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by Baron Alcyoneus
Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules of Engagement
Replies: 47
Views: 1149

When we had DFB, I just figured it was like a penalty for not paying attention. ;)
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bad Blood and poor sportsmanship –Pennsic–
Replies: 90
Views: 3363

Steve -SoFC- wrote:To me, this is tamer than ancient Roman graffiti portraying Caesar sucking cock, or the like.


Steve


To some Caesars, that's just advertising. ;)
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [Pennsic] Thoughts on a Woods Battle Incident
Replies: 42
Views: 1670

Engagement was lost. He grabbed the banner and took off like a shot. Kudos to him, sucked to be us. We all took off after him and I was yelling for a newb fighter who was with me (but is lightning fast) to go, GO, GO!! The newb did manage to catch up He wasn't in weapons range, or they wouldn't have...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bad Blood and poor sportsmanship –Pennsic–
Replies: 90
Views: 3363

Malcolm_Mor wrote:especially when you mix alcohol in at times


You aren't supposed to be mixing alcohol and the list field.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sculpted iron/steel
Replies: 7
Views: 289

But they would be cast, if thick.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bad Blood and poor sportsmanship –Pennsic–
Replies: 90
Views: 3363

Re: Bad Blood and poor sportsmanship –Pennsic–

The final field battle I was removed from the field on the little golf cart due to an over excessive face-thrust by a spearman who struck we with such force that the back of my helm struck the ground before the rest of my body dazing me and (as I am given to understand) blacking me out for a couple...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [Pennsic] Thoughts on a Woods Battle Incident
Replies: 42
Views: 1670

I think he should have fully caught up with him before deciding he was engaged. :wink:
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: under doublet / pourpoint pattern (circa 1470 persona)
Replies: 101
Views: 2973

chef de chambre wrote:But, considering the source, and Louis XI reputation, it would seem to be a bourgois habit he picked up, and the suggestion, in context, was considered crass or lower class.


In the modern world, I think that it would be a step up for the ass-hang-out crowd to be considered peasants. ;)
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: traders/workersHELP please. need estimates on things-air....
Replies: 6
Views: 378

Re: traders/workersHELP please. need estimates on things-air

robyn wrote:1 fully embroidered viking cloak, 180 hours of work


$3300. ;)

Assuming it was someone who was any good-rather than ME embroidering for 180hrs... ;)

I think that you would be lucky to find someone you could pay $10/hr to embroider that much for you... So...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Simpson Strong-Tie Armor?
Replies: 6
Views: 495

You should be able to bend that over in your hands...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Copper Alloy Maille
Replies: 4
Views: 167

Copper-alloy rings were pretty common for decoration. Striped bands in 'bishop's mantles', or as dags, edging...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mid vs. East Unbelts
Replies: 47
Views: 2046

It could be that they thought they saw it, and something else happened that just looked that way. Is that scene in view in the video?
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mid vs. East Unbelts
Replies: 47
Views: 2046

Perhaps in my world, which I wish was more prevalent, noble warriors would address issues on the spot on the field, or directly after an engagement and there would be no hearing about it second hand. Think about that. Do spectators have a duty to inquire into "issues" directly after an en...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: On "arming coats"
Replies: 14
Views: 534

Kohl's has white linen drawstring trousers for about $20. Get them a bit large, sew the pockets and zippers shut if you like, cut them to length, and there you go! ;)

Or get another color to wear, and make a pattern from them.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What kind of studs/caps/rivets are these?
Replies: 7
Views: 291

They look like button head aluminum rivets to me. I put them in 737's. ;)

And if you want some, I could probably get you a better price, since they are sometimes available surplus. They wouldn't be falling into my pockets as I walk out the door...those cost WAY too much.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: under doublet / pourpoint pattern (circa 1470 persona)
Replies: 101
Views: 2973

You should know by now that you can't prove a negative! Of course I do. But Bob seems pretty emphatic that braies were never worn like shorts except during times of hard labor. You're dern tootin' I am. Look, I've been through hundreds if not thousands of illustrations. The instances of visible und...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: under doublet / pourpoint pattern (circa 1470 persona)
Replies: 101
Views: 2973

http://s3.artknowledgenews.com/files2008/GastonPhoebusMakingSnaresAn.jpg http://www.weimclubamerica.org/worldweims/longhair/lachasse.jpg [img]http://www.bnf.fr/enluminures/images/jpeg/i5_0002.jpg[/img] http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ZWFhlLnRaDg/R_wQwLwd3KI/AAAAAAAACKY/Hiz3rMizuu8/image030.jpg
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who made this?
Replies: 11
Views: 832

Bakabobo did.


:P

http://bakabobo.deviantart.com/
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: On "arming coats"
Replies: 14
Views: 534

In the 15thC, Germans tended to point their armor to their clothing, while Italians liked to use buckles&straps. Around the end of the century, the Germans started using more straps, and the Italians used more point. The grass is always greener, you know? Gillespie should be able to tell you exa...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: James McCullen IX...Destro
Replies: 8
Views: 562

It isn't the cover of The Rolling Stone, but the toy version of 'Destro' made the cover of Toy Fare magazine.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A previously unpublished or so early chapel de fer
Replies: 18
Views: 570

Notice the dagger. It has a trilobular pommel and a roundel looking hilt. That hilt looks 400 years out of date to me. Or is it just the stitching of the artist? I think Oakeshotte shows some swords(at least one ) with the same hilt (and look at the sword just to the right) that are still in use ar...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A previously unpublished or so early chapel de fer
Replies: 18
Views: 570

How did that post get here? :?
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A previously unpublished or so early chapel de fer
Replies: 18
Views: 570

How tall is it? Diameter at the top and bottom?
by Baron Alcyoneus
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SEEKING WINDROSE ARMOURY!!
Replies: 13
Views: 719

Why don't you pm him, and wait until Pennsic is over?
by Baron Alcyoneus
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: craziest weapon or armour stories you have heard
Replies: 192
Views: 7734

I've heard of the sword being called 'a sword of oppression' because a single handed sword was damned near worthless against a man in full plate. But you can get the attention of a peasant or college kid pretty quick! So, a horse just adds to that... A man on a horse is far more psychologically form...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: James McCullen IX...Destro
Replies: 8
Views: 562

Turn off the brain and enjoy the movie, or turn off the brain and enjoy Sienna Miller? ;)

That face...I think I've seen a similar one before...does he have a brother?;)
by Baron Alcyoneus
Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 14th cen Surcoat patterns
Replies: 22
Views: 630

Guy Dawkins wrote:My wife tells me they all make me look fat!
:sad:


Your ass makes THEM look fat. :P
by Baron Alcyoneus
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hilt Weight
Replies: 18
Views: 340

You aren't trying to tell me there was a reason they made swords the way they did, are you? ;)
by Baron Alcyoneus
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hilt Weight
Replies: 18
Views: 340

Once you get used to it, because the mechanics are a little different, just as they are anytime you borrow a different sword, you will find certain things happening.

Your tip will move faster.
You will have more control.
You can become much more accurate.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Torso armour for 1370
Replies: 28
Views: 1014

Tasha's pourpoint pattern is just the thing for that era.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The making of a dummy.
Replies: 2
Views: 194

What happened to the dummy after the first two pictures? :twisted:

I've thought of doing this, how difficult is it to make it match your shape when you stuff it?
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Some painting we have been up to.
Replies: 11
Views: 386

Don't tell her until they are finished, but those are for everyday use.

They are replaced by the tapestries when company comes over...
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What stainless should I use + some other questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 237

SirSavage wrote:Hmm. . . . well 15% sounds like kinda a lot, doesn't it make a difference?

And does anyone know about the polearms.


Compared to mild steel, I don't really think there is that much difference between the 300 series, I'm sure there are exceptions.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Torso armour for 1370
Replies: 28
Views: 1014

The Altar of St James in Pistoia Cathedral. You've probably seen the pictures of the silver... ;)

Bascinet, 3/4 legs, 1/2-3/4 arms, BP. You could probably go with a CoP, but it would likely be covered with a jupon.
by Baron Alcyoneus
Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century Cooking Tripod
Replies: 8
Views: 242

And I was thinking that they were probably all pretty much the same...


Not this time! 8)

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