The Armour Archive

Amanda M

I am going to put some nice shaped splints on the outside so I'm probably not going to paint them, but just stain them nicely. I want thinking of doing some neat painting to the dagged decorated bit on the bottom of the knee though since I have lots of experience with 14th century manuscript motifs....

Amanda M

Simple soupcan cop. Sorry if these are noob questions. I like to do stuff myself but I don't want to mess it up. >_<

Amanda M

Makes sense. Should I attach the thigh to the knee though?

Amanda M

Overcast today so the pics look a little washed out. >_< I wish I were a better photographer. Posting links for anybody who might be on a slow connection.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff34 ... ished1.png

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff34 ... ished2.png

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff34 ... nished.png

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff34 ... nished.png

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff34 ... ished1.png

Amanda M

Here's a pic from the post your harness thread. It's pretty much what I am trying to make.

http://www.ravenslake.com/assets/images ... 09kit2.jpg

What I am trying to figure out is what is the best/proper way to attach the cop to the greave and upper leg so that the leg harness is all one piece?

Amanda M

I might cut out a little cardboard head box today to double check and make sure it's right. I would feel like an ass if I gave them crappy measurements and my helm came out the wrong size.

Amanda M

Yes, but I have a couple people to do still though. Feel free to send me an email at silkbanners@gmail.com to talk about what you'd like.

I am trying to clear up my queue in the next week.

Amanda M

That's a pretty good idea too.

Amanda M

More pics in the morning if it stays clear. It's been ugly and overcast the last few days.

Amanda M

Update: For some reason I got my days of the week all wrong and I got off work monday morning, not sunday. Soooo, I'm shipping a load of banners tomorrow. They're all heat setting in the dryer right now. Tonight I am going to get them rinsed and sew the ties on so I can send them. Here's what's goin...

Amanda M

Also, you could recommend the Girl's Club to her if she would benefit maybe from the advice of experienced female fighters.

Amanda M

Doing some thread necromancy so I can ask a question about construction. I am not sure where exactly the elbows and knees should be attached to the leather so that the limb protection as a whole moves smoothly and doesn't bind or act weird. I hope I'm not asking a dumb question but I don't want to m...

Amanda M

Sounds like maybe she was intimidated in the first place? It's hard to say not being there but getting hit hard is to be expected in combat, and if your weapon gets tangled up it's your own damned fault. Maybe you have a big scary guy rep you didn't even know about.

Amanda M

I made cardboard calipers today and they worked surprisingly well. I measured more than once just to make sure but I think I got it worked out.

Amanda M

Our marquee is a great tent, but it has a ton of poles. But, it can take high winds and cruddy weather no problem, and the panther super ground cloth and overlapping bits on the bottom of the walls with the square shape mean it buttons up tight in soggy conditions too. Two people can put it up but i...

Amanda M

Those are wicked. Love the style of hilt and pommel.

Amanda M

I never thought of doing that....thanks! That's a great idea.

Amanda M

I need to take some measurements for the helm I'm ordering but I'm not sure what the best way to do it is. I have to measure the width of my noggin front to back and side to side. Should I stick my head between bookends or something to do this?

Amanda M

Personally I worry a bit about the blood clot thing. Those huge bruises look impressive but can be a potential breeding ground for clots.

Amanda M

I'm in the same boat. >_< I have an 18'x18' marquee and it's huuuuge.

Amanda M

What organization are you planning on fighting with? SCA? WMA? Other? Everyone uses different equipment.

Amanda M

http://www.fighterpractice.com/

For SCA fighter practices.

Amanda M

I want one too.

Amanda M

Also what sort of fighting are you going to be doing? The group you're fighting with and the weapons they use are important details.

Amanda M

That's really gorgeous.

Amanda M

What's wrong with doing A&S anyway? >_<

Amanda M

I can find several things wrong with that guy's statement just for me personally.

Amanda M

It's big enough to use as a blanket...

Amanda M

I just finished yours today, so it's getting shipped out in a little while when I head to the post office. Got a pic of it too. It's coming up on storm season around here so it was nice and windy. My poor daughter got stuck holding the banner pole on this monster. http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/...

Amanda M

Shipping monday when I get home from work will be:

Drogo the Clueless
Jotun Eirikir
Matt Bartlett

Amanda M

I have a stainless steel stonekeep gorget that's never been used I'd be happy to donate.

Amanda M

kyo wrote:..you didnt really look did you

There's no need to be a jerk about it.

Amanda M

It was a killer deal. Congrats.

Amanda M

I'm not surprised. I saw the thread go up and immediately went to see the ebay page. Were I not in a quandry I'd have snatched it up in the first five minutes.

Amanda M

Isabella, I'll get some more shots next time I remember to take the camera to the shop. Be warned they have some flaws as they where my first attempt at a raised one piece design and have been used and modified for the past couple of years. Dafydd, my friend thank you for the kind words, I owe you ...

Measuring your head for a helm.

Isabella E Update