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by James B.
Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Mail Research Journal
Replies: 12
Views: 13

How do I get myself a copy?


Thanks
Flonzy

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Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor.
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy
by James B.
Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: And after the dust clears...
Replies: 27
Views: 12

Damn and after I got my hopes up Image

Flonzy
by James B.
Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ulrich: but then maybe your a plastic super sleuth. </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's because I do living history and we work hard to never let plastic be visable. I really like th...
by James B.
Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

I cant make a ruling Ulrich but I will say I can tell plastic from 200 yards without glasses except for flat black egg armor that is shaped well, it looks like leather from 10 feet. The plates like yours are shinny and vary obvious IMO.

Flonzy
by James B.
Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by dukelogan: <B>not hiding the cracks on modern bows would, i suspect, be considered a safety issue and therefore exempt. regards logan </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I will pass t...
by James B.
Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

Personally I am all for it, but I am a period snob http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif . I see nothing 5$ and 2 hours can't solve. I think this will really improve the look of the SCA. Exposed coolers and hockey gear really do ruin the atmosphere of an event. For fencing helms all you got to d...
by James B.
Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Buying linen cloth
Replies: 12
Views: 10

Rev You are logged in thats why the code worked for you http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . When you have an account you are logged in and you can see it in the upper right corner. Flonzy ------------------ Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy
by James B.
Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Using Cotton batting in a Gambeson
Replies: 19
Views: 30

Fustian if I recall correctly is weft linen warp cotton, though I may have that backwards.

I also understand that modern fustian is cotton and linen blended together in both directions and is not the same as the historic kind.

Flonzy
by James B.
Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Using Cotton batting in a Gambeson
Replies: 19
Views: 30

Personally I find batting even in 100% cotton hotter than stuffing with raw cotton. Cotton canvas or duck is way WAY hotter than linen. Also cotton soils much easier than linen and retains smells much easier. Use linen or hemp canvas, both are loser weaves, more breathable, and stronger than cotton ...
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Source?
Replies: 4
Views: 9

Hal My new turn shoes I am making are 12oz veggie tanned sole bend on the bottom and 4 or 5oz veggie tanned uppers. The leather factory has great premade belts that are undyed veggie tanned. Not sure of the weight but they are thick but not to stiff. I stick with veggie-tanned leather and oil based ...
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:12 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Anyone out there make a linen layered gambeson
Replies: 18
Views: 38

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Lord William Avery: <B> I have not seen this garment in person, but according to Christopher Gravett author of "English Medieval Knight 1300 - 1400" the garment is as I describ...
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 12:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coat of Plates question: Canvas
Replies: 10
Views: 25

Hemp and flax are both linen, but I was speaking of flax. Hemp is real strong and comes in heavier weights than flax, well at least for what they have on those sites.


Flonzy
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:47 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coat of Plates question: Canvas
Replies: 10
Views: 25

This is a repeat from a brig post: "Cotton duck is tighter woven but linen is a stronger and cleaner material. Cotton stains and holds odor far easier than linen also. I have not had a single linen garment or a linen lining rip on me yet. A good amount of my cotton stuff I use to wear got ripped, ev...
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:27 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Late 15th Cen. Arming Coats: Patterns?
Replies: 4
Views: 11

I based my arming doublet off of my doublet pattern.

My doublet pattern is based off of the lines I see in multiple paintings from late 1450s to early 1470s. I will try and get some of the paintings up on a page soon.

Flonzy
by James B.
Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Anyone out there make a linen layered gambeson
Replies: 18
Views: 38

The Black Prince pourpoint is stuffed with raw cotton and wool and is a garment to go over armor. A Jack is a 15th century garment made of many layers of linen and sometimes worn over maille and sometimes has a leather hide on the outside. Some are 10 layers (over maille) and some are 25 (with the l...
by James B.
Mon Jun 30, 2003 2:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Linen for Brigandine one or two layers of 7.8 oz needed?
Replies: 5
Views: 14

Chef said he only used 1 layer of linen or hemp and one layer of velvet on his brig. I have an SCA CoP I am putting together and I used 2 layers of linen and one of cotton velveteen but I have 16g metal plates and the velveteen is thin. I want to make sure the cloth does not stretch out of shape. Fl...
by James B.
Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:55 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Late 15th Cen. Arming Coats: Patterns?
Replies: 4
Views: 11

I have a drawing of the shapes for mine if you are interested: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy/images/patterns/doublet.jpg I have not finished mine and don't plan on it for a while because of other priorities but that pattern works, just work the lower arms to be tight on you so they do...
by James B.
Fri Jun 27, 2003 12:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: cleated boots?
Replies: 18
Views: 10

I would be pissed if any kind of cleat ended up stepping on my foot. Cleat on Flonzy's foot may cause buckler to the face syndrome http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . Some of use wear period footwear too look good while we fight and cleats would not be good on our feet. Flonzy
by James B.
Thu Jun 26, 2003 11:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Linen for Brigandine one or two layers of 7.8 oz needed?
Replies: 5
Views: 14

Cotton duck is tighter woven but linen is a stronger and cleaner material. Cotton stains and holds odor far easier than linen also. I have not had a single linen garment or a linen lining rip on me yet. A good amount of my cotton stuff I use to wear got ripped, even a doublet with duck in it. Flonzy...
by James B.
Wed Jun 25, 2003 2:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Does size really count?
Replies: 29
Views: 18

I fight like crap with a heater, I fight well with a buckler and I am 6'3".

Flonzy
by James B.
Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:13 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: armour for sale
Replies: 14
Views: 6

Email sent.

Flonzy
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 11:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 16th century buff
Replies: 5
Views: 42

I am not sure buff coats are period to the 16th century. They did have padded leather doublets in the 16th century.

Ask Kass at www.reconstructinghistory.com she does 17th century living history.

Flonzy
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 11:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Swordfighting injuries
Replies: 21
Views: 15

Guthrothr

You going to be closer to the East coast next time Image. I wanted to go but didn't have the time. I plan on being at the next big Hastings and want to fight with steel!

Flonzy
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 11:17 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Am I Period or not website.
Replies: 18
Views: 19

WMA I stuffed Wolf's sleeves lightly with raw cotton. My sleeves are just gathered tops. My next one will be like Wolf's with tighter sleeves and a single button wrist. My ultimate doublet project which I am going to do this winter is a totally hand stitched doublet with the linen lining inserted li...
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:54 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Am I Period or not website.
Replies: 18
Views: 19

Tim

I used this picture:

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/wolf/images/mtt/mtt30.JPG

Wolf isn't on there the comments were on this image:

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/wolf/images/mtt/mtt4.JPG

Flonzy
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:58 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: check engine light.
Replies: 5
Views: 24

http://www.woodenswords.com/WMA/gambisson.htm

Best deal I have seen for an arming coat. Anything in that price range will be hot though.


Flonzy
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 9:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Swordfighting injuries
Replies: 21
Views: 15

I did full speed, unrehearsed rebated steel fighting at MTT for the history channel with Winterfell and the only injury either of us got was a small scratch on my hand I didn't even notice for 45 minutes. All I had as far as armor was my doublet, hosen and a helm, no gaunts no gloves. The film crew ...
by James B.
Mon Jun 23, 2003 8:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Am I Period or not website.
Replies: 18
Views: 19

Gwen I am with you on the coif, but Wolf is right it is a new helm from best armor and it still had the leather suspension liner in it. Need to fix that before September. I will shoot you an email about that hood pattern, I would love to see it. WMA I agree Wolfs sleeves are too wide, so are mine. I...
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Am I Period or not website.
Replies: 18
Views: 19

Some pretty Elizabethan gear in the top ten, too bad only one is period. The people voting have no clue. I saw a fantastic 15th century wool outfit on a lady going through how is that not in the top ten? Hehe someone gave me a one, sour grapes http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Flonzy
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in wool and linen
Replies: 15
Views: 17

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Noe: <B>Incidently, is hemp a period cloth? Where I am, I have trouble getting linen, but hemp cloth is readily available. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I believe hemp and flax ...
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stitch counting??
Replies: 22
Views: 17

Gwyneth

Try this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0851158404/ref=pd_sim_books_1/104-1272561-8401532?v=glance&s=books

Flonzy
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in wool and linen
Replies: 15
Views: 17

Vladimir

I am in Northern VA, I am in Ponte Alto. The pictures you saw were taken in the Jamestown settlement for MTA Military Through the Ages, I do 15th century living history with Grey's Company.

Flonzy
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in wool and linen
Replies: 15
Views: 17

Fighting in wool and linen

Just wanted to share with you guys that last weekend I was at a fighters practice and I wore a linen shirt, linen braies, a linen coif, wool chausses, and a wool tunic under my gear and while I was sweating heavily like everyone else I was not miserable like those wearing jeans and a t-shirt. I cool...
by James B.
Fri Jun 20, 2003 9:55 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stitch counting??
Replies: 22
Views: 17

Grey's company does not require hand stitching on areas you wont see such as the inside seem of a pair of hosen of in a doublet. We do require hand stitching on visible seems but no one thread counts. My first set has about 2 stitches an inch but on my new shirts I do have about 6 to 8 stitches in i...
by James B.
Thu Jun 19, 2003 8:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: MICHAELMAS EVENT
Replies: 11
Views: 11

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Joaquin: I want to go to this SO BADLY! </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So what is stopping you! You know you want to go. One of us! One of us! Flonzy

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