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by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:16 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Helm Designs- Japanese
Replies: 10
Views: 482

That's sure to be a pleaser! Any chance of offering a hard black finish? The "Chrome" just...seems...a little...hmmm.

Again, superb work!
by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Helm Designs- Mongol Helm
Replies: 1
Views: 180

Nice! But does anybody else have a problem with the photo being too freakin' big for their browser?
by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:04 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Helm Bags, New from Torvaldr's Leatherworks
Replies: 26
Views: 559

I love it! Could these use ventilation grommets? Or a sturdy carry handle? Just thinkin...

Nice job!

Tim
by T. Finkas
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Peascod and sword belt
Replies: 20
Views: 380

What a treat seeing those examples! Thanks for sharing, Johannes! Verrry cool!

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Peascod and sword belt
Replies: 20
Views: 380

Some rapier belts had a center clasp that forms the proper angle at the front of the waist. This allows the belt to follow that angle.
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: fedex rants?
Replies: 13
Views: 312

Had a FedEx package stolen off my porch once. It contained 3 empty shampoo bottles, sent to me because I am a packaging designer. Imagine the thief who was chancing a felony charge and got something so worthless!
by T. Finkas
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cross Bows
Replies: 18
Views: 584

Okay, thanks for the info.
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HighTower Crossbows... still around?
Replies: 8
Views: 253

PM sent
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hi
Replies: 15
Views: 516

Welcome!
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cross Bows
Replies: 18
Views: 584

Darmour, No offense but I'm not sure the folks here in the U.S. that make SCA combat crossbows would appreciate somebody like me handing you their designs on a "silver plate" so that their products can be made cheaper overseas. With respect, I cannot offer any further information. However, the infor...
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cross Bows
Replies: 18
Views: 584

These look interesting but they are not configured to be SCA combat bows, to the best of my knowledge. For SCA they pretty much need a golf-tube sized groove instead of an arrowshaft sized groove. They also need a clip that holds the back end of a golf tube, and the string height needs to be set so ...
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Agincourt, what armor would an Archer have in 1415?
Replies: 18
Views: 509

I hear you. I'll see if I come across anything.
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:29 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Agincourt, what armor would an Archer have in 1415?
Replies: 18
Views: 509

You've seen it before---this kit is supposed to be Agincourt era, more or less. YMMV.
by T. Finkas
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My 40 top World-Wide reenactment groups, 1,000's of photos !
Replies: 11
Views: 571

Cool. 8)
by T. Finkas
Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Interesting EBAY find.
Replies: 9
Views: 355

Yeah, this is average quality tourist souvenir type stuff. IMHO quite possibly of pot-metal and naugahyde. If you want something like this, approach Armstreet (they have exotic repros all the time on e-bay, searchwords: SCA Armor). I think Armstreet would do a much nicer job.
by T. Finkas
Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My 40 top World-Wide reenactment groups, 1,000's of photos !
Replies: 11
Views: 571

I didn't recognize any U.S. groups on there... <sniff> And what about The White Company?
by T. Finkas
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Winingas Hooks?
Replies: 14
Views: 292

It's worth waiting for... :D

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by T. Finkas
Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Winingas Hooks?
Replies: 14
Views: 292

KingsKeep.com will be selling my Anglo Saxon hooks eventually...but that does not help you at present.
by T. Finkas
Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Hardwood "scraps" Needed for Dagger Hilt
Replies: 13
Views: 207

Hardwood "scraps" Needed for Dagger Hilt

I am planning to make a dagger hilt to match the one in an illumination. I am looking for a small scrap of hardwood that is appropriate for Medieval Europe, and is a light color (yellowish tan if possible). Anybody got anything laying around? I need enough to make 2 "scales" of approx. 1/2" thick by...
by T. Finkas
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Hand Embroidered Dragonfly Trim
Replies: 6
Views: 268

Nice!
by T. Finkas
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Armour Roman Period leather lamellar ? Cultures?
Replies: 15
Views: 246

There is evidence of Egyptian (1200-800 bce?) and Scythian (600-400 bce?) scale* armour of leather. Note that some Scythian scale armours resemble lamellar on a visual level---yet not on a construction level.


Cheers,
Tim


*not lamellar but true scale construction
by T. Finkas
Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:01 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wombat??????
Replies: 33
Views: 1101

Aaron wrote:Wombat has absolutely astounding raw talent, nearly on the level of Ugo...


Wow, go back and look at Wombat's stuff, then Ugo's. Take a really good look. Then I task you to write up a 100 word appology to Ugo.

:D :D :D

IMHO the name Ugo and Wombat do not belong in the same discussion. Period.
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New to Armouring, Attempting a Byzantine Kit
Replies: 5
Views: 274

Cool project! Keep up up-to-date on your progress as you assemble this harness and kit.

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Besagews
Replies: 2
Views: 115

I had Mad Matt make me some years ago. You might contact him.
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need to raise some funds fast
Replies: 9
Views: 310

Ugh! Get well soon!

Cheers,
Tim
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Plaque belt attachment
Replies: 13
Views: 319

Thanks, Doug. That is very interesting and helpful.
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Plaque belt attachment
Replies: 13
Views: 319

In a conversation at the recent Pennsic War, either Jeff or Gwen (of HE) pointed out to me that the plaque belts might not have been as heavy as we assume. That they were (probably) not solid cast "diving belt weights" as sometimes the modern reproductons are. Something to consider, eh? That being s...
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: riveted hauberk
Replies: 2
Views: 181

http://www.historicenterprises.com/cart ... tail&p=341
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Early Gambeson
Replies: 4
Views: 139

http://www.matuls.pl/english/index.html
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Reinforced Jacks?
Replies: 12
Views: 639

IMHO, making a horn reinforced jack would be a great project if you wanted plastic but also wanted to hide it! I have always thought the hexagonal scale pattern might be suitable for such a project. It would sound and feel like horn but it would be cheaper and easier to work than horn---though a REA...
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht Hat - Picture heavy
Replies: 16
Views: 413

I dunno, James...I like your solution better I think!
by T. Finkas
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:50 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht Hat - Picture heavy
Replies: 16
Views: 413

Great job!
by T. Finkas
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: O.k., am I missing something here?
Replies: 23
Views: 723

I love the "pie crust" top! But vintage? I want to say that it looks like a modern repro but it's not like we have a detailed photo to go on. I meant "vintage" in the SCA sense of the term. You know, that awkward era just after freon cans and right before the widespread adoption of decent looking a...
by T. Finkas
Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: O.k., am I missing something here?
Replies: 23
Views: 723

I love the "pie crust" top! But vintage? I want to say that it looks like a modern repro but it's not like we have a detailed photo to go on.
by T. Finkas
Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:16 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Documentary research, can you identify?
Replies: 14
Views: 297

...Do you perhaps have an opinion on the soldiers, armor, maybe even the weapons in the shot Mr. T. Finkas? <although I strongly suspect a troll here...> My opinion? The sword looks to be a style you see in illustrations of the 13th century---maybe as late as early 14th century. The axe is a long-l...

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