The Armour Archive

Talan Gwyllt

I am in the market to buy a Norman conical helm in the late 12th century. Slat backs with some of SS welded chainmail (Master Knuts) on the helm. Does anyone have any armorers they would suggest? I have already looked at Windrose, White Mountain and IceFalcon. Just making sure I didn't miss anyone. ...

Talan Gwyllt

The format sounds like a lot of fun! I hope this format stays around for a while.

Talan Gwyllt

Welcome Hugh! I met you a few years ago at an Ohio viking fest. Your kit impressed me greatly! Looking at the Flikr account just shows me how awesome your kit is! You sir, are an inspiration!

Keep it up!

Talan Gwyllt

I might have gone for that idea of 12th century had gauntlets. Covering the Egg Armor gives the appearance of the mail mittens look.

Talan Gwyllt

Looking for SS riveted or welded chainmail scraps. Enough to cover Egg Armor guantlets. PM me or reply in thread.

Talan Gwyllt

What stain did you use for the handles? It looks very nice!

Talan Gwyllt

Our pleasure SparrowHawk! We live to inspire so that others can improve in many ways. Now only if I fought as good as I look!

Please do copy the weapon! I would love to see more artistic weapons then the usual boring pole arm and basket sword.

Nice kit and weapon InsaneIrish!

Talan Gwyllt

The weapon classifies as a two handed weapon per the marshals hand book: Section 7 sub section C.

In short it's a great weapon. A fun one too! The nobs can hook a shield.

Talan Gwyllt

The spikes are close cell foam cut into squares. I use strapping tape to secure them onto the mace head. Cover them with silver duct tape and layer black duct tape around the spikes to give a nice contrast. The inspiration is from this The Morgan Picture Bible (aka the Maciejowski Bible) http://www....

Talan Gwyllt

I don't mind at all Brother Symon. I encourage better looking gear and weapons all the time!

SparrowHawk, which weapon? Lots of nice ones up there.

Talan Gwyllt

Good gentles all, That was awesome! I mustered the chainmail groups against the 14th century. We almost won! Over all the kits are inspiring. I really liked the handmade socks from the 11th century guys. The Japanese kit was great! Vladimir, during the voting my wife thought you said I looked like I...

Talan Gwyllt

With Sean's help I have built the Topfhelm. My helm is all 12 guage stainless. Not a light helm at all. Mind you I have some of Knut's welded chainmail on there too. It's a great helm for demos and such. But I am returning to my old helm for a number of reasons. (Considering building a new norman co...

Talan Gwyllt

What do people use? Lacrosse? If so then any particular brand/model?

I would love to hear what people use!

Talan Gwyllt

Trying to cover up some egg armor gauntlets. Send me a msg or reply with price. Thanks!

Talan

Talan Gwyllt

Grouping 3- 100+ With the above names in the list, I do not think that we will see a winner from the grouping below. This is not an insult, or saying that they might necessarily not go far, but I donâ€™t think they will be able to pull out a win over the mega-dukes and current hot sticks above. Lor...

Talan Gwyllt

If you have some scraps around and they can cover a set of egg armor gauntlets send me a price. Gotta cover up the damn plastic!

Thanks!

Talan

Talan Gwyllt

I submit my own pic for review.

Talan Gwyllt

Well if the kits are as good as they were during the Pennsic Crusader battle then I say go for it! I never see enough good looking 12th century helms!

Talan Gwyllt

Fighting in a closed helm does take some getting used to. But getting rid of the bar grills makes it oh so worth it. Breathing... The air is hot but keeping your breath regular helps. Sight: Not really as much of an issue as some would think. It does take time getting used to but once you do you are...

Talan Gwyllt

Thanks for having it. I had a nice time. I agree with Brother Logan. I wish the SCA would have better looking kits. Oh well. Better to be the inspiration then the nag. Keep up the great work gang! My poor mind has forgotten the name of the kind knight who gave me one of the throwing axes. Can anyone...

Talan Gwyllt

What else do you need? Do you need tools? Leather punch? Small anvils? Rivets? I think this is a worthy cause.

Talan Gwyllt

Excuse me your grace, This looks like the same stuff Von Susssen is selling. Or have I been hit too many times in the head. :) Hmmm thinking His Grace can help ya with hitting you in the head a few more times Bring it! I can always use the practice. One can not be king one day if you do not take on...

Talan Gwyllt

Excuse me your grace,

This looks like the same stuff Von Susssen is selling. Or have I been hit too many times in the head.

To those that do where chainmail. Does long sleeves really interfere with arm motion/rotation?

Talan Gwyllt

I have this. http://www.zweihammer.com/catalog/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,5/category_id,1/manufacturer_id,0/ The question is how do people attach the chainmaile in the front? I do not wish to drill a series of holes along the faceplate to attach the maile. So how have ...

Talan Gwyllt

pm sent

Talan Gwyllt

12th century marked the beginning of heraldry. Templars and other orders made use of it. This is nothing new. I would assume kingdoms and individual knights would use similar styles as well. Does this mean that those with a coat of arms would have a unique surcoat like we would see in later periods?...

Talan Gwyllt

Sean is right. If you make the helmet kits some one in our shire will buy one.

That would be me or course. I want to know when you are done the helm kit so I can send money too!!!

Talan Gwyllt

I would like a copy of the photos too. I heard the kits were most impressive!

wildfox01@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Talan Gwyllt

Sounds like I found what I am looking for.

Thank all of you for your help.

Talan Gwyllt

What is the weight of your Haulberks?

(I am thinking that spring steel chainmail will weigh less then normal mild chainmail. Reason: You can use less metal to make the rings and have the same durability.)

Talan Gwyllt

Is it possible to have a haulberk made? If so, who can do it?

Could spring steel chainmaile chauses be made to?

Talan Gwyllt

Maybe Dave Womble misunderstood my post about modifying the helmet. The current helmet has no back. Not list legal. So add a back. But then again helmets of that kind didn't have backs right? So what about covering up the back with some chainmaile? Like WMA does with some of their helms? Does that c...

Talan Gwyllt

Ok, if you guys don't think the helm will have a long SCA combat life. Who then can make this type of helm that is SCA list legal? For a reasonable price then? I see that white mountain has one. http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/wmahelms.htm But it's not quite the look I was going for. I was think...

Talan Gwyllt

I will bid $80 for it.

With some mods it could be made list legal. Add some chain and it will look even period! Add some paint to prevent rust and add look and it could be the helm that is just that cool!

Talan Gwyllt

Thread Hijack!

Blackstone Raids? It's that time of year already? Wow.

LTB SS Norman Conical

Re: East Kingdom Spring Crown - rules

Looking to buy SS chainmail scraps

What do people use for hidden shoulder armor?

WTB Stainless Steel chainmail. Enough to cover gauntlets

WTB Stainless riveted chainmail to cover egg armor gauntlets

Re: Hmmm.

Hmmm.

Question: Chainmaile and one of Zweihammer helms

12th Century Surcoats and painted helms

Spring Steel Chainmaile