The Armour Archive

Amanda M

The anachronism would be the plastic to be honest.

Amanda M

Oh sorry, the Egg armory stuff. I covered mine in fabric and they didn't look too bad. I replaced the joint pieces though because the plastic ones were just huge and crappy.

Amanda M

Want me to cross post this over to the Girl's Club?

Amanda M

And this thread is specifically about SCA safety conventions.

Amanda M

I used to. They're ugly but with padding I didn't feel crap in them.

Amanda M

It's not in any of my books. :\

Amanda M

It's hard to really make a living but I think it's very doable to do something on the side, small, within reason and still make a little and have a good time doing it.

Amanda M

First off, what Piers said - don't. Those on the chivalric path should not soil their hands with tradesman's work. Secondly, the things you say (or have said in the past) on other forums <i>will</i> affect your business. Your personal behavior and your professional behavior are not separate - espec...

Amanda M

Amanda M

I don't run an armoring business but I try to do my banner stuff by similar principles. Always make sure you have supplies in advance. Don't be tempted to take more orders than you can complete in a reasonable amount of time. Communicate! It's my experience that most people are pretty understanding ...

Amanda M

I got a pm about it this morning. It's linked from the kingdom webpage.

http://atenveldt.org/LinkClick.aspx?fil ... 2&mid=1396

Amanda M

I'd read through the whole thing and do some research before you get your heart set on anything. My opinion has always been that simple is usually better looking. And in the submission rules you can only do so much with it anyway. If you don't have a herald local, I can help you put the paperwork to...

Amanda M

I was informed this morning that last year they changed the rules here and 1/2" closed cell is required, period.

Amanda M

The stealth gauntlets are sexy sexy.

p.s. Love your podcast. >_>

Amanda M

Finished the 4 panel part of the dress but the sleeves are proving to be problematic! 2 days worth of work so far. Gonna get together tuesday and futz with the sleeves some more.

Amanda M

Is the peeing about distance or volume?

Amanda M

A period type liner could be used in conjunction with something like Sorbothane or Neoprene, cut in strips and placed in strategic locations like the temple and occipital ridge. This would seem to give the best of both worlds. I intend to give this a try with my bascinet. This is my plan if I need ...

Amanda M

I was thinking it looked kinda naughty but I wasn't gonna be the first to go there. ^_^

Amanda M

I am always concerned about heat because of the climate where I live. I don't need to bake my head like a bread loaf.

Amanda M

From Known World Treasures.

Klapvisor bascinet with aventail.

Amanda M

I ordered one with my helm order so I'm gonna post a review of the whole shebang once I get it. Can't waaiiiit.

Amanda M

Really smooth. Your shaping on the ballock handles just gets better and better.

Amanda M

How much for the finger gaunts? Can't buy em now but I am gonna be wanting a pair when I can scrape together the cash.

Amanda M

Cool, thanks.

Amanda M

I've seen the manuscript I was wondering if you had a pic of your shield.

Oxford moves stuff around a lot so the links sometimes break. :\

Amanda M

Got a pic of that setup at all Murdock?

Amanda M

I read through it and it was helpful for everything else I was wondering about but not so for this particular question so much. :\

Amanda M

I went over to my seamstress pal's house today and started the pattern for my 14th century dress using Charlotte's method. We're getting close to the end but it was a longer project than we thought it was going to be.

Amanda M

That helm is really slick. So clean looking.

Amanda M

Ok. I think I can do both of those. Thanks.

Amanda M

I'm carving the plaques for a belt to go with my kit, but I am a bit stumped on the enclosure part. For belts that were hinged, or the ones like the Black Prince effigy where the buckle looks solid, what method did they use for enclosure? I kinda sifted through some of the Archive threads already bu...

Amanda M

I've been killed with a spear by other spears and polearms, great weapons, guys with shields and combat archers. This is the first place I've ever seen anyone make the comparison between a spear and combat archery, or that fighting with a spear is less chivalrous or worthy of less reknown. Perhaps i...

Amanda M

Somebody better take pics.

Amanda M

Congrats.

Amanda M

Gilded maybe?

Plaque belt closures.