The Armour Archive

T. Finkas

I'm not saying that you should not help others, but get your own kit in order first and review all your research. Before you help other folks (assumedly, in the same sort of kit that you have researched) know what is dead on correct per historical examples and what is speculative or just plain wrong...

T. Finkas

If I ever get my Scythian encampment put togther, I would indeed be tempted to recreate the fume tent and its equippage---if only for the novelty of it. But as long as pot smoking is illegal I would not be using these things to break the law. Period.

Just sayin'

Tim

T. Finkas

lead by example.

T. Finkas

...Re: the Scythians, that is from Herodotus, near the end of book 1, I believe, where he reports that the Scythians have a fume bath where they make an air-tight tent, put red-hot stones in it, climb in and toss hemp seeds on the fire. And, as Herodotus reports, it is "far superior to any fume bat...

T. Finkas

Wow, what a treat! Some awesome photos here!!!

T. Finkas

Hey, Thorvaldr do you have any photos around of tooled gorgets you have done? I have an idea for one for my Scythian fighting gear and may want to make a commission in the future.

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

I agree with Paul. I really enjoy seeing antler/horn/bone adornments and I like the way you handled these details on your pouch.

Tim

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What fun!

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Yeah, ditto what those guys said---NICE! I especially like the decoration on the bazubands.

T. Finkas

Interesting observation about the garters but what does that have to do with hats?

T. Finkas

And here's the Birka 'Lyre Purse" I made a year or so ago: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/TimsBirkaPurse.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/finkas/VikingBeltAndPurse1.jpg --- I can't believe I gave it away!!! I need to make another one... Cheers, Tim

T. Finkas

Okay, it's something like this Birka pouch that Beathan of Armor and Castings offers. And here's another example that I believe is by those groovy European Viking Trader folk that show up to merchant at Estrella and Pennsic. I have seen (photos of) the artifacts before and IIRC there's not much of t...

T. Finkas

What culture and period are you aiming for here? It would help in answering your question.

T. Finkas

Is the poster perhaps thinking of a late 16th century codpiece that is an accessory/component to trunkhose or even Venetian trousers (though I'm not sure I can remember seeing the latter)? Modern (Ren Faire) impressions of Commedia del Arte costumes and May-time trappings of foolery have oft times s...

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... One problem- maybe two-- I can carry a backup, but I must drop my bow first. Since I have an x-bow, I must remove it from the field, I cannot simply drop it where I stand. I have been told of archers yielding, then resuming combat as soon as the challenger has walked away. THAT is unchivalrous,...

T. Finkas

You may have seen it before...here it is again!

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

SCA shields vary pretty widely... Put the crack pipe down, K. Depending on your location, he's right. Just went to a gathering in southern Georgia and your typical Atlantian area kite or round shield didn't seem to exist. Out of 15-20 fighters, I think there were 3 kites. Rae Rae, my comment was re...

T. Finkas

Yes. I need to be the best role-model for my son. That means doing and saying what is right. Heros are not infalable. That's a part of it too. I need to be someone my Marines will follow. That means my judgement/justice/bearing/integrity/initiative have to be the set standard. I can't expect others...

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LOL!!!!

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Thanks. I fixed the error.

T. Finkas

This has been discussed recently, at length. Try a search using the keywords "viking" and "gambeson". Then sit down to read with a cool glass of water and a bottle of aspirin within reach

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Good Luck!

Tim

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I'd love to see a large group (something along the lines and scope of the SCA) that caters to an ancient time frame as an alternate to medieval. And to see the combat system configured to make the best of ancient weapons, armour and tactics.

Cheers,
Tim

T. Finkas

...why not LARPish things like wizards with lightening bolts?... Of course I have no desire to see wizards and such, yet I find that idea not much more fantastic than Vikings and 1st century Romans sharing the field with Lansknechts, Crusaders, Mongols, Medieval Knights and Samurai. What we have, a...

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...And I dont buy the part about range of CA bows not being able to shoot from far away. I personally have shot arrows from a 25# bow at have them land within about 5ft. of the target from over 100 yds away... All I can report is from my own equipment and experience. That being said, I feel your co...

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Cripes, Blazek. What is it with you and the word "yoru"?

T. Finkas

if you do not agree with combat archery, why not just ignore missile hits? I haven't heard anybody address that yet.

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Ugo in Longview Washington? What gives, Dude? You running from the law?

My dad's family is from Castle Rock, WA---one of the closest towns to Longview.

T. Finkas

I find this an interesting discussion because I participate in the SCA as a Combat Archer using a crossbow. In Caid I was required to first qualify with sword and shield as a heavy list fighter and was then allowed to qualify with crossbow. I started this pursuit when I was 43 years old or so. While...

T. Finkas

I am looking for a functional 14th century ground fighting helm, and simple bascinet, with an acceptable visor. Thisis for Living history as opposed to the SCA, if it is possible to avoid the grill. You may not find this useful, yet I will suggest it for your consideration. As well as a solid pig-f...

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Wow, nice pics, nice kits!

T. Finkas

Konstantin the Red wrote:SCA shields vary pretty widely...

Put the crack pipe down, K.

T. Finkas

Alot of swords would have been hung with a Baldric by this time period . Possably to avoid the problems of odd shaped Breast Plates "Alot"? Hmmm.... If you are talking about the last half of the 1500's, then "alot" is not the term I would use. At least, not according to the visual record. There mig...

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Again this is a long overdue product. Good job, T.

T. Finkas

Powder-coated would seem to be the trick. But what do I know?

Tim

T. Finkas

Have you seen the cast bronze kettles that Patrick Thaden is making? They are not cheap but look to be outstanding in quality!

http://www.thadenarmory.com/

http://www.thadenarmory.com/sell/cookware/cookware.htm

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Or check out stuff like this on e-bay (though you may need to have one like this relined for cooking safety).

Cheers,
Tim

Re: WTB 14th century ground fighting helm