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by Vladimir
Fri Mar 21, 2003 5:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: where does it say.....
Replies: 26
Views: 19

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mortisfan: <B>Chainmail is not a rigid material so it would not work. -Finn</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> My point is that the rules don't actually say the head must be covered b...
by Vladimir
Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Early period Lammellar
Replies: 2
Views: 8

Thanks for the info
by Vladimir
Thu Mar 20, 2003 12:11 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Early period Lammellar
Replies: 2
Views: 8

Early period Lammellar

What patterns could have been used in Eastern Europe around the begining of the 9th century? If anyone has a pattern to post I would appreciate it.

[This message has been edited by Vladimir (edited 03-20-2003).]
by Vladimir
Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: where does it say.....
Replies: 26
Views: 19

Technically, I think that even a maille coif with an arming cap would be legal if it covered the face as well.
16 guage steel with no open greater than 1 inch, 1/2 inch padding, and covering all the needed areas
Now try passing that!
by Vladimir
Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Drinking Horn - Saxon
Replies: 16
Views: 14

How to place the horn for drinking depends on the shape of the horn. With mine, I have to point the tip of the horn to the right or the left. Pointing it up or down results in a big mess.
by Vladimir
Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Plastic and Japanese personas
Replies: 133
Views: 104

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Evil_Merlin: <B> Versus the sheer amount of hockey pads, and blue plastic barrel armour? [This message has been edited by Evil_Merlin (edited 03-11-2003).]</B></font><HR></BLOC...
by Vladimir
Thu Mar 06, 2003 1:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Historical Fencing Workshop
Replies: 25
Views: 8

Just a bump.

I'm hoping (crosses fingers) to be able to go.
by Vladimir
Thu Mar 06, 2003 12:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Color Changes in Maille
Replies: 8
Views: 9

buy all the wire you need for one project at the same time from the same store.
by Vladimir
Wed Mar 05, 2003 5:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Paul Chen swords: lot of three-For Sale!
Replies: 7
Views: 9

I'm not familiar with that brand. What are their specs? ie, type of steel, etc.
by Vladimir
Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:12 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helms, cheap, nasty and I want them!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 11

Hey Jonathan,

Welcome aboard.

Baron Vladimir
by Vladimir
Fri Feb 28, 2003 9:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: match my helm
Replies: 11
Views: 15

They are correct as far as I know. It is not a historical design. However, I would not be offended at all to see it on the field. My suggestion would be to lean towards the earlier time period aspect of the helmet. You may not be able to nail down a specific era or culture, but you can get the right...
by Vladimir
Fri Feb 28, 2003 5:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My take on the plastic isse (nauseatingly long... sorry)
Replies: 62
Views: 70

Thank you Your Majesty. That was exactly the point I was hoping to get across on another thread. If your harness falls within the spirit of the rules ask the King for permission to use it. Most Royals are very reasonable people and if you have made a good attempt at a period looking harness permissi...
by Vladimir
Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Simple Polymer Poll
Replies: 52
Views: 14

yes
by Vladimir
Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: *the CLOVEN FRUIT* of kits FOR SALE ....
Replies: 16
Views: 12

DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!
how much is it going for? total?

How much without the hauberk? I've already got a riveted one.
by Vladimir
Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Plastic and Japanese personas
Replies: 133
Views: 104

I'm cross posting this onto the exposed plastic thread as well. Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that the King has the power to suspend this law for a person within his tourney. If a person feels that his armour falls within the "spirit of the law" though it is not within the "letter of ...
by Vladimir
Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantia No Visible Plastic Rule?
Replies: 124
Views: 53

I'm cross posting this onto the Japanese armour thread as well. Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that the King has the power to suspend this law for a person within his tourney. If a person feels that his armour falls within the "spirit of the law" though it is not within the "letter of ...
by Vladimir
Fri Feb 21, 2003 11:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Plastic and Japanese personas
Replies: 133
Views: 104

I agree that I have seen several nice looking japanese kits made of plastic. But there is an easy way for them to be in compliance. The rules allow for the plastic to be painted over. Simply laquer the plastic. You will not only be within the rule, but will appear even more period to boot.
by Vladimir
Wed Feb 19, 2003 6:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Overcoming Belt and Coronet "fear"
Replies: 33
Views: 20

I would just like to let everyone know that Andrew is now Sir Andrew. He was knighted here in Atlantia just over a week ago. Congrats again.
by Vladimir
Tue Feb 18, 2003 11:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greatsword for Melees...comments
Replies: 27
Views: 33

imir <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sarnac: actually Samuel, great swords now are allowed to have butt spikes...it expands their efectiveness in close dramatically. </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Check your indivi...
by Vladimir
Tue Feb 18, 2003 11:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What draws you to an event
Replies: 32
Views: 22

While I agree that you would be narrowing your available pool of fighters this type of event would have more drawing power for some of us. I would be willing to drive further for a tourney of this style than a standard double elim or round robin. I'm sure that there are others that would as well. To...
by Vladimir
Mon Feb 17, 2003 9:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: French Norse Normandy
Replies: 7
Views: 9

If you want to be norman then we can narrow it down to a specific year very easily for you. 1066, Battle of Hastings, Norman Conquest of England. Start your search there.
by Vladimir
Mon Feb 17, 2003 4:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantia No Visible Plastic Rule?
Replies: 124
Views: 53

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Dark Victory Armory: <B> It will serve as an additional obstacle to a new fighter seeking to get out on the field. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> An oversized tunic and oversized...
by Vladimir
Fri Feb 14, 2003 7:37 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: construction of a brigindine
Replies: 2
Views: 19

construction of a brigindine

In Osprey's warrior series #35 the English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 the artist shows a closup of a brigindine inside where it looks like the plates are rivited together and through the fabric. I was under the impression that brig plates were not rivited together but only through the fabric. Am I wr...
by Vladimir
Tue Feb 11, 2003 5:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you armour up? (all group types)
Replies: 20
Views: 72

So regardless of what you do (SCA, WMA, Seloharr, etc) --SCA How do you armour up? --From the legs up Do you wear appropriate arming clothes? (Arming doublet, aketon, etc.) --I do wear a gambeson to prevent chafing and armour bites. Do you try to have your arming clothes made out of period (ie breat...
by Vladimir
Fri Feb 07, 2003 11:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- Val day
Replies: 5
Views: 3

Nope, I don't do anything on Ba-Humbug day except go to work.
by Vladimir
Thu Feb 06, 2003 11:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What do you want in an opponent? (any group)
Replies: 27
Views: 11

seriously, I fight because it is fun. Therefore I want a fun oponent more than anything else fighting wise. Winning and loosing are secondary.
I guess that means my ideal opponent would be equal in skill to me and have a great attitude to boot.
by Vladimir
Thu Feb 06, 2003 6:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What do you want in an opponent? (any group)
Replies: 27
Views: 11

I want an opponent who will close his eyes and frequently drop his shield really low. Image
by Vladimir
Sun Feb 02, 2003 7:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bazuband patterns?
Replies: 20
Views: 26

Shoot, if they are different from the "perfect armour" patterns why not have them posted on the pattern page. I would like to make myself a leather set as well.
by Vladimir
Sun Feb 02, 2003 7:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA... Armor or lack there of...
Replies: 132
Views: 177

Hit them normally. They know the risks and have accepted them.

The exception, if I know they are brand new and borrowing armour then I will tone it back on those areas.
by Vladimir
Fri Jan 31, 2003 8:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ring mail
Replies: 10
Views: 15

I thought the debate was still out on whether or not "ring mail" ever even existed or not.
Personally I don't have any problems with it showing up at an SCA event. Far more plausible than many of the other things I see out there.
by Vladimir
Fri Jan 31, 2003 3:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How old
Replies: 5
Views: 5

There is no age requirement. Under the family plan even a toddler can be a member. As far as I know, as long as you can send the membership fee to the head office there are no problems.

Or are you asking how old you need to be to fight?
by Vladimir
Fri Jan 31, 2003 11:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: cheap armour I want out of my shop
Replies: 10
Views: 14

How big are you? What size person would this armour fit?
by Vladimir
Thu Jan 30, 2003 2:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Hypothetical question; taking an arm...
Replies: 28
Views: 12

One of the reasons I am so happy with the centergrip right now is that I can switch hands and weapons so easily. I don't even need to find a gauntlet.
by Vladimir
Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: titanium blades
Replies: 8
Views: 22

I had always thought titanium would be too brittle for a sword blade. Am I incorrect in this assumtion?
by Vladimir
Tue Jan 28, 2003 11:57 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Scale/Coat of plates questions
Replies: 12
Views: 25

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ironmongermisc: Always remeber that any armor of a previous period was commonly used by poorer(monetary) fighters, as it was often inherited or gleaned from the dead of previou...

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