lamellar part 3 or how I made Splint armor

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[@ihtfp01]

I know it's not traditional but you could try "Bluing" the steel the way you would for a firearm. Talk to your local gunsmith.

[@thebordoshow]

i might, sounds interesting

[@Amaruzi]

Use ballistol to prevent rust. It completely stops the chemical reaction. I use on all my armour.

[@thebordoshow]

hopefully I can find it in my country

[@nouchkadevries4659]

@@thebordoshow vaseline or bees wax works too

[@hamasmillitant1]

i just use olive oil works well

[@TheCrepusculum]

the metal comes inwards, because otherwise there would be larger gaps between the metal strips. inner layer of fabric. regarding rust: heat and rub with beeswax. the metal shouldn't glow, but it smokes when the wax gets on it

[@thebordoshow]

thats gambeson, it works for Gambeson splint armor and I mention it in my leather armor video, but this is how Lamellar splints were made. I bought beeswax and will use it on my scale project that i'm working on

[@DagrrMouse]

Fucaroundus Findisoutis Style! That gave me quite a laugh.

[@johnbubbaprawneater342]

Could it be that it's because you touched the armor with your bare hands before coating? I made sure to scrub with vinegar and pick my scales up with a glove before priming and don't seem to have any problem. Perhaps it's also much more humid over there.

[@thebordoshow]

I did use a cloth most of the time but later did find rusted finger prints. I think its the combination of bad vinegar and high humidity because my village home is next to a river.

[@georgiafloydsod9644]

Great video mate, keep it up the armour looks class

[@igknightor1632]

Have you tried a paste wax to keep the metal from rusting? It’s rather simple to make. 1 part beeswax to 4 parts linseed oil. Helps keep my wood working tools from rusting along with my fencing swords

[@nouchkadevries4659]

U could also try making armor out of aluminum sheets. Not as historical accurate as Iron or steel but it looks almost the same and u have less troubles with rust. Another option u could try: This sounds maybe wierd, but putting bees wax on the iron parts and keeping it inside a linnen bag/sack filled with a bit of rise does also prevent it from rusting. I saw it in a museum about samurai armor. very interesting but clever method.

[@thebordoshow]

I have beeswax from waxing leather, I might use that, but regarding aluminum i did think about it, but its a bit expensive for me. I am doing this out of pocket and its already burning a deep hole in it

[@terryturnerjr8271]

Best end of the world melee armor

[@commonsense4822]

good job!

[@Anglo-NormanWarlord]

use CLP gun oil on them to help prevent rust

[@thebordoshow]

Got to look up what that is

[@DavidNasaridzeChokha]

წარმატებებიი

[@neidhartmuller8804]

renaissance keeps my swords free from rust. Should work on armours.

[@hamasmillitant1]

it probably rusted where u handled it cutting

[@thebordoshow]

Unfortunately it rusted all over, despite me laquering it

[@_Willdabeast_]

Clear spraypaint your metal before assembly = rust barrier

[@thebordoshow]

Very interesting. But does it hold up to bending and to even dishing?

[@_Willdabeast_]

@@thebordoshow dust coat is very durable for metals.

[@thebordoshow]

@@_Willdabeast_ thanks, I'll keep in mind

[@Hathathorne]

What is the difference between having it on the outside? The inside? or alternating?

[@thebordoshow]

Good question. There are a lot of ups and downs for both options. Having plates out helps in deflection and less need to replace leather. But it leaves gaps to be exposed and plates rust easier due to environmental damage. Having them inside protects it from elements and keeps plates tightly packed. But leaves leather to accumulate damage and blade is more likely to get stuck in it and absorb all the blunt force. Alternating just leaves almost to no gaps and gives a bit more flexibility

[@caedenkniep3528]

What kind of leather is that?

[@barrycartner3855]

What time period or era is this armor appropriate?

[@thebordoshow]

this is byzantine style Lamellar armor, I'd say this is good for 5th to 12th centuries eastern europe and the near east, but you can push it up later to late14th early 15th century as thats when Constantinople fell.

[@OnlyBeardsTTV]

What gauge metal are you using here?

[@thebordoshow]

1 mm thick iron sheets. I got 1.5 thick sheets as a gift and couldn't work it with my bare hands, tools would break easier

[@dwarvenking9472]

Is it cheaper to Do it this way than buy?

[@thebordoshow]

As there is noone locally who makes these but me, yes. But more importantly, it's fun to craft

[@dwarvenking9472]

@@thebordoshow thanks for the super fast reply!! I was just asking cause I really want to get into this world of armor, but it really is expensive… so I was wondering if it’s cheaper to learn the skill and do it myself.

[@thebordoshow]

@dwarvenking9472 depends. Its cheaper for me as the cost of ordering it from another country is quite high here, but in reality work and time I put in making these, if I had a western minimum wage then no. Very hard to get a job that pays well here, so if I want something I better learn how to make it