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Otto von Teich

Gauntlets! I've only owned one pair that was comfy, and worked reasonably well. Those were German gothic from Valentine .....but....made out of 18 and 20 gauge mild! arghhh To nice to tear up, so i only used em once. I've been trying to get Mac to make me some for a couple of years now.Ahhh well...s...

Otto von Teich

I had 2 diferent 16th cent arm harness, one italian field harness,but fancy with etching,and a arm harness for the joust, German, with a reinforce for the elbow (passgaurd)both had about the same range of motion as Wades. The one style arm harness that has better range is the type with a floating el...

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WOW.....You are quite talented.Excellent work my friend, you should do a heater now, to use for a wall hanger...Otto

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A thin piece of cloth works great.Its really more to prevent chafing than to be used as padding. If the knee and elbow cops are properly constucted there really should be no need for padding....Otto

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I would agree Jeffery, also the lance appears to be the same diameter in front of the collar as behind it,making me think its pretty much an untapered shaft (except towards the tip,which cant be seen)with a collar for the rest.....Otto

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Ahhhh, so what I thought were lead filled brass rivits from the 16th cent,are actually steel with brass caps.That makes more sense to me,as lead would seem to soft and heavy to be of any use.Wonder where I came up with the idea for lead filled brass, must have read it somewhere.Thanks Wade.....Otto

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Thanks for clearing a few things up guys.I had a feeling there was a reason for the lack of lance rests,and the odd method of holding the lance.Time,safety,and budget came into play as usual.I will say that I thought the show was very good,the best of its kind I've seen.There must be a tremendous am...

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The only time I ever really "felt" anything through a 16 gauge breastplate was when hit with a rubber mace. It actually hurt a for a couple of minutes.Gives me deep respect for a steel mace....Otto

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Well, It didnt sell, so its been relisted. $100 opening bid, $700 reserve, $850 "buy it now" price. Heck of a deal I'd say...Otto

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For what its worth, "Ripleys believe it or not" column stated that King Arthurs sword "came from heaven" because it was forged from iron from a meteorite". I know there are no swords that could be attributed to belonging to Arthur,but perhaps it was a somewhat common practice in the 5th-6th centurys...

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The armour is listed on ebay. Bidding starts at 500, the reserve is 1000. Ending monday evening.More pics listed. Look under ottokits@aol.com as the seller..Otto

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Robert Valentine made the corrizana,Jeffery H. Made the Helm....Otto

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Heres mine, but the arm and leg harness are getting listed on Ebay Monday night. Jeffery Hedgecock is making me replacements. First the legs, then later this summer I hope to get some of his spring steel arms. Bwaaaahaaahaaaaaaa.....Otto <img src=http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0001.jpg>

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I agree with Liebaart,You should have about 2"-3" clearance.......Otto

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Hey Matt,I'll speak for chef, hee hee..A single turn pin front and center...Otto

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Wow.... Fantastic work! Jeffery's making some late 14th cent legs for me in the near future. Really super excited after seeing these. The hammerwork on the greaves is as good as it gets from looking at the photos. Hats off to you Jeffery,your one of the best armourers in the country ...Otto

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I'd rather sell the armour in one lot, but I could sell off the parts if there is no real interest in the whole shebang. I'll try and post prices for the seperate parts tomorrow night, if i cant sell it as a whole. PS: I found the original corespondence with christian,(but not the reciept) looks lik...

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I finally got my measurements.Top of Shoulder to elbow 15 1/2", elbow to wrist bone 12",bicep 16", upper forearm 13 1/2", around thigh 26" around calf 17 1/4", upper hipbone to knee 20", knee to center of ankle 17 3/4" inseam 32". foot 11 1/2" long, 4 1/4" wide. These are my measurements, I can meas...

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Covered breastplate,mail skirt,helm, and stand not included.Thanks for the interest guys....Otto

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I'll get some pics taken, and try to post them tomorrow night...Otto

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Ive got a set of C.Fletcher arm and leg harness for sale. Its the premium combat armour,inspired by german gothic. Looks alot like armour on some of the english effigys circa 1400-1420 with brass trim and polish as pictured on his website in 16 gauge mild steel.Complete arm and leg defence including...

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I've heard that wax works well as a resist. I think you might to be able to paint the acid on somehow,and avoid the bath. You'll have less acid to dispose of after the work is complete. Practice on a few scrap pieces of metal first until you know what your doing.You dont want to leave the acid on to...

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Great news! I'm a fan of his, he does some great work.I've got a print of "The Last Charge of Richard III" I love it. You'll probably hear from me in a few months. After I get my new armour paid off Bwaaahaahaa

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Jeffery Hedgecock usually has a few in stock. They are TRUELY works of art.A great price for the qaulity of work....Otto

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Hey Bran, the name of the group is Saint Olaf's.Most members are from Alabama,Tennesee, and Kentucky...Otto

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Hello Bran, there is a 14th cent group in Alabama. It hasnt been to active as of late. Or maybe I just havnt been aware of what they are up to. Also Murdoch is trying to get a 15th cent group together. we're in Birmingham.Maybe we could hook up.For health reasons,I havnt suited up in over a year, bu...

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Great news!Your work looks great Jeffery! I'll be saving my money,hopefully within a month or so i'll be ready for the 14th cent.Arm harness and spaulders size largish...Otto aka James D.

Otto von Teich

I think I'm down to five now. A salade by Valentine,A pig face by Jeffery Hedgecock,a great helm by Mac Pherson,and a real crummy looking spangen helm with visor by me.Last but not least an old kula kuhd. Alot of sentimental value on the spangen LOL. I used to have a barrel helm,a great helm,and a c...

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18 gauge is where it gets REALLY scary LOL...Otto

Christian Fletcher armour for sale