The Armour Archive

Amanda M

It doesn't help that for years and years finger gauntlets were banned (iirc) and considered to be worthless. But hey hockey gloves were a ok.

Amanda M

I found a way to download youtube videos, I am hoping nobody would be irritated at doing so, but I would love to be able to take the laptop to practice and be able to use them there.

Amanda M

The lesson really ought to be that you should clean your gear every now and again so the inside is not a battleground of biological warfare. You can get alcohol wipes to disinfect stuff. It evaporates quick and clean and kills all that stuff.

Amanda M

Thanks a lot, it's a great video for folks like me just starting out. I've done the six drill a ton of times but you gave me a lot to think about as to how to do it right and get more out of it. I look forward to seeing more.

Amanda M

I wanna be a Bathhouse Babe at Pennsic 40.

Also Leo, how dare you look just super awesome instead of super duper awesome.

Amanda M

Not in brass, but I bet you could talk to Billy and Charlie about commissioning them in pewter.

Amanda M

Thanks. I appreciate the advice. I'd rather do things right the first time than waste materials messing with them.

Amanda M

The phrase was coined because they used to put people over a barrel and flog them. Or dunk them in boiling oil if you didn't give in to their demands. Etc.

It implies being powerless and helpless to the nefarious designs of another person.

Amanda M

I believe it was your putting the mom over the barrel comment...

To a person who is not knowledgeable the foam would sound more safe.

Amanda M

SCA wise I'm not even sure if you can, just because it's not a single charge, which you can orient like that. I'm curious myself now.

Amanda M

I am thinking now you mean the spots themselves angled. On that I am not sure.

Amanda M

I found one in a roll of arms as per saltire when I was looking to document my badge when some of the heralds were being lame. From the Fenwick Arms roll: http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Images/Pictures/Shields.jpg I am currently submitting the badge that is my current avatar since they wouldn't l...

Amanda M

Red, yellow and white would look nice....

I would definitely make a purchase when you have them in stock again.

Amanda M

I do want to put the aiglettes on them for not only look but ease of use. I just wasn't sure if I was going to braid my own cord, what sort of method to use or the twine that would be proper. Thanks folks.

Amanda M

I'm a doof and kind of want to color coordinate.

Amanda M

This is a question I've been meaning to ask for a while but I wasn't at the point where I really needed to yet. I am going to need a bunch of cool arming points for my 14th century kit, but I am not sure a) what sort of string to use, for lack of a better word, and b) appropriate methods of braiding...

Amanda M

That's really excellent.

Amanda M

I had one of Windrose's kits on my old helm and it was the only chinsrap setup I ever had that made the helm feel solid on my head. The original setup was tied, and it drove me crazy. Took too long to get it tight enough and I often had to have somebody help me with it. +1. tied chin straps are not...

Amanda M

I would rather punch myself in the face repeatedly than glue foam liner into a helmet. The removing of said foam is a pita.

Amanda M

No worries.

Amanda M

I love the motto on the helmet. I hope the new one sports something similar.

Amanda M

Faleston wrote:Great question. We need a single repository for training videos like this. Hmmm....

I'd be particularly interested in videos on polearm basics.

I can start to compile a list. I ran across the Duke U videos yesterday and am working my way through em.

Amanda M

I just hated the tied strap on mine. Granted, the helm was a) not made for me and a little big and b) the strap was not installed by me either. I just had problems tying the damn thing and keeping it tight.

Amanda M

They're really great. I'd buy a pair myself if I weren't cash poor.

Amanda M

Don't get me wrong I have several friends with really lovely Illusion helms, but it took them over a year to get them. 0_o

Amanda M

Illusion seems to be a huge hit and miss too. At best you could wait a ridiculous amount of time to get a helmet that's just as nice from somebody else here on the AA.

Amanda M

I had one of Windrose's kits on my old helm and it was the only chinsrap setup I ever had that made the helm feel solid on my head. The original setup was tied, and it drove me crazy. Took too long to get it tight enough and I often had to have somebody help me with it.

Amanda M

Severe potassium deficiency can cause paralysis, so that's what I'd point my finger to as well. Bananas, apricots, oranges, tomatoes and pineapple are good sources of potassium. There's a huge list though if you just google potassium rich foods so chances are you'll find something you like.

Amanda M

I ordered one to come with my new helm from Nknown World Treasures. They're not costly at all. I wouldn't want to try and sew one myself.

Amanda M

What sorts of headwear are you interested in? (What sort of impression are you trying to do?) Something appropriate to your typical SCA nobleman circa 1370. Are these all appropriate to 1370?: m Looks like I could wear a Robin Hood hat! http://www.maisonstclaire.org/resources/skin_out/menswear/comm...

Amanda M

I think it's important to note that because of his job he's sometimes out in the field and might not answer right away, but he has always let me know when he was going to be out.

Amanda M

I have had Ulruch as a customer and my experience with him has been very positive. I also ordered my helm through KWT recently and while it isn't complete yet, communication has been excellent. I will be posting a review as soon as I get my helm but I'd have no problem ordering more stuff from them.

Amanda M

Are you talking about for the SCA? If so, it's usually easier to just create something new than deal with the hassle of trying to pass real world armory. If you want to create SCA heraldry, you can start at the SCA Heraldic Primer page, which has the basic rules and some information on different cha...

Amanda M

Yes. He and Mistress Cecilia were on the throne the reign before this current one if I'm not mistaken.

Amanda M

I'd be begging on your doorstep if I were local.

Cord for arming points?

Re: Polearm?