The Armour Archive

Michael B

In the early days of the Internet, I was searching for 'Viking chests'. And that's how I found a website about Miss Nude Scandinavia.

Michael B

Very nice!

Michael B

Beautiful! Just wondering whether you have a documentable source for the ones with a little loop at one end - eg a recorded archaeological find or period artwork?

Thanks
Michael B

Michael B

I was looking forward to a response, or at least an positive comment and maybe a donation from Sir Lucas. Regardless, this mission of mercy is almost done. Never again though. This was an educational but painful experience. Lucas's profile has him last visiting on Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:39 pm - the day...

Michael B

Robert of Canterbury wrote:Bells! been meaning to have a go at one of these for ages.

http://pbsn3.pbworks.com/w/page/9332781 ... ll%20mould

Nice! Is that pewter or something else? How does it sound?

Michael B

Well, the "coif" is really the aventail of my helmet (for Chivalric Combat), so it doesn't work well if I had it under the surcoat (tucking it back under each time I put my helmet on), but I understand; really my persona would have been wearing a shirt with the coif integrated into the collar so th...

Michael B

Owen Longstrider wrote:My SCA persona is an English Third Crusader (1190s), so I would have been wearing a gambeson, mail shirt, possibly mail chausses (leggings), and usually a conal helmet;

Looks good - I think the overall look would be great with the surcoat worn over the skirt of the separate coif (a pet issue).

Michael B

For small runs of pewter, I cast two plain slabs of plaster of paris and carve the design and sprue into them, just like a soapstone mould. It's easier because it's softer and even allows sharper detail. I've cast dozens from moulds like this and never really noticed any heat damage, though physical...

Michael B

This thread really needs a 'like' button. Consider yourself liked, everyone.

Michael B

This might be of interest.
https://sites.google.com/site/svenskild ... y-of-tents

Michael B

Here's some possible inspiration for you if you're up to making chests -https://sites.google.com/site/sventhemerchant/ - there are even plans available.

Michael B

Beautiful - well done to all! Thanks for remembering.

Michael B

I lean towards the view that the plates have been recycled from something else (whether 'in period' or by a more modern craftsman, well-meaning or otherwise). The joins between the plates don't look quite so bad from the outside. There are holes visible that are wider than the rivet shanks. Washers ...

Michael B

Apologies for the necrothread, but it's frustrating to see something like this peter out without resolution. A forlorn hope, but any ideas?

Cheers
Michael

Michael B

Michael B

Then the end came up on Mr Mom. "All of us here at Schooner Tuna sympathize with all of you hit so hard by these trying economic times. In order to help you, we are reducing the price of Schooner Tuna by 50 cents a can. When this crisis is over, we will go back to our regular prices. Until then, re...

Michael B

Would be great if you posted a photo when it's done.

Michael B

previous buyer comment "Cracking piece of metal sculpture, will take pride & place on wall, A***********"

No prizes for guessing what "A***********" means.

Michael B

losthelm wrote:The rivets may dull the edge if they make contact.
More so if they rub.

And never, ever drill holes for the rivets while the knife is in the scabbard ...

(Yes, this is the voice of experience)

Michael B

So I know the lower level guys would wear basically a helmet and a shirt and stuff, and the Upper crust would have the fancy chain... what about the middle guys? Was tehre padded armor of any sort of this time preiod? I believe that the general consensus, at least when discussed on the AA, is that ...

Michael B

Shipping to Australia?

Michael B

Lovely, but I'm not familiar with this particular visor and tail set up (not that I'm an expert in this period!). Is there a period example or illustration you could link to?

Michael B

Viking barley bagels: http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/vikbagels.html

"... the bagel shape is lifted directly from a Migration Era grave find"

Based on how hard my first batch turned out, I can believe that. They could have been used as loom weights. Kind of more-ish, though.

Michael B

Michael B wrote:Ok ... $10.

I have no use for them, but felt that someone had to start the bidding!

(Though they look quite lovely)

Michael B

Ok ... $10.

Michael B

Not in the market anymore, sadly, but I like it.

Michael B

Other places to try:

http://www.medieval-fightclub.com/searc ... 1835&y=-85

Michael B

He could call these guys also: http://www.esford.com/armouryarmour.htm - the website is a little messy. Alternatively, I could forward the request to the Queensland Living History Federation and Australian Living History mailing lists, but I'd need more information, eg is the shield for SCA or rebat...

Michael B

I once saw a fellow walking from his tent to the feast hall with something like this, obviously his new pride and joy: http://www.jelldragon.com/images2/ap_lantern_2.jpg Sadly, the outside must have been made of paper instead of horn or rawhide, and it spectacularly went up in flames in his hand. I ...

Michael B

Well done!

Michael B

Haldan wrote: Alrighty Michael!

I had to go back to the originator of this one - the pouch and the website.

Nice, and thanks - though I wish there was an actual find to copy.

(I suspect the originator was Roland, by the way?)

Michael B

Haldan wrote:Shoulder bag

The one in the photo with the shoes is a bit dodgy, though I'd love to be corrected with documentation of a very closely matching find.

Michael B

Bob H wrote:Talk to Rod Walker (here, use search), I think he's made a few for sale. He definitely knows horses and how a chamfron should fit. (Yes, that's the same Rod Walker from BoTN).

... and from the post immediately above yours

Michael B

And so you should be, I think!

How much was postage to Australia?

Michael B

Might be a dumb question, but are there hinges on the rerebrace and vambrace in this effigy, suggesting that the 'straps' are metal?

http://effigiesandbrasses.com/static/mo ... s2_r58.jpg

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