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by Caius705
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Bokalo Travel Breast Plate
Replies: 17
Views: 972

Re: Bokalo Travel Breast Plate

Karl Helweg wrote:
Caius705 wrote:Was the turnaround time about what is listed on his website?
Mine arrived in less than the promised turn around but it was a prototype and might not be typical.
How was it different than the usual one?
by Caius705
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Bokalo Travel Breast Plate
Replies: 17
Views: 972

Re: Bokalo Travel Breast Plate

Was the turnaround time about what is listed on his website?
by Caius705
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Halvgrimr wrote:
Caius705 wrote: If you were telling me, I'm aware of it.
Ops, sorry, I misread your initial post:)
Not a worry.
by Caius705
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Rebuild of Curass of Frederik of the Pfalz, 1450Curass of Fr
Replies: 8
Views: 660

Re: Rebuild of Curass of Frederik of the Pfalz, 1450Curass o

Oh wow, that might fit me. Not like I could afford it, but wow.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

I'm an idiot. The abbreviation is MO, not MS, I don't think I'll be able to make it. I hate being stupid.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Also, real quick, what is appropriate loot cost, will there be multiple battles (and thus multiple bits of loot needed) and whats the convention for helms in combat?everyone wearing a steel cap or what?
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Period looking metal armour
Replies: 16
Views: 578

Re: Period looking metal armour

I managed to accidentally put a steel look on some aluminum. Ran it over a polishing wheel that I'd been using on steel, gave it a different look. Very matte
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Combat of the Thirty (CoTT) is an SCA run combat event held each year at Pennsic. Its run by folks like Duke Nigel and Sir Murdoc from here on the Archive. I have never participated because I don't have the required kit but gave watched in envy many times:) If you were telling me, I'm aware of it. ...
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Halvgrimr wrote:
Caius705 wrote:Holy shit that sounds rough. Like head breaking rough. Like someones going to get hurt rough.
I definitely want to do it

No rougher than CoTT really.
I want to do BOTN one day, what's this compared to that? Not worried. Just looking forward to it
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Wow. That's only like five hours from me. And its my birthday weekend. I may have to go.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Grand Raid
Replies: 18
Views: 238

Re: The Grand Raid

Holy shit that sounds rough. Like head breaking rough. Like someones going to get hurt rough.
I definitely want to do it
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTC gorgets now available in Australia through MFC!
Replies: 4
Views: 169

Re: WTC gorgets now available in Australia through MFC!

That's really awesome that you were able to turn around a problem like that. Well done.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wisby Coat of Plates (Custom Made for YOU)
Replies: 148
Views: 7223

Re: Wisby Coat of Plates (Custom Made for YOU)

I'm about 95% certain I'm now the owner of the one in the pictures on this thread, the black with purple trim. I had to size it down, height was right but the circumference was wrong. Replaced the trim with green. Pretty happy with it, fairly solid. Plates don't overlap, so not at protective as meta...
by Caius705
Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Mild Steel Project Stocks
Replies: 10
Views: 536

Re: Mild Steel Project Stocks

Disregard this post, thank you.
by Caius705
Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For those of you who defend yourselves with modern weapons..
Replies: 37
Views: 1793

Re: For those of you who defend yourselves with modern weapo

Anyone use one for inside the waistband? I have a Ruger SR9c which is a larger compact (oxymoren). Wondering how comfertable it would be or if i should just go ankle. My Shield Hybrid Holster is by far the best way to carry Larger guns. Even a Larger Compact. SR9C's work perfect in it. Very comfort...
by Caius705
Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Knights on a Treadmill
Replies: 14
Views: 542

Re: Knights on a Treadmill

Either way, armor on the battlefield didn't last that long.
Really now? earliest known http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendra_panoply

Latest steady usage was when?
by Caius705
Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?

MJBlazek wrote:Again if people are interested... see this thread viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164637&p=2499317#p2499317
Link broken MJ.
by Caius705
Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?

leekellerking wrote:God willing and the creek don't rise, I will be there at BAM.

Leif
If not, I'll drive down to Houston and drag you up to BAM. Did you get that greatsword together yet? If so, care to have a few rounds at War of Ages, using deed rules?
by Caius705
Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No "New Rapier Peerage" type stuff?
Replies: 11
Views: 862

Re: No "New Rapier Peerage" type stuff?

You're missing all the fun commentary on FB from folks, then. :D I've seen a few, by way of different groups, making not-so-veiled comments about how it's The End (of their super-special spot, since they already know they won't get one, and, so, claim in advance that they would never want one). Whi...
by Caius705
Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Large Tunics For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 274

Re: Large Tunics For Sale

I'll take them. Paypal address?
by Caius705
Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: brief update to current customers
Replies: 18
Views: 712

Re: brief update to current customers

Oddly enough, could I ask you to hold off shipping mine for a week? I won't be around all next week and I'd hate for it to walk off
by Caius705
Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: market survey. what would you like to see from mad Matts
Replies: 27
Views: 807

Re: market survey. what would you like to see from mad Matts

Baron Logan wrote:Isnt there a dark ages spilt armor find floating around somewhere. I've always been a little surprised that someone hasnt jumped on the bandwagon to make those.
Links? I'm unfamiliar with what you're talking about.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Looking to sponsor rasnom for worthy combatant at BAM CoTT
Replies: 8
Views: 340

Re: Looking to sponsor rasnom for worthy combatant at BAM Co

Wow. That's a long way to travel for him. Look forwarding to seeing him in November.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Looking to sponsor rasnom for worthy combatant at BAM CoTT
Replies: 8
Views: 340

Re: Looking to sponsor rasnom for worthy combatant at BAM Co

May we suggest others instead of ourselves?
by Caius705
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?

Leekellerking, Gaston de Clermont (unless I'm mistaken) Michael Slone (don't know his AA handle), Max Nelson had hoped to make it, and myself. I may have forgotten some ithers. Apologies if I did.
by Caius705
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: When and Where is the next CotT Style Deed of Arms?

There is one at BAM in November. Beaumont TX
by Caius705
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: market survey. what would you like to see from mad Matts
Replies: 27
Views: 807

Re: market survey. what would you like to see from mad Matts

I second the corrazina kit. Pre shaped would be awesome
by Caius705
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: for sale, mild steel "raven" sugarloaf
Replies: 17
Views: 1231

Re: for sale, mild steel "raven" sugarloaf

Also size and material?
by Caius705
Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Flamberge (sword) Vibration?
Replies: 0
Views: 193

Flamberge (sword) Vibration?

Pulled this from an ARMA website ( http://thearma.org/terms4.htm ) When parrying with the flamberge, the opponent's sword was slowed slightly as it passed along the length. It also created a disconcerting vibration in the other blade. Has anyone experienced this, specifically the vibration part? Or ...
by Caius705
Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: =AUCTION=- spring steel Brigantine =AUCTION= (sold)
Replies: 37
Views: 1700

Re: =AUCTION=- spring steel Brigantine =AUCTION=

Pontificus wrote:THAT is the best looking brig I've seen. And spring steel as well. /Drool. Too bad I'm doing the Roman thing. Too, too bad.
You can't imagine my relief when I converted the cm into inches and saw it was too small. Otherwise I'd be bidding on it too.
by Caius705
Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Otto's Armoury Backorder List
Replies: 266
Views: 30942

Re: Complete Otto's Armoury Backorder List

What's your associates in?
by Caius705
Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Manuscript Miniatures database & image collection
Replies: 62
Views: 1646

Re: Manuscript Miniatures database & image collection

The way it is dagged at the bottom makes me wonder how comfortable it could have been to wear, if it is a metal plate
by Caius705
Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 730

Re: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale

I'll put 5 on the rivets then.
by Caius705
Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 730

Re: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale

Perfectly fine. Are we bidding on the rivets by bucket or as a whole?