The Armour Archive

Christophe de Frisselle

Didn't some people suffocate in there tent due to a heater at some event , I think, out West. Alittle over ten years ago, I heard of a fencer in Trimaris getting a broken foil though his hand during a tournament. That same year a friend from Thescorre, Ã†thelmearc had her opponents epee break on her...

Christophe de Frisselle

Where was it held? Looks like a really interesting place and very unique.

Christophe de Frisselle

Yes, More pictures....

or start broadcasting in justin.tv

Christophe de Frisselle

I've used craft paint, so acrylic. Seems to have worked well.

Christophe de Frisselle

Solution: Don't block with the edge of the shield. Confusis says "better to block with edge of shield, then with edge of head!" (^_^) Quite true. Even better, Don't be where the sword is. I use just rawhide on my plywood shield. It has been holding up fine. Didn't work so well on my alumi...

Christophe de Frisselle

Solution: Don't block with the edge of the shield.

Christophe de Frisselle

Only one way to know. Contact your KEM.

Christophe de Frisselle

Kong Stuff-a-Ball Size Medium

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2750610

Cut out round holes at both ends, slide on rattan. May have to shave down rattan to fit. Tool dip black or use Hurculiner for a durable black color.

Christophe de Frisselle

B. Amos wrote:
BdeB wrote:Pony up, whatca got?!?!

Here is one just for you Big Daddy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9taV5g5X1E

This video has been removed due to terms of use violation.

Christophe de Frisselle

One of the biggest things I recommend that you do is unlearn a bad habit that most basket users have (I had it) - basket blocking. Even if unintentional, you might do it. If you do that with a quillioned weapon, your hand will take a lot of punishment, which could be bad. That's what the crosshilt ...

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I've used boild linseed oil. I used an oven but a grill or other heat source that can maintain a modest temp for awhile will work. The metal does not need to be glowing hot. I clean the piece and heat it for awhile and let cool. This will give some color depending on the heat and time. Use gloves wh...

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See below...

Christophe de Frisselle

My kites are strapped vertical. I saw it in period illustrations and one nice German site on reconstructing a kite shield, so I though I'd try it. That was a few years ago. Took abit to get used to, coming form a kite strapped at 45 degrees. I like how it works. Gives me more control of the tail. Es...

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Did you contact the Kingdom Media Relations officer?

You can find them listed on sca.org. No officer listing on the EK website.

Christophe de Frisselle

His friend is looking at buying plates. So, no cutting, deburing, etc. on the metal plates. I'd say get metal plates. Stainless plates will be thiner, thus lighter than mild plates. Shouldn't tend to get bent as mild does. No rusting, another plus. Though they are shiny. Having made my own, yeah it'...

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What is the armour you fight in? Just curious if is something flexable like mail or rigid like plate or something inbetween.

Christophe de Frisselle

Nope, they must opperate like their period counterparts. Thus no more bungeelistas either.

Christophe de Frisselle

What? They will only take bankers’ draft or business cheque! It's eBay, they have to take PayPal.... So much for asking for a Buy It Now! price.

Christophe de Frisselle

Milan wrote:Think about the worst case scenario... like a shot to the gorget.

Your gorget is not well armoured?

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I don't see it being any more of a training issue than regular training is now. Most of the hardest hits I've taken per person have been from newbies just starting out. The ones that think they have to swing for the bleachers, before they learn proper body mechanics and how it all works in providing...

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A rubber cap on the end is all that is needed. It'd be great. No more haveing to jam it in or bottoming out the foam just so you opponent feels it or the foam tip folding over. Not to mention just plain poping off in the first few shots. I've done no tip thrusting with a groups from newbies to knigh...

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it's the sniper plinking that I hate. Since both King Harolds (sp?) were killed in 1066 by "sniping" archers I can think its quite authentic. In the early part of period most of the archers were the nobility. Massed peseant archers didn't come about until centuries later. Vlasta I highly ...

Christophe de Frisselle

Hey, Welcome Back.

Could you do me a favor and yourself too. Change out the photos of that hilt you made me in 2006 for pictures of the one you sent me. It's too amazing not to have on you website for everyone to see.

Christophe de Frisselle

You never had a water powered rocket as a kid? I recall reading about the Lochac bottle rocket cannons years ago... Basically, you take a 16 oz soda bottle and but a nozzel in the neck. Don't remember what they use. Fill it about a quarter to a third with water. Pump in air. Release... pressureized ...

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If ya'll would come to the one true century (the 12th) and the one true persona culture (Norman) like me and Oswyn and mordreth and Saint-Sever, we wouldn't have to have this conversation. God shall smite thee mightliy in His Divine and most Righteous wrath. Brother Maynard, the Holy Hand Grenade p...

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There are times when I find it really odd the way we in the SCA have of mixing our drive for historical accuracy with our passion for a mythic culture. Gavin The major issue I think is that we are Time Bandits. Look at any list field and you see people portraying all sorts of eras and cultures. We ...

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Well, this topic has been a tad dead.... Well, just before Pennsic the Eastern KEM issued a change in the construction guidlines to address the issue of a helm penetration by the hose ( chain) here in the East. Two inches of pipe foam taped in the middle of the hose. Makes the flail odd looking but ...

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[quote="Maghnus Ã“ Sionnaigh"]I like to be able to breath on the field. I like being able to see on the field. I cant count how many times I just didnt raise my shield in practice with a loaner helm because I just didnt have the peripheral vision to catch it. /shrug Use the Force, young Pa...

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Pavla the UNworthy wrote:The fight, if your good, should last no longer than a few breaths anyways.

Even if your not so good.

Christophe de Frisselle

Well, there goes your property values.
Really, shouldn't be too bad. I've seen nuttierin personal SCA members than I've seen from any Tuchux.

Christophe de Frisselle

Just came across this in my current searching...

The Normans in Sicily
http://www.discoverislamicart.org/exhib ... /index.php

Christophe de Frisselle

Well, you can mix it hot if you want. Just don't get it near a flame. Though you can do it at room temp. You could also just warm the wax to soften it, if you want. Just mash up the paste wax and start adding oil. I do about half and half. So you start with a hard paste and a liquid, mix, then get a...

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Linseed oil and wax is a good finish for wood. I've used it on alot of projects. The torch is just used to darken the surface. Try it on some scrap wood first.

Christophe de Frisselle

Not sure if there is really any trick to it. I got a pair from Historic Enterprises and a set of hooks. They work great. You just have to wrap them tightly and they should stay put. The weave is the key, herringbone, as it allow the fabric to strech. Sort of like an ACE bandage.

Christophe de Frisselle

Re: Post your SCA fighting videos!