tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post9057948169954700298..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: 14th C. Transitional Armor UpdateDeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-87757893527667075732015-12-13T16:42:37.738-08:002015-12-13T16:42:37.738-08:00Thanks a lot, Brendon. Hope to have some plate soo...Thanks a lot, Brendon. Hope to have some plate soon. Best, Dean DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-73717083820686999902015-12-13T16:31:18.132-08:002015-12-13T16:31:18.132-08:00Looking good. cheersLooking good. cheersThe Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829184068503627810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-78804465621157967792015-12-11T14:25:45.808-08:002015-12-11T14:25:45.808-08:00Thanks, Burkhard! I appreciate the interest - not ...Thanks, Burkhard! I appreciate the interest - not gaming related and all. The original "chrome" appearance is totally muted - darkened and dulled. I actually washed off the Pam spray coating last night and sprayed it with a satin clearcoat. Much nicer to handle now. I will definitely be wearing the breastplate over it - can't wait to get leg and arm plate harness to complete the kit. Merry Christmas, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-49744716569330815122015-12-11T13:43:34.552-08:002015-12-11T13:43:34.552-08:00Looking real nice and the extra effort paid of!
H...Looking real nice and the extra effort paid of!<br /><br />Have you thought about rolling it in a barrel with sand? In ancient and medieval times this was done to remove rust from chainmail, but with the aluminium it might roughen up the surface and take some of that shine away.<br /><br />Are you still going to wear that breastplate now?DHC Wargameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088231415217189015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-36542092684036912202015-12-08T06:06:43.860-08:002015-12-08T06:06:43.860-08:00Thanks for the info on that, PC. After the soaking...Thanks for the info on that, PC. After the soaking in bleach, the rings had a bit rougher finish; hence the spray coating of Pam to smooth it out again. Being butted, being too rough with it - like scouring it with a bad, would likely open rings. Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-19721316160699736502015-12-08T05:49:56.767-08:002015-12-08T05:49:56.767-08:00Anodized aluminum....really. Must be a clear coat...Anodized aluminum....really. Must be a clear coat of anodizing. That has to be bright. When I want to dull or coat with paint sheet aluminum, I'll often use a scotch brite pad to prep it. PsychosisPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201339994030225109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-47246075865974841882015-12-05T13:31:00.056-08:002015-12-05T13:31:00.056-08:00Thanks, Ken. I've never done reenacting (or SC...Thanks, Ken. I've never done reenacting (or SCA or HEMA), but love the look and have always been a collector of sorts. Did you see my earlier posts with a padded jupon/gambeson. It's the type seen worn by French in late 14th illustrations; at least by the MAA types, I think. The nobles would likely be wearing their arms on their jupons/tabards. Best, Dean<br />DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-90801148404376003332015-12-05T13:24:12.207-08:002015-12-05T13:24:12.207-08:00Thanks! I wish I could grow an appropriate 'st...Thanks! I wish I could grow an appropriate 'stache; problem is I only get stubble. Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-36826979517968081812015-12-05T05:52:22.900-08:002015-12-05T05:52:22.900-08:00Now that I'm doing a French HYW force I find t...Now that I'm doing a French HYW force I find this post very interesting. Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909580539526966279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-14220202047115673592015-12-04T23:27:38.779-08:002015-12-04T23:27:38.779-08:00Very cool. You just need a moustache that protrud...Very cool. You just need a moustache that protrudes beyond your aventail like the recumbent images on medieval caskets!Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023772657591711604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-89845591034038144712015-12-03T17:50:37.103-08:002015-12-03T17:50:37.103-08:00Thanks Jason. Appreciate the visit and kind words....Thanks Jason. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Regards Dean DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-51259761241194852302015-12-03T16:47:49.079-08:002015-12-03T16:47:49.079-08:00Looking good Dean, better every time!
Best wishes,...Looking good Dean, better every time!<br />Best wishes,<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440418250366404723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-72868943470786274342015-12-03T07:08:29.561-08:002015-12-03T07:08:29.561-08:00Thank you much, Phil! It is getting there ;) Regar...Thank you much, Phil! It is getting there ;) Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-35510372200256645482015-12-03T06:59:24.470-08:002015-12-03T06:59:24.470-08:00Cool, looks fantastic!Cool, looks fantastic!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-86891692259625789942015-12-03T06:38:51.448-08:002015-12-03T06:38:51.448-08:00Thank ye kindly, Simon :) Warm regards, DeanThank ye kindly, Simon :) Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-8757827252811418302015-12-03T06:20:54.472-08:002015-12-03T06:20:54.472-08:00Very cool Sir Dean!Very cool Sir Dean!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-24326182194158257052015-12-03T06:15:49.479-08:002015-12-03T06:15:49.479-08:00Thanks, Jonathan! I'm hoping for a generic, no...Thanks, Jonathan! I'm hoping for a generic, no nonsense look. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-53718268771998540792015-12-03T06:15:10.072-08:002015-12-03T06:15:10.072-08:00Thanks, Christopher. Hope to darken the aluminum u...Thanks, Christopher. Hope to darken the aluminum using bleach - a process that supposedly should work from what I found on the internet. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-30783542453927934222015-12-03T06:14:21.779-08:002015-12-03T06:14:21.779-08:00Lol! Thanks so much, Mike! Warm regards, DeanLol! Thanks so much, Mike! Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-15952989617529026112015-12-03T06:14:01.156-08:002015-12-03T06:14:01.156-08:00Thanks, Rodger! Best, DeanThanks, Rodger! Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-18716351484186636632015-12-03T06:13:35.950-08:002015-12-03T06:13:35.950-08:00It sure is, Nate. Thanks. I even stitched the leat...It sure is, Nate. Thanks. I even stitched the leather in the gauntlets - after shortening the cuffs and tightening the fingers. Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-76072306199895822092015-12-03T06:12:39.560-08:002015-12-03T06:12:39.560-08:00Thanks you very much, Ray. It's getting there....Thanks you very much, Ray. It's getting there. Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-59664527804457876752015-12-03T06:11:56.251-08:002015-12-03T06:11:56.251-08:00Thanks, Phil! Hopefully the Hawks will be more lik...Thanks, Phil! Hopefully the Hawks will be more like Normans using the best Saga tactics to defeat those Viks :) Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-90004644027587498642015-12-03T05:44:25.046-08:002015-12-03T05:44:25.046-08:00You are looking "Dressed to Kill!"You are looking "Dressed to Kill!"Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-2713282949236813212015-12-03T02:58:27.665-08:002015-12-03T02:58:27.665-08:00Your getting closer every post to full knight Dean...Your getting closer every post to full knight Dean. Looks great!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.com