The Armour Archive

Varukh

there will be no visible foam when i get done with this helm. It will look like period padding but it will be filled with foam instead of cotton.

Varukh

well the green was on sale for $5 cheaper...so i went with the green. I plan on covering it with fabric so that it is not visible though.

Varukh

do you use one or two layers?

Varukh

Sweet...i had figured since it is EVA it will last a lot longer than the blue foam. The only thing that was questionable in my mind is that it is quite a bit more squishy than the blue camp mat and i was afraid that it wouldn't be enough stop the transfer of the hit between the helm and my head.

Varukh

just got a new helm and i was wondering if anyone had used this type of padding. the mat that i have is similar to this one on ebay: m I got mine at walmart though. It is 1/2in padding and i have used it in my gauntlets, but is pretty squishy and i'm unsure if it will be good for my helm. any though...

Varukh

Well I have to do a little work on the helm (padding and general cleanup) but I will post pics as soon as it is ready. (hopefully soon)

Varukh

I just got back from Memphis after picking up my new helm and fighting with Hjalmr and Arthur. Two really awesome guys and a lot of fun to hang out and fight with. well anyway as to the review of my helmet. Here is a stock picture of the helm i got from Hjalmr: m This is the 2nd helmet i have picked...

Varukh

gauntlets arrived today! thanks!

Varukh

picking up Saturday. Lee will be with me ready to pick his up too. Also looking forward to a fight or two.

Varukh

money sent for gaunts now.
thanks!

Varukh

PM about the gauntlets now.

Varukh

that is the most amazing helmet i have ever seen. you deserve a standing ovation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqMhU64H ... re=related

Varukh

I'm still pretty new to the SCA but after skimming over this topic, it has become all clear to me. All i have to do to succeed in a tourney and become king is sluff off every hit no matter what. Unless i am K.O.ed or my limbs no longer function it is not a good hit. So what if i end up going to the...

Varukh

I'm still pretty new to the SCA but after skimming over this topic, it has become all clear to me. All i have to do to succeed in a tourney and become king is sluff off every hit no matter what. Unless i am K.O.ed or my limbs no longer function it is not a good hit. So what if i end up going to the...

Varukh

I'm still pretty new to the SCA but after skimming over this topic, it has become all clear to me. All i have to do to succeed in a tourney and become king is sluff off every hit no matter what. Unless i am K.O.ed or my limbs no longer function it is not a good hit. So what if i end up going to the ...

Varukh

helmet moves, ears ring, i groan and say, "GOOD!" nuf said.

Varukh

I Have recently found that I very much like the defensive aspect in large scale battles and wanted to specialize my gear a bit more in that aspect. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking a Scutum that I found at 48 by 24 but am not completely sure. Thanks in advance for any help! 24"...

Varukh

gona have to pass on 14 for now....wants it but don't have the funds.

Varukh

God be with the family and friends in these troubling times.

Varukh

price check on 14?

Varukh

not sure if they are SCA boffer legal or not but check out some of the Dagorhir sword tutorials online. they are fairly easy to find.

Varukh

i am trying to make some lamellar for my Rus persona. can't wait to get it finished.

Varukh

why do i never have money when awesome stuff is for sale.

Varukh

wish i had the money to get that pouch. Unfortunately i am still in the "make it yourself, or live without it" phase of my SCA life. Very nice stuff.

Varukh

those are some sweet looking kits in that vid. Rus?

Varukh

thanks guys! Your encouraging words will help drive me on to bigger and better projects. I am trying to learn and try out as many patterns as i can. All the stitching is hand stitched. The gaunts are also wax hardened with a 50/50 beeswax, paraffin mixture as suggested by Magnus. They turned out qui...

Varukh

i used saddle skirting on my aluminum shield edge, but i would probably use thinner leather on wooden shields. I have heard a lot of people use rawhide on theirs. I personally would never use anything under 4-5oz. I would think anything thinner would wear out pretty quick. I'm no expert though.

Varukh

so i recently decided to upgrade my old first gauntlets for something a little sturdier and something that looks a little better. So here is the first set of gauntlets i made just so i would have my own pair: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/photo-3.jpg And now....drum roll please...

Varukh

so glad someone made this post. I am about to start my own lamellar project and am looking for some inspiration as well. sweet kits so far.

Varukh

cool vids.

Varukh

sweet. thanks. It seems they had quite a variation on scale sizes and shapes.
i'm wanting to make something like this, .
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UOrvlrj-Dlw/SI3Mh ... G_5613.JPG
but made of metal.

Varukh

your first link was removed.

Varukh

Hello everyone. I have recently been contemplating some new armor and i am in need of the aid of some people that can use the internet better than i can and who are better at historical research. i have been trying to represent a 13th century Russian persona as best i can. I have been fighting in fu...

Varukh

absolutely beautiful as always.

Varukh

victor wrote:
Halbrust wrote:I can't believe this is still for sale!!!
I would buy it in an instant, but my head is over 25" around

Well that's okay, he said the helmet was about 25'' in diameter.

thats almost as big as my shield!

yoga mat padding?

Hjalmr helmet review...

Re: Suggestions on large shields

new gauntlets.

13th century Russian.