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Main => The Armoury => Topic started by: Sir Edward on 2010-03-17, 18:26:53
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Greetings friends,
What methods of display or storage have you used for your armor? I'm thinking I really need to improve my way of doing things here.
I saw this mentioned on another forum: (scroll to the bottom): http://ancientarmour.com/Armour%20Display%20Items.htm (http://ancientarmour.com/Armour%20Display%20Items.htm)
Currently my plate armor lives in a large hockey gear bag, my aluminum mail lives in a duffel bag, and my older set of mail that I never wear is on display with a wooden stand I made.
My hope is to get rid of the older steel mail, and re-purpose that wooden stand. But I'd like to come up with a good solution for displaying both my mail and my plate.
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I did have a stand which I commissioned the blacksmith at the MDRF to make for me a couple of years ago. It lasted several months before the heat welded upright stand separated from the base, so now my armor lives in a wheeled plastic trunk which is more convenient for traveling. I didn't have room for it in my computer/hobby room anyways after we put our sewing machine in there. ;)
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I have mine on an old SCA type rig that costs about 30 bucks to make and is like an A-frame on the bottom half and folds up for transport. I tie my legs on to suspend them, then loosely buckle them around the back. Keeps "Floyd" upright near the front door and does a good job of letting all the leather breathe. Plan on putting one together for "Siggy" , just don't know where I'm going to put it since the backplate sticks out so far in the back. ;)
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Good Sirs,
Dame Dagrny and I have two different styles of stands we use at home, she wears chainmail and I plate. I shall attempt to insert an image herein (or maybe links will work? ). In past seasons we stored and displayed our harness and arms in a small round tent, this year we are looking to do something a bit different. Sir Andrew, I would have interest in seeing the type of stand you describe.
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
[http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Behindthescenes/showroom1.jpg]
[http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Behindthescenes/Toys2.jpg]
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Good Sirs,
Dame Dagrny and I have two different styles of stands we use at home, she wears chainmail and I plate. I shall attempt to insert an image herein (or maybe links will work? ). In past seasons we stored and displayed our harness and arms in a small round tent, this year we are looking to do something a bit different. Sir Andrew, I would have interest in seeing the type of stand you describe.
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
(http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Behindthescenes/showroom1.jpg)
(http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Behindthescenes/Toys2.jpg)
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my wedding suit sits on a T all of teh other armour is on my bookcases, in tubs, on my dresser ummm where is it all anyways? hehehe
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I shall post that for you as soon as may be Sir Blackwolf. Its actually good for mail, or plate.
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Sir Wolf,
Thank you for your assistance with the images..... how'd you do that? Needless to say I dwell not well in the 21st Century!
Sir Andrew, thank you, I look forward to the posting!
I am at your service,
Sir Blackwolf
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Probably the easiest way to insert pictures via a link are these:
1. Hit the "insert image" button (third from the left, bottom row, just to the left of the "insert link" button), and then paste in the link when the pop-up comes up asking for it.
2. Just paste the link into the text of your message, highlight it with the mouse, then click the "insert image" button to turn it into an inline image.
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Hi Sir Ed,
A few of us have made simple display stands using a 6ft length of 4x4. An inverted triangle shape forms the shoulders. Then rod ( broom handle) inserted at strategic heights ie hip, knee, to suspend leg harness from.The post is then slotted into a simple base.
The link shows Sir Nicholas Hortons stand dressed ( although in a rush and not very well lol).
http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee200/JOBO_028/Malvern09/?action=view¤t=012.jpg
I store my armour in a large sturdy plastic holdall. Each item is sprayed with wd40 (machine spray or silicone spray) first then put into cheap cotton pillow cases to help defend against rust. Works very well.
If I find any more photos of a naked stand I will post them on here.
G
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I display my maile on a wooden stand made out of plywood, its cut out in the shape of the upper torso with slots for strapping and sits on a heavy base made out of 2x6 laminated into a 12"x12" base, about 3 thick for weight. Depending on harness weight I have added 5 lb diving weights into the base bottom for added weight. I like the idea of forging or welding a frame like Sir Brian mentioned but I just have far too much to do.
When's the first Faire???