The Armour Archive

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ROC wrote:O.K. that helm just rocks. I want one.
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Yea me too,could you imagine the price of a full suite? DROOOOOOOOL

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I am VERY interested in this, I have wanted to try to make a viking typ sword with the Fist or trilobe pommel. I would like to make a blade like Paul Binns Tea Cosy Viking Sword.

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This is a great example of what "Creative" in the Society for Creative Anachronism should mean. It is based on a real piece, but is a little different per client specs without making it un-realistic as to what they would do. My final analysis as to what is acceptable for what is "period" is this: W...

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WOW Mike, if you get this can I play with it

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I believe that if you get good enough your mark will get registered... I understand that Macpherson recently was asked by the Met to 'make his mark' for them so they could record it for posterity. Actually a thought occurs to me... if there was to be a Registry of Modern Armorer's marks, what bette...

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meaddrinker, do you mean celtic knotwork for tattoos or just knotwork in general? If the latter, please see the Book of Durrow and Book of Kells picture on the last page. Celtic knotwork can be seen before the Viking period and well into it. Thanks, I am glad to hear that, I am going back through m...

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Drathir wrote:so it is possible that they might have had knotwork of some sort tattoed ?

Is it a viking you'r wanting to portray? If so I have been told here on the A/A that celtic knotwork did not exist during the time of the vikings. Are you actually looking to tattoo you face?

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mrks, thanks for sharing the pics. You people look like a lot of fun. Damn I wish I had that kind of stone on my place and that much...Awsome!

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[quote="DukeAlaric"]Hi Meaddrinker, If you meant to insult me, let me know, I don't mind people do it all the time, but at least I like to know the people I don't need to like. DukeAlaric, I was NOT trying to insult YOU or anyone else. If and when I do you will know it without a doubt.

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meaddrinker to take more valium. it is not that serious here on the ole message boards. One of the requirements of SCA combat is to be able to control your temper. kk thxbye Alaric's last post was both cogent and persuasive. Computers are not dangerous nor are the messages you read. Watch this... m...

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Nissan Maxima wrote:http://www.clovenshield.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=abi

The DMZ pic is awesome, is that you in the track?

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Animal wrote:Meaddrinker check your email dog.

Thanks Guy

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IRISH, I DON'T BELONG TO THE SCA AND AFTER DEALING WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU, I DON'T CARE TO EITHER. ANYTHING I SAY YOUR ON IT LIKE A DUCK ON A JUNE BUG, SO BACK OFF! YOU MAKE MORE OUT OF WHAT I SAY THAN IS THERE, AND YOU KNOW IT, ALL YOU ARE IS A RABEL ROUSER. EASY TO DO WHEN YOUR BEHIND A COMPUTER SOM...

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AaronT wrote:Hey Meade Drinker, my pic is over on the OT. Under the thread "Helma Doom"

[img]http://www.photodump.com/direct/MeadDrinker/AaronT.jpg[/img]

There ya go, Aaron T.

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AaronT wrote:Hey Meade Drinker, my pic is over on the OT. Under the thread "Helma Doom"

Got it Thanks

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AaronT wrote:I thought my day couldn't get any better, and I just took two rides in a high performance airplane, low level, steep turns, high G pull ups at 4500fpm. You just topped that. Thanks!!!

As you said in your thread all about it.

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Dang everyone is making fine looking Armour. I need to just give it a try, Very nice work

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I'm DAMNED surprized at you guys for making fun of such a fine Helm!!!!

Don't you even know what these were!?! I mean they set a very fine trend amoung Vikings past and present!!!

[img]http://www.photodump.com/direct/MeadDrinker/DrinkingHelm.jpg[/img]

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I forgot to add this. If you do not already have one, this tool is invaluable for cutting nice, clean, straps and belts. m Also, I have found that using latigo leather, is much better for armour straps. It lasts at least 5 times as long, and it is pre-dyed, and it is is impregnated with waxes and o...

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[quote="DukeAlaric"]At some point, I think we need to start saying something to newbies about how bad they look. The pervasive get them on the field attitude is part of what ruins the overall look of the SCA. Saying it politely might be nice too. Also they don't always have the money to su...

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The top one is what I was trying to explain. I forgot about the wheel and the edge coat.

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HUH?

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Lord Wulf, how much for a kit like this?In plain brown.

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Matt, talk to Uilleag ( house of the wolf)

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There IS a tool called an edger. It looks like an awel but instesd of a point it has a square groove and the bottom that goes against the leather is beveled sharp.

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meaddrinker wrote:Do these have to be registerd?How much trouble is it to do if so?

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meaddrinker wrote:I like this guy, He looks like a load of laughs

I hope you didn't think I was speaking of your gauntlets, because I was just refering to your happy look.

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Damn fine work LordWulf, You know this thread is starting to remind me of the story of Noah...They all laughed, untill it was finished.

NOW close the Door and don't let any of them on!

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Oh OK, I thought you were speaking of this helm as a spangen.

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speed/quality/price. choose two and you'll almost never get the other. Unless if you're dealing with Lewis Moore... I got a Spangenhelm from him on Ebay, didn't fit... $75... I sent it back to him, he made me a new helmet for free... Paid him an extra $150, he put a full-face aventail on it. Paid $...

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Could you even imagine how much this guy could bilked all of us out of if he would have been smart enough to at least send ONE of us a piece of armour? I was prepared to go_ BORROW_ money to send if he would have came thru for Giles. Whew

! how bout the rest of you?

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I like this guy, He looks like a load of laughs

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Damn what a deal Mr, Lucky LOL, that is a 50.00 head

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Do these have to be registerd?How much trouble is it to do if so?

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I don't see how you could bomb. This is one of the nicest shirts I have seen and you said you are new at maille. I have looked at a lot of maille and none better than yours. You now how they say he or she is a natural? Well there ya go.

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