The Armour Archive

zippy

I think more information is needed, on size, shape, and time period

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@Dan Agreed and I have had many conversations (a lot specifically with the rapier community) about wearing your undergarments, especially in court. My questions are more too camp life and otherwise. I want to find a way to look specifically Polish, in even the relaxed times. You can easily dress dow...

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I am well aware of different weights, but I can swear I have seen images with men only wearing undershirts in late spanish period.

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I am moving back to doing a Polish Hussar (1590-1610) persona (I have a little persona ADHD). My major problem has always been that I live in Arizona. Plenty of awesome jackets and armor and the like, but nothing for hot weather. They must have had undershirts. I can find awesome embroidered ones mu...

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the polypro is cool here, we just want more specific info on the materials

i was saying 2in thrusting tips aren't legal on fiberglass spears in atenveldt

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FrauHirsch1 wrote:
Sir Patrick O'Malley wrote: 2” tips on spears are legal here and where both on the field at our war last weekend.
Are 2" tips banned in some places?

I was using one and I had a few not take some solid body shots, but that is pretty typical. No complaints.

banned in atenveldt

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they are over $500 but this guy is good and reliable(both are the same guy)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gryphon-S ... 1978102134

http://www.gemartist.com/

zippy

The best heraldic advice I was given is 'pick 2 things you really want and wrk around that'

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I have a single charge on my heraldry, so does the barony I live in, and so does my lady. It totally make life easy. Maybe drop down to a single charge, instead of the double headed eagle try a mythical beast. Also I have a lot of heraldry involving ermine (2 badges, my device and my ladies) maybe t...

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Why not try it without the crosses and eagle?

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What did the final four look like?
Vik is a stand up guy( and a beast) it will be fun I am sure.

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@Godric from what I understand (and to reiterate what Logan said) unless your kingdom publishes rules to outlaw them, then they are legal. Atenveldt only disallows siloflex in our current ruleset, so technically they are currently legal here. I don't really see them gaining any popularity out here, ...

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dude just pick an armorer you like and challenge him with this project
a couple armorers i would love to see attempt this

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@Ogedai aren't you a mongal? Why did you ever get off your horse?

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Hey Patrick are you bringing your polypro sword to Potrero?
I would love to try is out
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@ingvarr
I am heading to potrero if you bro needs transport for it
Zippy

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I get there late friday night, and leave monday.

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I would love to see some video of this Sir Stephan, But I am having trouble finding any. Any links?

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The desires of the Crowns are stepping on the neck of one of the best and most reknowned gatherings of martial deeds. If they insist on this selfish course. Do what I advise people to do when they don't like the current sitting Royalty. Don't play Grimr Is that truly the desires of the crown? or is...

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@heath hahahaha I would love to see Ilia as king

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I should have just called roland or steve. oh well

zippy

I have seen a wax vise(can't think of a better word) used for engraving, chasing and repousse. It is used to keep the object stable while working with it. What is it called? Either the process of using the wax to stabilize or the wax vise.

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thanks for the info

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All the photos look like his visor on the helmet is up. I just want to know what the visor looks like. Any ideas or pics of the top of the helm?

http://effigiesandbrasses.com/monuments/john_wych/

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Mrmiles wrote:keep my head empty of anything through the fight

LIES!!!! You said you were thinking of ME!!!!!

(dude potrero?)

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i think you are thinking too much about thinking too much
when it happens take note and try to repeat it
if you focus too much on it, then it may have the opposite effect

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Donal Mac Ruiseart wrote: A veil before his face? Anyway, the hat is pretty clear.

I bet it was a scarf, just like the modern ones. Just makes sense

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22-24 inch head? thats a huge difference man. I have a 22.5 inch head and no way I would wear a helm for a 24 inch head

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Those look really sharp Cian

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What are the oldest still running tourneys in the SCA? I want to get together a ten oldest list. My barony (Barony of Tir Ysgithr) might have 2 of them. The Great Helm tourney started in Nov 1975, and Gawd Awful Grail might have started in 73(still researching for confirmation, supposedly started be...

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You guys don't know Simon and Bamm Bamm. We will see how thick the emotional armor is on those russians. You aren't so tough when your buddies are crying. GO USA!

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I just received another email about Ashcraft. Let me make one thing clear. I am the current baron in the city where his shop is located. Ashcraft does not participate in the barony and hasn't for years. If you have a grievance or issue, the Barony of Tir Ysgithr (baron,baroness or marshal especially...

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Hmm maybe we can name our fencing 'the lists' and start a trend of people calling them by a more proper name.

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was that for evil kevin?

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how small?

Re: Scales for SCA armor

Re: 16th century Poland, in the desert

Re: 16th century Poland, in the desert

16th century Poland, in the desert

Re: Polypro is now SCA legal

Re: Polypro is now SCA legal

Re: Custom signet rings

Re: Opinions wanted on my proposed arms

Re: Opinions wanted on my proposed arms

Re: Opinions wanted on my proposed arms

Re: An Tir Crown List

Re: Polypro is now SCA legal

Re: Deaths head burgonet

Re: Chairs: easiest

Re: Polypro is now SCA legal

Re: Double Bell Wedge Tent - $450

Re: Potrero Archiver meet up

Re: Top 5 - Sword and Shield

Re: Combat of the Thirty Pennsic XXLI

Re: would you buy from West Coast Armoury?

Re: wax vise? for engraving, repousse?

wax vise? for engraving, repousse?

Re: effigy question (1346 john wych)

effigy question (1346 john wych)

Re: No Mind. Do you use it & How?

Re: No Mind. Do you use it & How?

Re: Scandinavian hat for sunnier & warmer climes?

Re: Great Helm for Sale $150

Re: WTB schynbald greaves

Oldest tourneys in the SCA

Re: I am grabbing my heroes and heading for Poland for BoN

Re: Review of ashcraft baker. Buyer BEWARE!!!

Re: Tourney fencing(erics)

Re: Need to show this gladiator helmet off.

Re: Wanted: Small fit helms