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by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney: Axes of the Ages
Replies: 75
Views: 2808

Sean, You are a good man. Don't tell anyone it will ruin my reputation as a bad-ass muth*ucker. I charge you to fix your kit so that you can fight in this tourney!! It is lacking without your character. Next year make it a mace and shield tourney and come hell or high water I'll be in a full Rene d...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crossroads in Time 2009
Replies: 67
Views: 1568

Well I wouldn't go so far as to give up Pennsic .. but I can easily see a band of travellers coming from this region find ourselves in the area for such a grand gathering ... just need to get the details nailed down so we can put in for leave/vacation time.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 248
Views: 7247

<snip> Lost of people just don't wanna put in the effort to be competative. Folks that wanna play in a big game with a big talent pool and push themselves. I don't think we're loosing them too much. This is a golden rule across the world ... I was #2 in my local, county and class for H.S. from the ...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

Murdock wrote:And he needs greaves

:P

nice Knitebee


shhh .... we'll be working on that .. keep it up and more will realize that's one of the final stages for 14th C. kit to pass inspection ... shhhhh
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

knitebee wrote:heres my kit, still needs some work. Not bad for a first kit :twisted: <snip>
Brian


Holee .. that's yer first SCA kit ... yup .. we need more like you!
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 248
Views: 7247

I quit WoW shortly after I found the SCA. I don't regret that decision in the least. heh, I was different. I found WoW while I was in the SCA. I play with other people from the SCA, and it helps keeping us in touch. I'd much rather be in armor, but it's something to do now and then. Couldn't quote ...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Product (Cooling Vests) stay cool at Pennsic
Replies: 48
Views: 1563

Umm ... nobody ever lay their wet linen out in the sun to dry (i.e. kill nasties) .. or continue to wear it til it dried due to evaporation? Oh well, same discussion that always had .. some will use it and some won't .. same as using some modern military gear (camelbacks) properly and some not ... n...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic - Whose going? Sound Off!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 872

B4 .. up on the hill at the edge of the highlands and the battlefield. Will have sunshade set up near the pickupfields and Historic combat series ... *may toss on 10th C. Norse kit for a battle/tourney or two depending on the heat* http://home.armourarchive.org/members/iain/Iain_Blackstone_07_02.jpg...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Jehan de Pelham, replica coins
Replies: 12
Views: 240

Just placed an order for my Pennsic fun ...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Marshals gages from Polar Bear Forge.
Replies: 2
Views: 189

Any idea if he's planning on making more of these (i.e. adding them to his line) and if so at the same price or adjusts now having made a batch? I can seen ordering a half dozen knowing a batch of budding marshals that need some gifts.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Heavy Combat Archery
Replies: 30
Views: 606

I am cool with dropping the bow if the marshals around here are How do you rig your buckler up so you can have it slung when running bow? Thanks, Og. Dropping the bow is well within all SCA kingdom limits as long as it's not in yer hands. X-bows need to be pulled off the field to a safe zone (anyon...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Banner for Theo
Replies: 20
Views: 849

very nice .. which Theo are you making this war banner for?
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A question about SCA history
Replies: 14
Views: 461

ageed .. the owners of Cooper's Lake Campground have taken the money and invested in more surrounding land. When the SCA began to expand they had to make the tough call of staying there or if they would move on. Pennsic had not always been at the Coopers since it started and so having to make the ca...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: my "new" gambeson/jack
Replies: 20
Views: 990

Re: my "new" gambeson/jack

<snip> [img]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8256/18650254zi9.jpg[/img] [img]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7370/95815796tt1.jpg[/img] <snip> That's it! The blue pourpoint is a great pic example of the one we use under our gear for our mid 14th c. gear .. it's the medieval version of a modern...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crossroads in Time 2008 Event Report
Replies: 59
Views: 2968

Murdock wrote::(

glad yall had fun


We'll coordinate for next years gathering. A pair of 'young bucks' are sure to add to the festivities ...

Hell maybe we can get a contingient to wander over from the great lakes region (cargo truck and van with troops, etc.).
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aaron’s Armour and Armament Auction (AAAAA)
Replies: 18
Views: 761

Curious to see what come up for auction. Might be able to make delivery arrangement via a good fellow out of Highland Foorde for delivery to Pennsic. Waiting to see what comes of this 'carriage house sale' ..
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: James River Armoury 7/2 update.
Replies: 47
Views: 1693

<snip> I recently saw full steel stainless legs on ebay for $75 from Russia, you don't compete with that. Eric True .. but as a marshall I've had the unfortunate 'pleasure' of telling a few fighters who got 'great deals' that the gear they got doesn't meet SCA min. standards despite what their over...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA Bastard Sword Crossguard
Replies: 3
Views: 303

I'll throw an endorsement in on Sir Stefhan's gear. He made up a couple hilts for me based off sketchs and pics ... can't be happier with the end product that showed up on my door (one of which I plan on carryin' into the Cot30 this year). Great communications, great craftsmanship and quality produc...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 1050 black and brass rondell elbows, excellent price
Replies: 6
Views: 340

Sorry fellas .. mine! mine! mine!

I'm a greedy lil' miser! - DD

Should have posted I'd PM's as soon as I saw 'em. Mea Culpa for the breach of 'armour whore' etiquette.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Gambeson for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 719

If it's not snagged before hand, bring it along to war. I know someone I'd love to gift it fwd to and will have coin in hand for it.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Heavy Combat Archery
Replies: 30
Views: 606

Well, don't do a Mongolian personae but do a 14th C. scot fighting for the Duke of Burgundy ... sometimes that role take on a 'skirmisher' aspect. Run with an SCA bow and approx 6-9 'thistle missles' on the belt and demi-gauntlets. When they are done, drop the bow to the ground (allowed in SCA rules...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pennsic Armour Repairs
Replies: 3
Views: 237

Aye, this and more is what I'd expect will sell well there ... always someone with a blown flip-flop or vambrace strap needing rivits, straps, buckle or dye to get them back in shape. Rotary leather punches, oodles of pop rivets and leather rivets would sell well I'd suspect.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Torvaldr's Leatherworks at Pennsic
Replies: 12
Views: 487

<snip> pictures of past work and busness cards would go along way toward sales. It's not much but what I've got on hand ... a pic of me with is bauz worn with my 10th C. kit (I know a pure SCA'ism but dang they work nice) ... They are tooled with Chi-Rho and very very sturdy. ***And before someone ...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stoopid 14th c questions
Replies: 37
Views: 1480

Re: Stoopid 14th c questions

If I wanted to joun the 14th C mafia... or you know... just be a poseur... <snip> Turnshoes: of a modest pointy toe, possibly with pattens yes? no? maybe? Always a point of question and often open to personal choice. I've found I prefer to wear my leather shoes and wool chausses in 'moist' events v...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mail Storage
Replies: 15
Views: 378

LPS-2 ... Industrial Strength Lube for oiling it down if you are doing regular use .. LPS-3 if it will be sitting for a bit (has the waxy film built in). http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/lubricants_pg/LPS2.html http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/corrosion_pg/LPS3.html
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Torvaldr's Leatherworks at Pennsic
Replies: 12
Views: 487

This might be an odd lil' off request, but would you be able to do some leather good repairs at Pennsic. I've got a pair of older shovel greaves that need some touch up work on the knee side rivets and straps/buckles.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction: Kindey Style Pouch
Replies: 17
Views: 383

Re: Auction: Kindey Style Pouch

Randy W wrote:
Jentien wrote:like to start the bidding at $20.00 + actual shipping, thanks for looking! Auction ends Wednesday 7/02 unless it goes stale before then.


it's in the original message


Actually I don't believe that was in there when I posted. But thanks for adding it.
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction: Kindey Style Pouch
Replies: 17
Views: 383

I call at $20. Oh, when's the end of the auction?
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 7 day Archive Auction: Custom Made Sabatons, now with pics.
Replies: 41
Views: 1585

just so people have an idea of the quality of the work and why I wanted 'em so bad ...

Image


"Mine! Mine! Mine! I'm a greedy lil' miser!"
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baronial Border War (Midrealm) June 14-15
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Well was there ... jumpin' about from the time we got there til break down and heading home. Brought camera but alas we didn't get a group pic ... On a side note, his Excellency Sir Straum was called before their Majesties and is to be inducted into the Order of the Pelican on the battlefields of Pe...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Period helm padding VS. The evil blue foam
Replies: 53
Views: 1853

How about some advice on figuring out the pattern? What did you learn while you were making it? The ones I've used are variations of Steve's with some tweaking thru the Mark I, Mark II & current Mark III version (pending build of Mark IV pattern). Things I've learned in making them: Linen is yo...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

Current kit Although I am not wearing the mail with it. And most events I dont wear the breast and back plate, just a plackard. Please excuse the 14th cent finger gauntlets. Conrad, if you plan on being in the Plate & Maille tourney this year, I've got a set of Sasuke's Gothic finger gaunts you...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 16 guage visor?
Replies: 35
Views: 887

<snip> now 16 ga hardened spring? Yeah that'd be safe. Hee hee ... Murdock you'd know you've blasted mine a few times last year ... if you can get someone to work in heat treated spring you get the best of both worlds. Light and very strong. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/iain/Thadenklapp_fi...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gilebert is trying to kill me.
Replies: 16
Views: 622

Re: Gilebert is trying to kill me.

Have any of you seen the Pennsic war schedule?! m Yes, in fact I dropped data into a google calendar, for those of us inclined to use such a thing. HTML viewable online If you use the HTML format link, clicking on the individual items in "Month view" will give you the description. XML for...
by Iain (Bunny) Ruadh
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Everyone starts from somewhere
Replies: 94
Views: 4469

<snip> But, you guys are replacing almost entire kits every year. A new helm every year. *boggle* Don't get me wrong...looks great. But, are all of you single, with high paying jobs, and no dependents? There are some periods of rapid change when the $ is there and motivation as well ... othertimes ...

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