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- Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:51 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Sword and dagger in SCA heavy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1038
Re: Sword and dagger in SCA heavy
You might try fighting dagger v. dagger for a while to gain some solid dagger fighting skills. I've even tried fighting dagger v. sword/board for some experience.
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:49 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Sword suspension c. AD 1250
- Replies: 18
- Views: 601
Re: Sword suspension c. AD 1250
I believe you are looking at two belts being worn. One to support the sword, and a decorative belt over it. Actually I had the opposite conclusion as to which belt was for which purpose (see photo in my OP). The decorative belt at the natural waist seems unrelated to the sword scabbard. The sword b...
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: leather sourse
- Replies: 10
- Views: 268
Re: leather sourse
I agree, Springfield is great. Forgot them on my list. I recently obtained a double shoulder in 9-10 oz. veg tan tooling leather from Zach White. Really nice stuff. It wasn't in stock, had to wait several weeks. But when it finally arrived it was quite nice - spotless. I also recently bought a side ...
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: leather sourse
- Replies: 10
- Views: 268
Re: leather sourse
http://www.waterhouseleather.com/ http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/ http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/ http://www.zackwhite.com/ http://www.4hides.com/ http://montanaleather.com/ My fav is Waterhouse Leather. Tandy is good, too. Brettuns has thick leather every now and then, you have to keep...
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Wooden Mugs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 153
Re: Wooden Mugs
Just what I was looking for. Placed my order just a few minutes ago.
Take my word for it, quality wooden mugs like these are hard to find. Get 'em while you can.
Take my word for it, quality wooden mugs like these are hard to find. Get 'em while you can.
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:43 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Sword suspension c. AD 1250
- Replies: 18
- Views: 601
Sword suspension c. AD 1250
Take a look at the manner in which the scabbards are suspended in these images. The belt is worn on the outside of the scabbard. Exactly how is the belt connected to the scabbard? Do you know of any modern reproductions that use this method? http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4974/15435/ http://manuscr...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:13 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: 14th century hats
- Replies: 12
- Views: 749
Re: 14th century hats
Don't forget my favorite, the phrygian cap (dating from Roman Empire all the way until the 19th Century).
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Critique My SCA Kit
- Replies: 505
- Views: 30204
Re: Critique My SCA Kit
I added black linen hosen, a velveteen surcoat and splinted leather schynbalds (to match my splinted cuisses). I'm working on a long-sleeve linen tunic. This is about as far as I am taking this kit.
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:43 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
- Replies: 94
- Views: 4990
Re: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
Thanks Tasha
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 4:01 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: French language book on Medieval tents
- Replies: 6
- Views: 186
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:25 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Materials Suggestion Needed: Coat of Plates Brass nails
- Replies: 11
- Views: 246
Re: Materials Suggestion Needed: Coat of Plates Brass nails
You might have trouble finding brass nails or rivets with heads that are big enough for riveting on a CoP. I used copper roofing nails:
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... late+Nails
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... late+Nails
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:22 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: coat of plates kit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 391
Re: coat of plates kit
Make your own CoP, it's an adventure!
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:52 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Critique My SCA Kit
- Replies: 505
- Views: 30204
Re: Critique My SCA Kit
I guess I'm a pussySwete wrote:I live in Louisiana, the fiery hell-jewel of the south. It is 70 degrees in November. I have no problems whatsoever when wearing a long sleeve tunic as long as it is linen. Heavy, medium, and light, linen is the key to breathability.
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Started work on a Wisby Coat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 544
Re: Started work on a Wisby Coat
^^^ That's the website I was talking about. Look at all of the different ways to close the back.
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:29 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Started work on a Wisby Coat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 544
Re: Started work on a Wisby Coat
That's what you get for not having a mail haubergeon or skirt. :cry: I tried. I cut off the bottom of my maille hauberk and attached it my cuisse belt as a maille skirt. But it was too much bulk around my waist and hips, so I abandoned that idea. I guess that I could re-visit attaching a skirt of m...
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:07 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Started work on a Wisby Coat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 544
Re: Started work on a Wisby Coat
Hello Aaryg, I just completed a CoP a couple of weeks ago, and have been fighting in it. I am very pleased with the results. Here are some photos and advice. http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=54189 http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=54188 http://for...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:24 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
- Replies: 94
- Views: 4990
Re: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
I've got cotton velveteen for a black & red particolor surcoat. Maybe a natural linen or cream colored liner?
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
- Replies: 94
- Views: 4990
Re: SCA PSA: Screw tabards; use a surcoat!
What's a good lining for a surcoat?
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:31 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: QUestions Regarding SCA Chainmail
- Replies: 32
- Views: 838
Re: QUestions Regarding SCA Chainmail
Not sure what you're wearing, but my maille hauberk, coif and chauses are 34 pounds total.hrolf wrote:22 pounds for torso, upper arm, and leg protection is heavy?
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 2:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Critique My SCA Kit
- Replies: 505
- Views: 30204
Re: Critique My SCA Kit
Thank you honorable Fearghus Cochrane for your comments. I would start with a long sleeve shirt and chausses to cover the skin & kneepads on both the arms and legs. Are you wearing a 'Romanesque' tunic? Yes. Where I live it is 90 degrees and 90% humidity during fighting season. I could wear long-sle...
- Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Critique My SCA Kit
- Replies: 505
- Views: 30204
Re: Critique My SCA Kit
Critique My SCA Kit I just finished putting together a kit - finally no more sport armor! Although I working towards a kit from 1350, my kit is loosely based on the brass of Sir Miles Stapleton (1364). http://effigiesandbrasses.com/media/cache/effigiesandbrasses.com/original/miles_stapleton_s1_r13_l...
- Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:19 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: QUestions Regarding SCA Chainmail
- Replies: 32
- Views: 838
Re: QUestions Regarding SCA Chainmail
I hope you're young and strong, if you want to fight in maille. Holy crap that stuff is heavy. Wears out old men like me. If you go the cheap route, get the flat riveted rings in mild steel. Be sure you also buy a good supply of spare rings, rivets, and a riveting tool for the necessary repairs. Eva...
- Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:40 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: A nice article on basic armour construction.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 484
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:20 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Forearm Protection Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 367
Re: Forearm Protection Question
It would be useful to know what period you are representing with your kit. Then a solution can be suggested.
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:24 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Leather edged Gorget in Brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
Re: Leather edged Gorget in Brass
That's a real beauty
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Avoiding the 'Diaper' Look
- Replies: 169
- Views: 6908
Re: Avoiding the 'Diaper' Look
Wait - You guys wear underwear?Nissan Maxima wrote:I die my braies black to match my hose.
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:18 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Camail for helm
- Replies: 11
- Views: 393
Re: Camail for helm
Are you looking for something modeled after a historic example, or are you creating something fanciful?
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:23 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: What the ****. Check Your Can!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1077
Re: What the ****. Check Your Can!
Clear coat is not period.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Copper nails?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 264
Re: Copper nails?
Yup, good fast service.RandallMoffett wrote:Have you used them before?
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 3:45 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Copper nails?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 264
Re: Copper nails?
Jamestown Distributors
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/
Copper slate nails
$12.44 per pound
Copper burrs, too
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... late+Nails
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/
Copper slate nails
$12.44 per pound
Copper burrs, too
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... late+Nails
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: "Impact Indicators" and the risk of Concussion in SCA Combat
- Replies: 24
- Views: 739
Re: "Impact Indicators" and the risk of Concussion in SCA Co
An "impact indicator" skullcap seems like voodoo to me. I would have to read the details of the research methods and results before I'd put any confidence in this device. An unfortunate - and telling - trend with devices like this is that the manufacturer does not release any study or validation or ...
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Chest
- Replies: 1
- Views: 243
Re: Chest
Nice!
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:37 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Etsy Armor Fun
- Replies: 18
- Views: 958
Re: Etsy Armor Fun
So..... 23 of 24 people reviewed the item without having actually bought it?Johann Lederer wrote:I looked through the reviews the person has received. They actually sold one. Not sure of the price when it sold though...
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:30 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Anvils
- Replies: 17
- Views: 305
Re: Anvils
A nice rule of thumb but rather out of date. Good anvils go in excess of $2/lb new and they don't age simply by getting old. A $1/pound anvil is frequently chipped, flawed or made of substandard material. Good to know, 'cause I paid $2/pound for my Vulcan 7, but it was convenient and local and I di...
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:31 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Anvils
- Replies: 17
- Views: 305
Re: Anvils
I had been researching anvils myself, and kept reading that you shouldn't pay more than $1 per pound
I ended up with a Vulcan 7
I ended up with a Vulcan 7