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by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon Jun 23, 2003 6:40 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: more than one hauberk?
Replies: 8
Views: 15

Whenever I've heard someone talk about wearing multiple hauberks or several layers of mail, I've always thought that it would someting like a full length sleeved coat with a mid thigh lenght short sleeved hauberk over it, and then maybe a sleeveless vest over that. Slainte, Fearghus ----------------...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: shield foot or sword foot forward?
Replies: 45
Views: 37

Because most folks throw blows with the sword leg back then stepping forward, attacking on the pass, more or less. If you are using a small shield, it shouldn't be a matter of either sword leg back or shield leg back, but rather keeping one or the other back whenever it's most appropiate. I fight a ...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why is Sword and Spear so historically common, but so uncomm
Replies: 32
Views: 34

Also, the spear is a preeminent weapon for a tight formation, as hoplites, Macedonians, fyrdmen can all testify. Not so much in the SCA where lots of combat is one on one. I've had some melee sucess with spear and oval shield, using the spear overhand. In singles, I did lotza backpedaling and stop t...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Thu Jun 19, 2003 12:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What kinds of grips do you all use on center-grip round shie
Replies: 18
Views: 11

On my centergrip oval and my buckler I use a small piece of an old steel tent pole, ends hammered flat, body hammered square and wrapped in athletic tape, riveted at an angle / like so. My centergrip round uses an old piece of rattan carved into a handle shape, riveted to the shield. Slainte, Feargh...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Tue Jun 17, 2003 11:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: thoughts on making SCA fighting "more historic"
Replies: 43
Views: 29

I agree with Vitus. Sometimes I'm irked to see a 15th century event, a 10th cnetury event etc. My main period of interest is early 14th century, I don't feel like making garb or armour for all the other periods that folks are interested in. (Except for RennRat clothes, I like doublets ) Don't get me...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon Jun 16, 2003 1:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rattan shaping preference
Replies: 9
Views: 14

Sure, I've been meaning to do a "how to" series of pics anyhow. Right now I can shoot pics of my "mongol saber" and shortsword.
Slainte,
Fearghus

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by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon Jun 16, 2003 1:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Irish armor
Replies: 4
Views: 23

I wonder if the Italians made the conical barbute for just the Irish/Scottish market or if it was exported to other countries? I've always liked that design. Slainte, Fearghus ------------------ How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell freezes over; then we fight on the ice. Fearghus' Homepa...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Jun 14, 2003 1:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rattan shaping preference
Replies: 9
Views: 14

I plane my swords down to make rattan wasters. I leave the husk on the striking edges and heavily reinforce with good 3M strapping tape. I start with big pieces of rattan, say 2 inches, that tapper towards one end. The tappered end is the "point", the fat end I shape into the hilt. I've found that m...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Jun 14, 2003 1:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rattan shaping question [SCA]
Replies: 20
Views: 10

Shingle hatchet, hammer and a wood rasp. You use the hatchet and the hammer for bulk removal and the rasp to shape the handle and blade.
slainte,
Fearghus

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by Fearghus Macildubh
Fri Jun 13, 2003 4:43 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: When.......
Replies: 33
Views: 20

It's just a matter of getting the groups past critical mass in the US. Here in Europe, baring language difficulties, I can go find a group that is interested in my period and join up. I'd have to switch to a German interpretation, since I live in Germany, but I'd be doing early 14th cent. The suppor...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:52 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Enarmes, who uses them?
Replies: 5
Views: 13

Most of the illustrations of "centergrip" heaters show the grip more towards the top of the shield than the center http://www.thehaca.com/arttalk/at3.htm sort of like this. I've noticed that you should offset the handle of your shield like this / if it is oval or kite shaped. Slainte, Fearghus -----...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:50 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Enarmes, who uses them?
Replies: 5
Views: 13

A heater set up so it can be gripped with one hand, but without a boss and without cutting a hole in the shield.
Slainte,
Fearghus

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by Fearghus Macildubh
Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Enarmes, who uses them?
Replies: 5
Views: 13

Enarmes, who uses them?

Greetings all, I'm looking to make a center grip heater and I have seen illustrations of such with enarmes. Does anyone on the list use them? how did you install them? how solidly do they control the shield? is it like using a regular centergrip? Slainte, Fearghus ------------------ How long will we...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Jun 07, 2003 1:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sidesword Experiment (SCA)
Replies: 26
Views: 35

Jester wrote: I submitted a proposal to Sir Conal MacDale (Deputy Society Marshal for Special Projects) for a set of rules that would allow the study of blossfechten in a non-competitive environment. This stuff takes time so I don't imagine I'll be hearing anything for a year or so. Period longsword...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Jun 07, 2003 1:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 44 Too Old To Learn To Fight?
Replies: 38
Views: 27

Go for it! Just remember to warm up and cool down with a bit of stretching. I found once I passed 33, I needed to pay attention to all that boring warm up crap the trainers were always talking about. Ahhh, the endless resiliancy (sp) of youth, fight all day, drink all night, wake up, do it again! Sl...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Jun 07, 2003 1:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving in and out of Range
Replies: 37
Views: 40

I play the range game because my best ranges are long and short. I'm 6'4", with ape arms, so I can often decisively engage when I am out of my opponent's range, or just barely in it. For me, middle range doesn't allow me to take full advantage of my height and strength(it's a bad point to my fightin...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Thu Jun 05, 2003 4:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sidesword Experiment (SCA)
Replies: 26
Views: 35

Sounds cool, I'd love to do some! What I'm wondering is.....would there be a way to incorporate period longsword? I know some of the German castle souvenier stores sell swords that look just like late period longsword "foils" like pictured here. http://www.thehaca.com/pdf/JM10.htm http://www.thehaca...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Wed Jun 04, 2003 4:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier + Madu = Nightmare
Replies: 20
Views: 17

Of course, you should be sure that you are capable of handing them thier ass before you talk trash. the quickest way for a non-period style to spread is for a bunch of people to poke fun at the user, claiming thier superiority and then to get munched on the field. On a side note, when did the Portug...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier + Madu = Nightmare
Replies: 20
Views: 17

Well, there is an Indian dagger called a haladie that is a double bladed dagger. But what about taking a small buckler and holding a dagger in the same hand? I've seen some fechtbuch illustrations of that, plus bucklers with spikes and blades. There's a reason why weapons like that weren't widesprea...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: defeating "the flinch" in new fighters
Replies: 22
Views: 27

There's a drill Sir Stephan uses at practices where two fighters go at it balls to the wall for up to five minutes, shots are called, but the fighting doesn't stop until someone steps back or time's up. I try to impress upon all new fighters that aggression is key to SCA combat, in order to win, you...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Fri May 30, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lamellar and Kettle helm, Period togeather?
Replies: 5
Views: 26

What bout Poland? In Nicolle's big green book, there is an copy of a miniature showing the king of poland wearing a lammelar hauberk. Were kettle hats worn in Poland? I know for sure you could do scale and and a kettle hat, as I've seen this combination in some medieval Spanish manuscripts. Slainte,...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Fri May 30, 2003 1:01 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Early bascinet or cerveilliere on Ebay
Replies: 13
Views: 11

Early bascinet or cerveilliere on Ebay

Dunno if it's a legit item or not, but some of you serious collectors might be interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2177110648&category=1552 Slainte, Fearghus ------------------ How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell freezes over; then we fight on the ice. Fearghu...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon May 26, 2003 1:03 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Torse on a bascinet?
Replies: 13
Views: 47

Wow, that's damn spiffy!
Slainte,
Fearghus

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by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat May 24, 2003 12:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Torse on a bascinet?
Replies: 13
Views: 47

Greetings all, I would have replied sooner, but I was basking in the Provencal sun Anyhow, I'm still at a loss as to what to make a crest out of and, since my device is nonexistant, should I even go with a crest??? Slainte, Fearghus ------------------ How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Thu May 08, 2003 12:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tackleing? in the sca
Replies: 17
Views: 5

I've alwyas thought that if we had grappling, we'd have to have weight classes and skill levles, just to make it fair. I'm 220 lbs, and unless a smaller person is skilled or strong, I'll be able to use my size to an advantage. This is good in a serious martial arts environment, but not in a let's ge...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Wed May 07, 2003 11:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Torse on a bascinet?
Replies: 13
Views: 47

Looks like an excuse to get another helm! I'm aiming for early to mid 14th century, so a Pembridge style great helm, or better yet, a Luttrell style helm would be more appropriate. Slainte, Fearghus ------------------ How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell freezes over; then we fight on th...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Wed May 07, 2003 4:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Torse on a bascinet?
Replies: 13
Views: 47

Torse on a bascinet?

Greetings all! There will be a behourdim at D'wald's 10 year celebration and I'm planning on playing. Showy appearence is encouraged so I have a couple questions. Crests on bascinets, did they do them? In the booklet, the hosting company describes basinets with a ball and feathers on top, how does o...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Tue May 06, 2003 1:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: on longswords
Replies: 7
Views: 15

I'll third The Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship and Clements Medieval Swordsmanship. No matter what anyone tells you, put a thrusting tip on your longsword. There are too many binds and counterstrikes that end with a thrust. The key to SCA longsword is speed and range, you need to control bo...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sun May 04, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Photos of Bob R.'s Brigandine
Replies: 22
Views: 54

That is gorgeous!
Slainte,
Fearghus

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by Fearghus Macildubh
Fri May 02, 2003 2:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: selecting weapons according to opponent's weapon
Replies: 8
Views: 16

I agree with Freiman. Just ask your opponent if they are good with you switching styles. I've gone up to fighters during the "make ready" stage and asked what they were using and if they wanted to face a matched style. I always want my opponents to to fight me with a form they are comfortable with. ...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Thu May 01, 2003 1:47 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Need opinions armour tattoo.
Replies: 60
Views: 390

German Transitional with splinted vambraces and greaves. I think the contrast between the leather and the brass splints would be cool. Personaly, I don't think I could go under the needle fro that long, but let us know how it turns out. If I were to get medieval themed tat, there is an awesome St Ge...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:56 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Good book on Central Asian armour?
Replies: 3
Views: 8

Good book on Central Asian armour?

Greetings all, What are some good books for Central Asian armour? I have Nicolle's Crusading Era book for the East, and some of the Osprey stuff, but is there something that is a must have? The Central Asian equivalent of AAOTMK, you know something with pretty pictures. Slainte, Fearghus -----------...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Historical Fighting styles that I have developed respect for
Replies: 12
Views: 13

Noe,
What's Hopes New Method? Is there an online site for it?
Slainte,
Fearghus

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How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell freezes over; then we fight on the ice.
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by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Apr 26, 2003 1:06 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: freon helmut
Replies: 21
Views: 8

http://www.geocities.com/gozer87/gallery2.html The bottom left pic is of the loaner armour Sir Tore made back when he first started playing. The armour is quite nice, leather over ABS, but the helmet was his first or second try. We called it the judge dredd helmet, cause that is what it looked like...
by Fearghus Macildubh
Sat Apr 26, 2003 12:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Your Favorite Historical Armour
Replies: 36
Views: 54

My favourite armours are early to mid-14th century German Transitonal and all forms of Central Asian armour.
slainte,
Fearghus

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How long will we fight? We will fight until Hell freezes over; then we fight on the ice.
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