The Armour Archive

adamstjohn

I am trying unusually hard to get to Pennsic next year.

If I make it, and this takes off, I place myself at your disposal to assist in any way I can.

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Spoken like a gentleman!

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Without knowing what the marshals were discussing (it could have been something important), it's hard to have an opinion on their actions. It would certainly be acceptable for you to approach them and ask "can we get some marshals over here please?". In fact, I suspect they would be grateful for the...

adamstjohn

Well, the birds are supposed to be ascending but moving away from each other.

I do not mind how they are drawn - I copied those ones from a C14 manuscript illustration because I liked the style.

Thanks for the comments!

adamstjohn

Halvgrimr! I guess you are aware of these guys: m It's a cooperative effort covering all the best European and N. American Viking settlement reconstructions. They have fairly extensive resources in terms of ideas, experience and quality standards - could be useful. I have been to their town at Fotev...

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Thanks!

adamstjohn

Can anyone help?

This was drawn by a very helpful friend. The tails of the birds are supposed to be tangled together or intertwined.

The zig-zag at the bottom is optional. It was added by mistake, but I like it.

Would it pass, do you think?

Thanks!

adamstjohn

I'm sure they are great baskets, but I can imagine it is hard to sell one for 75 bucks when there are (IMO) better looking ones on the same page for half the price...

Just my impression.

adamstjohn

Tim, I agree with Ceddie - you were fine. That gives you two Earl Marshals on your side. Although you were in the right, I have a couple of ideas which might make such situations clearer in future. First, you might think about holding your crossbow in another position - if it can be done safely. I h...

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InsaneIrish wrote:Topnkompf

I'm not sure that is a word. Do you perhaps mean Topfhelm?

Cheers

AdamL

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As Alcyoneus writes above, the SCA rules clearly and specifically define what constitutes "rigid" material. They also define the "heavy leather" mentioned in his quote: Heavy Leather: Stiff oak-tanned leather at least 1/ 8 inch (3.2 mm) thick. Often referred to as belt leather or 11 oz. leather. Tha...

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Asmodei, can you explain a little more about the tournament? What format, equipment and rules will you use? How will the winner be decided? Is it a tournament where everyone pays an entry fee, and the winner takes the money at the end? It sounds very different from the tournaments we normally see, a...

adamstjohn

Foam, fibretape, often leather sides.

Recently, I have had success using a core made of those cork blocks that you wrap sandpaper around. Works well.

adamstjohn

"Aethstan" = "adamstjohn" on this forum by the way. That's me. Happy to help if I can. I would add to Anna's suggestions: go to the Drachenwald homepage (that is the Kingdom you are in) and sign up for the Drachenwald forum and the Drachenwald mailing list. Lots of people there who can help out too....

adamstjohn

This is just fabulous. Good luck!!!

adamstjohn

blackbow wrote:Thus a U-shaped spring loaded metal clip at the top rather than an oval ring, as previously mentioned.

Missed that bit. Doh!

adamstjohn

Blackbow, Nice idea, but it still won't work for a sword much longer than your arm. You will be unable to get the tip out of the ring without moving your grip down the sword and onto the blade. One of my fave bits in Braveheart is when he charges toward the baddies drawing his sword. He gets it half...

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Logic dictates that you will never be able to simply "draw" a sword worn on your back if it is longer than your arm. That is why (AFAIK) it was never done in period. Longer swords seem to have been simply carried on the shoulder like a spear. It might be possible to have some kind of "twist and clic...

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Ultimate? All of the above, plus they would be "Spock-proof" finger gauntlets - ie ones where the fingers could not be forced apart within the plane of the hand.

adamstjohn

Great tips, thanks.

They have been passed on and enthusiastically received!

Cheers,

adamstjohn

My kind of Laurel.

adamstjohn

(Assuming you mean for SCA...) You know, there is a rule book out there... Your kingdom may vary, but the society rules say: 5. Hand and Wrist Armor - The outer surfaces of the hand and wrist of both arms must be covered by one or a combination of the following: a. A metal basket hilt with enough ba...

adamstjohn

Looks spiffy.

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These things do happen, under various names.

Alternatively, at any really big event there is enough fighting to keep you busy 24/7 anyway.

adamstjohn

It will need to be padded, or it will be no good at all. Not sure how you will solve that one.

adamstjohn

That's the most exhaustive posting on blancmange I have ever seen.

adamstjohn

First easy thing you can do is hang your legs from a seperate belt, not the one that keeps your pants up. The topline of your pants is probably lower than your armour belt will want to be. Make sure the thigh and calf straps are snug, but not too tight. If they are too tight, they will tend to move ...

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Aren't they just!

Wow!

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Mmmh!

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Guthrothr!

I have been known to do a fighting religious at SCA wars.

If you get any pics of yourself in your kit, or if you want to share any sources, I'd love to hear from you!

Cheers

adamstjohn

Dear all,

A friend is looking to buy plaques for a plaque belt with the seven virtues cast/inscribed on them. They would be in silver or perhaps brass, and suitable for late C14.

Only the plates are needed, not the belt itself.

Does any one know any sources?

Cheers

adamstjohn

Nice weapons! Well done, and thanks for making the game prettier!

adamstjohn

B. Fulton wrote: My stronghold is so small i have ONE other guy to fight

Where are you in Drachenwald?

adamstjohn

Well, if the joke is enjoyed by all, it would be churlish to complain.

(SCA) Blazon please...

WTB plaques for belt with seven virtues