The Armour Archive

zippy

yes i am a marshal and a knight
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zippy

As has been mentioned previously in the thread it has to do with damaging the rattan weapons and it is going to do more damage than the other parts of armor. You would have have a lot of trouble finding a martial to pass it for use on the field. If it managed to get on the field it's likely to be b...

zippy

I bet if you remove the combs you would sell that pretty fast. It's a fantastic helmet, just slightly illigal in SCA lists i dont see how this is illegal in the sca fear of the comb penetrating a helmet is a irrational fear that is not applied to other pieces of armor such as fans on elbow and knee...

zippy

I have an incinerator i operate at work.
I burn animal carcasses (not pets) as i was disposing of the ash(and bone fragments)
I caught myself wondering about period uses for ash.
does anyone know of any uses for animal ash?
I cant imagine such a common product just being wasted?
have fun
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zippy

the helm donngal has pictured
is awesome
fits and protects well
i know i own it
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zippy

it really is faster to make new swords and it is rare that i pick up someones sword and it feels right for me if you intend to fight regularly (at least 3 practices a month) you will be replacing your swords every couple months(at least) to be competitive but if you are only going to fight once ever...

zippy

not worth the effort
just tape over it til you can get some more rattan
zippy

zippy

no billy the kid?

zippy

Thank you very much
some examples i havent seen
but i guess i should be more specific
i was hoping for documentation of them in use
in illuminations or effigies
or if some were known to be used in different areas
i just want a deeper idea of how they were used

zippy

Message DukeAvery PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject: Kilkenny wrote: DukeAvery wrote: Kilkenny wrote: DukeAvery wrote: Well, I appreciate the even responses but those that equate rattan with wood and declare 'steel is the new white bread' are naive. My sense of ethics requires that ...

zippy

Have you seen C&T? Lately? Yes and Yes. we have a couple white scarves promoting it Is it permitted in your area? If so, is there a requirement for historical study or at peer pressure for it? Yes and yes but our guys are more interesting in promoting and educating than harping on people for the...

zippy

I was wondering if anyone has found a collection of different ermine spots online. I would like to vary which style of ermine spot i use in my heraldry(just for fun) I have found about 10 different types regularly used but i know there are more rare and interesting ones. Yes i have googled it yes i ...

zippy

bumpy
did you forget about little old atenveldt DA?
zhigmun'

zippy

manesse codex?

zippy

dusting the mold with graphite

this is new to me
does this help with definition?
and where to get the graphite(what specifically should i google)
have fun
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zippy

thanks

zippy

zippy

pics?

zippy

good rebuttal
i really wish i knew what they used for the manesse codex
that is what i am basing my kit off of
thanks for the post

zippy

everyone here will probably tell you the same things linen, linen, linen with the occasional silk, velvet, brocade, or even lightweight wool depending on persona if you are going to do it do it right even super period enthusiasts will forgive you if you at least try with a linen blend and linen brea...

zippy

you seem like a cool guy hjlmr
i havent met Sir Yusef
but i have met Ulf, Raknar and Savaric(who i hear did very well in crown)
you principality breads high quality men
and i hope i can meet you at
Great Western War or Estrella
have fun
Sir Zhigmun'
aka zippy

zippy

what about mundane family heraldry? what are the rules regarding using your actual family heraldry? The idea of family heraldry is a myth from what i understand you would either augment your fathers crest or earn your own when you see family crests they are more than likely the crest of someone wit...

zippy

hey Galfrid
where did those line drawings of those effigies come from
i would love to see that resource
have fun
Zhigmun'

zippy

if you find something then tell me darkheart are the only ones that look alright but i dont have that kind of money to lay down as for the ones Uric is wearing not for me, i cant stop blocking with my hands i know it is bad form but it happens i play with some greatweapon fighters that hit hard and ...

zippy

Lamellar is also a pain in the butt to relace and repair; it is not lower in maintenance compared to a CoP or an armoured surcote. Dunno where you got that idea. i have to agree but i can carry all the repair equipment for my lamellar in my armor bag and it usually is a quick repair but then again ...

zippy

if you wear steel plates whether you hide them or not you can always change your mind in the future the plastic you have to hide all the time if you forget your surcoat and wear plastic=sloppy with steel anyone that sees you will recognize you are wearing armour i would go steel have fun zhigmun' p....

zippy

i wish more would come to estrella
we love that sort of thing
i think they would love the fighting
i know a couple have and i think they had fun
i have never had a problem with a tuchux
we couldnt solve with drinking
have fun
Zhigmun'

zippy

not many people use them
but a thumb ring is incredibly period
difficult to use
but it may solve the problems
have fun
zhigmun'

zippy

black? do you see any black on that guy? vibrant colors man sure they wore black but why would you you are a landsknecht not a ninja be dark and brooding on your own time have fun zip p.s. by the way this post is dedicated to fun and in no way should the poster be accused of hurtful or mean behavior...

zippy

Are you kidding me
Ciaran doesnt have his heraldry passed
for shame
hehe
i wish i could come out looks like a fun list
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zippy

maybe he didnt hear you
a little louder next time
hehe

zippy

I use a trigger to replicate the effects of placing a finger over the quillions
it gives me better control of thrusts
and allows my shots on the offside to move faster
zhigmun'

zippy

I also noticed that the were all sword belts
if anyone has seen any of these belts with out a sword attached
that would be awesome

zippy

I want to know about more documents that show this belt
i would love to see and extant example but i am not holding my breath

http://www.tempora-nostra.de/Manesse.php?id=203&tfl=47

http://www.tempora-nostra.de/Manesse.php?id=203&tfl=42

http://www.tempora-nostra.de/Manesse.php?id=203&tfl=45
please any help would be tremendous

zhigmun'

zippy

I have tried a 12 foot spear
and we just cant have them in atenveldt
they hit too hard
and we already throw pretty hard here
i am glad they are no longer in use
but they are easier to kill if you run them down
have fun
Zhigmun'

Uses for ash

looking for ermine spots

manesse codex belt help