The Armour Archive

Hello im a newb to this stuff and i really want to do some fighting with a couple buds so if you got some old rusty armor laying around im interested any kind any condition.

thanks
DAN the mailler


email me at blackknight_55744@yahoo.com with prices and types. (ETC....)

If you're short of cash, get some plastic barrels from the local carwash and use them as plates in a Brig. Then you just have the expence of the canvas (or leather) and some roofing nails / burs.

You can make vambraces, cuisses, gorget and greaves with them.

As long as you hide the plastic it will be functional, attractive and inexpensive.


If your local DoT is amicable, pick up some old retired street signs (don't take the ones still in service) and make a CoP. The vambraces, cuisses, gorget and greaves will be tougher to make with AL unless you have access to a roller.


Good luck.

I sadly have no armour laying about. However, I will offer you two reputable suppliers that offer very low priced items.

http://www.stonekeeparmory.com

&

http://www.ashcraftbaker.com

While this does not directly respond to your inquiry I do hope it helps.

Also, If you have a few tools and a wee bit of desire to create there are many wonderful patterns that can be found here on the archive.

Good Luck and welcome to the madness!!

I got a bunch of armour bits but you will need to do alot of work on it. In my oppinion if you really want what I got you might just want to start from scratch and make it better then it is hehe

Jason

Just as a suggestion, your physical size might be a good thing to put in here.. most of the armor any of us might have lying around was, well, built for us.

I'm 6'3 and about 160 lbs when my last suit was made.. that would not come even close to fitting a 5'8 300 lb dude...

So.. what are you built like?

Maeryk

Also, where are you?
A local guy/group might be willing to help outfit you, but someone across the country (or ocean for that matter) might find it more difficult.

thanks for your suggestions. I plan on trying the plastic idea for building a brigadine.also that was a good suggestion on how im built. Im 5'3 160lbs

thanks again
dan

I have two greathelms that I am looking to part with, I will take pics and post them as soon as possible.

George

please people!!! I need any armor for cheap just as long as it works will do even if it needs some work ill take it for cheap. Doesnt matter wat it looks like any condition

I have a pair of stainless steel and black leather arms that don't articulate perfectly (they need adjustment) but have never been worn that I'd sell for $40 plus shipping.

Best,
Karl

still looking for any armor out there for cheap.
thanks!

Dan

What exactly are you needing ???? I can do simple stuff currently, nothing on the scale of most of these guys YET........ but it works....

Where are you?
Are you willing to build your own if someone shows you how?

---edit

If his email is his zip code - he is in Grand Rapids, MN. Maybe some Northshield guy can take him under the wing ....

The only armor I have just laying around doesn't work. At all.

Definately look at making your own, as it will be able to be tailored to fit you correctly.

yeah, so, on the subject of plastic armour, i am the king. ive got a gothic breastplate that i could sell you its white right now but i could cover it. e-mail me if your interested. i may also be able to scrounge up some vambraces n' such. ill have helms this summer, im still working on the vacuum press forms, long machining operations. hope to talk to you!

patsulla@yahoo.com

patric blue tooth

I have got a rusty riveted maille shirt I'd sell, plus a large set of Andy Ward clamshell gauntlets. PM me if you're interested.

On my website ... Everything shown is finished and ready to ship.
But contact me here about payment.
www.ironriver.arador.com