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Otto von Teich

Note on the pic above that the vambrace is riveted to the elbow cop. I quized rob about that,he said it was done for stability in display and wear.It seems to work well, but the original would have just been conected to leather straps to the rear brace,with the cop pointed to the doublet. Heres a pi...

Otto von Teich

Ahhh yes , the jeans, sorry I was to lazy to put on my hosen, Was wearing my turnshoes though! Here are a few interior pics. [img]http://members.aol.com/krazytobyd/IMG_0616.jpg[/img] [img]http://members.aol.com/krazytobyd/IMG_0617.jpg[/img] [img]http://members.aol.com/krazytobyd/IMG_0618.jpg[/img] [...

Otto von Teich

Here are 2 gauntlet pics.
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0613.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0614.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Heres a few more pics of my xmas harness,taken by murdoch this afternoon. Interior shots coming soon.
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0611.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0612.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0615.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Wow ! Fantastic work my friend! Looks great,should function well too!......Otto

Otto von Teich

Neon orange mmmmmmmmmmm tasty ! I would be quite honored indeed! Thanks Arti!......Your Squire Otto

Otto von Teich

In the 16th cent the few pickadils I've seen were always riveted in place. I think the 15th cent armours were done in the same way,lined bevors coming to mind.14th cent and earlier was probably mainly sewn in place. Sorry I couldnt be of more help. Otto

Otto von Teich

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.I'll try and get some more pics posted today.The helmet is only 16 gauge,I thought that was heavy enough for SCA at the time I ordered the Harness,Later I found out 14 is required for dished helms. So I guess I'll have to wear a different helm if I do SCA combat...

Otto von Teich

Thanks Janos, Yes indeed, I had it made to fit,and I must say it is the best fitting armour I've owned. Very comfortable, easy to walk ect.I put an old pair of coveralls on the stand he supplied,and stuffed them with newspaper to make a "dummy".When wife gets home I'll have her take a few pics of me...

Otto von Teich

A couple more, I'll see if I can fix the previous image so you can see the whole thing...Otto
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0607.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0609.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

hmmm try again,
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0606.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Heres a pic of the new Gothic Harness I got for Christmas from Valentine.Best Christmas ever LOL !......Otto
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0606.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

I hate the fact that I've studied Armour for 35 years and dont know sqat (well...maybe more than sqat,but not as much as I'd like). I hate the fact that I smoke in garb.(guess if I hated it a little more I'd quit). I hate the fact that I dont have the funds to get everything I want,and I hate the fa...

Otto von Teich

I dont hate it either!There are a great number of good people in the SCA. It has a few faults,but oddly enough the faults could also be considered strenghts. Authenticity is lax,but that could be a good thing if your garb or armour isnt quite up to snuff.Had Magna Faire been a living history event, ...

Otto von Teich

Thanks Brandr, It was a pleasure meeting you, and being soundly thrashed by you. Glad to hear you had a good time. Murdoch did a great job organizing it.looking forward to the next one...Otto

Otto von Teich

Yep, Its a repro made in Spain, not more than 100 years old,probably less age than that......Otto

Otto von Teich

Clothes came from Historic Enterprises today! Fits great, looks great! Very comfy.
Just in the nick of time.The event is this weekend,hope to see a few of y'all.....Otto

Otto von Teich

Think of this, cut in half vertically, and covered with velvet.
[img]http://members.aol.com/krazytobyd/IMG_0307.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Yes Juliean, I was refering to the vertical hip plates,could'nt think of anything else to call them,except faulds, LOL.....Otto
come to think of it, they are similar to pikemans tassets,the one plate rectangles with simulated lames from the 17th cent.hmmmm

Otto von Teich

I should say that I'm not convinced that the fauld is 100% the original configuration.The fauld on this is rather odd.But most body defence from this period had no fauld at all.This could very well be experimental.I could see where a combatant might request hip protection,and this could be what the ...

Otto von Teich

An excerpt from" The interrelationships of Costume and Armor" by Stephan V. Grancsay. Feb.1950. "The central element of a backplate from Chalcis,dating from about 1400,is in the Metropolitam museum. This piece still retains its original linen damask covering. The earliest armor(composite)in the muse...

Otto von Teich

I'm currently making gussets for my kit, I'll bring a little to show them,maybe give them a small section.Once you have a little made,its not hard to figure out the weave,seems like the more you make the easier it gets......Otto

Otto von Teich

Thats a factor too, and over zealous polishing,but most on the pieces that show the original finish are very thin indeed.

Otto von Teich

Its still around, the museums usually put the finest examples out on display, keeping the damaged pieces in the basement.You see very little denting on the old stuff, usually cracks and punctures,from war hammers ect.The old stuff was amazingly hard and thin,except for the helmet bowls and breastpla...

Otto von Teich

Hello joaquin, I didnt measure the thickness before I sold it but it was very thin,maybe 18-20 gauge,there were three distinct layers visable on the cut area,each one tissue papper thin.Sorry the photo is so fuzzy.Murdoch, you havnt seen this piece,I sold it off quite awhile back.I think your thinki...

Otto von Teich

Heres da stinking crack!
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottodeich/IMG_0352.jpg[/img]
Anyway I think this guy used his left arm like a sheild,probably defending blows to the head.....otto

Otto von Teich

try it one more time.......
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottodeich/IMG_0353.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

heres the crack......Otto
[img]http:members.aol.com/ottodeich/IMG_0353.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Here are a few pics of a German left vambrace circa 1560-80 showing a forge welded crack, and a cut that penetrated the outer layers of steel quite a bit,but only cut about 1/4" through the bottom layer. [img]http://members.aol.com/ottodeich/IMG_0351.jpg[/img] [url=http://members.aol.com/ottodeich/I...

Otto von Teich

Yes indeed. Mail hauberk,maybe a round shield with boss,I think they were still popular in Scotland at that time,but maybe I'm crazy,barrel helm....Otto

Otto von Teich

All the ones I've ever seen had the cheek piece hinges on the inside. I don't believe it was ever done in period. It would look interesting though......Otto

Otto von Teich

Heres a pic of mine.Please dont look to closely at the spun top bacinet (replacement coming next spring)......Otto
[img]http://members.aol.com/krazytobyd/IMG_0536.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Heres a pic of mine.Please dont look to closely at the spun top bacinet (replacement coming next spring)......Otto
[img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0536.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Hmmm, heres some food for thought,different points for different targets, arm or leg =1 pt., body= 2 pts. head = 3points. maybe the 1st to reach 5 points wins the match......otto

Otto von Teich

probably about 18 gauge on the average, though probably thinner or thicker in spots. .....Otto Ps even though most pieces I had were fairly thin,they were dent free.Seems like the old stuff cracked before it dented.Also for some reason the old armour is pretty rust resistant,much more so than modern...

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