The Armour Archive

Malachiuri

Welcome to the club! I had mine at practice and more less had the same procedures. Don't skimp on the cardiac rehab!! I did not complete my rehab in 2011 and ended up having yet another heart attack this past Mothers Day. Now Im taking it seriously and making great progress. Presently Im in training...

Malachiuri

"A number of people at Pennsic run multiple kits every year.. "spare" helmets are nothing new, or odd. It's not like they TAKE your helmet if you are caught doing something naughty. You can go up and get 8 helmets inspected with your medallion number, if you want." They certainly used to take your h...

Malachiuri

While I am TOTALLY past my use by date when it comes to rattan, I do remember a couple of things from the mists of way back when... At one point I did all the typical weight training recommended above and they are exceptional. I added a couple more things that paid dividends. If your gym has a cable...

Malachiuri

My search abilities just suck...

Some time ago we had a thread about webbing for strapping armour and someone posted a link to some nylon webbing that had a leather look cover bonded to it.

Anyone remember that?

Im retooling a harness for low maint and Id love to find that stuff.

Malachiuri

Master Gottfried makes handmade spinning wheels. Not period, but by all accounts a joy to use and a steal for the price. http://www.etsy.com/listing/109233399/cassandra-spinning-wheel-package-savings?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=spinning+wheel&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=ha...

Malachiuri

At the Chartreuse monastery in Villaneuve les Avignon France I took some pics of the monks quarters and or cells with original 14th cent wooden furniture. From what I remember, the beds were built into a niche in the wall with storage underneath and surrounding. Oddly, they look like something you w...

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We were out wandering the countryside the other day and came across the splendid little Abbey of Lehon. The gardens were inspiring and the little cathedral held some nifty surprises for us. We had the whole place to ourselves, with the occasional cranky old caretaker wandering through the buildings ...

Malachiuri

Something for the woodworkers...

Tried to get the best pics I could in pretty tight quarters of the man powered lifting gear for the lower gate at MSM. Hope this helps out some of the wood working crowd out there!

http://malachiuri.smugmug.com/Lifting-Gear/i-5kdgsfN

Malachiuri

I was on MSM last week and had the chance to get some pics of a bombard just inside the lower gate. http://malachiuri.smugmug.com/Sample-Gallery Sorry about the odd range of the pics, workers had a couple of forklifts parked around it. Tried to get decent pics of the exterior and interior to show te...

Malachiuri

A lot of people in Calontir worked extremely hard over several years to make this happen.

I am personally very proud of them and all they accomplished.

Malachiuri

A while back someone posted links to an covered and embossed nylon strapping that looked like leather. Anyone remember that? Much like the OP my finger gaunts are in the same state of repair and Im kinda tired of replacing leather.

Malachiuri

I contacted Panther this morning and as usual they were great. They recommended just spot treating the small leaks with camp dry and then something heavier like canvac if that doesnt work.

Wonderful folks.

Malachiuri

Thanks much.

We have been camping out of this pavilion for about 10 years, so I know how to set it up properly. Lord knows I have messed with it enough over the years.

I will call Panther tomorrow. Never considered that option for some stupid reason...

Mal

Malachiuri

I bought wool scrap at Estrella and cut them into wide strips to wrap my knees. The strips are held in place with leather garters.

Best knee padding ever.

Never had an issue with the wool unraveling at all.

Malachiuri

After it got really muddy during a bad storm last year, I set up my regent and gently washed it with very mild, non-detergent soap and a soft brush. It looks great! The only problem is now we get a small bit of leaking at the seam were the walls and roof join. The seam is covered with a wide cotton ...

Malachiuri

It all depends on what finish you are going for. The plating kit you have wont turn non shiny items all mirror bright, its just laying down a minute layer of the material. Prep is all important in getting what you want. I personally am gold plating all my brass and bronze just to make them tarnish r...

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Its pretty much been ancient Calontir custom that period pavilions get royal courtyard and the best camping spots at wars(Lilies excluded), while non period get the low areas and non-tasty camping spots in the back. We openly call it the "nylon wastes". Subtle peer pressure seems to work well for us...

Malachiuri

I personally dont like the shape of their stuff. The proportions of their patterns just look "off" to me. They sold a squire of mine a double bell wedge as "Sunforger". Not even close to the truth. The canvas they used is quite strong, just soft as hell and prone to stretching. As many have stated t...

Malachiuri

My wife and I are very interested, but we are wondering about some things. Is the July shoot a one day thing? Is it just archers? I see "Armies" listed in the timetable but no other information on what happens with them. Our plan will be to just move our annual month in France to around that date. T...

Malachiuri

Linen shorts and a linen shirt when its 100 degrees.

'nuff said

Malachiuri

I finally bought a home brush plating kit from Caswell Inc http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm I plated over high polish brass and got nice results. Plating over a cheap nickle base would give even better results and the solution can be purchased cheaply with the Fastgold kit. I will p...

Malachiuri

Actually you guys have given me more than I expected.

I now have general history overview books and a great list of primary source material.

Perfect!

Malachiuri

You guys are mind readers... In my experience its good to give people a general overview on a topic from a few different perspectives and then begin feeding them first person sources. Without a good grounding in the overall construct its easy to misinterpret the original source writings. Thanks agai...

Malachiuri

Thanks Cian!

Now I can find your stuff in the dark.

Would you mind putting down a carpet? Those tarps are noisy as hell.

Malachiuri

Thank you all very much.

As I get the project rolling through different centuries I will certainly post a link to the reading lists.

Malachiuri

Excellent start. Im hoping to be able to allow people to select a time period to study based not on pretty things, but a society that they would be more or less comfortable living in. As an aside, all the books you mentioned(apart from MoL stuff) are available via Kindle download. :D NICE :D Thanks ...

Malachiuri

Im putting together a reading list for new folks in my Barony. Due to selfish motives I have decided to start with the 14th Century(the one true century). So... what are the 5 indispensable books one should read to gain a general understanding of Europe in the 14th cent? Id like to do the same for c...

Malachiuri

We have a regent from Panther with the same attached walls issue. The spot we camp in at Lilies War is deep shade and with all the rain we get it suffers the same issues you are having. As someone above posted, we have a full set of "maint" poles that are all 6" longer that the standard setup packag...

Malachiuri

Brass rivets are the plan atm, but it all depends on if I can get them plated cheaply here in KC

Malachiuri

Nope, but they were quite up front about telling me it would be a month or slightly more so I didnt sweat it much.

I love the items I got, cant wait to get my new soft kit together.

Malachiuri

The order was placed June 21st. I fully expected a 30 shipping time at minimum so no surprises there.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1133065232 ... directlink

Here is a link to a couple of pics. Sorry I could not post them here but the BB hates me today.

Malachiuri

I just got back from the post office to pick up my order from Armour and Castings. Overall my experience(apart from the waiting and checking my mail every day like a 5 year old - not their fault) Id rate as a solid 5 out of 5. I purchased a belt buckle and tip along with a dozen buttons with gem ins...

Malachiuri

14th Cent would rock.

Malachiuri

Im looking to upgrade my kit with a nifty new chain. After digging through Raymonds and some random Google searches and I want to check here before I buy.

The perfect chain is a period or periodesque design and must be gold plated to match the rest of my garb for an upcoming ceremony.

Any thoughts?

Malachiuri

I once left my wallet at an Indian buffet so I can only assume that with interest its probably mine.

Glad to see someone found it.

Can I borrow a truck from somebody please?

Re: Torvaldr medical update and Left over Pennsic Inventory

Re: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?

Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting

Leather Look Webbing

Re: Spinning Wheel Instructions

Re: Looking for info on 14th century monks beds

Effigies in Abbey of Lehon, France

Lifting gear at Mont-Saint-Michel pics

Bombard on Mont-Saint-Michel

Re: Calontir now has C&T

Re: Repairing finger gauntlets

Re: Panther Regent leaking issue

Re: Panther Regent leaking issue

Re: [Question] What goes beneath the knee?

Panther Regent leaking issue

Re: Casewell Silver Plating Kit

Re: Ways to deal with non period camps around in the SCA

Re: Midwest Tent Reviews?

Re: Azincourt 2015

Re: Mafia Members: What's cool about 14th Century?

Re: Keeping brass shiny

Re: 14th Century Books. The Five

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Re: Beds in a Double Bell Wedge...

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14th Century Books. The Five

Re: Pavilion Maintenance

Re: Armour and Castings Review

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Armour and Castings Review

Re: WTB Chivalry Chain

WTB Chivalry Chain

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