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by Johann ColdIron
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Blackened Spring Gauntlets by Grettr the Slow
Replies: 50
Views: 2587

Destichado wrote:Holee crap. That slice across the metacarpals is brilliant. That probably saves a good two hours of raising per set.


It also has a sliding rivet IIRC. Which adds to the articuation of the cuff very nicely. He does good work!
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Let's see your favorite SCA picture
Replies: 209
Views: 17933

My wife saw that photo and immediately said "See, you can do your hobbies and still take care of the baby!" I saw that and thought about calling Child Protective Services It's actually realy hard to hit yourself in the chest with a drawknife. I'd venture it would still be hard with someth...
by Johann ColdIron
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Sun and Honorable Combat
Replies: 64
Views: 1505

My helmets have visors so it is never an issue for me. I do not intentionally do it to others.
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: LH Inspiration Pics of Awesomeness.
Replies: 130
Views: 15425

Might not need a strap. Just have to rotate the helm (on an horizontal axis) to get it on and off without dragging it on the nose.
by Johann ColdIron
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Gage of Metal on Helmets
Replies: 7
Views: 306

If you fight in the East you probably need 12 ga. If you come visit Atlantia you will definetly need 12 ga. ;)
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disappointment
Replies: 99
Views: 3067

I would have directly asked "What rule has been violated?" And then argued the judgment of IF that rule was actually violated. That would be (and has been) my approach with marshals. There are some that see something they do not like or a scared by and legislate from the staff as it were....
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Less than two weeks......
Replies: 10
Views: 463

Re: Less than two weeks......

Sir Tristen Sexwulf wrote:You did hear that all siege ammo had to be orange this year didnt you?

Just kidding. :twisted: :lol:




That is really mean! I hope you catch one in the, oh never mind :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting with a Port-a-cath
Replies: 15
Views: 818

Now ya got thirteen staples in your 'nads then you go to Pennsic and ya fight - Egads! 'Cause you wouldn't want the king to be a thinkin' you was lame then it's poppity pop pop pop and Oooooh the pain! The sycophantic fool with the zeal to fight caused a half an hour hold 'cause he didn't die right...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA armoring question regarding hautes
Replies: 14
Views: 445

I offered to let him hit me someplace else and the moment he swung I flat-snapped him. I don't think he damaged his sword on my leg and the fight was done. Problem solved. Sean hahaha! I did pick ups with a guy who complained about the brim on my Lobster pot helm damaging his sword. Rolled edge of ...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Late 16th/early 17th Lobster Pot Helmet - Finished
Replies: 18
Views: 829

Nice work! I'm a lobster pot wearing guy as well. If you have found some mention of the Lobster Pot going back into the 16th century I would love it if you could point me in it's direction. I haven't found anything earlier than the 1630's. I got dinged for it in an A&S comp that I showed my helm...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA armoring question regarding hautes
Replies: 14
Views: 445

My only experience with Haute guards was as a spectator long ago. It was a gladiator style one with leather articulation for the shoulder and upper arm protection. He should have had a trident and a net . It sat really high as to protect from flat snaps and had been built rather flimsily with only l...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Items for Pennsic delivery- still slots open
Replies: 22
Views: 452

I've been drinking out of my costrel for about a week now. The pitch and wax taste is not very strong at all. Michael does a great job on his stitching and forming. These are a really good product.

Keep up the good work! :wink:
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hobnails vs cleats
Replies: 20
Views: 621

As Leo mentioned Hobnails are a liability on modern surfaces. Turn into rollerskates on asphalt. They are great on the dry grass at Pennsic though! I do not like cleats. Too much traction in armour can be a bad thing. My friend blew his knee fighting because of cleats. If you are going to do a moder...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making Amy's Burgonet
Replies: 20
Views: 1509

Just beautiful Tom! Do the two holes on the back neck plate have a function? I see they are on the original (in photo 11). Wouldn't think they would be assembly rivet holes in that location. Nail holes for the Graz armoury? Smart way to transfer the holes to your face plate. Is there nothing a sharp...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Marking for Accuracy or My Sharpie isn't sharp anymore!
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Chris Gilman wrote:Image


Flooding the area with blue sharpie is a poormans Dykem ;)
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA Helm not For Sale
Replies: 23
Views: 1868

Hal, I think part of what is going on here is the post the helmet is sitting on is making the grill look crooked. I have done the same thing with similar results. When I went back and checked the helm it was fine. The grill appears well made. The transition from 12-14 ga is the only thing asethetic ...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Authorization at Pennsic - Is it Possible?
Replies: 12
Views: 626

RoaK wrote:Depends on who you know... :wink:


And who doesn't know :wink:
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: . Known World Squire's tourney important info
Replies: 35
Views: 1633

youre confused johan. you were knighted a day or two before me and i didnt create the tourney until a few years after that. must have been another tourney. regards logan Thanks for the correction! It was likely the speed tourney that was run before your implementation of the Squires tourney. All ru...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Advice needed on Gauntlets
Replies: 7
Views: 563

I personally have a rule about building new armor this close to Pennsic. I have done it in the past and teething issues have usually pointed out this is not a good idea. Nothing like getting a nasty blister somewhere that chafes you have to live with the rest of War. Only tried and true for War. You...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: . Known World Squire's tourney important info
Replies: 35
Views: 1633

Sir Maynard wrote:Hey, I won that tourney with a "nut stick" :twisted:

I fought a madu fighter in the finals too.....

Maynard


I'm really surprised the ground did not split asunder and swallow you both. :lol: Heck, I fought in it with twosword. Who am i to judge ;)
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: WIP: Cuirass, chaffron and armet update 23 jan 2011
Replies: 29
Views: 1575

You do wonderful work.It is nice to see the progress Keep taking pictures please!
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Finger gauntlets: Wisby or Hourglass; Best protection?
Replies: 13
Views: 488

Don't forget that the back of the hand is segmented on Wisby patterns. No personal experience here but that might be a concern to some. I'll be they are great for spear with the extra flexibility there. Great sword might be a different story. Hopefully someone who actually has a pair will chime in.
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Longer sword
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: Longer sword

WOW is there a difference. The added range is nice, but I didn't realize the flip and spin I use when throwing wraps and such until I picked up the new sword. ! What you will need to learn with a long sword is an effective and consistant return. Can't use just the wrist and elbow to throw a long sw...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Buying 16thC Shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 504

RenJunkie wrote:Doesn't sound too bad. I suppose I could always stitch a tongue keeper on there.

Which model were, they, incidentally?

Thanks!
Christopher


I'm not sure. I picked them off the ground in front of his tent. Put them on my feet. Gave him money and walked away in them :lol: I'll take a pick this weekend.
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Post Vice Screw for CLANG
Replies: 5
Views: 312

Looks like a giant vervelle! :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMAinSCA?
Replies: 7
Views: 390

LOGOS wrote: Watch this space for more information. As soon as we have schedules from the instructors, we will post it.

There is no free play involved so the fighting restriction does not apply.


Please do! I'd be very interested in that.
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greaves and the SCA
Replies: 16
Views: 943

Can you give us a period and the style of legs you are getting so we have something to base our opinions on? :lol:

If it is just safety equipment then a leather molded greave can dissapear into the rest of the kit if detailed right. The pattern our household uses covers 3/4 of the leg or so.
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Buying 16thC Shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 504

Re: Buying 16thC Shoes

I've looked at Armlann's. I know people with Armlann boots, and they love them. Anyone with hands-on for the shoes? This is my most expensive option that I've found yet. Thanks! Christopher I bought a pair of Armlanns two Pennsics ago. Decent stitching and construction. Flesh down sole, Matchstick ...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 26 oz costrel
Replies: 19
Views: 570

Christian Darmody wrote:What about a pitch/beeswax mix? How does that taint/effect the drink of choice?

Christian


I'll let you know when the costrel arrives, Christian ;) I intend to use it solely for water, though. Death to sports bottles!
by Johann ColdIron
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Working on a new Rondel Dagger --FINISHED-- 6-11-10
Replies: 26
Views: 847

Those look stabbingly good!

Er, stabberiffic?

Stabbalicious?

Nice? :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 26 oz costrel
Replies: 19
Views: 570

Has anyone spoken for this costrel yet? I'll take it if not ;)
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sapphire Joust (May 28-31, Atlantia) Fighting
Replies: 37
Views: 1452

Great work Ursus!
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bar grill malfunction
Replies: 25
Views: 1345

I agree with this. I would not mig weld these back on, because I think you'd really have to goop it up in order to make them stick safely. I would also not tig/torch it, because even though you could keep the amount of metal on the sides down, no matter how closely the bars meet in the middle, ther...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is SCA Combat Honorable?
Replies: 38
Views: 1159

. If the other guy wants to be dishonorable bewb, there's nothing I can do about it. Right? So.. if I fight with honor, then it's honorable combat. If I don't, it's not. I agree with your observation that you are in control of wether YOU fight honorably. However, there is something you can do with ...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cut and Thrust/ Rapier helmets
Replies: 32
Views: 909

InsaneIrish wrote:
That would be awesome, except we don't have those here in the united states. ;)


What about baseball batting helmets? I see them at thrift stores sometimes.

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