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ARMOURER ERIC · Post by **ARMOURER ERIC** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:33 pm

First of all, I did have a good deal of help with this from Wayne Story at Thorson Arms since this was my first attempt, but this is for a client in the Nashville area. It is made form 13 GA mild steel with 10 GA occular thim. The occular layout was a client specified design.

Eric C, Joseph
James River Armoury
San Diego

freiman the minstrel · Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:40 pm

Sorry, you need to make another one.

That one's sideways.

Other than that, it's beautiful.

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GodfreyofGyldenholt · Post by **GodfreyofGyldenholt** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:42 pm

WOW!!!! James, this hat loks fabulosa! How much would that set someoneback? And im imagining the gap between the eyes is at SCA standard? Looks awesome! I would love to have one eventually!

freiman the minstrel · Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:48 pm

Really, the lines at the right side (the side that would be the bottom if you hadn't fouled up and made it sideways) are really elegant, and the understated ridge at the left (which would be the top if not for the sideways thing) is beautiful.

The finish work is lovely, and it would have a really unique and intimidating look on the field. Even to rivet a chinstrap in place would lessen the really, really clean and pretty lines. This is like looking at a piece of artwork. It's just fantastic, and I mean that.

Sadly, I am not sure if there is any way to fix the sideways thing. Good thing you came here. There are far, far better armorers than I here, they may have a solution.

freiman

Alcyoneus · Post by **Alcyoneus** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:41 pm

The vertical graphic hold on your monitor is busted. Kick the monitor on the side until the helmet is rightside up.

This often upsets the delicate balance on the horizontal text setting. If that happens you will need IT help from OT on the QT, maybe JT if he isn't busy.

Nice body on the helmet.

Jehan de Pelham · Post by **Jehan de Pelham** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:28 pm

Eric, it's been a real pleasure watching your work progress over the past couple of years--you really helped Raimond and Uilliam get some good working and looking harness for their kit with Compagniye du Chalis, and I am looking forward to seeing their stuff later on this year when I get a chance to go and visit, if it's done by then.

Best,

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org