The Armour Archive

Alex Baird

I've thought about getting a plane and smoothing the top. I also thought about putting down a sheet of plywood on top but I don't want to glue it down and I don't want it to rattle/vibrate when pounding. I could put a lot screws into it, I suppose. I second the masonite. When I built my woodworking...

Alex Baird

laevus wrote:Not on the 8th? Damn! A light ACL practice with rattan is on Sunday the 8th in Burbank. Would have loved to see you there.

Where in Burbank?

Alex Baird

I dunno, guys, whereas I'm a big, big fan . . . files are part of a two-tool solution. The other half is the vise. And I don't have a vise that I can put a helm in, without causing more problems than I'm solving. I'd build a suitable wooden claspy thing, probably using a C clamp or pony clamp... ht...

Alex Baird

Thomas Powers wrote: (If that mental image drives you to drink; you can send your thanks, (pounds, euros, dollars accepted), to the Keep Thomas Off the Streets---and far away from us! campaign...)

We already keep you in the depths of the New Mexican desert, and you still keep slipping out.

Alex Baird

Also for those local to the North Los Angeles or Ventura areas, do you know of a better metal supplier (or more affordable for that matter) where I can find better stock to practice on? Industrial Metal Supply. It's on San Fernando Road, near the 170/5 split. Look for their offcut bins. http://www....

Alex Baird

mjaay - Spear or proken pike -/= madu. Dump the buckler/basket hilt in the middle, use a gauntlet, and it is NOT the same. Didn't see any mention of "basket hilt" in the description of the banning. Just length and thrusties at both ends. A description which, incidentally, kills the use of bastard s...

Alex Baird

Not that it particularly matters. Once again someone in a position of authority is using their position to make a regional convention a society-wide rule. Guys, while the Rattan Combat community has been busy banning things, un-banning things, re-banning things, and knitting exciting garb, the rest...

Alex Baird

Castille's stuff looks pretty... Would love to handle some of his pieces to see how they feel in motion. Always nice to see a new quality vendor.

Alex Baird

There is still trouble reconciling the front view with the side view. I think the big issue is photographic distortion. So, here is my question for the folks who use 3D graphics programs. Is there anything out there that will correct for distortion if you know (or can guess) the distance from the l...

Alex Baird

Mac wrote: The "lock faceplate" is more than just a plate. It is fully functional lock (which I built). It has been the source of good-natured ridicule by several of my friends, who say "Oh, nice! Now, no one can steal your bed slats!"

Well, it is proof you are very picky about who gets into your bed...

Alex Baird

Didn't they sink?

Alex Baird

I'm curious as to which of these variety of combat forms people do and how regularly? SCA Armoured tourneys --Weapon forms? SCA Armoured Melee/Wars --Weapon forms? SCA Rapier --Weapon forms? SCA Cut and Thrust --Weapon forms? Joust (Full contact, non-SCA) WMA --Weapon forms? BotN 1 on 1 BotN/Behourd...

Alex Baird

Gregoire de Lyon wrote:
Diglach Mac Cein wrote:We need a bit more "theater" in Pennsic.
We need a bit more theater in the SCA.

The motto of the Barony of Altavia is "Theatre, not Drama."

Alex Baird

But, it does have a handy built-in drool bucket.

Alex Baird

Lexan is a polycarbonate. You will have a difficult time getting most types of paint to adhere with any durability, but epoxy and enamels are your best bet. I'd try spray adhesive to mount a lightweight canvas, and then painting that. I've used cheap painter's dropcloths.

Alex Baird

This may be an IKA thing, but why doesn't your local Knight Marshall appoint someone else who is an authorized marshall to run the practice? That is what is done here when the KM can't make a practice. And if the answer is "No one else is an authorized marshal", then ask why not? I kinda figure if ...

Alex Baird

You don't do Golden Age of Piracy in the SCA and tell everyone else to accept it. We're not a vampire role playing game set, the list goes on and on, and it includes, no, we're not the game where you do full body targeting with grappling and steel weapons. It's not that I am actually opposed to any...

Alex Baird

So, what would the standard safety kit be at such a HEMA event?

Alex Baird

Because advocating for the SCA to just add in these other activities that are not part of what the SCA does - and that involve a whole new range of issues regarding insurance coverage, liability and all sorts of good stuff - is exactly like joining a softball league and demanding to play hardball. ...

Alex Baird

But, is that because people think it's safe to blast in shots because they are padded? Perhaps they would be more apt to use less force and more control if they were not relying on the safety equipment to suck up the force. We must travel in different circles.... Didn't say I was right... It's an o...

Alex Baird

I submit this- Our risk and injury rates are exceptionally low. This encourages more timid folks to take the field, but discourages people who are looking for a rougher sport. I've seen great athletes driven off for hitting too hard. Also seen some people with game smashed into pain and walking awa...

Alex Baird

Thank you for the input. I see the perspective, and definitely respect it (especially after catching a few hefty pike shots). However, not to argue, but to augment my own perspective, a great number of pike/spear shots often seem to pop your head back pretty hard, anyway. I am not certain that squi...

Alex Baird

And here I thought you were referring to the rioting in the streets....

Alex Baird

I question the thrusty tips. Do we really need so much 'progressive compression' (squish)? I mean...we wail on each other with skinny bats. Would something with some *small* amount of 'give' better suit what we do? The armor is there for a reason, and we are each responsible for covering our own bu...

Alex Baird

The rapier armour rules seem silly till you take a broken sword to the chest and it convienently thuds against several layers of fabric and stops. At least, I was happy about them when it happened to me. Torso is one thing. Bouncing someone's armor because the cuff of his shirt comes out of the cuf...

Alex Baird

A philosophical question for the board... Seeing two current threads regarding SCA combat safety (Safety, meh and No PVC Bows), where do y'all see the balance between what SCA combat does and what is unacceptable? I see several points on which this balances: Desire to prevent injury (what level of i...

Alex Baird

jester wrote:The timing is eerie.

How so?

Alex Baird

Botn triathalon is 90 seconds longsword, most hits wins followed by best two out of three sword and buckler, first to three good blows wins followed by 90 seconds sword and shield, most blows wins. Judges count blows. there is a one minute break between rounds. Target area is everything except the ...

Alex Baird

Cap'n Atli wrote:I've always wanted to emulate C.S. Forrester with the novel: Lord Lieutenant Governor Admiral Sir Horatio Bornhower and the HMS Priapus vs. le Impotens

Followed by a rousing chorus of "The Good Ship Venus".

Alex Baird

One trick for getting clean edges with tape is to first paint on a clear coat. This will seal the edges of the tape, and if it bleeds under, well, it's clear. Also, don't lay on your color too wet and thick.

Alex Baird

The only thing that works on Kydex and such are the lovely solvent-based colors that the EPA doesn't want you to have. They actually chemically bond to the plastic.

Alex Baird

Nissan Maxima wrote:Do I get to kill Froggies?

I think the proper term is "gig Froggies".

Alex Baird

We've got 4 baronies and a couple of shires in the greater LA basin alone. If you could let us know approximately where he will be, we can give you a better idea of what's available close by.

Alex Baird

Tasha's surcote thread reminded me of a project I keep puting off. I'd like to make some flags/banners with my arms, as well as possibly redoing my surcote so it doesn't look like garbage. My ancient and venerable surcote has applique, but I have seen really nice block-stamped stuff too. For banner...

Alex Baird

Give me a sketch and dimensions, and I can make a .dxf file for you.

Re: How to build an armour bench. With drawings and picture

Re: Fighting in Long Beach CA weekend of December 7?

Re: making 1st helm - tool question

Re: OH Hive mind, I invoke your power!

Re: Steel Question

Re: Madu blow up?

Re: Madu blow up?

Re: EK Rapier questions

Re: Ever use software to superimpose originals over reproduc

Re: Mac's new chest. More than meets the eye.

Re: Battle of trafalger reenactment

What forms do you do?

Re: The War Shouldn't Be Over in June

Re: So, who did this?

Re: Lightest Covering for Lexan Shield

Re: Fighters Fighting at an Unofficial Practice (no Marshal)

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Safety... meh

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Calontir now has C&T

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Acceptable Risk and Safety

Acceptable Risk and Safety

Re: Calontir now has C&T

Re: Pennsic Tournament: The Ducal Three Form Challenge

Re: Title Stacking

Re: Painted tent decoration.

Re: Painting shield bosses

Re: CoTT English change of Command

Re: SCA Combat in the Los Angeles area?

Re: Banner and other cloth painting

Re: Lamellar CADs