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Anybody want to make a Corinthian Helmet?
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:10 pm
by Sebastian K
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A customer came into my shop today and told me of a helmet he had seen on a website. It was an Indian made Corinthian helmet. Since he does not want to buy armour from India he would like to get it made from a US or European armourer. He is looking for 18 gauge mild steel. This is for a LARP Game. He is aware that it will cost more than from the Indians, though I do not know how much he is willing to spend. Since I am not up to making something like this I thought I would inquire here.
His English is not quite as good as mine, so I will be handling this for him. Please email me with your offers (including projected timeframe) You can also post here of course. I will collect all offers (if any) and present them to him, then get back to you.
Thanks
Sebastian
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:13 pm
by Eyvandr
I would say to contact Brand of SCA-World, AKA: Armour Store if you are looking for a Corinthian. The guy has a fantastic pattern for them and does an awesome job on them. There is a big love-hate deal with Brand, but if you can get one from him they are nice. We have 6 of them in my unit and everyone loves them.
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:27 pm
by JJ Shred
Must have just seen Return of the Kings, and wants to be a Gondorian city guard, huh? I liked some of them as well, although I am leaning towards a T face or visored barbute for myself.
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 7:06 pm
by Sebastian K
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by EyvandR:
I would say to contact Brand of SCA-World, AKA: Armour Store if you are looking for a Corinthian. The guy has a fantastic pattern for them and does an awesome job on them. There is a big love-hate deal with Brand, but if you can get one from him they are nice. We have 6 of them in my unit and everyone loves them.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
He is not taking orders, and withj his reputation right now I honestly would not want to.
Come on guys, anybody?
Sebastian
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:30 pm
by Lord William Avery
Armourer Eric is capable of such work. Have you contacted him? I have bought from him in the past and have nothing but praise for the quality of work as well as customer service.
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:21 pm
by Miguel
I know someone selling a helmet that looks *just* like that. I'll see if he still has it and ask him to contact you.
[This message has been edited by Miguel (edited 12-19-2003).]
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:44 pm
by Halberds
I have never made a helm like that.
Is it a 4 piece welded assembly?
But, I will tell you this:
That hast to be the most best helm in the world....
God speed your quest friend.
Hal
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:19 pm
by Sebastian K
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Miguel:
<B>I know someone selling a helmet that looks *just* like that. I'll see if he still has it and ask him to contact you.
[This message has been edited by Miguel (edited 12-19-2003).]</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Any news on this? What's wrong guys?
*BUMP*
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:03 pm
by ARMOURER ERIC
Thanks for the plug, I am game for doing it, contact me privately for price and time frame.
Eric
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 9:03 am
by Dmitriy
The helm miguel mentioned is sold already
-D
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:59 pm
by Michael B
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Halberds:
<B>I have never made a helm like that.
Is it a 4 piece welded assembly?
But, I will tell you this:
That hast to be the most best helm in the world....</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
In its historical form, it would have been raised in one piece from bronze ...
Manning Imperial in Australia does them this way:
http://www.manningimperial.com/item.php?item_id=330&category_id=47&group_id=3... Prices in Australian dollars, and ask about time for delivery if still keen.