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S18 Cuirass goes with the S18 Armet

If you want to recreate the suit as displayed that is.

Bascinet (with or without bevor) or Great Bascinet are very good alternatives

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unfortunately i'm finding it difficult to progress the shape. How do I make it thinner in the middle of the piece to better fit my lower leg? Generally by raising it over a T or Y stake. It is a very difficult shape to get right. It's 3am and I'm off to bed but I'll see if I cant post you some more...

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I'm getting the impression that a basic 14th century man at arms or knight would be armed thus: Gambeson or "Arming jacket" of some sort a coat of plates or globose breastplate over the gambeson and under a Jupon (aketon? still not clear on the distinctions) plinted arms and legs (If goin...

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Well, sorry - it was off the top of my head and I only played with the SCA briefly. That came across a lil snappy on my part, my apologies. I don't play SCA either, but if anyone other that photographers wanting fantasy armour actually decide to buy stuff off me I need to know I'm building to the r...

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Depending on the decade and region the jupon could be padded or unpadded with closed, open or no sleeves. Laced or buttoned closure. For late 14th: Plate or splinted greaves and cuisses. Sabatons were optional. Under the jupon/coat armour would be a cuirass, Breastplate or CoP over a maille hauberk,...

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Footwear for SCA is pretty much anything I believe, but many would prefer it if you make a period attempt. Can't remember exact hand protection rules. I believe it has to protect the wrist, so a demi gauntlet in 16 guage steel or equivalent, if using a basket hilt. Basically I think 16 guage steel ...

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es02, that is a snappy looking kit you've got there. Got any other pics? Edit: Nice workshop hehe yeah my workshiop is always a mess. I dont want to derail grossmessers thread so I'll PM you with what pics I can find. I'll +1 Don on this - ALWAYS measure with the foundation garments (padding/maille...

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Looks like a quilted arming jack of some kind, thigh-high black leather boots and a sallet. for SCA you'll need hidden knees and elbows, clamshell gauntlets are inexpensive and accurate for that period if not for that exact illustration. you'll need some form of gorget - if you want to match that il...

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Chart from Thordeman

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PM sent.

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I use 2mm hot-rolled mild steel and 4mm leather for most of my splinted gear. http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs027.snc3/11465_203757374289_756549289_3256896_276146_n.jpg http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs027.snc3/11465_203709504289_756549289_3256600_4104858_n.jpg The most ...

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Randy W wrote:how spendy? That is dead sexy!

Last time I looked into it pure silk velvet was around $200/yard.

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I agree, Ridley Scott can direct - when he puts his mind to it - and crowe can act - unlike most stars - whether this will be "good" or mediocre remains to be seen, but I wouldnt write it off just yet.

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PM Sent.

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http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ?p=1523725

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It would help if you told us wat you need it for.

if all you need is a thin costume piece...

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I have a very basic one sitting around in mild steel. It's in kit form at the moment But I can assemble and strap it for you if you want. Aaand it now appears to be sold pending payment but not to Valley of the fir trees. [Edit:]Still for sale, dude backed out.[/edit] http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/h...

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I have a very basic one sitting around in mild steel. It's in kit form at the moment But I can assemble and strap it for you if you want.

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Now now Nomad. Manners please. There really is no need to shout

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they are too far if the plates "pop" easily over one another exposing your hand.

The question you need to ask yourself is: Does it move the way I want it to but stop before it opens up and becomes a hazard?

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I bought a cheaper axe a while back with a similar problem, I linished it back with a red then a blue scotchbrite belt then linished it at 400 grit before polishing through 3stages of wheels and media to get a high mirror finish. YMMV

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In brisbane that I am aware of: Myself - Not currently doing helmets. Errant Knight Brendan Ockers Luke Binks Of those Brendan *might* do you an affordable kabuto, I'm not sure. I dont think Damien does Japanese nor to the best of my knowledge does Luke. If there are other armourers in Bris I don't ...

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All functional items on my web page www.swords4you.com are now on the way from India. Time of arrival in Canada Jan 2010.Please kip checking the web if you are allowed to add to cart that means the item is in stock. Its cheap indian armour. IIRC the guy did post here when he set the site up, doesn'...

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Their numbers match the Thordman reconstructions of the finds.

For example their number 24 is the #24 CoP which is a Type V.

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There is an example of those fans on a hungarian effigy dating from 1380 (Palatine MiklÃ³s Garai's effigy) http://www.hung-art.hu/kep/zmisc/faragvan/14_sz/1360-90/siklos2.jpg . Those fans look like the ones on the Chartres elbows. They seem appropriate to me I respectfully disagree with both of you...

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1.2mm should be more than sufficient for most styles of combat.

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If Thordeman gives a thickness I can't see it. Everything you need to know about this CoP [and then some] is contained in two books (part I & II) Armour of the Battle of Wisby by Bengt Thordeman. There are PDF copies floating around on the net if you look hard enough. otherwise see if your libra...

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Okay. From Qwertypolks images I cann see the following: Those pauldrons are of a style that *should* work, if you cant lift your arms properly something isn't right with them. This is either where you have strapped/laced them or how they are assembled - of course one can't rule out them simply being...

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Errant Knight wrote:i take it alloy weapons arn't popular anymore?

most around here are SCAdians. Alloy hammer heads are still good for steel groups, I know I'll be hitting you up for one when I have some cash.

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schreiber wrote:-not sure that the demigreaves with separate greaves is appropriate for the time period (assuming mid 14th...)

I can't find any effigies in my files to back up demi's mid century at all.
Splinted schynbalds I'm not so sure about either.

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Those couters look a bit late for 14thC. The fans look 15th. Can you cite a 14th source for that style?

Very crisp well executed work sir, your articulation looks superb and your rolls are very clean. Thankyou for sharing these.

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I have plenty of these in sizes from 3" OD to 14" and of varying depths but unfortunatly I am in a different country. if cutting a bottle make sure it is safe KNOW what it contained CHECK even if the valve seems open that it is empty ( valves have been known to break so they turn but dont...

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William Lee wrote:Nobody says "armour" and mentions James River Armoury....why is that?

http://www.jamesriverarmoury.com/

You mentioned them

I know I simply plain forgot, nothing malicious

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cheaper to ship from aus than to it.

Re: Modifying a greave