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Adelaisa

Post updated to indicate sold items.

Adelaisa

All PM's have been answered, I'll update the list as soon as moneys are received. Currently 4 people in the queue for the kidney belt.

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Adelaisa

All the images are uploaded and linked. Let me know if you need any additional shots.

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Adelaisa

Adelaisa

Greetings! I'm doing a closet cleanout...so here we go. Shipping to USA only, (customs is a pain), and is not included in prices. Additionally, I can deliver to Lilies, Pennsic, or Battlemoor. Or if your in the Outlands, we can make use of the SCA express. Don't like the price? Talk to me! :) Now fo...

Adelaisa

I've been the "newbie" on the list field for over a year now. I still don't have my armor together - but it's a process I keep saying. Last year was my first year teaching. Which was exciting - and incredibly busy and utterly stressful. I put on the loaner gear a few times - but frankly it's borderl...

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What problems are you having? Registering Arabic names isn't impossible. Registering combined Anglo-Arabic names can be a challenge.

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It's not his fault. It wasn't posted other places. I had a few questions that I asked via PM because I wasn't going to call "dibs pending questions" and one thing led to another and I ended up buying a bunch of it. I sent the paypal at 11:30 and promptly went to bed. If anyone is to "blame" it'd be ...

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Alright, photos are up. There are over 250 in the final edit so I'm not going to bog down JT's servers with them all here. It took 3:16 to upload them the first time. :D Y'all will just have to visit my wordpress http://imperfectramblings.wordpress.com/2014/07/11/crossroads-in-time-2014/ . I hope yo...

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Photos are on hour two of uploading. When it's done I'll post a link.

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Photos are still coming. I've just been absolutely non-stop since I got back. I'm hoping by the end of this week. The grand total was 1130 photos so it takes a bit to go through them.

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Alright y'all. I'm loading the cooler now and then headed your way. I'll see you on Monday!

Adelaisa

Extended forecast is showing clear skies with temps in the 70's to low 80's and lows of 40-45 for the whole week. Pack something warm! Rain, however, is noticeably absent.

Adelaisa

Dress is done - I should be nice and toasty now if things get chilly. My sister just informed she will be staying with me instead of with my parents. Guess I should finally finish cleaning out the spare bedroom from moving in... and she comes in before I leave CiT. Oh well, more adventure!

Adelaisa

I still need to cut and sew an overdress, sew two chemises, buy and prep food, and pack but it'll get done. The good news is my shoes are finally making it into the mail today! I guess I won't be barefoot after all. :D 3 days, 18 hours, and 58 minutes until the car pulls out. Can't wait to see you a...

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I was re-reading some of the old threads ( http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=52735&start=105 this one specifically) and you comment that one of your complaints was with parrafin candles. What should we have - beeswax? Something like this http://www.downtownhomeandgarden.com...

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Thank you Jehan. I should arrive Monday around noon. I'm going to a make a short-ish detour to visit some old stomping grounds on the way out which will split my driving to the point I can arrive during the day. I did realize last night that it's going to be a new moon while we are there which adds ...

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Thank you for arranging this Jehan I'm really looking forward to it. This shall be my first narrow-focus event and I'm still desperately under-supplied. However, thanks to someone in our local group I have a tent now! So I shall sew, sew, sew and see you in a few weeks!

Adelaisa

Jehan -

I just want to confirm - we are supposed to arrive on Monday, June 23rd, correct? Any particular time when "site" opens?

Thanks!

Adelaisa

I am coming with me, myself, and I.

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Jester -
Thanks! I do know Mathilde and Geoffrey. I just will be coming with about that level of kit as you (potentially) and wanted to make sure that was acceptable to the autocrat. I'm looking forward to the event - it sounds like a lot of fun!

Adelaisa

I would like to tentatively join this enterprise if it is acceptable. This would be my first foray into a high-fidelity event but it sounds like a lot of fun. I definitely would be portraying a more commoner impression as I'm just starting to build my kit. What would be considered the essentials of ...

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Riveted is going to be lighter and stronger, but generally, more expensive. Butted, if it is not butted with care does tend to let the links pull apart as the links will rotate and unweave themselves through movement. If you are just getting started though, maille not a requirement or a necessity fo...

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PM Sent for sizing info.

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How tall are you? Just wondering where these would fall on my 6'1" frame.

Thanks!

Adelaisa

Received today. Great product for the price and exactly as described. Also he through in a pattern and some bonus pieces. Yay bonus pieces! Definitely would recommend Ben based upon this, albeit minor, transaction. I'll post pics when I finish my project up.

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What does everyone use for the base layers? I'm trying to build a 12th century kit and have it look as historical as possible, I'm also trying to avoid plastic and modern clothing. I've got hidden legs/CoP and it seems like I should have something under them and I'm not sure what. Loose fitting figh...

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You would be better off not lining it all. Fake fur just doesn't come close to the feel and hand of real fur. Fake fur is (generally) too thick, too 'deep', and too stiff. Real squirrel is quite ... I am having a hard time coming up with the right word ... soft ... almost thin?? (the skin is quite ...

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For the sake of options, can anyone point me to someone who would be willing to make me protective gauntlets for a reasonable cost? I would like to avoid mittens for the most part, unless someone knows a style or way to make them more dexterous. I splurged on an Icefalcon helm, so I'm trying to lim...

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I have to admit, I'm not entirely fond of dead things. Anyone know of good fake fur to use for something like this?

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Yep, it's me. Had a moment of hmm...I wonder if I can do this. So I posted this on the barony list. Decided maybe I shouldn't keep trying to reinvent the wheel. Thanks for the offer of help!

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Sir Alec - I have a few questions for you on this kit - if you don't mind. In the other thread you stated that "Its a war kit so just meant to protect from the odd shot." If, theoretically speaking, you were to say, pass some advice along to a new fighter that hypothetically wanted to make a similar...

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So I have an actual date I'm leaving the frozen land of eternal darkness (or light season depending) and am trying to finalize my kit so I can actually fight when I get back. There are a few things that I need to purchase because, well, I don't know how to make them. I'm going for a 12th century imp...

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I'll take both. I'm playing around with a hidden/integral gorget/mantle/haubergon combination and I think one of these might do the trick. But I'm not sure which so I'll take em both.

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First, Merry Christmas to everyone! We have received many inquiries about the liners. We are currently out but we have ordered 100 more and they should arrive at the end on Jan. We will post when they arrive. Best Regards, Ulrich Is there an update on these? I would hate to miss my chance. Thanks.

Adelaisa

[EDIT]: It also looks like you placed the armpits too high on the mantle. Add a few more rows before starting them. Thank you for the info. I will insert the extra mail and take new pictures and then re-post. However, what do you mean above? I'm not tracking with where I should add more rows. The u...

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