The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

Also it starts out going pretty slow, it will take along while just to make a 6" square patch. But, the more you make the faster you get.

Otto von Teich

Nice lines and contours! You should be proud!

Otto von Teich

Dweezle, I think alot of guys have been doing that very thing. Jiri Klepac has a good source to have it done ( I think). But its in the Czech republic.

Otto von Teich

Indeed, the mail weighs about as much as the helmet. But at least some of that weight is on the shoulders.

Otto von Teich

Maybe something went wrong in the tempering process. 14 Gauge really shouldnt dent if properly hardened and tempered. Neither should 16 gauge.

Otto von Teich

A quick search in tomar gives a weight of 14 lb total on one example ( Wallace collection # A21) without tassets. I have most of my books packed away, or I could probably get a few more. They varied in weight. I have a repro ( no tassets) thats about 14 lbs as well. Its 18 gauge. But I think 14-16 l...

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Sean has it right I think. I did fight in 16G helm and got hit in the head well over couple 100 times ( I always blocked with my head!) , but it was a well made spangenhelm type ( ugly as hell I made it myself) I was only knocked out twice. 14 g is plenty but will get small dents. If you make it to ...

Otto von Teich

Humbug! I fought in a 16 gauge hat for years....didnt effect me ..me...me...me...me.....

Otto von Teich

DO NOT FUCK WITH BERYLLIUM. Seriously. NEVER expose yourself to dust or fumes of anything that contains beryllium. It is extremely dangerous. -Derian. As a trivial Side note, The Aurora plastic model kit company used beryllium copper molds to manufacture their kits in the 50's through the mid 70's ...

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DO NOT FUCK WITH BERYLLIUM. Seriously. NEVER expose yourself to dust or fumes of anything that contains beryllium. It is extremely dangerous. -Derian. As a trivial Side note, The Aurora plastic model kit company used beryllium copper molds to manufacture their kits in the 50's through the mid 70's ...

Otto von Teich

Andrej Evtuh wrote:could you post some links on these Persian helmets?

I had a few pictures on my old computer, but it crashed and I cant get to the pics now...

Otto von Teich

Hey Sir David! Great to see your still around! Hope things are going well for you. I think I'd sell the old shirt and get a bigger one too. As Gest said, even if you lose a bunch of weight, it should still fit ok. Why is it, as you get older, the extra pounds are so much harder to lose? I've been st...

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Otto von Teich

I think some were made in more than one part, but I was thinking of the " round profile" instead of oval ( like a head is shaped) when looking down at the top of the helmet as in the first picture you posted.

Otto von Teich

I dont know why they made them that way, but I see it in indo persian helmets as well. I think thats where the style originated.

Otto von Teich

Well done Jon!

Otto von Teich

Progress pics are the next best thing to being there! Its almost like looking over their shoulder while they work.

Otto von Teich

Wow! Those look great!

Otto von Teich

Simple and elegant! I Like them!

Otto von Teich

If the bottom " spade" was cut of and just came to a simple point, I think it would look less cluttered and great! Heck, it looks pretty good as is, no scrap pile for this piece!

Otto von Teich

Aurora made a fair model of the stechzeug armour. Its been out of production for years but was recently reissued by revell monogram. The retail price is under $20. Its not perfect, but might be helpful in checking proportions ect. http://www.megahobby.com/1-8theredknigh ... igure.aspx

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Fantastic!

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They aren't 3 pairs of arms. They are 6 semi-related arms. But I agree. I bet they will get divided after the sale. They are ugly, but I want them. Wade By golly your right! But, on closer examination, there are two lefts that almost form a pair and two rights that almost form a pair and then the t...

Otto von Teich

I'm kind of shocked that the arms wernt divided into three lots. It seems like they would bring more $$$ and make three people happy instead of one!

Otto von Teich

Hmm, I hope its real. Looks to sound. hmmm, Ok after listening to the video, On second thought its probably is, They say they have already done the restoration.

Otto von Teich

Fantastic work! Your an excellent sculptor in steel. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your work.

Otto von Teich

I fired the old realtor and lowered the price again, and I finally started getting some showings, 3 in the last 6 weeks! Thats makes a grand total of 4 in the last 3 1/2 months! I think i finally have a realistic price on it. I'm asking about 20 g less than I paid 4 years ago. But its going slow, li...

Otto von Teich

Thats a great deal Randy, I hope it finds a home soon!

Otto von Teich

Dang, thats a good deal on those gauntlets. I'm shocked no one has snatched them up?

Otto von Teich

Well done! You should try to get in touch with Ralph Snel. I think he could be alot of help to you on this if he has the time.

Otto von Teich

Mercury gilding was used historically to do this type of thing -- However it is deadly toxic !!! mercury fumes will make you go mad as a hatter! So I decided to use the gold leaf instead. I had tried gold brush plating but it just didn't have the same richness. Basically they would mix gold and mer...

Otto von Teich

Wow, really nice work, great prices. Hopefully they will find a good home soon.

Otto von Teich

Armour's alot like a woman, There is no perfect armour, nor is there a perfect woman. You just have to find a mate that is pretty (to your taste) and fairly comfortable. It will always be a little to tight here or a bit loose there. It wont be quite as pretty as the years roll by, but you should lov...

Otto von Teich

Thats an incredible price! Great looking gauntlets at a very low price!

Otto von Teich

Fantastic! another fine piece of wearable artwork.