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how's this? http://members.armourarchive.org/robertdc/Raglan2010/TomMonmouthByPavillion.jpg or this? http://members.armourarchive.org/robertdc/Raglan2010/TomMonmouth.jpg Both of Thomas of Monmouth, Armour by Jiri KlepaÃ§. This is, absolutely, in the top 5 kits I have ever seen. I was almost annoyed...

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Drogo Bryce wrote:Sir Vitus,

Care to elaborate? Any reasons for that call, besides what I listed in my original post?

For the heck of it, I think it was a direct response to your topic question. sir Vitus, if I am wrong, please excuse me.

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losthelm wrote:You could ask armstreet just to sell the plates.
I have no idea if they sell loose plates or what the price would be.

I have asked before, they will not do it.

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Gunther, would this fit me? What is the gauge, and how sturdy is the lock on the visor?

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Vitus von Atzinger wrote:These are the types of items I am looking for to make this deal work. I thought about having Owen paint a shield but I paint well enough myself for my tastes.

Cash
Sword hardware
Fighting hoopelande for one of my squires.

You sure do. Sorry it sounds like it did not work out!

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PM sent to Sir Vitus and Tvtree with trade offers.

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Excuse me, I missed that.

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Tally wrote:I liked how how the marshalls smacked their staves together to start the fight. I don't think I've seen that done before. Is that an Australian custom?

Does any one else to that?

They have done it in the West for the years I have been there, maybe not as hard, though.

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What guage is it, and is it stainless or not, and how much are you looking to get for it? Thanks.

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I edited my original post to make it more of a can we make it more affordable and still good as it seems a big opponent of SCA can be expense compared to LARPS. No hobby is cheap. It has always amazed me that people complain about the price of participation in the SCA as a "barrier". How ...

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- BUT I think it's a critical development in ones' fighting to REALIZE this, and REALIZE WHY. It's probably not enough for me to just make a pithy remark and have people take me at my word, but maybe you will think about it the next time. I take you at your word all the time, I threw the wink in be...

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- BUT I think it's a critical development in ones' fighting to REALIZE this, and REALIZE WHY. It's probably not enough for me to just make a pithy remark and have people take me at my word, but maybe you will think about it the next time. I take you at your word all the time, I threw the wink in be...

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He does a very good job of controlling the fight, and from watching his An Tir fighting clinic videos, he actually becomes even harder to defeat when legged. Hauoc has An Tir clinic fighting vids? Did not know that, will look. And NO ONE is harder to defeat when legged. They might be harder to hit....

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Hey guys, I've come to the realization lately that I enjoy training for fighting and going to fighter practice more than actually going to events (which I find very stressful for some reason.) Am I doing this wrong? Or is it ok to enjoy the SCA in this capacity. No, you aren't doing it wrong. I fee...

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Three. i have bought and sold through several others, fit is KING for me! 1. A CLANG Roman 2. A genaric mix of roman ridge and spagen- I had no idea what I was asking for when I had it made, but it fits like a drea as it was bent on around my head! Has locking cheek plates. 3. a Gunther of Orkney st...

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RenJunkie wrote:@ Owen Matthew

Freakin sweet....

Christopher

Thanks Christopher!

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Gunther, the greaves with tabs look bad-ass. Is that a new design for you?

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get it done already i wanna see pics of it in combat. I was hoping to find/trade something for a crusader-type/apropriate helm I can paint up to go with it to pair well. I got a nice belt from vitus, and I think I can get a tunic/robe made by someone locally. The idea is an all soft tourney kit so ...

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I am working on this right now. About half way done. Spray paint and acrylic on an aluminum shield by Gunther of Orkney. The arm will be coming out of clouds in the foreground... yet to be added.

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When my first honda was stolen, I was 19, it had my then Sensei's sword in it. I never got the weapon back, even though the car was found. He was very understanding, but I never got over the regret. I am sorry for your loss, and would press you to get back in full what you are owed, especially if in...

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I have a leather one, wraped in linnen, by Acastus here on the AA. I am 5'11 and 200lbs, if you are interested. It is a tank, has a few plastic plates inside, and I am sure will last for MANY years. It is unused.

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holyone wrote:heres mine and one I did for a friend.

Well done!

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VERY nice looking helm! Amazing bands, it really stands out.

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I bought a Gorget from Otto (via eBay) around 6 years ago (maybe longer, I don't remember exactly) and paid via paypal. It arrived promptly and functions beautifully - and looks exactly like the pictures. G-- I have one from a couple years ago as well. I never had a problem with him. I understand t...

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Thanks for the responses! That "show us your shields" thread rocks! Yeah Owen, I've been around a little while. I haven't done a whole lot yet beyond maille and some clothing projects, but there's no time like the present to learn something new! Yeah, sorry, I did not man to come off as c...

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If you are going to decorate it, not pay for living history quality, and not fight with it, then its material almost does not matter. Sir Thorfin here on AA sells aluminum blanks for VERY affordable prices, look him up. Or, just save even more and get very good plywood and cut it out yourself. YOu c...

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Did you ever come up with a price for the lamellar or scale in horn?

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You just pad the bowl and strap it on to your chin, Even a wrap will not drive it into you if your head is snug and your strap tight. Every helm I have ever ued has been padded that way. I strongly doubt Halberds was at a loss as to how his helm should be padded, or how it works, or whatever you sug...

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Nakos and his team do great work, they helped me out in a pinch with a special job at the beginnig of this year... I reccoment them, and their quailty highlty! Plus they just have great comunication, making the experience go very smoothly.

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I would buy this in a heartbeat if I had the money... So bad ass!

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Your grace, Duke Avery, do you have any experience here? I would love to hear your thoughts on the dished round with a boss versus the flat round. thank you, sir!

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Nissan Maxima wrote:I am going

Beautiful kit. Great job. I really like the offset from the blackened gaunnts and sabatons.

I wish I could fight in BoN, but funds will be an issue for several years.

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Is there any merrit to using a dished round with a center boss, rather than a handle extending from edge to edge (seems like a terrible risk to the hand if it is not very well protected. I have pictures in an italian armour book that are dished with bosses, but I do not seem them often in SCA combat...

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Once again, beautiful work!

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I know Milan to be a man who takes the utmost care of his kit. He only uses or makes the best as far as I know!

What is this new look you are shooting for!? Going to Crown?

Re: Am I doing SCA wrong?