The Armour Archive

Noe

Folks, I've just gotten a spiffy new arming jacket, complete with hemp canvas and linen lining. However, I need to find a way to hold it closed. Are there any records of arming jackets with hooks and eyes? ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand wh...

Noe

Two questions: Is there a reason you are going for 16 guage for riveted? 18 would be lighter, cheaper, and perfectly authentic. Also, what are the chances of getting an XS size? I've got a miniature viking over hear who is drooling a the thoguht of riveted chain. Her chest is about as big around as ...

Noe

I just had one made using two layers. Sandwhiched between a layer of canvas and a layer of linen. It seems to be plenty.The good news is that cotton, even in two layers is much more comfortable. The down side is that it is still pretty warm, no matter how you cut it. ------------------ The defining ...

Noe

I have to go with the center bar down the middle idea. It may be asthetically unpleasing to you, but, although the bars won't pivot, they will, I can promise you this, bend. Coolie job on the spangen part, though. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to under...

Noe

Plastic doesn't bother me if it is used to supplement armour that is period, but would not meet our safety standards. For example: An authentic crusader kit is not going to pass inspection. I have no problem with plastic plates under the chain to cover the kidney area. I would wonder why they didn't...

Noe

>what the heck is that thing?

Hey Ron, do you suddenly feel as old as I feel?

Noe

Or even better, a Kiwi.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

You definitely want to get it from an Aussie; one bottle over here ran me $25US. Since I don't have a military address, it woudl be another $10 bucks.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Tokyu Hands hardware store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Admittedly, it might be a bit of a drive for some of you.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

>Alongside the "too heavy to mount the >horse" myth, the "you can't run in full >plate" myth. Scared crap out of newspaper >photographer because he insisted I couldn't >run very fast towards him for a photo. Then >I did, screaming at the top of my lungs. I had a gig in which I had to (well, got to) ...

Noe

It comes in either an aerosol or a pump spray bottle. Like I said: goes on like a light machine oil, congeals into an invisible waxy residue that doesn't seem to stain or get on your hands. The smell isn't bad. I don't know if you can get it in the states. ------------------ The defining characteris...

Noe

el bumperino

I'm not kidding folks, this stuff may what we have been looking for, unless anyone knows of any side effects.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

I may finally have found an acceptable rust block. Lanotec is basically lanolin-based, and is currently my favorite barrier. It has a number of laudable properities: 1) It applies like a light oil, but quickly dries into a clear grease that is slightly waxy to the touch. 2) Once it dries it doesn't ...

Noe

Er, you mean we could choose _not_ to fight?

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

My footwork? It's craptacular, but I'm in the game. For some reason when I step off line, I want to swing my trailing foot way around behind me. I'm thinking about nailing my foot to the floor. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone e...

Noe

After working through it, I can see how the "morphing" analogy is a great teaching technique. The guys I practice with seem to grasp the zwerch pretty well. This will make it much easier to teach them. Thanks. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understan...

Noe

Thank you for your advice. It's pretty reassuring really; that is the direction that I've been taking it. Like I said, though, my biggest problem comes when I try to displace pflug and attack in single time. It always turns into sheilhau into the blade and then thrust into the body, in sort of a dou...

Noe

From the Honorable Mr. Tobler's book, translating Ringeck and Lichtenhaur (probably mispelled that name). I hate this strike! I never seem to get it right, particularly when using it to oppose pflug. It always seems to come out too high and weak to displace and make a strike in single time. Any sugg...

Noe

Incidently, is hemp a period cloth? Where I am, I have trouble getting linen, but hemp cloth is readily available.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Xtracted: I'd also like to hear from you. It's always good to have new people. Drop me a line. I live in Kodaira, on the Seibu Shinjuku line out of Shinjuku and Takadanobaba. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Well done, sir.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

I recently did business with Ashcraft-Baker (m), and thought I should tell of my experiences. The order was for some basic armour for some of our newer members. We purchased two of their "spangen" helms, a basket hilt, a shield basket, and a pair of guantlets. The helms are as pictured. Not terribly...

Noe

I was way beyond hideous. Spun top sallet Plastic baseball knees worn upside down, with carpet sides (aaaagh, just thinking about it) used articulated elbows that had been beaten out of shape and then beaten roughtly back into shape many many times. The wings hd been broken off and rewelded back on ...

Noe

Hmm. If he wants scale so badly, he may have to do something slavic...

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Noe

I keep talking to people who use scale for their viking personas, yet none of them have any references to back them up. One of my fellow Avalonians (Avalonites, Avalonese... we need to work on that) wants to do a viking kit with scale. I can't find anything about it on-line. Can anyone point me in t...

Noe

Yep, I see fighting as a chess match. I just can't ever remember how the little horsey is supposed to move.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Jester: Your the man! I have copied this thread for my files. It has given me all sorts of ideas for alternate rules. Whee!

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

>A very professional and attractive piece of >?work. I just wish it didnt have that >ghastly bar-grill spoiling the line. I noticed from your site that you guys aren't fighting SCA-style combat, so I can see how you might not care for the bar-grill. They are still the best way to cover your face for...

Noe

I second (or third) the endorsement of Steve's products. As I hear it, he will be coming out with chain with smaller diameter links soon; I'm hoping to give one of those haubarks a home when that happens. Any word on those, Steve? Noe (who will now go back to saving his yen) ------------------ The d...

Noe

Mr. Tobler's translation of Leichtenhaur (sp?) has influenced and -- I believe -- greatly improved my longsword/bastardsword work. The first time I successfully dupliered was a happy time for me. My opponent was like, "How did you hit me?" My biggest problem is that the point doesn't stick on thrust...

Noe

Thank you, everyone. Your assistance is most appreciated.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Well, I just did my first demonstration. I ran a range from basic sword and shield, to I.33 (what little I understand of it), to some made up crap. Also showed them some half-swording. But no spins. I just can't bring myself to spin. That's cool, though. My partner in this job is a guy who does stun...

Noe

Folks, I would dearly love to see I.33 in action, but I have only found a few very short video clips on the internet so far. If anyone has some, or has a link to them that you are willing to share, I would be grateful. Thanks ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inabil...

Noe

anvils aren't needed, but I have come to realize that they do make your life much easier. I'm sick to death of chasing my little piece of train track all over creation. Then too the horn would be awfully useful for some of the forming. I want one, for sure. ------------------ The defining characteri...

Noe

He may be a nut, but he is one of the Chosen People, and thank god for them. So long as he harms none, his kind are beneficial; they keep the world interesting.

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15th century arming jacket closures

Lanotec and rust prevention

#"$&"! shielhau

Ashcraft-Baker Review

Vikings in scale

looking for I.33 videos