The Armour Archive

Duncan Skeene

I second Andy Ward. For the price his gauntlets cant be beat. Under $200, safe, and not the eyesore of plastic.

Duncan Skeene

Scott, Old can be the miles too. I am almost 44, but have been fighting in the SCA for 23 years. I have not been kind to my body.

Duncan Skeene

I have one of theses bags. They are well worth the price. I will be ordering a second one soon!

Duncan Skeene

Thank you Scott. Then we have an agreement. Muldonny wins at $145. Thank you gentlemen for being so understanding of an old Knight trying to help a new fella here at home get a new helm.

Duncan Skeene

OK guys, we can split hairs all day or we can come to a gentleman's agreement. According to my phone, and I live in Central Time the last bid to land before 12:01 was Muldony at $145. So, I will make an executive decision. Bids are open again for one hour from the AA time posted on this message. The...

Duncan Skeene

Crap, I messed this up again. I was going off of time on my laptop and not the AA time. It looks like Muldonny was actually the winner. I am sorry Scott. I need to just walk away from the AA when I have something like this going on. Too much going on a t work and school to keep everything straight.

Duncan Skeene

And now it is truly ended. Congratulations to the winner.

Duncan Skeene

Crap, you are right still has 1 day left. I am an idiot. Bid away. I am going to follow the original post. Sorry I got a day ahead of myself with finals and such.

Duncan Skeene

PM sent to the winner! Sorry, I jumped the gun, one more day left!

Duncan Skeene

PM Sent to the winner to arrange shipping

Duncan Skeene

1. What is your current helmet padding setup? 1/2" EVA foam with 1/4" of open cell foam next to my melon. I keep my hair really short and the open cell sucks up the sweat and keeps it out of my eyes. 2. What have you used previously? 1/2" Camp foam, but not in 15+ years 3. What do you as a fighter f...

Duncan Skeene

I don't have pics yet of the full kit as I just added maille. I do have a few pics of my melee kit and my new helm. I am really happy with the direction I am moving.

Duncan Skeene

I will be there before Site opens, to after it closes. I will check and see what the merchant list looks like so far, I don't think it is finalized yet.

Duncan Skeene

Roughly 25 hours left. Don't miss out on the deal!

Duncan Skeene

Here are a few pics.

Duncan Skeene

Roughly 25 hours left. Don't miss out on the deal!

Duncan Skeene

Here are some pics if I did this right.

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Duncan Skeene

Under 26 hours left. I have had several inquiries through PM but no bids yet. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this piece of SCA history.

Duncan Skeene

I have had several send PM's and a couple of offers to buy it outright. I have told them all it is an auction because I am not one to switch the rules in the middle of things. I bet they are waiting until near the end.

Duncan Skeene

He has a local armorer here he is already working with to get his new hat together. He is selling the old ones to fund that project. I am not sure exactly what he is getting, I would assume something Knotwolf-ish.

Duncan Skeene

We have a new second generation guy in the barony, he is fairly young and tight on funds. He asked me to sell his old helm for him to fund a new one. Maker unknown, bascinet a pivoting bar cage. Helm is 14g (as I was told by an armorer) Stainless and is a fairly small hat. It will fit a 22.5" to a 2...

Duncan Skeene

Are you going to 50 year celebration? Would you like to take a piece of Calontir Armor History with you? This helm is a early to mid 1980's Sallet with jointed bevor and visor. This helm was the height of technology when it was built in the halls of Steelholm. The helm is still list legal and is bui...

Duncan Skeene

I have an 18" I wear across the front unless I think I will really need to lay the wood to someone. In that case I have a 24" log I wear in the back. No, I don't wear them both at the same time, that would be silly, I usually will change to the heavier one later in the war if I need it. I have worn ...

Duncan Skeene

These are the 1st boxes I made. I made them for my squire for Yule. I also did a scroll for him when he was inducted into the Order of the Iren Hirth (GoA for Fighting) in Calontir. I am pretty proud of both. I did have help, but for an old stick Jock I think I did OK.

Duncan Skeene

Yes, it has been bought and delivered.

Duncan Skeene

Fall Creek Suttlery is another option as well. We have had several of their tents of different types in the household over the years.http://www.fcsutler.com

Duncan Skeene

There is more information needed to make a good recommendation. 1) What Kingdom do you live in? This is important because there are options in some places that are not legal in others. 2) Budget for a pair. I don't know any armorers that sell one gauntlet. 3) How fast do you need them? Time is an im...

Duncan Skeene

I have one that donated by Ward Metal up for auction to benefit the Fireworks at the upcoming Lilies war. If you are interested the Auction ends at 10am CST 3/1. The url for the auction is www.facebook.com/liliesfireworks

Duncan Skeene

Up for Auction brand new at http://www.facebook.com/liliesfireworks/ This is a fundraiser auction to benefit The Lilies Fireworks. I am running the auction. Just bid in the comments. It is a bare bones starter helm made by Sir Andy Ward of Wardmetal.com The size of the helm is in the pics. If you ha...

Duncan Skeene

I don't disagree that this thread is needed. I suppose complain was a bad choice of words, happy customers are statistically less likely to say anything to anyone than unhappy customers. I will guarantee that there are thousands of positive transactions every year that get no comments or reviews. Ye...

Duncan Skeene

I must live a blessed life, or I have been lucky enough to not run into the less than honest armorers. I have had smooth transactions each time I have needed armor for the last 20+ years. So, I will back Pitbull on this, there are good armorers out there, and there are bad, just like every other bus...

Duncan Skeene

$199 is cheap for any helmet. With a helm or any armor for that matter, remember cheap, fast, quality....Pick two and hope you get them both. I have been in the SCA for over 22 years. My 1st helm in 1993 cost $135. It is the only helm I ever had that was anywhere near that price. Remember at that ti...

Duncan Skeene

Irish,
It is different perf plate on the back, like the one I have. The holes in the back plate are too big to be on the front. I know with just light leather on the rear mine passed the punch test with the mask testing tool. It makes the hat lighter and breathe better.

Duncan Skeene

They have 10 of these too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-SPECIAL-GOTHIC-MEDIEVAL-FULL-SUIT-OF-ARMOUR-SCA-LARP-HELMET-IN-ANTIQUE/161945427681?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34493%26meid%3D3a5bd1a516714f76b925bae02c155713%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3...

Duncan Skeene

Sir Rhyance, Don't bother with bringing out a scroll. I am in Calontir, and will vouch for your belt. It took me all of about 10 minutes to contact a trusted friend and brother Knight that told me who you are. You will be welcomed in Calontir. Now come play with your new Kingdom and get to know our ...

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