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Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dmitriy: Brodir, uh... don't know how to say this, but I've been doing Rus Viking since I joined http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif The helmet isn't for me, and it's...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lynxicanus: That second helmet really makes you look younger. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Har har har http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Ve...

Brodir

Attaboy, Dmitriy, nice to see you getting out of all that 14th century crap

~Wil

[This message has been edited by Brodir (edited 02-04-2003).]

Brodir

In November, Ron and I started negotiating a deal to trade a custom maille shirt for a custom spangenhelm. My helm arrived today, and it's so good I thought I'd post a review. Date of Completion - The helm was completed exactly when Ron said it would be, so I would give him 5 out of 5 http://www.arm...

Brodir

Did you read his article on Scutum construction? 1/4" laminated plywood shields with 20 gauge mixing bowl bosses. I am completely shocked that he is able to get any use out of such lightly-constructed gear.

~Wil

Brodir

A few people who bought full gaunts from www.ashcraftbaker.com said the thumbs were poor at transferring force and preventing sprains.

~Wil

Brodir

Hal, you are a workaholic. Looks excellent though, any chance you need another maille shirt?

~Wil

Brodir

Still got that cute lil' Viking sword? Email me if so.

~Wil

Brodir

BTW Evil, if you sniff around Ebay a bit, there is a guy in Winnapeg who runs auctions for these and other cheap-o stainless swords. Not having to deal with customs always brightens my day.

~Wil

Brodir

In my fine tradition of running threads off topic, that is also the latest I think I've ever seen demi-gauntlets portrayed. Neat-o.

~Wil

Brodir

Would those little hand-held aviation snips you can buy work for 18 gauge stainless? I checked out a pair in the store, and was able to cut a dime in half with some effort. A dime must be about 16 gauge?

~Wil

Brodir

Egfroth, I remember a long time ago you posted a pic of the French guys at the 2000 Hastings who were wearing full ring mail kits. I've gone looking for it since and can't find it anywhere. Could you dig it out for me?

~Wil

Brodir

Thanks very much Grim. I've read that Haraldson article too, it's rpety interesting.

Ironmonger, I'll shoot you an email.

Ps- there you have it, proof that if I can get a reply on this, you can get a replyon ANYTHING on the Archive

~Wil

Brodir

Dak, it sounds like you had it shipped UPS. In the future, specify that you want items from the US shipped USPS. UPS charges us Canadians a bullshit $45-$50 'brokerage fee' for checking an item through customs.

~Wil

Brodir

Yep, he has a spear. I meant that he wears no other weapon, so that the thing on his wrist is his only weapon once spears are foregone. Sorry.

Do these appear often in images from the period?

Brodir

Trying to create a name for a fictional place. Valley or dale in Old Norse is 'dala', and I'm wondering; if a place were called 'Skjardi's Dale', how would you say it in ON? According to the lineage rules, 'i' becomes 'a', it would be Skjardasdala (ie. Skjardasson, Skjardasdottir). I don't know if i...

Brodir

Along with Regia Anglorum, I would add The Vikings

http://www.vikings.ndirect.co.uk/

God, I wish I lived in the UK.

~Wil

Brodir

Ewan- Shoot me an email, I never heard back from you. Shaw.ca was reporting outages last week.

Wulfgar- What did Alfheim say? Feel free to email me if you prefer.

~Wil

Brodir

The demi gauntlet pattern by 'unknown' in the pattern section works very well in leather, I've made about six pairs. Butt the ends together, and either stitch or hold together with riveted tabs (looks cool).

Brodir

Interesting too is what I'm interpreting as a blade looped around his wrist; looks like a miniature version of the famous 'Maciejowski Chopper'. The figure wears no sword, axe, or any other weapon.

~Wil

Brodir

Sarnac, is that the aluminum plates with the powdercoat on them? I can remember you saying you were planning on doing it. Looks pretty good, closeup pics would be appreciated! *edit* This is my old lamellar kit http://home.armourarchive.org/members/brodir/Brodir.jpg ~Wil [This message has been edite...

Brodir

I think the Gjermundbu shirt is a bad example, since we do have evidence that there was maille attached directly to the helm. Egfroth, do you have pics of the Wenceslaus shirt anywhere in your vast resources? I've never heard of it before. How long is it? How long are the sleeves? Is it all riveted,...

Brodir

[img]http://www.ex.ac.uk/dll/archaeology/birsay_three%20warriors_two.jpg[/img] Here's another for consideration, found this one this morning. *edit* interesting how small these shields seem to be, when you look at other cultures (Germanic, Gaul/Celt, Roman, Greek), at the point in their history when...

Brodir

Yeah, I apologised to him on that thread. Thanks

Brodir

Here's the scenario; a field battle with four armies. Your force engages another force, you get legged, then your boys break off to join up with the third force, and your opponents break off to join with the fourth force. This leaves you on your knees a hundred metres from the fighting. Would it be ...

Brodir

Sorry if my reply seemed harsh Marcus. I asked if it would be bad form, not what your reaction would be, but I appreciate the replies to this post anyway. Your post just seemed insulting... I'm not 'cheating', I'm just asking. Laughing at me and walking away is demeaning. On the rare occasion I take...

Brodir

Ah, yeah, OK... getting back to those who HAVE taken their medication today...

Brodir

Hard to tell from the site... is Bicolline the name of the club, or just the name of the one event in August (ie. 'Pennsic' or 'Jamestown').

~Wil

Brodir

Woof! Thanks for the feedback guys. I was thinking of doing this while at war this summer, cause I'm useless with my left hand. Guess it's a bad idea, hmm?

~Wil

Brodir

You and I are war fighting... you are fighting pike, I have a polearm with a backup sword. You tag me on the right arm, so I drop my polearm, tuck my left arm behind my back, draw my sword in my right hand, and continue to fight. Bad form?

~Wil

Brodir

Ewan, you should start a 'book of deeds', when on your travels get everyone you fight at practice or events to sign your book, and leave a little space for them to write a comment or a few words of inspiration. Sort of like a photo album with no photos http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ~Wil

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kyle: In a line, never target the guy in front of you. Target the guys 45 degrees on either side. Look for impromptu partnerships with other spearmen. He goes low, you go hi...

Brodir

Wulfgar, I donated a 23" aluminum shield blank to Alfeim for the Quad War fundraiser auction, and to my knowledge he never sold it. There was an auction at Investiture in Stonewolf where it was never offered up, and it never appeared at Quad War either. You could email him to see if he still has it,...

Brodir

Mail sent, thanks Ewan.

Brodir

There's a bascinet with a removable visor and a stainless steel aventail on Ebay right now, opening bid is $225. Looks to be a pretty good hat.

~Wil

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