Author Archives: Scott Martin

June 16 / 2013 I know, it’s off topic for armour, but…  Happy Father’s day everyone. And for my wonderful wife a gallery of additional photos of the kitchen and living areas of our new house in Calgary…   I’m hoping to … Continue reading →

I did a bit of work on the 1560 Ausberg gorget this weekend, and I’m fairly satisfied with the way that the “neck ring” articulation stack turned out. Attached are a few pics to help illustrate how it’s progressing: the full … Continue reading →

Notes on the construction of a Wisby Type 1 Coat of Plates (Based on a burial near Wisby in 1361 AD) As part of my class on “what does armour weigh” last weekend, I had a friend bring the coat … Continue reading →

A quick post with piles of pictures of a gorget that I’ve been working on. These are patterned (conceptually) off an original owned by Wade Allen. The photos show a couple of different construction techniques, I’d strongly suggest rolling the … Continue reading →

This site is likely to stay under construction for a while, but I’m aiming to add a page a week, or a tutorial a month, so checking back periodically may be a good idea. I may even provide an email … Continue reading →