WTB: Aluminum Sheild Blank

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:42 pm

Sources? Talon armoury seems to be out of business for the time....

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:02 pm

Hm, Windrose seems to have gotten Mandrake up and running, I think I will look there, thanks!

Syrfinn · Post by **Syrfinn** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:09 pm

Bryce, I highly recommend Windrose. Have gotten my last 2 shields from them, and send my squires to them, when they need shields.

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:34 pm

I just ordered a monstrously large kite from them. Might as well have the right shield for the helm...

I'm excited. I'm ready for a change.... :twisted:

In general, I also highly recommend Windrose for just about anything. I fight in a pair of thier knees and consider them some of the best armour I have ever worn. Sir Johannes is also a gentleman and a pleasure to do business with. (They sold my Cd's for me at Pennsic this year.)

I'm very pleased to be making yet another purchase with them.

Syrfinn · Post by **Syrfinn** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:45 pm

Ooh, what new helm? Got pics? Come let us see.

What personna you going more towards?

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:59 pm

Actually, I just finally got a 12c helm to go with the 12c persona I have had for 16+ years. :-)

Helm is by Alan at ABHammer/IceFalcon (used, this is a third generation hand me down believe it or not!). I should also have my new conical norman from Eldred sometime soon too....then I shall pimp in style!

Here are some pictures from Ursus:
http://ursus.smugmug.com/photos/91818477-M.jpg
http://ursus.smugmug.com/photos/91818301-M.jpg

and one from Crusades from Lady Lidia....
http://static.flickr.com/91/266845796_b ... 34.jpg?v=0

Syrfinn · Post by **Syrfinn** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:16 pm

Lol, I remember seeing those pics on Ursus site, and thinking to myself Uilleag has a nice helm. :p

Very cool

If I ever do another personna from my 5th century Roman-brit, it will be around one of the crusades. Almost thought about having my new helm done in around that style, but talked myself back into what I really wanted to do.

That period will just be my alternate personna if I ever do another one.

Johannes · Post by **Johannes** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:08 pm

Bryce,

Got the order, will try to knock it out early in the week, just got back from a trip.

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:22 am

Thanks so much!

Johannes · Post by **Johannes** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:33 pm

Well, you were right, humongous!

[img]http://windrosearmoury.com/images/uploads/bryce.jpg[/img]

I am hoping I got the shape you were after, it is actually bigger than our layout tools. If not, let me know before we ship it on Friday (oversize charges will make this a pricey one to have to have you send back!)

Syrfinn · Post by **Syrfinn** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:50 pm

ooh, that looks nice for the period.

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:11 pm

As long as it makes Vitus's head spin off....

Yeah, it's perfect Sir. Thanks so much!

Oswyn_de_Wulferton · Post by **Oswyn_de_Wulferton** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:20 pm

That looks amazing! What are the dimensions of that, Sir? (from an envious 12th century guy)

Johannes · Post by **Johannes** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:29 pm

It is 1/6th of an entire sheet of 6061 T-6 aluminum, 24 x 48. I had to have help putting the edge holes in because I couldn't handle it in the punch by myself. :shock:

Johannes · Post by **Johannes** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:47 pm

Wrapped and ready, will ship tomorrow. Thanks!

Oswyn_de_Wulferton · Post by **Oswyn_de_Wulferton** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:54 pm

That looks about right. I have been looking around for people who are willing to go bigger than 24"x36" (I have a 24"x42" wooden one). May I ask how much it cost?

Johannes · Post by **Johannes** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:14 pm

A shield that size would be $84 without the edging holes, those cost extra. Shipping on a shield this big can be painful, but we shop all the shippers to find the best rate for you. Fedex Ground has been winning alot lately...

Here is a linkto the shield section on our site, we normally turn them around in less than ten days.