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by Magnus The Black
Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Different conventions on helm side/top/back
Replies: 37
Views: 393

In Gleann Abhann the last line in the rule on thrusting reads:

Thrusts to the top, sides, and back of the head are discouraged and need not be called.

It seems while not illegal they are frowned upon.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Any interest in cheap greaves.
Replies: 26
Views: 478

hmmm The only issue I really see is this not a one size fits all thing. Heck in my barony alone we range in weight by 200#'s and height by 14" What fits Jon won't fit Magnus which won't fit Martin.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok, what would stop me (or any one else)
Replies: 78
Views: 1952

Thats why BOD exists and all crowns are subject to them. This prevents abuse of power.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Any interest in cheap greaves.
Replies: 26
Views: 478

Show me a pic and I'll tell you if I'll but them? I assume 18ga mild steel?
by Magnus The Black
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Interpretation of the Face Thrust Rule . . .Again
Replies: 70
Views: 1470

For Gleann Abhann the rule reads as thus: VI. CONVENTIONS OF COMBAT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GLEANN ABHANN A. Single Combat 3. A touch to the face with a thrusting tip is a killing blow. A slash to the face must be (at minimum) almost, but not quite, as hard as a good blow to any other part of the head or...
by Magnus The Black
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How does one get the "black Oxide finish"???
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Oh the gun blueing actually oxidies (corodes) the outsurface of the finish. Its basicly a controled black rust. No you can;t do this to stainless. It will last a long time though with regular oiling. I oil mine every fight or two and it works fine.
by Magnus The Black
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How does one get the "black Oxide finish"???
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Looks like a quality gun bluing. Fire & oil also works well. for gun blueing just follow the directions on the bottle. For fire blueing heat up until it gets a purpleish color and then spray on oil. I like to use an aresol gun oil for ease of use. Keep sand ready to put the fire out when it flames up.
by Magnus The Black
Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavilllons and heating it.
Replies: 74
Views: 1478

I punched a hole in the roof at a GW a couple years ago & fixed it with white duck tape. It sealed up the hole and blends in nicely with the white plastic. Oh BTW a 12 x 22 foot or larger tarp can be used "bathtub" style to keep water from geting in and without trenches. We use ropes to tie it to th...
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 420

He's not a highness as he is not the prince.

After saturday he be his Royal Moosejesty though! :D
by Magnus The Black
Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rivets to use on a COP?
Replies: 11
Views: 284

Copper doesn't rust true but it still oxidies. I used roofing nails on mine they are inexpensive and redially available. They also work very well for the task at hand becuse they don't easily pull through the cloth.
by Magnus The Black
Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavilllons and heating it.
Replies: 74
Views: 1478

Like this with no windows. http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0075321680022_L4.jpg On the plus side it gives me 200 sq ft with head room to walk around so it lives better than a dome tent or cabin tent. The are faily sturdy. I've been using mine for a few years and through several storms....
by Magnus The Black
Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavilllons and heating it.
Replies: 74
Views: 1478

I'm still camping in a white trash garage. School, Wife, Hard & Soft kit come first over a new tent to be used twice a year. But besides that I have a canopy bed at Gulfwars and it tends to keep us warm one its warm. That and a propane lantern are all I've ever needed. I'd say camp in it a few times...
by Magnus The Black
Sat Oct 29, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: cutting
Replies: 13
Views: 329

Thats the most important thing your happy. I'm happy with mine too. Is it as good as a beverly? No. Will it cut 16ga stainless, 14ga Ti & 14ga Mild steel? Yep & thats All I need out of it. It does everything I've asked. The Ti chiped the blades some but its liveable and their replaceable.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 420

Sorry your Mooseness please don't hurt me again. My applogies to Harry.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 420

Naw it should be fine. Only half the Kingdom got hit. Were a tough bunch of SOBs and it will take more than a couple natural distasters to keep us down. Trimaris tends to keep going year after year in the face of hurricanes we shall too. I doubt the boys down in Stargate will let it keep them home e...
by Magnus The Black
Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Crossing the plane of someones knees.
Replies: 39
Views: 649

How odd. We can't hit our oppnent with our shield but we surely can place our sheild any where we want to as long as we are not striking them with it. Diferent Strokes................
by Magnus The Black
Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Crossing the plane of someones knees.
Replies: 39
Views: 649

Here it is the plen of the shoulder. Hince I will often stand ontop of my opponent.Its just the way things are done and difrent cultural tradtions.
by Magnus The Black
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 420

:lol:
by Magnus The Black
Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XV is still a go
Replies: 23
Views: 420

Gulf Wars XV is still a go

m Sir John the Pursuwer, autocrat of Gulf Wars XV, has made the announcement many were waiting breathlessly for: Gulf Wars will go forward despite damage to King's Arrow Ranch from Hurricane Katrina. The following notice was posted by Sir John to the Gulf Wars staff discussion list: "For those that ...
by Magnus The Black
Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving to Trimaris
Replies: 9
Views: 216

And those small Dragons will really bite you. Also don't let your poodle get too close to them either. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Magnus The Black
Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Colour of a CoP
Replies: 10
Views: 306

I think a varity of color is accepatable in the medieval pallate. I do wonder though on heraldic display and parti colored as those I have not seen.
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: question on gamboised chausse
Replies: 27
Views: 791

My wife wrapped the cloth about my leg and cut off what wasn't nessicary added a bit back for quilting and seam allowance and there you go.
by Magnus The Black
Sun Oct 23, 2005 9:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Klappvisor Bascient from Clay Moore
Replies: 9
Views: 422

Yea looks like I may get a stainless one then. Since he has those in stock. The revival hinge I mailed and asked that he refer to TOMAR for installation. I am VERY happy with how it turned. Out he seemed intrested in doing this kind of hinge again.
by Magnus The Black
Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Klappvisor Bascient from Clay Moore
Replies: 9
Views: 422

New Klappvisor Bascient from Clay Moore

Well my wife got my Christmas present early for me this year. Its a mild steel 14ga klappvisor bascient.I won't fight in it until after Christmas but I sure wanted to show it off. I saw this on E-bay and no one bid on it. I saw it was located in Georgia so I E-mailed the seller and asked some questi...
by Magnus The Black
Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Standards and living in Meridies
Replies: 86
Views: 2620

Marvin I don't have an issue with your calling. But then again I like you prefer a little more realistic fight than a simple counting coup.
by Magnus The Black
Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Transparent armour
Replies: 11
Views: 681

Face grills for open faced helms.
by Magnus The Black
Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Beginner's 14th Century Camp
Replies: 49
Views: 2147

Thats why you pack a large canopy bead. that keeps that from happening. :lol:
by Magnus The Black
Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

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by Magnus The Black
Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Beginner's mid to late 14th Century Soft Kit
Replies: 41
Views: 1246

I see you mention fettered cock for garters, but not belts?
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and Buckler Scenario - Part 1
Replies: 23
Views: 425

While those whom I fight with on a regular basis would confirm I often snipe for the arm, the situation as it presents itself seems ripe for a head shot as the buckler is held at arm length at shoulder height. A quick forward & side step leaves one open to a flat snap to the neck or back of the head...
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Nails -> Rivets: Tools?
Replies: 20
Views: 555

I just use end nippers
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and Buckler Scenario - Part 1
Replies: 23
Views: 425

Re: Sword and Buckler Scenario - Part 1

The situation: You are fighting single combat [SCA, rattan combat] against another opponent. You are both holding your sword in your right hand and have the blade resting on your right shoulder, point back. You have a 12 inch diameter center-grip buckler held in your left hand. You are facing each ...
by Magnus The Black
Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:17 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Best Place to Buy a Buckler From?
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Make your own. Thats what I did. A little wood a metal boss some canvas. And ther you have it.
by Magnus The Black
Sat Oct 15, 2005 6:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Vervelles
Replies: 3
Views: 98

http://www.mandrakearmory.com/Merchant2 ... ry_Code=JM
by Magnus The Black
Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:12 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wisby Coat of Plates w/ Canvas
Replies: 10
Views: 480

Actually Ivo if you rivet them in too tightly and can start to pull them through. You are correct not to rivet them so loosely that that hang but if you pull them real tightly in they will start to pull through the canvas. I have seen it happen on a friends who got a little enthusiastic with the tig...

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