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by Mal Voisin
Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:49 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 10th and 11th century Armenia
Replies: 2
Views: 148

Years ago I saw a book from Russia that had a complete overview of historical costume based mostly on archeological remains. All in Cyrilic. Very impressive; I couldn't ... ah... buy it, at the time. I would make contact with Russian reenactors. Armenian history is facinating. Ultramarine and all t...
by Mal Voisin
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:41 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I wanna be this guy
Replies: 15
Views: 1702

Remember that depictions of "enemies" in Biblical scenes tend to be more allegorical (more fantasy armour, more scale, etc.) rather than what is traditionally worn in Europe of the piece's time. How do you know that? Could it be inspired by foriegn armours they are familiar with? The use of scale, ...
by Mal Voisin
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: sheild straps
Replies: 22
Views: 872

Rizzo wrote:I would like a norman kite to have a boss and a horizontal centregrip handle.
I can understand the boss, but why would you think a horizontal centregrip handle is appropriate for a Norman kite shield?

Curious.
by Mal Voisin
Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Material Q's
Replies: 10
Views: 396

Cotton wool is still the British English vernacular for loose cotton.

Also, how many times is someone going to ask how to make a gambeson, and get the same answers? Ean, how about using the Search facility and reading the answers already given on this?
by Mal Voisin
Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:06 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My Viking "Longhouse" tent
Replies: 22
Views: 1080

:shock:
by Mal Voisin
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I'm Josh Warrens younger brother and I have some bad news :(
Replies: 47
Views: 2506

If you need any help Josh, pm anytime.

My prayers are with you and yours.
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:20 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

I dont think you can just say Goliath was viewed as a knight, i would need convincing and some form of documentation other than you just stating it. If he were a knight why is he wearing a kettle, this is not a knightly helmet, and would certainly be below his station. What in the illumination make...
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:10 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Attempting First Time Gambeson
Replies: 33
Views: 1521

I had a the same difficulties trying to open it through a web browser. If you save the file to disk, then open it seperately, it works just fine..
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

However, the most interesting image here is that of Goliath. ... I find this image disturbing--did the artists and sponsor really see Goliath (the very biblical image of giant brute) as a knight? Given this image, I would rather doubt that this source could really be used as sufficient proof that k...
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:49 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sword vs. Mail
Replies: 70
Views: 1997

Humans vs. Machine Intelligences
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: what can you guys tell me about this suit??
Replies: 20
Views: 979

patric blue tooth wrote:hey, while ive got your attention!

what does it meen when it says "membre de chambre" under my user name???

what happened to "archive member"
Do not panic.

This is only a test.
by Mal Voisin
Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Attempting First Time Gambeson
Replies: 33
Views: 1521

Is this for SCA use, or are you going for a specific historical time and place?
by Mal Voisin
Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:59 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I hate braies
Replies: 59
Views: 2102

:?:

The're the most comfortable things I ever wore. I like 'em.

Your milage may vary.

It's great that your open about it.
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:58 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

The only reason the SCA claims to be educating anybody is so that it can keep its Non-profit status. I'm encouraged that someone has the balls to admit that. As I said in another thread, if the SCA presented itself as essentially a social organization with a primary emphasis on entertainment inspir...
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:37 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What weave of silk should I use?
Replies: 9
Views: 399

It's been a while since I read it, but Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince has lots of detail:

http://www.boydell.co.uk/5115767X.HTM
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

Cap'n Atli wrote:the answer lies somewhere between "never" and "always".

Well, then it's merely a simple matter of establishing the frequency, and relating it, of course, to specific times and places and armors.
Nonsense.
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:12 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Battle of Azincourt
Replies: 38
Views: 587

If you are just starting into this, I think a good introduction is The Face of Battle by John Keegan. Details: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0140048979/104-9804797-4144702?v=glance Get it at the library. It has a good intro on the experience of battle for the combatants. Includes a d...
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:05 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

grimstone bar wrote:
But it doesn't really matter at the end of the day.
It matters if it is being willfully misrepresented to the uninformed in the SCA and the public. Moreso, if you misinform children, I start thinking about millstones and lakes.
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

I think it is hilarious that Drest is correcting the use of French where everything we talk about is centuries in the past. Like language and spelling never change...
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Egfroth! Great News!
Replies: 23
Views: 600

Egfroth wrote:Hmmm, is it what I think it is? Concerning a certain giant?
If you are going to talk about my tackle, please take it to the Off Topics board. Calling my tackle historically giant is nice, but it just makes me feel old. :(
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

I felt very stupid afer posting this topic origionaly, especialy after super genius above dogged the hell out of me. Welp, back to lurking this topic since I obviously have zero historical interest or want there for of. Thanks Sixtus, its always nice to get complements. Coincidentally, my business ...
by Mal Voisin
Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 12th century maille from germany
Replies: 13
Views: 877

Stepping aside from the minutiae a minute, you nuts (;) ), is there any indication as to what the "cut" of the garment is? Tantalizing, isn't it? How about this: High power CAT scan. Export the dataset to a 3D Modeling program. Define the collision parameters for the links. Add physics. Shake out t...
by Mal Voisin
Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

Oh bicker bicker bicker..... does anybody actually think that there was some color coordination between knight belts? i bet they used for a belt whatever they could get thier hands on, the SCA just uses it as a Badge of Office.... it serves its purpose... you can pick out a knight in a crowd. I thi...
by Mal Voisin
Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new hour-glass gauntlets from Jiri Klepac - new pics
Replies: 19
Views: 1467

Those are indeed yummy.
by Mal Voisin
Tue Aug 16, 2005 12:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Help with a New English persona...(Black Sea not N. America)
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Are you talking about North America? That New England?
by Mal Voisin
Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I could just kick my own ass.
Replies: 5
Views: 443

Maybe this?

Jessop, Oliver

1996 A New Artifact Typology for the Study of Medieval Arrowheads.

Medieval Archaeology XL:192-205.
by Mal Voisin
Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who were the original inhabitants of Britain?
Replies: 46
Views: 1178

Ean wrote:I am confused...
Acknowledging the problem is the first step in recovery.
by Mal Voisin
Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:23 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who were the original inhabitants of Britain?
Replies: 46
Views: 1178

I know the area. Up to Dunfermline and also a bit of Edinburg.

Just reminiscing (sp?).
by Mal Voisin
Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who were the original inhabitants of Britain?
Replies: 46
Views: 1178

Dalloch,

You're not too far from Inverkeithing, are you?
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:59 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: This afternoon's medieval faire.
Replies: 11
Views: 399

Use Mustard Seed Faith. Wiser words I have never heard. :wink:

I bet the kids had a hoot. Great job.

Questions:

Its hard to tell from the images; is your tunic a really dark green?

What are the two closures you have at the neck opening?

12th Century impression?
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:04 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who were the original inhabitants of Britain?
Replies: 46
Views: 1178

grimstone bar wrote: But the earliest inhabitants would have been Ug's tribe of the seven valleys, although Ogg of the sharp stick claims precedence, one we will likely never know.
I think Korg would contest that claim.
by Mal Voisin
Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:20 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Blazons 2000
Replies: 10
Views: 645

Aren't these public domain software? Does anyone know of a download server?
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

Thorstenn wrote:Well darn sorry.
Mal simple mistake you all look alike to me :wink:
No problem for me.

Damm, you're just 2 hours drive away. God, this is a big freakin' State.
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SCA Knights and White belts
Replies: 151
Views: 3470

Thorstenn wrote: I too take insult at vals words.
Mal, not val.

There is a Val on the Archive, and I wouldn't want his reputation confused with mine.

Thanks.
by Mal Voisin
Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:23 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who were the original inhabitants of Britain?
Replies: 46
Views: 1178

I seem to recall something about artifact remains of a people that were from North Africa, and preceded all the European inhabitants.

Maybe this is a start:

http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/british.html

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