ago.Its 14 and 12 gauge mild if I remember correctly. I made the stuffed ...

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Of course there were a few tall Italians, and a few short Norse even back then hee hee...Otto

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People were the same hieght back then as now. Italians were shorter for the most part, norwegians taller. I dont think the average between then and 1000 years ago would be more than an a 1/2 inch difference if that.I believe the average height for Cro Magnon man was over 6'-0".And they had a larger ...

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Wow, Thats fantastic. I really like the look of that. Your very talented Zweihammer,post some more pics! ..Otto

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Wow Otto, I'd like to see a pic of those. The jh stands for jahr hundert (Sp?) Basicaly german for year hundred,the same as our century system. With the Germans at least, 1430 would be 15jh. So it looks like they are indeed 14th -15th cent.

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Ohhh, and everything is raised, no welds anywhere.....Otto

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The Armour came yesterday. Its awesome. Yes, Eric I'll post some more pics soon of everything. Clermont, the greaves and sollerets are 18 gauge mild.Now I've got to get back to playing wioth it.......Otto PS Review and pics coming soon

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I think rebated steel is pretty safe,as long as the weapons are light,and you can hit the point your aiming for.I've only done it a little, but it seemed as safe as rattan,or wasters. Of course I'd only do it in full armour...with no thrusting allowed...and it has to be someone I trust........Otto P...

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Good points Otto. One good thing about brass is its real easy to polish.A little Brasso and elbow grease and it will look like gold.And it shouldnt pit.I think the gold ring may be plated or filled.Those turn green after a short time.I turn silver black too.I think alot of people do...Otto

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Hello Pietro da M, Yes, you guessed it! The only reson I went with mild on the greaves and sollerets was to keep the cost down. I wont use it often,and the guys I play with dont target shins or feet,at least usually not.I probably should have gone with spring for the whole harness,I'll probably use ...

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I'll post more pics and do a review in a week or so.....Otto

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Hello William, I think it was about three and a half to four months from the time we started discussing it.Of course it took me about 2 weeks to decide what i wanted.He also had to sent plaster bandages so I could make a cast of my leg. He had to wait till they came in,then ship em to me,I had to ma...

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Thanks Donasian! I should have said the cuisses were based on the Churbug #53, I think that was the number,with the fans on the knee cops and the sollerets based on the chartres leg harness...Otto

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[img]http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/imgs/gallery/chartres-legs03.jpg[/img]

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[img]http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/imgs/gallery/chartres-legs02.jpg[/img]

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Hello all, Jeffery finished my new leg and arm harness. Heres a pic.of the legs.From what I can see, He did a fantastic job as usual.Jeffery sent me these pics.I hope he wouldnt mind me posting them.The legs are based on the childs armour at Chartres.The cuisses and knee cops are spring steel.The gr...

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