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- Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:48 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Dusting off the cobwebs
- Replies: 2658
- Views: 120821
Re: Dusting off the cobwebs
Thanks for sharing all the pics and info! Amazing work as usual, Its really good to see you working again. Please just take care and don't overdue it. ( I know that's been said 20 times already, but.....What the heck, one more time!) Methinks you will go down in history as the Winkelmeyer of the 20t...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:00 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: 2013 study session - Efland, NC - June 1-2 2013
- Replies: 148
- Views: 1770
Re: 2013 study session - any interest? Help me plan.
I'd love to come over again. While any theme is a good theme at your house, I kinda like the idea of taking a suit or two apart. I know its a bit of a pain in the arse though...Well, taking apart is easy, getting everything looking "right" when you put it back together gives me fits.. :wink: Otho, m...
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:25 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Raised conical helmet for sale
- Replies: 12
- Views: 987
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:28 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Tempered steel helms
- Replies: 19
- Views: 645
Re: Tempered steel helms
I've got a tempered 16 g great helm by Mac, its a tank! Perfectly safe. What James says about the liners is spot on too!
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:53 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Where's the shape?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 1630
Re: Where's the shape?
You have to have an artistic eye to see it. I'm a halfassed artist, so even with years of practice and all the best tools..I'd be..a half assed armourer. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Armour is scuplure in steel. Its art. Fine art at that. If you cant draw it, you probably cant sculpt i...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Dancing Plague of 1518?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 198
Re: Dancing Plague of 1518?
I liked the cure...just keep dancing!
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: 3 NEW pairs of Johann Blau Enclosed thumb gauntlets
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2558
Re: 3 NEW pairs of Johann Blau Enclosed thumb gauntlets
I had some gothic mittens he built in the mid 80's. Glad to see hes still around. Hes gotta be getting up in years.
- Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: SOLD: 14 ga mild Coburg Bascinet (size added)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1572
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: ripped off by lucian21g
- Replies: 74
- Views: 2844
Re: ripped off by lucian21g
When did they add that? Last time I shipped something (a few months ago) it was still an add-on. I refuse to pay extra for what the USPS considers "tracking" which is "package does not exist" for the duration of the shipping event, then "delivered" two weeks after the fact. I think they just starte...
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: ripped off by lucian21g
- Replies: 74
- Views: 2844
Re: ripped off by lucian21g
All Priority mail comes with "free" tracking now. Of course the price went up overall!
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: SOLD: 14 ga mild Coburg Bascinet (size added)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1572
Re: Auction: 14 ga mild Coburg Bascinet (size added)
Same thing here Cian..same thing here. I'm tempted to try to sell some stuff to cover the costs. But I may have to sell stuff just to get by. i wish the future wasnt so..uncertain right now. I LOVE it...sooo much. Is the visor made from a welded cone? Any other welded parts on the visor? Is the skul...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: SOLD: 14 ga mild Coburg Bascinet (size added)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1572
Re: Auction: 14 ga mild Coburg Bascinet (size added)
Dats a nice piece of artwork! 
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: ArmStreet's new items thread #3-new full kit, SCA bascinet
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3119
Re: ArmStreet's new items thread #3 - etched armet
You can wax the brass after polishing to. It will keep it from tarnishing.
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New 1560's "Augsburg" Gorget UPDATE 7/18/13 COMPLETE!
- Replies: 103
- Views: 5103
Re: New 1560's "Augsburg" Gorget
Lookin good Scott!
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:32 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Building a Milanese Sallet - progress (pic heavy)
- Replies: 105
- Views: 5402
Re: Building a Milanese Sallet - progress (pic heavy)
Comming along real nice!
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Building a Milanese Sallet - progress (pic heavy)
- Replies: 105
- Views: 5402
Re: Building a Milanese Sallet - progress (pic heavy)
Lookin good so far!
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New 1560's "Augsburg" Gorget UPDATE 7/18/13 COMPLETE!
- Replies: 103
- Views: 5103
Re: New 1560's "Augsburg" Gorget
Wade, I hadnt noticed before, but the cross section of the rolled roped edge looks like a ...jelly roll! Solid metal rolled over on itself. It doesnt look like a peice of wire was used in the center? It looks very well done. Thats a fine piece indeed. So smooth and uniform on the roll, using what I ...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:14 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: interesting junk yard find
- Replies: 8
- Views: 418
Re: interesting junk yard find
Might trim them down a bit and raise a helmet?
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Dr. Talbot’s Milanese gauntlet (finished)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1342
Re: Dr. Talbot’s Milanese gauntlet (finished)
Well done Hal!
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Is it correct to wear a cap under a crown?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 694
Re: Is it correct to wear a cap under a crown?
Well...The SCA recreates the middle ages as they "should" have been. So.. if they didnt do it the way we do it back then...they did it wrong! 
Dang..that sounds fairly reasonable, and explains alot! 
Have I stumbled onto a great truth? LOL..
Dang..that sounds fairly reasonable, and explains alot! Have I stumbled onto a great truth? LOL..- Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:29 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: 15th/16th century plate armours effectiveness against arrows
- Replies: 40
- Views: 590
Re: 15th/16th century plate armours effectiveness against ar
In my opinion, flint and obsidian points are more effective against armour than iron points. The reason? They shatter like glass into shrapnel when they hit the steel plate, sending slivers in all directions, sometimes penetrating the gaps. the wounds were not that bad, unless you got a bit in the e...
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:55 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Jess, are you out there? (legal advise)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
Re: Jess, are you out there? (legal advise)
Thanks Jess! Your the best! I'll try to get more info too.
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:19 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Jess, are you out there? (legal advise)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
Jess, are you out there? (legal advise)
Hi Jess, Sorry to bug you but iirc your a lawyer. Jiri Klepac, a talented armourer from the Czech Republic, was swindled out of a great deal of money by a company in Florida. The name of it is PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL GROUP, based in Florida. The swindlers name, if not an alias is Mr. Watson . http://www...
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: The Swiss Guard is getting new armor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 630
Re: The Swiss Guard is getting new armor
Thats what I wondered!
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Rings - Shining Beauties! Medieval & Viking
- Replies: 9
- Views: 451
Re: Rings - Shining Beauties! Medieval & Viking
Dang...those are sweet! What sizes to they come in?
- Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:51 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Spotted on Ogden Craigslist: Medieval armor for sale - $400
- Replies: 6
- Views: 428
Re: Spotted on Ogden Craigslist: Medieval armor for sale - $
I think 99% of used armour sold, is not stolen. Often times people upgrade what they have or drop out.
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:48 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Trying out some acid etching
- Replies: 13
- Views: 468
Re: Trying out some acid etching
I "think " in the old days they covered the piece with wax, then scratched the design in?
- Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:25 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: rus helm with face
- Replies: 17
- Views: 884
Re: rus helm with face
Well done man! I likes it! I too like the jovial look!
- Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:18 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Where can I find a good Chamfron?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 271
Re: Where can I find a good Chamfron?
GREAT advise from Wade! I'm no expert, but you want it to fit the horse well. I'd recomend someone close enough to get fittings, if at all possible.. That may not be an option though. It should be big enough (very slightly oversized) to add a thin padded liner.
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: We're Gonna Get Dwarf-Wannabes This Season
- Replies: 113
- Views: 1880
Re: We're Gonna Get Dwarf-Wannabes This Season
I'm hairy and ill tempered. At 6-1" I'm the worlds largest dwarf! Well...maybe not. There are a few bigger than me I'm sure. 
Well...maybe not. There are a few bigger than me I'm sure. - Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Stonekeep Armory: Transitioning to Part Time Hobby Business
- Replies: 14
- Views: 752
Re: Stonekeep Armory: Transitioning to Part Time Hobby Busin
Good luck! Sounds like you have a GREAT job lined up, and will still make armour when you can. Sounds like the best of both worlds!
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:53 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: We're Gonna Get Dwarf-Wannabes This Season
- Replies: 113
- Views: 1880
Re: We're Gonna Get Dwarf-Wannabes This Season
Hand me the pliers...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Question about Armorer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 985
Re: Question about Armorer
Sometimes stuff gets tied up in customs for weeks as well. No rhyme or reason..Sometmes stuff comes fast, sometimes slow as hell, but it always seems to come.
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:07 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Stylish good bye :-) 14th cent gauntlets
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2044
Re: Stylish good bye :-) 14th cent gauntlets
And Mr Watson.. http://www.paramountfg.estranky.cz/clanky/fraud-proving-documents-and-their-identity.html http://www.paramountfg.estranky.cz/clanky/what-to-do-.html Jiri, I have meant to order something for awhile. I'll try to send some money in Jan. I'm not sure how much, but maybe a downpayment of...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:02 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Stylish good bye :-) 14th cent gauntlets
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2044
Re: Stylish good bye :-) 14th cent gauntlets
Looks like someone may be filing a class action lawsuit against them. http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/paramount-finance-and-investments-parramatta-northern-territory-c408990.html http://www.bobbear.co.uk/archived_frauds/paramountfinance.html They still have a web presence. http://www.justa...