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by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My integral coif. (with ventail!)
Replies: 22
Views: 421

Looks fantastic!

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th C. Armour Projects
Replies: 81
Views: 7365

I saw this stuff in the flesh today at An Tit kingdom A&S - it's all awesome! His descriptions do not do his work justice. :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is "pewter" exactly?
Replies: 8
Views: 336

While lead in pewter is indeed accurate, I would strongly advise against using it for modern reproductions. :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: polishing to a satin finish
Replies: 10
Views: 328

Soleil wrote:i was talkin to some one, and they say they hand polish their armour, is this possible and would it be very time consuming?


With wet emery cloth it wont take as long as you think.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Popular/Neat vs. Best accomplished
Replies: 18
Views: 654

Early 14th century Brittany. I spent almost a month in Brittany on an exchange during high school, and fell in love with the area. I chose the early 14th century for a variety of reasons - the interesting political situation in Brittany, the relative simplicity of armour, coinage, and dress, and par...
by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: More coin stuff...
Replies: 0
Views: 81

More coin stuff...

<center><A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derianlebreton/2324100183/in/photostream/"><IMG SRC="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2324100183_6e7052d2a5.jpg?v=0"></A></center> I recently finished a <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derianlebreton/2324920766/in/photostream/">Henry III</A> sty...
by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What is "pewter" exactly?
Replies: 8
Views: 336

Modern pewter is at least 90% tin. Some common blends: 95% tin, 5% antimony (often sold as lead-free plumbing solder) 92% tin, 7.5% copper, 0.5% antimony 91.75% tin; 6.9% antimony, 1.0% copper, 0.25% bismuth 97% tin, 2.5% bismuth; 0.25% copper; 0.25% silver Lots of other alloys exist. Some are not l...
by Derian le Breton
Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Aquygen?
Replies: 10
Views: 257

Alcyoneus wrote:And wouldn't the water be a bit of a problem for steel?


Not really. I use water when polishing steel (wet emery cloth) frequently. Just dry it off an you wont have any rust problems...

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Aquygen?
Replies: 10
Views: 257

You'll spend more on electricity to do the electrolysis than you'll get out of the flame. Propane/oxy or acetylene/oxy is probably more cost effective. Especially over time as you amortize the initial cost.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:29 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Did anyone see the ARK OF THE COVENANT show sunday?
Replies: 14
Views: 339

Given the enormous number of fake artifacts created over the centuries for religious purposes, I would be automatically extremely skeptic of any "relic." Especially one that is claimed to be several thousand years old. Hell, look at how suits of armor are bastardized over time. When an obj...
by Derian le Breton
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Massive Museum Picture Request Thread. READ!!!
Replies: 52
Views: 1331

I would love pictures of any and all coin dies (and associated tools) you run into. There are lots scattered around, including some in the British Museum.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Peel Affinity
Replies: 56
Views: 1974

http://www.peelaffinity.com/

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A 14th Century Mafia Library
Replies: 21
Views: 545

So, anyone got any whiz-bang sources for the 1320s? :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I want to be an Ottoman Cavalryman early 16th century
Replies: 14
Views: 1124

Check out my photos from Istanbul. I took a fair number of photos of 15th and 16th century Ottoman armour.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/derianlebr ... 245951449/

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century village blacksmithing
Replies: 14
Views: 491

I saw lots of 16th century iron cauldrons and ladles in Istanbul.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tips or ideas on glue removal from a second hand helm
Replies: 12
Views: 273

Acetone will probably work great. Do it outside.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Library Time Austin, TX
Replies: 14
Views: 211

Mint records as in the coining of money? Interesting I'd never thought of paying much attention to that. Yep. I make replica coinage. I've done a bunch of research into the Venetian mint, and now I'm reading up on mints in England (mostly the tower mint, but that's just because they have the best r...
by Derian le Breton
Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Library Time Austin, TX
Replies: 14
Views: 211

I'm with you in spirit... I've been reading through mint records lately. Very dry material, but occasionally you find a real gem.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Cups
Replies: 9
Views: 345

Actually, it looks like the David Brown Book Co has this book for a sizable discount (and they're in the US, so you'll pay less for shipping.)

http://www.oxbowbooks.com/bookinfo.cfm/ID/27758

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Cups
Replies: 9
Views: 345

The York Archaeological Trust (YAT) has a good book on wooden cups: [url]http://www.iadb.co.uk/pubs/pubs.php?Action=Details&PID=1][/url] Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Wood and Woodworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York That link doesn't work - go here instead and search for "...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Cups
Replies: 9
Views: 345

Yep, claw beakers are perfect. I love mine. :D

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Linen for Tunic
Replies: 6
Views: 217

Linen is wonderful for fighting in. It's tough, and wicks away sweat wonderfully. MUCH better than cotton.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shield without baskethilt
Replies: 24
Views: 535

Tourney shield - door handle bolted on, with a few nuts for risers.

War shield - heavy leather strap (about 13 oz), riveted on.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Most under represented culture/persona in the SCA
Replies: 161
Views: 4324

audax wrote:I'd like to do a nice Carolingian Frank impression.


One of my lady's areas of interest is early Frankish (5th century or so). Fun stuff.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:16 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Buffet
Replies: 13
Views: 423

Rule 34...

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Half gauntlet: SCA lega?
Replies: 25
Views: 520

As an aside, your local kingdom rules may be <i>more</i> strict than the SCA-wide standards.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: CHECK OUT MY NEW VIKING GARB!!!!!!
Replies: 56
Views: 1647

You totally left out the electric guitar.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:53 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: norse, scots, and a blender. oh the possibilities!
Replies: 28
Views: 542

What kind of Scots? When, and where?

Scots in the Orkneys, Shetlands, and other isles were <i>ruled</i> by Norse lords for quite some time. Contact between the two cultures varied considerably over time and with geographic location.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:35 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: CHECK OUT MY NEW VIKING GARB!!!!!!
Replies: 56
Views: 1647

Argyle the Wanderer wrote:sorry to play devil advocate but...


viking helmets didn't have horns on them. a few mayhave had small wings but not horns to my knowledge. other wise the outfit is compleatly badass


Uhh, I think you're missing the point. ;)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Do You Agree with This?
Replies: 55
Views: 1554

Durasteel Corporation wrote:I love the Romans, but they also exist in huge numbers....so they could, in theory, hold their own events....same with the genericelts.


This is a function of geography. We have very few romans here.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: banner design help
Replies: 19
Views: 264

The (historical) banners of this type that I've seen are more often per pale (as in the first example). From my recollection of my brief view of the Giant Book of Tudor Standards, this is true. Donasian, I know the newwer ensign is simpler which is why I went with the old one It'll certainly look s...
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Misconceptions about silk?
Replies: 12
Views: 308

Yeah, Dharma trading is a good company. One of the best places to buy from if you don't mind seeing the fabric in person first (they might do samples though, I'm not sure.)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Most under represented culture/persona in the SCA
Replies: 161
Views: 4324

James B. wrote:I was part of the Breton line at Hastings.


Cool beans. I've crawled around a few Breton castles; I spent almost a month there in high school. Brittany's a neat place.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Do You Agree with This?
Replies: 55
Views: 1554

Unfortunately, getting rid of the "medieval" focus is tossing the baby out with the bathwater. Well, I don't see how this change will actually have any impact on what people do on the ground. We'll still have pirates, "celts," and the rare vampire/elf, but the vast majority of p...
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Do You Agree with This?
Replies: 55
Views: 1554

In my mind, if you want to "improve" the SCA by changing it towards your ideal, whatever that ideal may be, the best way to do so is to set a good example. Gather like-minded people around you, and pursue your goals together, at least partially within the framework of the SCA. Pushing your...

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