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- Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Helm for sale, used, very large
- Replies: 14
- Views: 904
Re: Helm for sale, used, very large
I am sure you will find a buyer who needs to helm up a newbie or for a loaner helm. You might wanna keep it for loaner use anyway.
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Hjalmar is CLOSED!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1441
Re: Hjalmar is CLOSED!
Drogo Bryce wrote:shinyhalo wrote:You could make a video of you making your most popular helm and put it on youtube. You might inspire two new "Hjalmars" and then more people would get on the field.
Peace
This.
+1
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
- Replies: 591
- Views: 38065
Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
WilliamThomas wrote:This is my new kit I am working on, I don't have my leg wraps on or my arms... and I still need to fix my helmet padding, but it is coming along
William Thomas
Great kit, William. The layering of your fabrics really catches the attention. Also, nice helm!
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:44 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
It can be alot cheaper than that, Kenwrec, if one makes HIDDEN plastic armour. Barrel is free or of negligble price, and all one then needs is a good helm ($130-300ish) and garb to go over it. $18 of linen will cover all but the biggest fighters.
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Hjalmar is CLOSED!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1441
Re: Hjalmar is CLOSED!
I am sad to see you close. You have built for me some awesome shield bosses and cops. However, I am more glad for you to be able to enjoy the hobby you have made better.
Well wishes to you and favorable winds....or roads (as would be more appropriate nowadays)
Well wishes to you and favorable winds....or roads (as would be more appropriate nowadays)
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:39 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Howdy folks. As a relatively new fighter (Four months, just got my own kit completed) ... So your four months of experience qualifies you to tell folks who have been in the SCA for years, perhaps decades, that they're doing it wrong? Perhaps instead, it is you who are not fitting in with the group....
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:02 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Howdy folks. As a relatively new fighter (Four months, just got my own kit completed) I can tell you that I personally resent the hell out of the generi-celts, pirates, and plastic armor wearing types. I am brand new, and my budget is that of a full time student, yet through research, asking questi...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:08 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pennsic 40 Graybeard Tourney
- Replies: 21
- Views: 471
Re: Pennsic 40 Graybeard Tourney
Nissan Maxima wrote:I am conflicted about this scrap. I have been old enough for several years but I cannot make myself enter. I don't want to be one of the old guys.
But old guys who still fight are the most badass of all.
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Market survey : COP kit prototype
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1071
Re: Market survey : COP kit prototype
well, mild should be fine for a COP as one can just paint it before installing it in the fabric cover to keep it from rusting.
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:12 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
- Replies: 591
- Views: 38065
Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Here is my kit progression up until now.
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
- Replies: 591
- Views: 38065
Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Ken Mondschein wrote:
Last weekend.
Very awesome! I love that style headdress.
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:42 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Why can't we simply enforce NO blatantly modern materials and clothing on the field? What is wrong with actually putting the foot down in this area? Plastic paladins are NOT ok! Why is this a hotbutton issue?
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:50 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Oh, and our practice is pretty darn public. It is across the road from a ball park. I have, several times, brought potential members to a practice and, upon seeing a bunch of uncovered sports equipment, opt out. They thought they were going to see/participate in a medieval-ish fighting group, and in...
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:45 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Hidden armour, for persona's that would not have worn solid armour or no armour at all, is magical as it lets us come closer to what our fighting weight would actually be. But it is only cool when covered! Otherwise things get weird and ugly. My hidden stuff would greatly offend the eye if not cove...
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:12 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Well, for me, the SCA is a living history group where we can do full contact fighting without having to pull blows. If it is not, then why does it have the disposition of 'educational' in its charter? I am not concerned about awards and other political involvement within the SCA, nor is it is a gian...
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: pics of workshops
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1437
Re: pics of workshops
I love that stool, James! So effective yet simple to make! Is it a period model?
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:33 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Shamshir and other curved blades for SCA heavy?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 618
Re: Shamshir and other curved blades for SCA heavy?
One of our local fighters, Lord Iago, made a shamsir that has a wicked curve the whole length of the blade, recently. It makes for some interesting shots and blocks.
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:30 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
A bedsheet tabard over plastic gear doesn't disguise anything, really. It looks almost as bad as no tabard, to my eyes, since those tabards weren't worn over armour in period either. Is it really so hard to come up with some basic fighting clothes? I mean, you're already cutting lots of corners by ...
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:23 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Swete gets it. Awesome kit, man. Yes, but it looks like he covers it up with armour. Doesn't quite make the point, does it? I don't always wear maille, but when I do, it is Mithril Well, that is actually ringmesh maille. It does good against one handed stabs and slashes from a real blade, but bludg...
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:18 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Halberds Roman Helm for Sale
- Replies: 12
- Views: 915
Re: Halberds Roman Helm for Sale
That is a sexy helm!
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:15 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
The way I view it is this: there should be a limited amount of 'obvious exceptions' concerning historical accurateness with any given kit when interacting with the public in an educational sense. Concessions to safety and a few small things here and there are just a part of the SCA. However, when we...
- Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Swete gets it. Awesome kit, man. Thank'ee kindly I have had great instruction and inspiration from several sources. But relating to the OP again, I can understand the mind set of not wanting to cover hidden armour at a regular practice, as one does not want to ruin their nice garb. Garb isn't like ...
- Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:37 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not so hidden armor
- Replies: 245
- Views: 3581
Re: Not so hidden armor
Hidden armour, for persona's that would not have worn solid armour or no armour at all, is magical as it lets us come closer to what our fighting weight would actually be. But it is only cool when covered! Otherwise things get weird and ugly. My hidden stuff would greatly offend the eye if not cover...
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1072
Re: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
Captain Jamie wrote:Pics, I hope.
Oooo! Oooo! The 2nd one! The cocked hat! I want! Tell me how I can has!
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:19 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1072
Re: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
I want one so baaaaad! 
I have several friends who use the windrose style pommel and hilt, but they constantly fall off or twist (not to dis windrose...they look very attractive, but it is hard to get them to stay put.), and this seems like it fixes that problem.
I have several friends who use the windrose style pommel and hilt, but they constantly fall off or twist (not to dis windrose...they look very attractive, but it is hard to get them to stay put.), and this seems like it fixes that problem.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Hjalmr skullcap helmet for sale, new -- never worn
- Replies: 8
- Views: 580
Re: Hjalmr skullcap helmet for sale, new -- never worn
Sucks that it did not fit as it is quite nice looking.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New Kit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 930
Re: New Kit
Tom Balmont wrote:Thanks for the nice words, it's all my own work
This is the first stuff I've posted i've been hitting steel for about 7 years now.
Tom
Damn....it certainly shows too. I is jealous.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1072
Re: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
Baron Eirik wrote:He's got that style. I've pinged him for pics.
Thanks!
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: New Shield by Aiden. 10th century Danish
- Replies: 2
- Views: 225
Re: New Shield by Aiden. 10th century Danish
Amazing! I would be to afraid to damage my brand new pretty to fight with it! 
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:54 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: My wifes Bayoux work
- Replies: 34
- Views: 590
Re: My wifes Bayoux work
That is stunning work done by both amazing ladies. But their level of patience, skill, and determination are more praiseworthy still.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:48 am
- Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
- Topic: Looking inconspicuous
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4201
Re: Looking inconspicuous
[quote="JvR"][quote="Grimbah"]I got the black plastic armor from dark victory. I painted it with metal and had two veterans tell me on separate times they appreciated that I did that. Several have had to come up close to discern, that it was indeed plastic and not metal. Good tim...
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:45 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New Kit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 930
Re: New Kit
Whoever made it, it fit you like a glove! Well done!
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1072
Re: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
I'll check with him, he hasn't done WW himself for a couple years, but his partner Master Thomas does. Thomas and I set up in the same tent for WW And I take Jamie's stock with me and bring it and Thomas' back as preparatory logistics for Pennsic. Do you know which style and how long a grip you'd l...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1072
WTB By My Hand 1 Piece Sword Hilt
I have been unable to contact By My Hand Designs via email after several attempts. I am wanting one of his one-piece dark ages design sword hilts for a rattan sword. I saw them at gulf wars 1 year ago and have wanted one ever since. A way to contact BMH would be awesome, but if anyone is selling one...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:12 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Protect My Thighs and a few other Questions
- Replies: 32
- Views: 707
Re: Protect My Thighs and a few other Questions
Well, I cannot fight from my knees because of medical reasons (torn tendon and such), and refuse to because it looks doofy. In fact, the first time I saw knee fighting, it almost turned me off from the SCA....it just was so....cheesy. @Raito how is his not fighting from his knees going to affect his...