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Howard Waddell
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 Posted: Wed 02 Aug, 2006 2:44 am Post subject: New Hilt Waxes |
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We received a number of final hilt waxes from Peter this week, and as we get photos of them in the mold-making process, I'll give you a sneak peek.
Here is a shot of the Gallowglass XIX...
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Mathias Andersson
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Beautiful!!!
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Roger Hooper
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That sword (along with the Condottierre) is on my short list.
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Greg Griggs
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It appears the Gallowglass is going to be another sweetheart of a sword. Really good to see all the R&D work Peter and the rest of your crew has been putting in coming to greater fruition. Looking forward to seeing other "teasers". 
Keep up the good works, Howy!
PS - I know a lot of people don't like the Irish Ring-hilts, but there is something about a well done piece that justs give me the tingles, hehe.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Patrick Kelly
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Well what do you know, an Irish ring hilt I actually like!
That's pretty sexy.
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Steve Grisetti
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The design looks lovely, Howy. But ... ummm ... is the ring a little off center? (maybe the photo is fooling my eyes because of perspective). And, if it is - would that really matter with the waxes?
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Geoff Wood
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | The design looks lovely, Howy. But ... ummm ... is the ring a little off center? (maybe the photo is fooling my eyes because of perspective). And, if it is - would that really matter with the waxes? |
That's to give it that 'handmade' touch.
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Phill Lappin
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What metal will the finished product be cast in?
IN NOMINE DOMINE
IN NOMINE CONVIVOR
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Robert Zamoida
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Those are beautiful! Is there any type of decoration on the side of the ring?
Rob Zamoida
"When your life is on the line, you want to make use of all your tools. No warrior should be willing to die with his swords at his sides, without having made use of his tools."
-Miyamoto Mushashi, Gorin no Sho
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Tim Lison
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Very nice! Looks way cooler in the photo than the drawing. I can't wait to see some of the other new ones too!
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Al Muckart
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Nice.
Out of curiosity, how were period wheel/similar style pommels and guards made? Cast or forged?
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Al.
http://wherearetheelves.net
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Howard Waddell
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| Posted: Thu 03 Aug, 2006 5:36 am Post subject: Gallowglass waxes II |
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We thought that we'd show you what the Gallowglass will look like. The molds are done and the first production waxes are off to the foundry. This is a set of production waxes mounted on an unground blade blank.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Greg Griggs
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So, Howy. Now that you've got us drooling all over ourselves, can you give up some of the anticipated specs? I've been keeping an eye on the site and it still says "TBA"  . Just told Mike yesterday that I was set on buying the Caithness, but now I'm in a terrible quandry between the two. You are evil, pure evil, HA! What to do....what to do........
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Jay Barron
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | The design looks lovely, Howy. But ... ummm ... is the ring a little off center? (maybe the photo is fooling my eyes because of perspective). And, if it is - would that really matter with the waxes? |
It looks pretty well centered to me. It also looks fantastic. This type of sword was my first forray into collecting (an AT0017 from Albion) so it holds a special place in my heart. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Constant and true.
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Jason Elrod
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While I wasn't crazy about the drawing, I have to admit that I now like this one a lot. It's good to see some of the more unusual designs be made into reproductions.
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Patrick Kelly
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The change in the guard does a lot for me. I like it much better than I did in concept form.
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Brian M
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I'm not seeing much difference in the guard from concept to waxes. Are you sure you aren't thinking of the Kern single-hander?
Brian M
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Nathan Robinson
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Patrick Kelly
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| Brian M wrote: | I'm not seeing much difference in the guard from concept to waxes. Are you sure you aren't thinking of the Kern single-hander?
Brian M |
The wax guard has a slight downturn the concept drawing doesn't have, or it just doesn't seem as pronounced in the drawing.
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Brian M
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | The wax guard has a slight downturn the concept drawing doesn't have, or it just doesn't seem as pronounced in the drawing. |
Honestly I think that's the perspective of the photograph. Nice looking sword regardless. Too bad I still have to pay off a Bayeaux.
Brian M
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