The Armour Archive

Amanda M

I'm also selling my leather purse. It's sturdy and well made and all that but it doesn't match up with my persona. $35 + $10 priority flat rate shipping CONUS. Paypal works best for me at silkbanners@gmail.com but I can also do check or money order. http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellae...

Amanda M

I'm gonna give this another day or two on the spaulders and vambraces before I try other avenues.

Amanda M

Paypal works best for me but I can do check or money order too. silkbanners@gmail.com

Total is $70 including shipping. I can have them shipped today. Thanks!

Amanda M

I wore the boots to fight in today and the vibram soles worked out great. No slipping on damp grass but still feel low profile.

Amanda M

It's lined with linen, so I think it's just too much fabric. I'm going to take them out and see.

Amanda M

I think they are too poofy looking as it is right now.

Amanda M

So, I am working on this cote for coronation. It's the first time I've used the RH pattern, but it turned out pretty well so far (and considering my inexpert and messy sewing skills). I am however not sold on the side gores so I am reaching out to the internets for opinions. At this point, the botto...

Amanda M

Everything is hot as hell when the temp climbs past 105. This spring I will make some cooler stuff but we are into nicer weather for the next month or so. It won't be bad right now.

Amanda M

So I wanted to get some pics before I put my review together. I did that today. Here goes! Frank and I traded for another banner. On my end, I got the 3 buckle 14th century boots, some strap leather and brass buckles. I'm really happy with everything. The strap leather is high quality and the edges ...

Amanda M

I decided I'm not using these basket hilts and I was going to donate them to the loaner pile, but I need money so I am selling them instead. http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/th_AE5B27F0-F840-44DA-889D-1F71EC032E29-4612-00000531C4AD5AFD.jpg I have two of the above style. T...

Amanda M

Bump. Spaulders and vambraces still for sale.

Amanda M

If you're a merchant and you don't have one of those you should look in to it. I use mine all the time and there is even a cash back rewards program.

Amanda M

I've also seen Duke Jonathon von Trotha fight with inverted greatsword a number of times as well. There's enough people doing in in Atenveldt that you should't have any trouble finding people to give you some instruction.

Amanda M

The straps and belt blanks from Viking Leathercrafts are awesome. I just got a bunch for my next armor upgrade but I haven't had a chance to write a full review yet.

Amanda M

Do you ever do 'design consultations' for those who want to make the banner themselves, or can't afford your (EXTREMELY reasonably priced) work? I have a very simple, almost boring heraldry, and while I would love to make a banner for myself, am really puzzled as to what to do with the rest of the ...

Amanda M

Links are in my sig. Nobody is selling anything over there right now but there's a lot of helpful how to make your own info over there and some articles up on Sword Maiden too. Though I don't know as much about DIY later period stuff.

Amanda M

Great pic! I love to see everybody with their kits and banners and the whole nine yards.

Amanda M

Greaves are sold and paid for, sorry. :/ Thanks everybody who sent payment out. I will have tracking numbers for you today. The rest of the stuff up there is still for sale.

Amanda M

Will do.

Amanda M

So as it stands right now this is who has claimed what based on readiness to do payment: mastadonn : Gorget Woodstock : Legs and Elbows, and the Brig if he wants it. Cedric the Tall : Greaves My paypal address is silkbanners@gmail.com Just make sure to send me an email or a pm with your shipping add...

Amanda M

The knees are well made and articulate properly. They were made by a reputable armorer here in Atenveldt. I am not sure who but they were purchased based on the recommendation of experienced fighters here. I can get some pics of the articulation. I am going to give it a couple more hours before I go...

Amanda M

I'm just waiting to hear back from the couple people who asked about measurements, but if I don't hear anything tonight I will pm.

Amanda M

The cuisses at the widest part of the thigh are about 27" around, and they are 17" in length measured from the bottom lame of the knees to the top of the cuisse right down the middle. The greaves are 18" tall down the middle from the top of the foot. They are about 23" around at the widest part of t...

Amanda M

The greaves don't have any kind of knee protection. They were made to go with the legs also for sale.

The gorget is a size large, made to fit up to an 18" neck.

Amanda M

I am selling my ex's kit for him because he doesn't want/need it. He is a big guy, 6' 4" 280lb. [SOLD] First up are legs. Brand new, never been used. Leather covered plastic uppers with stainless 5 lame knees. They are strapped and come with the belt pictured. $175 + $20 shipping CONUS. http://i538....

Amanda M

Gorgeous. Can't wait to see more pics.

Amanda M

I don't know if you're interested in a trade, but if you can't find a buyer I would be interested in doing some more banner business or maybe some shield painting for you.

Amanda M

IMO, Aesyr Metalwyrks and Windrose Armory make some of the best. http://aesirmetalwyrks.com/ http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/th_579010_10151193332859000_1075794321_n.jpg http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/th_382397_10151047355454000_771930895_n....

Amanda M

Half my kit is made from abs plastic just like that.I used it for splinted limbs under leather. Padded with a little bit of felt or wool it works great.

Amanda M

I have a pair of elbows and knees made by Sir Gaston. Spring stainless. They are feather light and ridiculously tough. If I had the cash I'd snap these up myself.

Amanda M

You both have awesome kits! Thanks for sending me pics of your banners in action too.

Amanda M

If it's from Foxknife it's rattan.

Amanda M

You don't have to upload to the archive. Sign up for photobucket or another free image host and use that instead.

Amanda M

If you're making wooden shields, you can countersink your fasteners but it can really weaken the shield. I've seen some people's baskets tear out after very little use that way. The flattest fastener IMO would be nails as solid rivets. But to be honest if you cover your shield in fabric and paint it...

Amanda M

Visualize yourself hitting harder.

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