The Armour Archive

Amanda M

In reality, as a bit of an aside, a person can survive a lot of trauma to the face. One of the most worrisome part of facial trauma is possible swelling in your airway. I have seen someone ejected from their car and literally have their whole face ground off by the pavement and live through it. Whet...

Amanda M

Congrats.

Amanda M

You can make that stuff, covered yourself and have it look nicer for half the price they charge. >_<

Amanda M

I was wondering how well a wooden one staked down like that would fare. It's best to take silk banners down out of the rain anyway for longevity.

Amanda M

I think people watch too many movies too. Where the characters mow down opponents in numbers with one shot.

Amanda M

I've seen those ones and since I think I know which banners Jess wants to put up... >_>...they need to be on a sturdier base than those ones.

Amanda M

No argument from me.

I was at work so up early this morning and boooored. Anyhow I've been admiring his greaves since the pic was posted.

Amanda M

Did you drink a bunch of Red Bull this morning or something?

Amanda M

IMO, the riskiest weapon that we use regularly in regards to possible c-spine trauma is the 9' spear. You are never going to meet the force of a hard shot with a spear to the face with a punch.

Amanda M

Holy crap. I think that's probably one of the best rigs you've done so far. Really excellent.

Amanda M

Need pics of you in it and everything else at the same time.

Amanda M

What I would like more information on since I was planning on making something similar myself (but with different dags) is heraldry and the usage of this garment. So if there is some decent information I'd love to see it.

Amanda M

I've never thought of them as angel winged myself, just dagged.

Amanda M

There is also the aspect of our game in which the large majority of participants and even most chirurgeons are not trained to treat or assess injury.

Amanda M

Hot. Hot. Hot.

Amanda M

That last bit really depends on who you're talking to. There's many different camps about what combat in the SCA is supposed to represent and the debate rages on.

Amanda M

Gonna have to wait til payday but I think I am gonna order a bunch and give them out to those who inspire me with their awesome works.

Amanda M

Yesterday.

Amanda M

I think that they were made several ways but I'm not 100% sure. I've seen buttoned down the front and some jupons were laced up the side too. I am going to do buttons on mine.

Amanda M

I talked to him on the phone a couple of days ago and they're going to take a loot at the measurement and give me a call if they seem odd. I took each measurement several times though to make sure.

Amanda M

Alan Bauldree is going to be making it. I ordered it through Knowne World Treasures. I took five different measurements using some home made cardboard calipers. I also ordered one of their padded helm liners, so I am assuming they take padding into consideration. My old helm was made by the same arm...

Amanda M

Cool thanks. If I can't be badass I at least want to look awesome. I can't wait to see the kids at the demos we do when my Shire's 14th century group gets our kits done.

Amanda M

The post office said 5-10 business days so you should get it on time.

Amanda M

Where can I get the aiglettes?

Amanda M

FYI a bunch of the British Library links are broken.

Amanda M

Sweet! I just want one for myself but maybe some of the guys in my Shire who are Archivers now will want one too.

Amanda M

When I got the elbows I ran around showing them off because they're nice and weigh next to nothing.

Amanda M

I dunno.

I had a friend who can weld make me a couple out of rebar and pipe. If you can't find any when he gets back later this month I could ask him if he could make some more. Apparently they're pretty easy to make.

Amanda M

They're spring steel and made by Sir Gaston de Clermont here on the archive. He made a matching pair of elbows and they're really nice so I want to do a good job the first time.

Amanda M

There's quite a few out here in the desert. I know I think at least 3 off the top of my head.

Amanda M

Sounds good.

I just want everything to move with my body in a way my old armor didn't, which is why I'm taking so much time and building everything from the ground up instead of just rushing to get on the field for the sake of being out there.

Amanda M

I don't have any gauntlets yet.

I have thin girl hands and long fingers. I could send him a tracing if that would work best.

Amanda M

All of those banners are in the mail now. Working on the next batch.

Amanda M

I don't get a lot of rain where I live, but I might seal them with something to make them a bit more moisture resistant because of the big wars that seem to fall during the few soggy parts of the year here.

Amanda M

Whatever you figure out, I would happily purchase some tickets.