Putting together a kit

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:24 pm

Ok, so a little while back I decided that I wanted to put together a 1370-ish English kit. It was going to be K. Greyson's greathelm from Arador's pattern library, and some other crap thrown together. Now that I have materials, I'm going to get serious about building it.

Now, I'd like to make this harness with as much articulated plate, not maille, as possible. Could anyone show me any websites where I could get good info on making this kit, or at least give good pointers. I need everything (except the helm) from gorget down to sabatons. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Artemis

Konstantin the Red · Post by **Konstantin the Red** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:32 pm

Artemis, dude, TOMAR should be about all you need.

William Verge · Post by **William Verge** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:07 pm

We have something in common, Artemis! I too want to build a kit from the 1370s, though not so completely articulated - yet. I've been to your site, keep up the good work.

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:21 pm

Aww. Crud. I just spent the bulk of my money on a bench and angle grinder. Now I have about 35 left, and that's certainly not enough to buy TOMAR.

William- Im just about to crank out some really cool stuff, hopefully. With all these new tools and materials coming in, I'm getting kind of excited. I'll be sure to fill you in on all the tips I learn about my kit. That is if I get TOMAR soon.

James C · Post by **James C** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:53 pm

Well for ~$50 plus shipping wal-mart has it. So save up ~15 more dollars and buy it. TOMAR will be a very nice investment for any budding armourer.

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:25 pm

Well, I'll be...

Wally world does have it for 50 bucks. I think I'll have to order that!

Thanks alot James.

-Artemis

William Verge · Post by **William Verge** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 11:05 pm

I'm at a loss. What the hell is TOMAR?

Bert · Post by **Bert** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 11:44 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by William Verge:
I'm at a loss. What the hell is TOMAR?</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Technique of Medieval Armor Reproductionm
by Brian R. Price.... Nice book, usefull for beginer...
I also like "Best of the Hammer" series, sometime dificult to read (small caracters) but a great ressouce for armors, blacksmithing, historical revue.
http://quietpress.com/Raymonds_Quiet_Press_Book.html

Have fun
Bert

Sigeric · Post by **Sigeric** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:35 am

Have you've been to the Brighthelm web site yet? They have a downloadable book on basic armoring techniques and instructions that you might find handy. They also have some patterns (including a Greathelm) that may get you started without buying ToMAR

http://www.brighthelm.org/