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by Owen
Fri Feb 06, 2004 5:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Weapons to Persona
Replies: 81
Views: 1771

People tend to fight with weapons thate are effective in the system, regardless of historical appropriatness for their persona. I do try... http://home.armourarchive.org/members/owenbrau/Owen7.jpg That's a list-legal dolabra (pickaxe) and shovel; perfect for a Roman Legionary, the original combat en...
by Owen
Wed Feb 04, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New Thread Burner? Debate: Edge vs. Flat parrying
Replies: 28
Views: 417

Flat? Edge?

I try to block with the haft. That, or kill the bugger before he swings...safer that way.
by Owen
Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Fibreglass Spear Construction
Replies: 10
Views: 193

Rey- the section you quoted says that only two splices are allowed;
[quote]4. Shafts may be “splicedâ€
by Owen
Tue Feb 03, 2004 5:18 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Dying fabrics-wool and Linen
Replies: 26
Views: 230

I am enjoying learning about natural dyes, but I have to say that a major advantage to using modern dyes is being able to get the color you want/expect the first time; if you're goal is to make that garment, rather than learn to dye, that's a big plus.
by Owen
Tue Feb 03, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Fibreglass Spear Construction
Replies: 10
Views: 193

Adriano, the SCA requires a PVC endcap.
by Owen
Mon Feb 02, 2004 6:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Fibreglass Spear Construction
Replies: 10
Views: 193

Lachlann-those are the SCA's rules; kingdoms may make more strict.
by Owen
Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Target Subsitution Rule?
Replies: 10
Views: 210

The Middle Kingdom's Combat Rules specify that you may not attempt to force your opponant to strike an illegal target; a fancy way of saying no target substitution.
by Owen
Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Fibreglass Spear Construction
Replies: 10
Views: 193

An SCA fiberglass spear may have two splices; it must be held together with a 1" fiberglass solid rod, with either both ends epoxied into the tube or one end epoxied and the other securely taped with fiberglass strapping tape. [quote]H. Fiberglass Spears 1. Poltruded fiberglass piping only may be us...
by Owen
Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Scutum questions
Replies: 8
Views: 204

A Roman scutum was held palm down, as it was held lower than typical for SCA and rarely if ever grounded. It is also more comfortable to carry and fight with that way.
by Owen
Thu Jan 29, 2004 10:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Dying fabrics-wool and Linen
Replies: 26
Views: 230

Flonzy- I've never had trouble with RIT and wool; red, blue, and green all dyed well. I use stovetop method, not machine. For cottons, Procyon dyes are amazing; huge variety and vivid, don't fade (I have T-dyes over 5 years old that look great). I will get around to trying them on linen, but I've ne...
by Owen
Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Dying fabrics-wool and Linen
Replies: 26
Views: 230

RIT dye can be very erratic on linen; my tunic came out rather mottled red, which was ok for my purposes because it looks old now. I'd recommend using a different mordant than they recommend, say maybe Glauber's Salts instead of table salt. Mineral dyes (as opposed to organic) tend to have stronger ...
by Owen
Wed Jan 28, 2004 7:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Freon can
Replies: 12
Views: 27

I don't think those are flutes...

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gambeson Construction
Replies: 42
Views: 241

There is at least one Roman grave marker that shows what appears to be a quilted subarmalis.

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: "Picts are not Period" (x-thread) SCA
Replies: 38
Views: 71

I'm probably going to get assaulted for having brought it up. My friend Marcele (posts here) was known as the "Boobie Manche" back before her elevation, for the amazing (and accurate) gowns she makes and the, ummm..., way she fills them. So, now she's the Boobie Laurel. [img]http://forums.armourarch...
by Owen
Sun Jan 25, 2004 8:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: "Picts are not Period" (x-thread) SCA
Replies: 38
Views: 71

One of my favorite authors, David Weber, once mentioned the SCA in one of the Honor Harrington books; her uncle was a member. By the time the books take place (~2,700CE, IIRC), the SCA was a multi-planet group encompassing all historical eras; her uncle did WWI and gave her a repro Colt 1911A1! So w...
by Owen
Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sheep skin for padding?
Replies: 17
Views: 36

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Anyone have any problems SCA wise with KM no allowing this as "equivalent padding", especially for helms?</font> When I was an active marshal, I would have bounced it unless you could prove it is equivalent. ------------------ Owen "I used to be disgusted; now I...
by Owen
Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: shield thickness
Replies: 5
Views: 10

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">as a result, I am pretty much famous for my hose falling off at inappropriate times... </font> If you pointed them to your doublet properly, that wouldn't happen! And it was really a visual I didn't need right now. [img]http://forums.armourarchive.org/ubb/rolley...
by Owen
Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Crest attachment??!?
Replies: 10
Views: 20

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/owenbrau/Helmshot1.jpg Mine is attached only in the center. I have a brass "L" bracket I made, it is attached to the crest by the two bolts you can see in the center. The botttom part is curved to fit the helmet. The are two holes in the helmet, inside I glued ...
by Owen
Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Theoretical shield/spear question for SCA
Replies: 10
Views: 124

I can't really see that as being an effective tactic.

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pre 12th century SCA armour pics help (X-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 21

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Sat Jan 10, 2004 6:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pre 12th century SCA armour pics help (X-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 21

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/owenbrau/Kit2.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/members/owenbrau/Kit1.jpg 1st century, Roman Centurion. Plastic breastplate and side/back plates under the mail, also I now have steel shoulder cops under the pteruges (flaps) at the shoulder, painted brown. Steel...
by Owen
Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Drunken" Fighting Style
Replies: 24
Views: 40

from the SCA Rules of the List, III, section B- <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">5. A fighter shall not enter the lists or participate in any form of SCA combat activity while impaired by alcohol or drugs (including, but not limit...
by Owen
Fri Jan 02, 2004 6:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Albion Armorers?
Replies: 2
Views: 9

I can't say as to this piece, but I am very happy in my dealings with them.

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So...footwear pics, did I miss them?
Replies: 6
Views: 8

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Not the boot covers you asked for, but my answer to the problem.



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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Sun Dec 28, 2003 9:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sedric's Awesome Helm
Replies: 11
Views: 21

Wolf- Get Out Of My Brain! Image

Nice helm, Sedric.

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Sat Dec 27, 2003 4:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If your opponent blocks with a basket hilt, does that mean y
Replies: 25
Views: 24

Unfortunately, it is considered legal to block using the hands, especially in "static" positions; for example, the common practice in shiled walls of putting the swordhand in front of the face to guard against face thrusts. I think it should be called target substitution, but it isn't. -------------...
by Owen
Wed Dec 24, 2003 10:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is he talking about?
Replies: 32
Views: 52

By all that is holy, stop talking about him! Speak his name, and he will surely appear! And then threaten to sue us!

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Tue Dec 23, 2003 10:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Tip or no Tip?
Replies: 38
Views: 24

The edge wounds. The point kills.

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Owen
"I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused."
by Owen
Tue Dec 23, 2003 10:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How does the smell of Barf affect YOUR fighting?
Replies: 27
Views: 30

I have the most amazing story concerning this subject. However, it takes a goodly amount of fine ale or other potables to get me to tell it, in order to stun my sense of good taste into submission. Come to Kaffa Camp at Pennsic...if you dare. ------------------ Owen "I used to be disgusted; now I'm ...
by Owen
Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fighting shoes
Replies: 12
Views: 18

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"
by Owen
Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roman Helm (pics)
Replies: 29
Views: 55

Still needs ear guards.
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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"
by Owen
Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roman Helm (pics)
Replies: 29
Views: 55

Needs ear guards.

Seriously looks great.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"
by Owen
Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you had to choose...
Replies: 25
Views: 23

I think the period of history known as "Recorded" is the best. Image

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"
by Owen
Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Least Important Piece of Armour
Replies: 43
Views: 42

My chinstrap. On my helmet, the chinstrap is there because it is required; it has nothing to do with keeping the helmet on me and most of the time isn't even touching me. Helmet still isn't coming off. For the marshals out there; it would keep my helmet on if somehow it where lifted exactly right by...
by Owen
Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA)Thrust & Throw Javelins?
Replies: 24
Views: 24

Bela made a bunch, we played with 'em. Fun! Hit hard enough to be noticible and "authoritative", not too hard. I want a bunch to carry with my scutum...when I make that.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

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