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Prince Of Darkmoor

Plastic Chainmaille.

You know you're going to burn in the eternal fires of damnation for that one, big guy

Prince Of Darkmoor

Warning - non-SCA response below: Generally, there are two ways to solve this issue and be assured it will never happen again. The first is to go through all the diplomatic channels. The second is to show him what excessive force really is. ------------------ Salinas Swordsman Darkmoor Armoury

Prince Of Darkmoor

Depending on how much time you have, I'd suggest laying down a few basic weaves like Euro 4-1, 6-1, box, and maybe birdcage and spiral. Perhaps even some Jap 4-1. Make sure to have plenty of rings and pliers on hand, even if you've asked people to bring their own. Make sure you have your students st...

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This can't be an armourer's shop. It's too clean!

Prince Of Darkmoor

I am going to a 1.5hp 3600RPM Baldor in the next month or so You'll never regret it. We've got a 1.5 HP 3600 RPM Baldor that runs on 220v and it kicks ass. Even the 3/4HP 3600RPM Baldor on 110v we have works well, but I still prefer the bigger buffer. Def...

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I wish there were pictures of more groups in lots of chainmail. Sure, plate is pretty but there's something to be said for 60 guys wearing full hauberks, coifs, and chausses.

Prince Of Darkmoor

I'd say 8oz for the shield edging, 8 or 10oz for straps, 5 oz for coat of plates, and 8 for turnshoes with really thick (15oz) sole.

Prince Of Darkmoor

Very nice stuff, especially that big guy with the fluted and embossed plate with maille. I doubt that they are fighting full speed though. Notice any dents, scratches, or dings? I'm guessing it's choreographed, but it's by far the best looking choreographed group I've seen! [This message has been ed...

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"Hickory Hickies" - bruises on your body in areas that aren't protected by armour. Usually big, nasty, purple messes. Aptly named since we fight with mostly hickory axe handles http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif "I got caught in the side of the thigh with a good shot - check out this hickory...

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If the Archive buys one of these helmets and sends it to me, I will thoroughly test it with every weapon I can find and post a big fat photo essay here. If it breaks easily, having it's battle-readiness posted here may help deter people from buying it and spending their money on quality items. This ...

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I don't have a disdain for the SCA, I just prefer to not be bound by their rules and standards. The only exceptions would be the rare fighter practice or Pennsic. I dislike SCA armour requirements and the conventions of combat. I feel responsible enough to armour myself according to what I deem is n...

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News Flash folks - this is 2002, and no matter what group you are in and play with and do, its all fake. none of it is real. You just haven't fallen in with the right group yet. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif [This message has been edited by ...

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Not shield blanks, but an entire shield ready to use right out of the box. This isn't something that we'd be able to do anytime soon, but I wondered if anyone would buy new premade shields. Rounds, squares, heaters, kites, all with edging, shield bosses (where applicable), straps, padding, and shiel...

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If you ask me, your opening bid is a steal. Impressive work, as always.

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Salinas Swordsman
Darkmoor Armoury

Prince Of Darkmoor

I don't think an extra board is necessary. Those of us in groups *other* than the SCA (yes, we do exist) can just as easily skip over threads about SCA related topics. A lot of times, I'll still read the threads that involve SCA rules or combat just because I'm trying to learn more about...well...ev...

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I think it would be legal only if you ductaped his eyes so the little hard plastic eyeballs wouldn't hurt anybody. Wait...Hush wants to use a plastic weapon??? Grab your torches and pitchforks boys!

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Nice work there Matt.

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Shipping one large tank bottom that is roughly 10" tall is going to cost around $30 or just under. That's because the bugger weighs 33lbs! We can cut these things down to whatever height you like, and a 10lb tank should only cost around $16 to ship.

Rates courtesy of USPS.com

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Please see my other thread in this room about the tanks we recently had. From what my dad has told me, there are plenty more of all three sizes to be had so we wanted to see if there was any interest in us picking up some more of them for you folks.

Prince Of Darkmoor

yes. Yes. YES. YES!

I am there.

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You guys are lucky - if we lose our weapon we have three choices: (1) fight to take your opponent's weapon away, (2) scurry over and try to get your weapon back or (3) submit. A good fighter in our group will let you get your weapon back. A chivalrous one will pick it up for you. Of course, if you'v...

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Is it wrong to be this excited about getting hit with a stick? Winter War Games are on Saturday, and I've only got two hours left in my work week...time is dragging so slowly... Hey, when YOUR group only does a couple fighting events a year (in armour, at least) then you'd be as happy as I am! I jus...

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DaFoot goes in DaMouth

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the Salinas swordsmen have sca armour regs.. i think, but allow punching, kicking and all that fun stuff. the advantages are again, full contach, punching and kicking and stuff, and decent armour regs... the disadvantages are thing like concussions.... Ac...

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Sure, stainless is no problem although all I've got right now is 16ga. Where is "EDH"? I'm in Seaside (near Monterey) which is about 2 hours south of San Francisco...

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Personally, I like to quench my armour in the blood of my enemies.

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"A" & "G" has been taken. "F" is the last one left.

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"H" has been taken and it's owner is going to pick a large tank too. I am not sure how deep we could get them since we've never done it before but it would be an interesting experiment to try. The large tanks are approximately 3/16" thick in the walls, so I think they could afford to be made deeper ...

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I would think that cutting your own patterns in your own shop would be quicker. That way you don't have to wait two weeks for a cutout pattern that takes 20 minutes to cut.

Just my thoughts.

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The tanks left are A, F, G, & H. The large tanks weigh approx. 33lbs, the mediums are 11lbs and the smalls are 3lbs. I don't know how deep we could find the bowls in the future, but there's nothing really stopping us from making the bowls deeper by heating them up and beating a large steel ball into...

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Okay, Tanks B, D, and I, have been taken.

Prince Of Darkmoor

Update - one of each size are being held at the request of an Archive member, so there are no more smalls available, but we can get more in the near future. Also holding one of the larges for someone too. That means there is one medium available and 3 larges left. The people that have asked me to ho...

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Update:

"E" & "C" are spoken for

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Okay, here we go. I'll try not to mess these links up too much... Tank A is approximately 9.75" tall, 9" across, has a bowl of 6" wide and is 1" deep. Here is the bowl of Tank A Here's the top of the Tank A Tank B is 8.5" tall, 7" across, has a bowl of 5" wide, and is roughly .75" deep. Here is the ...

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Cire, just emailed you...

More trolling - premade shields?

Trolling for future interest in dishing tanks

Getting...so...pumped...