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by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do folks repair rips on canvas shields?
Replies: 22
Views: 538

Another method (though I haven't used it on shields...) is to cut a patch bigger than the ripped area. Glue down the rip, then unravel the edges of the patch for 1/2" or so. Place the patch over the ripped area and saturate with gesso and/or glue and water mix, smoothing the ravelled edges outw...
by Alex Baird
Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Uprising pics?
Replies: 7
Views: 343

I had a look at google maps satellite view. I appears they have built a new road over since I was a lad. Check out the "old pass road": about 12 hairpins and a 6 or 7% grade. Back then, Jackson was a small tourist town, catering to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and the ski runs. Now, it's for t...
by Alex Baird
Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making an Elizabethan Jack of Plates
Replies: 34
Views: 1364

Any info as to the gauge thickness of the plates, and their dimensions?
by Alex Baird
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making an Elizabethan Jack of Plates
Replies: 34
Views: 1364

James B. wrote:I have images of the 2 JoP in the RA as well as an image of the hat:

http://www.historiclife.com/Events/Muse ... dsRenn.htm


All I get at that link is a life insurance sales page.
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Paint: Glossy or flat?
Replies: 20
Views: 433

moreover common all garden water colour is the one that can be used for most parchment work, it is gum based and can be used more or less densely, as required. My substitute of choice for the more toxic period pigments is opaque watercolor gouache. Pretty much pigment and gum arabic, so the formula...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Uprising pics?
Replies: 7
Views: 343

Ever been there? There's a vicious mountain pass between Victor and Jackson. I wouldn't want to commute in winter. Of course, the glitterati have priced Jackson out of reach of the former locals, so maybe they have improved the road over Teton pass since when I haunted the area. Jackson used to be s...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Paint: Glossy or flat?
Replies: 20
Views: 433

earnest carruthers wrote:Indeed, it is bulky and takes ages to chemically dry


It wasn't so much the bulk, but that the oils from the yolk would bleed and make a slight "halo" at the edges of the painted area.
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Paint: Glossy or flat?
Replies: 20
Views: 433

I've had a fair amount of success with a glair binder (egg white, beaten to break up long protein strands, then let stand. Turn to an almost watery consistency). It, plus a couple of drops of gum arabic, plus pigment make a very nice gouach. I found including the yolk made the paint too greasy for m...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What's a castle?
Replies: 70
Views: 1607

chef de chambre wrote:(the French had a penchant during the 100 years war for Strong farmhouses of stone with a serious tower for self-defence, and to discourage brigands)


Wasn't the Hougoumont farm at the center of the battlefield at Waterloo one of these?
by Alex Baird
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: Mace vs Sword
Replies: 23
Views: 763

Kilkenny wrote:I use exceptionally long one handed swords - 42 inches for two sword, 36-38 for sword and shield. But my preference for maces is between 18 and 24 inches. With swords, I won't let you get close enough to hit me.


Sir knight, might I ask what your height is?
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

Well that is one way of looking at it. I can tell you that when my lady was Queen she never once considered her Queen's Champion her consort, she always considered me her consort. How is that different from what I said? The Queen is the King's Consort, and her Champions are the King's proxy, not Co...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

Don't you see a difference in fighting for the honor of the Queen, and asking that she act as your Consort?
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Center grip shield preference..Round or Oval
Replies: 32
Views: 540

26" round, but I don't know if you would call it preference so much as inertia.
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Definition of.....
Replies: 48
Views: 1055

We'll keep it a secret between us and the other 900 people viewing this thread...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

I guess I am just confused as to why you would feel that the King... or the Queen’s Champion would be upset or insulted by having someone else fight for the Queen on a specific day (Crown Tourney aside). Because when the Queen's Champion fights for the Queen, they are acting in the King's stead i...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

How is this so different? Because I am bearing the Queen's favor on the battlefield does not make the Queen my Consort. The King is her Consort, and her Champions are the designated stand-ins for when He cannot act in that role, because of his duties. When the Queen wishes to bestow favor on an ind...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Definition of.....
Replies: 48
Views: 1055

I am a stick jock and proud of it. ... I am in the SCA because I love to fight. So, what ways do you give back, so that others may also fight? To me, the "stick jock" (pejorative, not jokingly) is the taker who is only there to fight. He fights, and when not fighting, he sits. When done f...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

[The Queen is the Inspiration for the Kingdom. While one may not presume her favor, she may have as many champions as she chooses. No one, not even the King, may gainsay her in this. Very true. In fact, beyond the universal inspiration she inspires, she has several official champions for various di...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

Say the following to both: "As you could think of no other lady that inspires honor, courtesy, and all things beautiful than the Queen, that you humbly request her favor for the day of the tourney. That you promise on pain of death that you will not dishonor her or the Kingdom this day. Then r...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

BTW, what is the format of the other tourney? From the Lyondemere site: For Armored Combat (Heavy Weapons): For those fighters who feel that one tournament in a day is not enough, Lyondemere has the answer to your prayers: Inferno II: The Judgement of Minos. Once again, Sir Dante and Sir Gareth are...
by Alex Baird
Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting consort when wife doesn't do SCA
Replies: 80
Views: 1644

David, I think I know of the event you speak of, if it is Lyondemere Anniv. There is another consideration here, in that the duties of the list champion include serving as Baronial champion for the year, and so attending multiple events. You have indicated that attendance is difficult for you at thi...
by Alex Baird
Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If I might have a moment of pride...
Replies: 18
Views: 562

So, I have seen and heard of many 2nd generation fighters. Are there any 3rd gen out there?
by Alex Baird
Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: whats the best weapon for line combat
Replies: 37
Views: 889

As Sir Kilkenny said, all are best, when it is their turn to do their job. Sword and shield walls are defensive barriers, that can take and hold ground. Pike and spear have reach to attack, but cannot hold ground as easily. Great weapons have mobility and are able to concentrate force and exploit op...
by Alex Baird
Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Definition of.....
Replies: 48
Views: 1055

Kenwrec Wulfe wrote:I fight both heavy and rapier though, so I often get the "aaah, you go both ways, do ya?"


Yea for us crossdressers!
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Belegarth/boffer as unarmoured combat practice.
Replies: 39
Views: 1021

My goal in boffer/shinai fights would be to hit the opponent and not even be touched by a weapon. This takes a different approach. Yes and no. When it comes down to it, fighting is fighting. There is distance, timing, footwork, closing lines of attack, gaining lines, etc. You already have 21 years ...
by Alex Baird
Sat May 31, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA rule leg shots
Replies: 18
Views: 729

Nissan Maxima wrote:In SCA combat the penalty for getting hit in the leg is that you must then simulate oral sex on your opponent.


So, let me get this straight.

When you leg someone, you desire that they beat their helmet repeatedly into your crotch?
by Alex Baird
Thu May 29, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how do you kill an archer in Aethelmark?
Replies: 21
Views: 841

Maeryk wrote:beat em with a dipthong.


[img]http://www.unregisterednews.com/gallery/images/japanese%20man.jpg[/img]

Ewww.
by Alex Baird
Fri May 23, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is your motto? and Why?
Replies: 212
Views: 3577

Image

Banners with the Altavia Baronial motto: "Theatrum, non Drama."
by Alex Baird
Thu May 22, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is your motto? and Why?
Replies: 212
Views: 3577

Trí ceangail mi

Hopefully, it's Scots Gaelic for "Three bind me"; the words are correct one by one, but I'm not sure of the grammar construction.
by Alex Baird
Thu May 22, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is your inspiration for your device?
Replies: 142
Views: 2266

I wanted something geometric, find black and gold to be attractive, and was told I'd never get knotwork passed.

So I documented the heck out of it.

Sable, three Wake Knots, conjoined pallwise, inverted, Or.
by Alex Baird
Wed May 21, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Top Ten SCA Wars
Replies: 73
Views: 2294

CiaranBlackrune wrote:And that was where The Legend Of Smellyhead was born. (for those that know him)


I know Smellyhead, but I never heard the story behind it.
by Alex Baird
Tue May 20, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Top Ten SCA Wars
Replies: 73
Views: 2294

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Can anybody list every SCA War event in the USA? Just want to see how many...


Caid hosts:

Great Western (Oct)
Spring Potrero (Memorial Day )
Fall Potrero (Labor Day)
Darkwell (Mid Summer)
High Desert (Labor Day)

Defunct AFAIK: Caid/West
by Alex Baird
Thu May 15, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Great Dane axe head construction
Replies: 3
Views: 218

I don't think most Great Danes would put up with the duct tape. But, seriously, I've made axe heads with one piece of 3-4 mm leather cut sort of like a double head. This wraps around the haft and is glued in place to provide the sides of the axe head, with layers of high density foam between. I used...
by Alex Baird
Tue May 13, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: electronic pells
Replies: 39
Views: 664

Re: electronic pells

A few weeks ago I actually talked to a friend about making a pell into a "Simon says" game. We could just need to add more then 4 buttons to the pell. We where thinking of a minimum of 6 impact plates but you could scale it up for thrusts and wraps. It should randomly yell "Light!&qu...
by Alex Baird
Fri May 09, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Altavia Investiture tomorrow - who's going?
Replies: 24
Views: 272

I'll be there, but I may do rapier instead of heavy.

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