The Armour Archive

Amanda M

The fact that there are Converse under there makes me grin.

Amanda M

It was made by AB Hammer. I purchased it through Known World Treasures. Custom made because I have a little bean for a head.

Amanda M

Thanks for adding my kit to the thread.

To be honest I thought mine is coming along but didn't quite meet the same standard as the ones that had already been posted.

Amanda M

I have always had muscle cramps from fighting, although almost always from all-day war fighting in hot weather. I would usually get them much later, like bedtime (when I lay down especially). This is sometimes call "night cramps". I think some cramps are not potassium/mg/ca related at all...

Amanda M

First version with fabric covered plastic: m Second version with leather covered plastic, and some other cosmetic improvements. I have a nice pair of metal greaves made by Sir Tighearnan but I haven't gotten a picture of the kit with them yet. m The helmet is obviously more than a munitions helm as ...

Amanda M

I made to show how someone could make a great looking armour with a minimal amount of experience and limited tools. It was offered as a “Kit”. Now, the cuirass is based on an erroneous construction done at the Metropolitan museum in the early 20th C., but it is not a complete fantasy design in my o...

Amanda M

I asked Laureen for more info this morning and she said "Everyone says potassium but forgets calcium." Everyone except Isabella E and my lady, apparently... And yes, I know I'm older than you. That doesn't make you young! I'm in medic class and we were just talking about muscle spasms due...

Amanda M

Could be from a lack of available calcium too.

Amanda M

I had to re-make my cuisses completely when I lost too much to wear them anymore and couldn't make the straps any shorter.

Amanda M

Most women are not mutants of my size. I presume that makes you a L.A.S.S. (Lady of Amazing Size and Stature)? From the Fire Swamp? Max VH Pretty much. I'm 6' and 169lb with the build of a swimmer. I'm lucky and I put on muscle fairly easily and shed fat fast too. There is a hell of a difference th...

Amanda M

I think that perhaps there is an issue of semantics. Will Livia ever be as strong as a man? I don't think that matters. I think that she needs to develop enough muscular strength and endurance to consistently deliver enough force in her strikes that are (in the least) at the low end of acceptable f...

Amanda M

I am 5'8". i weigh 185 lbs. my bench would make a highschool freshman laugh. i can barely squeeze out a single pull up. I can run for 2.5 miles at a span without vomiting. my technique is unorthodox, but well practiced. in the last year, i have lost 50 lbs and dropped my bmi from 35% to 24%. i...

Amanda M

Sir Dougal is a mutant.

Amanda M

I just used a lot of little taps last time I did mine. I used a domed rivet and peened them inside the helmet.

Amanda M

Those are really slick. Having made several pairs of plastic greaves, it would have been a hell of a lot less hassle to just do that instead.

Amanda M

I just don't care what anybody makes their armor out of anymore as long as they made it look good. Being perfectly historical is an awesome goal to strive for but it's unrealistic for a lot of people.

Amanda M

28.5" from pit to tip.

Amanda M

I made it. Here's a picture: http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/mykit/armingcoat.jpg It's the second one I've made. This time I adapted a fitted 14th century dress pattern a friend of mine helped me fit. I needed a fitted coat because my arm harness is pointed to it, but ju...

Amanda M

How often do people really get hit in the chest, like on boobage? The only time I can think of that happening to me is thrusts from spears.

Amanda M

I put a chest protector on once under my coat of plates and took it off within a half hour. It was really uncomfortable and totally unnecessary.

Amanda M

Choice of materials makes just as much a difference for those questions as the type of protection. Foam and plastic are going to be hotter than metal and leather. What you wear underneath it makes a difference too. I live in Arizona, and I wear a simple linen arming coat underneath a fabric covered ...

Amanda M

Many women I have met who are very fit do not do any real strength training. If you want to be strong as a woman unless you're genetically really lucky you're going to have to do specific training to become strong. There's more than one way to go about it too. Aside from learning good technique and ...

Amanda M

I suspect the belt itself is just as big a culprit as the legs. A properly shaped C belt can eliminate a lot of discomfort. My first pair of legs were hung from a weight belt and the belt dug into my hips pretty badly. Once I made a c belt it eliminated the majority of the problems with my cuisses. ...

Amanda M

If you want to do a specific impression from the ground up, you're probably better off doing it yourself or getting help rather than just trying to buy up armor from other women. Same gender doesn't guarantee a good fit. There's a lot of good advice here on the Archive about how to do a specific tim...

Amanda M

I updated mine to reflect my current lack of free time for anything other than reading and homework.

Amanda M

I never really felt comfortable until I had armor that fit me well, made me feel badass and that I knew protected me adequately. I don't know if that is a common experience for women or not but I had a lot better time when I stopped having to fight my equipment all the time. I was never sure in the ...

Amanda M

It's too damn hot here to wear a parka under your gear. I pad my armor with a couple of layers of felt, which takes the sting and bruises out of quite a lot of shots, and I wear a linen arming coat of 2 layers under that. In the summer I wear under armor heat gear too. I don't have a lot in the way ...

Amanda M

I have a pair of his hourglass gauntlets and I've also taken some good shots to the hands and haven't had any injuries yet. They don't ground out but they are a bit deeper than a more historical style of gauntlet I think. I padded mine with 2 payers of felt. I've thought about getting some finger bu...

Amanda M

Thanks for the good review. I'm glad your Lady is pleased with her belt.

If you need any advice on coloring it let me know I'd be glad to help.

Amanda M

Will do.

Amanda M

I just wanted to put up a quick update and let everybody know what's going on. I am currently buried under a pile of stuff owed. I can't take any more orders until I get everybody the stuff I owe them. I'm home from work now and I didn't have class today, so I am going to be taking a few days betwee...

Amanda M

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You can also look through my pricing and a lot of other info here:

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Amanda M

Looks like Eldric, but I don't think he is Sir Vitus' squire anymore.

Amanda M

Plastic splinted defenses are super easy to make, low skill necessary and pretty cheap! You can make coats of plates or fabric covered breastplates the same way and look good without investing a lot of money.

Amanda M

I've actually had more success organizing a&s stuff and teaching not being an officer than I ever did as the a&s officer for my group. I sometimes wonder if filling so many offices even helps our organization at all.

Re: Appearance - Fighting footwear

Re: SCA Kits that give a good impression

Re: SCA Kits that give a good impression

Re: Post fighting muscle cramps

Re: "How could we help improve the look of the SCA"

Re: "How could we help improve the look of the SCA"

Re: Post fighting muscle cramps

Re: Post fighting muscle cramps

Re: Weight loss and the way your armor fits.....

Re: Health and Fitness in SCA Combat

Re: Health and Fitness in SCA Combat

Re: Health and Fitness in SCA Combat

Re: Health and Fitness in SCA Combat

Re: CHIN STRAPPING, copper rivets, inside helmet

Re: Leather covered shins / greaves

Re: Is there a "NO PLASTIC. PERIOD" Movement in the SCA?

Re: How long is your arm?

Re: Coat of Plates or Breast & Back - which is safer for SCA

Re: Female Chest Protection

Re: Female Chest Protection

Re: Coat of Plates or Breast & Back - which is safer for SCA

Re: Health and Fitness in SCA Combat

Re: Idea for hidden female armor.

Re: Girl seeking to build kit: 15thC Swiss (not German!!)

Re: The Official "I'm interested in barter" thread

Re: Idea for hidden female armor.

Re: Idea for hidden female armor.

Re: Review of Leoric finger gauntlets

Re: review of plaque belt from Isabella

Re: Isabella E Update and announcement

Isabella E Update and announcement

Re: Heraldric Displays

Re: Pics that would inspire new guys. (updated 1/15!)

Re: Looking for pictures of easily reproducible armor

Re: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)