Ii
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Post by Ii on May 6, 2010 9:43:55 GMT 9
I'll start: My current project is a padded doublet for heavy fighting. I'm going to add arming points for elbow couters and possibly some pauldrons (though I may make those attach to the armored jerkin/jack of plates that I'm eventually going to throw over it).
I'm also going to do some padded cuisses in a similar vein, though I haven't decided if I will use strictly padding for that or if I want to also include some form of rigid protection--my experience with padded armor is that you can get good, stiff protection with just padding. I'll then point the poleyns to the bottom of the cuisses.
I'm mainly padding the front chest and sides on the doublet, as well as the arms (I don't like to use shields when I can help it), though I'm leaving a gap in the padding on the inside of the elbow so I can still bend the arm. I'm determining if I'm going to rely solely on the pointing or do a pointed-and-strapped elbow, to make sure it stays where it needs to on my arm (I'm leaning towards the latter.
The base is canvas, with two different types of padding and a plain white linen outer layer front and back. I was thinking of waiting for a nicer looking fabric, but I'm trying to do something that can show our other members that you can look good without too much effort.
-Ii
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Germaine Jaubert lInnocente
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Post by Germaine Jaubert lInnocente on Dec 27, 2010 18:58:20 GMT 9
I'm making patches/badges that are hand appliqued for a "travel tabard."
I was wondering if anyone happens to know what the Far West's populace badge looks like. I've found 2 different devices for FW but I'm unsure which to use.
YIS, Jambres the Innocent
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Ii
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Post by Ii on Jan 2, 2011 9:57:44 GMT 9
The Far West populace badge should be described in the Far West Customs and Traditions. What have you found?
-Ii
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adam
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Post by adam on Jan 2, 2011 13:32:44 GMT 9
Two projects....one working and the other in the "on deck circle"....
First, I carved, cut and mangled a few pieces of wood to create a wooden waster. Stained and now is hanging to dry on the balcony as the clear acrylic coats start to dry. Not for fighting, just a display piece.
Second, waiting for a gauntlet kit to come from Zweihammer Armory. This will be my second pair from his kits. My leather ones that I made a while back are just to hard to get in and out of. Time for some cold rolled steel and a little hammer work.
I'm hoping to have them done before the "Rise of the Phoenix" Crest Tourney for the Stronghold of Battle Rock Beltane.
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adam
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Post by adam on Feb 1, 2011 18:43:05 GMT 9
New Updates:
I recently constructed an Inkle Loom. Now I'm "weaver crazy!"
The whole Endsley clan has woven belts. I've made some belt sashes.
Right now I have a "remainder material" belt going on and should be done with it in a few days.
I also designed and constructed a shield hilt/hand guard for Baron Turtious's Okinawa shield. Alum with copper rivets. If it works, I'm planning on constructing a few more.
Still waiting on the gauntlet kit to come in the mail.
Adam sendss....
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Post by adam on Mar 3, 2011 20:30:07 GMT 9
Further updates:
So I finally got the gauntlet kit, left one is done, now on to the right.
Also finished a heraldic fighting tabbard for the upcoming Pheonix Crest Tourney.
Items finished for the Crest Tourney - Heraldic dags for members of the Stronghold, palisade, and my crest.
I now have a Valsgarde Helm kit as well, but it will be a wee bit before I begin that project. Time for a custom fitted, hand hammered, well ventilated helm for the summer season!
After the helm kit assemble, time for something new!
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Ii
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Post by Ii on Mar 4, 2011 13:49:28 GMT 9
What gauntlet kit are you working off of? We just received a few, here, and they look quite complex--any advice?
-Ii
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adam
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Post by adam on Mar 8, 2011 22:41:38 GMT 9
The hardest parts of the Zweihammer gauntlet kit are the two thumb pieces.
Most of the other lames are easy to assemble. Follow Master Erick's web instructions will get you right.
Before you begin, make some patterns!!!!
Also, have a nice ball peen hammer and a good dishing stump for the thumbs. They are not easy to curve and conform. I spent two days per thumb working them to fit and move right.
One tip, peen everything very lightly at first. I was always told that a good gauntlet, should, when left standing, fall completely back upon itself. This will ensure good articulation. You can always go back and peen the rivets further after movement and fit check.
It's important to check the fit and articulation of each lame as it's assembled. It's very difficult to go back four lames past and fix every lame from there until the current.
Also, think about strapping or how to work gloves into them. The first pair I built, I riveted welding gloves by each finger. These worked well and no strapping was needed. This pair I just finished, I stiched them into the gauntlet by drilling tiny holes in the last lame and used the guts of 550 cord.
I like the stiching method. You don't have to worry about rivets on the ends of your finger tips. I took some pictures, just haven't downloaded from the camera as of yet.
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adam
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Post by adam on Mar 9, 2011 17:36:16 GMT 9
So today began the ..."Time of Helm Hammering!"
I started the project today and made good head-way. I'm still working on dishing and assembly of pieces, but I'm loving it so far. I would highly recommend this kit to budding armorers and anyone wanting a custom fitted helm.
Although I'm only about 1/3 of the way through the project, I can already tell that it's going to be lighter and "breezy'er" than my current helm.
Quick tip: Armor projects of all kinds will require a dishing stump! Find something that works on test pieces before you begin. I found a new trick that is working so far, but I want to wait until the helm is done before I give the secret!
Adam sendss....
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adam
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Post by adam on Mar 16, 2011 18:03:51 GMT 9
Time of Helm Hammering is done! Man that was alot of rivets!!!!
The kit is assembled and riveted! Man, what a good project. I love the look, and fit of my new helm.
Now it's on to padding. I made a new design for a chinstrap for this one, it might work really well. I just have to work out the kinks and get things lined up right.
Posted some photos on the Yahoo! Group album in A&S.
After putting it together, I would recommend this kit to someone who has already constructed some armor and understands dishing and curving metals. Some of the pieces require alot of attention.
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Ii
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Post by Ii on Mar 19, 2011 20:02:43 GMT 9
Adam... just for others, did you put it in the FarWest or SCA_Battle_Rock Yahoo! Group? Any chance you can post a few here (or a link) for other people to see, in case they can't get into the Yahoo! groups (I know some people have restricted access).
-Ii
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adam
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Post by adam on Mar 20, 2011 18:01:59 GMT 9
Most of all of my A&S projects are in the Battle Rock Yahoo group.
Anyone who wants better pictures, just email me at aendsley@konnect.net.........no problem with sending pictures out.
Adam sendss...
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