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by owen matthew
Thu Aug 05, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Luthold wrote:That is a dead damn sexy pavise,
where does one get this "Italian bendy wood"

I have had a hankerin for a pavise for a very long time now


ME TOO! I would love to paint one myself.
by owen matthew
Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Some new stock
Replies: 16
Views: 1523

That really drives the competion at the entry level! Beautiful! I wish you were doing this 2.5 years ago!
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: barbuta & sallet for sale
Replies: 21
Views: 1768

armsandarmor wrote:this helm is too nice to slap some ugly bar grill on.


I agree.
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Very nice Isabella and Vitus!
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: barbuta & sallet for sale
Replies: 21
Views: 1768

what size are the eye holes? Is this legal for SCA combat?

It is really, relly nice!
by owen matthew
Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: linengarb favor to ask
Replies: 8
Views: 295

If I did not give you a review it was an oversight, you are free to use it if I have. The service and products you have given me on every occasion have been superb! I get compliments on the garb frequently, and I will be purchasing from you guys again.
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

Tom, do you have a picture of that helm?

Nevermind! I searched your name and found it, AMAZING!
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

Olaf, I just saw that and was coming back to ask if the aluminum was sufficent. Do you think 22g stainless would be at risk of denting, what do you mean by "safe"- for the helm, or for me? Or that Al would be too light? Would mouse pad be enough to pad them, or would you want more than tha...
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

I will, but most people wear the standard fencing mask, and that is very light/slight. I am more concerned with weter or not an 18,20 or 22g helm will make the riggors of SCA fencing in general.
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

SCA fencing helm questions.

I was just tossing this stuff around in my mind, and I came up with a few questions.

How thin a gauge can you get away with, and still not dent the helm? 18? 20?

How much padding do you need, or do you not really need any at all?

Thanks!
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

GuntherofOrkney wrote:well owen the shield i made you has solid 1/2" aluminum bar stock stock welded around the edge. Gonna try some heavy wall hallow tubing one time to see if i could bend it and weld it.


My bad! I was throwing your name out there because I am so happy with it!
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Very nice Sean! Is it for jousting, sword and board (SCA or WMA)?
by owen matthew
Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Mine: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs210.snc1/7717_276377620390_534550390_8998799_306527_n.jpg This shield seems to have a greater than usual number of holes in it. Just out of curiosity, why is that? Several attempts at getting the strapping placement correct, I assume. When I got m...
by owen matthew
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shortest spear?
Replies: 27
Views: 746

as far as material, my 6' spear was rattan because in my kingdom i was under the impression i could have a spike on both ends, but the marshall made me remove one of the thrusting tips. I heard conflicting opinions on this from marshalls and i preferred not to take the risk, but thats why i chose t...
by owen matthew
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Keeping mild steel rust free...
Replies: 31
Views: 893

I could not handle the rust myself. Fighting every week was killing my helm, so I just got it nickle plated. It will never rust again!

I would consider painting the inside of your helm, though.
by owen matthew
Sat Jul 24, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

Mine. I think i'm gonna need to switch to a flat top kite instead due to the persona. Not sure.... need to do more research yet. It's an aluminum shield with welded edges (so no hose, which I love). Shield was made by Sir Sam of the outlands Is it curved on the face or flat? Its hard to tell. And w...
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

idomeneus wrote:Just wanted to add mine to the pile, it's a pic of it after one practice after a fresh paint job.

Image

Idomeneus


Nice painting!

How did you do the edging? Is it leather?
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who makes early period greave splints?
Replies: 11
Views: 387

I do not see splint sets for greaves or vambraces on eiter of RTH or Stonkeep's pages. Do you need to request them specially?
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who makes early period greave splints?
Replies: 11
Views: 387

Eyvandr wrote:Helmschmidt did some kits a while back.


I have chacked many times for that kit, but have never seen it in the year I have been looking.
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Small Female Fighter
Replies: 22
Views: 1596

Re: New Small Female Fighter

freiman the minstrel wrote:
Maelduin mac D wrote:
Lisette la Serena wrote: 5' 4" 120lbs chick

Lisette



I believe The Commodores said it best... "BRICK... houuuse"

Had to be done, sorry :-X


No, actually, it didn't.

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I agree, F.
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent Buckler pics???
Replies: 21
Views: 547

They had lantens in the bucklers?

I guess we have cameras on our phones now.

Seriously, why? To blind people, fight in the dark, utility/flashlight, or just because?

Again I am shocked, this time, though, more confused.
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent Buckler pics???
Replies: 21
Views: 547

Baron, some of the examples in your link have a conical piece jutting out of the top, or a hole in the top around the same area, are these for manipulating/breaking an oponent's weapon? So, several examples in your link are very decorated on the inside. A point for "hooks as suspension methods...
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent Buckler pics???
Replies: 21
Views: 547

As a matter of interest, I've recently got my hands on materials for making the wooden "wave" style bucklers face in leather, as per the originals depicted in Marozzo's Opera Nova, and the Kelvingrove museum example I linked a few days back (and pictured again below). Now, I could make on...
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent Buckler pics???
Replies: 21
Views: 547

Baron, some of the examples in your link have a conical piece jutting out of the top, or a hole in the top around the same area, are these for manipulating/breaking an oponent's weapon? So, several examples in your link are very decorated on the inside. A point for "hooks as suspension methods&...
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent Buckler pics???
Replies: 21
Views: 547

You would think they were just as ornamented/decorated on back if the hook was to be used only as a suspension method. Are there extant examples that are a show-piece on both sides? That being said, the hooks are on bucklers that have a straped orientation, so the hook would be lined up to catch the...
by owen matthew
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 23
Views: 1165

I live in the Barony of Nordwache, Caid. I'm moving to San Francisco, though, and am not sure which group I'll be located with... I just know it'll be West Kingdom for me! I'll miss Caid. I've been to several local events and really enjoy the crowd. -Gregory HEY! Do you know Kelson and Owen By The ...
by owen matthew
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Is nickle plating toxic? A bad idea on a helm?
Replies: 7
Views: 366

Is nickle plating toxic? A bad idea on a helm?

So, does anyone know ? I had a helm nickle plated (to avoid rusting), then I washed it (felt like it was very slightly greasy), sewed in the lining and fought in it for several hours yesterday. It was hot outside, but I felt like I was drawing shorter breaths than usual. It seemed like the air I was...
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My fluting tools.(its almost cheating.)
Replies: 31
Views: 1738

OMG! I had no idea it was that simple!
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Shield in proress
Replies: 5
Views: 447

Super nice!
by owen matthew
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buying designs for heraldry
Replies: 16
Views: 590

Not to hijack, but Theodwyn and Donovan, how much do you guys charge to digitize an existing SCA device? I can paint, and draw, but I cannot make it all happen in vector yet.
by owen matthew
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I need an epic swordfight
Replies: 37
Views: 1276

I was always partial to the duel at the end of Sanjuro. Here is the best clip of that I could find, but it is missing about 3/4 of the it... all the stare-down and timing that goes into making it really POP. Also, mute the sound, some idiot is taling over it and uses a bit of profanity. m Rob Roy wa...
by owen matthew
Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I need an epic swordfight
Replies: 37
Views: 1276

Cyrano wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyCEqpMupIc


Nice! A little long... winded, :wink: prehaps!
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: plaque belt design
Replies: 38
Views: 1702

Nissan,

Are these based off of historical motifs, or are they an homage to GW's line of chaos themed armies?

Once the process is complete will you be able to reproduce them easily? Will you start making them to sell?
by owen matthew
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review on Gauntlets by Leoric1958
Replies: 26
Views: 1192

Can you pass on his contact info, please?
by owen matthew
Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A few questions on aluminum lamellar
Replies: 18
Views: 491

I wear the thin plastic lamellar with nothing else. It is fine for everything but the worst shots, which are very infrequent. Its cheap, too.

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