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by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sallet by Jiri Vanek
Replies: 6
Views: 717

He has a real knack for polishing!
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Pointy" faceplates on fencing helms?
Replies: 9
Views: 560

Perf is pretty slippery. It does not grab the blunt like mesh does. Points would slip more from the front because of the angle. Attacks from the sides would find a landing pad on the angled flats created by the forming. Many helms have similar issues. Easy to stab one way but not another. Trick is k...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

Personally I don't see a big advantage to a madu over other weapons. We have always joked " all the drawbacks of twosword. None of the benefits" There are outstanding examples with the skill of any of the funny weapons. But the average guy seeking advantage with an unusual weapon usually ...
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Pointy" faceplates on fencing helms?
Replies: 9
Views: 560

Re: "Pointy" faceplates on fencing helms?

A question for those of you who have made fencing helms with perforated plate faces. Why are these face plates often cone-shaped, like a dogface bascinet, whereas a standard fencing mask has a flat profile? Examples of the pointy-faced helms include those at marco-borromei.com and the Icefalcon fen...
by Johann ColdIron
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger rattan rondel "dagger of war" SOLD
Replies: 16
Views: 703

Very nice Sir. Have you considered using tubular rivets?
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arrrrgggg
Replies: 20
Views: 1066

Hal, there are hungrier shops than the one that quoted $4000

Shop around for one that still needs to pay for their equipment :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Fri May 29, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Ash tent stakes
Replies: 22
Views: 385

Now imagine how much better they would be if you split them instead of cutting I'm pretty sure the "right" way to make these splits the stakes and the only cutting is to make the notches for the ropes. And I could be in the market for a bunch of them myself, say a dozen at 12 inch length ...
by Johann ColdIron
Fri May 29, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Would I be out of my mind - 16ga spring stainless helm?
Replies: 8
Views: 509

One of my guys Sir Finn (not the AA one) had a 16ga helm made for him by a high end armorer. Very well made and an knute aventail on it, IIRC. He brought it to Pennsic and after one pick up fight stopped using it. I think he gave it back to the armourer in exchange for a standard weight helm tha has...
by Johann ColdIron
Sun May 24, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: burrs on copper rivets
Replies: 24
Views: 482

white mountain armoury wrote:I use a small deep socket.


X2
by Johann ColdIron
Tue May 19, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Late Period Armor Construction
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: Late Period Armor Construction

Has anyone attempted the late period Elizabethan armor with the lobster-tailed leg protection? I am wanting to built a suit, but wanted to see if anyone else has tried it yet and get some feedback on methodology, etc that would work best. I gave this some thought as I do late period. They look cool...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue May 19, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New rattan ballock dagger design.
Replies: 17
Views: 784

It's a cool idea though! Are the balls screwed or through bolted? I think if you notched them to sit closer to the centerline it would look more like the real thing. It will be snazzy with the gold :shock:
by Johann ColdIron
Mon May 18, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Shoes in the Late 16th Century - Color and Heel
Replies: 21
Views: 339

Not sure of the beginning date for that shoe but as a wearer of those exact shoes let me make a couple observations. They are comfortable, well constructed and reasonably priced. They are welted and are reasonably water tight. That is why I bought them. If you are looking for an exact replica of a p...
by Johann ColdIron
Mon May 18, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wars no longer spoken of
Replies: 24
Views: 978

Trystyn of Anglesey wrote:
BdeB wrote:Sea Wars. Trimaris vs. Atlantia

Those were rockin' good fun.


That was my first fighting event. Crammed 3 fighters, armour and tent into a celica. Drive 8 hours get out with smiles on our faces. We had a blast.
by Johann ColdIron
Fri May 15, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Book and Video of SCA Fighters taken at Pennsic
Replies: 19
Views: 649

Actually she took about a thousand photos Sr Lief is in one Sir Geoffery Scott Ummm I think Vlad (hussar rig) is in one Lots of good rigs the smirk? the sun was in my face, thats mostly just how i look from useing my face to block punches and blunt objects in my youth. Got me a broken jaw, nose, ey...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Any thoughts on how to fix my bargrill?
Replies: 38
Views: 892

Johann, do you know any more about the oxide finish? I need to touch up the finish in several places, and I want to know how I might do that. I think the best thing you can do is talk to the folks that made it. They can tell you what was used. Not sure if they outsourced it or not. I know that stai...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Any thoughts on how to fix my bargrill?
Replies: 38
Views: 892

Just bring it by...err that won't work anymore. Mac is right on to do it the proper way. I know you are not tooled up to do it that way. If you could get a strong steel surface to back up the second bar -a cross peen hammer used as a wedging force could push up the bar. Without something resisting u...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA. Foils. Ban em.
Replies: 49
Views: 1466

My cadet, Ceara MacDougal, moved to Atlantia from Northshield. She has been fighting rapier and rattan there for about a year now, and has yet to use an epee. She tells people her "mean old Don" won't let her use anything but a proper rapier simulator... Kevin O That is a good tactic! I j...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Need Advice for Pennsic
Replies: 29
Views: 442

Re: Need Advice for Pennsic

Wherever you camp, there will be something you want to go to that is a long haul from where you are. There will be other things that are closer. That is so, so true! Probably the best distillation of Pennsic travel ever. Rhyance: Some of the roads are paved but it is not the norm but the exception....
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How late is too late?
Replies: 42
Views: 1041

Nu? So when someone comes and actualy asks "can I do this 18-19th century Dragoon?" The answer is not "Well, there are all these Hoplites on one side and all these 'Road Warriors' on the other - so why the heck not!" The answer is "That's a great impression but is inapropri...
by Johann ColdIron
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How late is too late?
Replies: 42
Views: 1041

The answer is simple -- they are expressly inapropriate but the rule, aesthetic and principle are all flouted. This is the same answer for the "Road Warrior" types in Rattan fighting and the cowboys in sunglasses, jeans and a generi-T-tunic at most events. Does that justify eliminating th...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Eldred Tremayne Armor Auction! NEW HELM SIZE!! I'm a boob.
Replies: 19
Views: 1383

I've seen the gear in person and the pics do not do it justice (or is it Justus) This is low mileage Eldred armour. Where are you going to get a chance at that short of waiting in line at Toms door? Most of his stuff is worn until people retire from this sport and then passed on to another. Well wor...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA. Foils. Ban em.
Replies: 49
Views: 1466

I tried to ban them once. Oh, the hue and cry. Things changed with your efforts though,Al. It is now pretty much assumed in Atlantia that a Raiper event will be heavy blade standard unless otherwise notified. That was not the case 5 years ago, and thank you for it! It sucked to have people show up ...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How late is too late?
Replies: 42
Views: 1041

What relevance does 19th century gear have to a medievalist group? One could ask what pre medieval accutrements have to do with the SCA as well. Yet we have Romans, Greeks, and other early cultures done in first person. Not as Medieval/Rennaisance classical revival. Many done very well. I do late p...
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The Monetization of The Hobby
Replies: 36
Views: 1365

Jehan de Pelham wrote:My coins are debased as hell! I strongly recommend you not try and use them if you go back in time.



LOL, you should put that in your promotional literature :wink:
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who makes the prettiest basket/cup hilts?
Replies: 42
Views: 1620

The Darkwood hilts are fine. They have been around for about 15 years or more with zero issues from marshals. If no one has a problem with thin aluminum shields with door molding going in a grill then they should have no issue with this. Uric Yeah, it is not evident in that pic but the knuckle bow ...
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Fencing/Sidesword helmet feelers.
Replies: 14
Views: 461

Is your head tiny? : > 'cause that's the only way one of the indian imports is going to fit . It's the neck that gets you. My 7 1/2" hat size head fits just fine in a Indian burg. Had to completely rebuild the all the stuff below the ear line to get an adult neck and gorget to work though
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finished Sabatons Pic
Replies: 25
Views: 1567

Countdown to some pinhead Marshal banning em cause the spurs "could fit through an eyeslot"... Wouldn't be hard to mod them if needed. He could stick some marshmellows on them Nice work Hal. Paint is the right choice for this kind of work. It is renewable. Powdercoat chips, degrades in su...
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: boot knife
Replies: 5
Views: 270

That is going to be a surprise to someone! Would be nice in the Tuchux tourney with all the wrasslin :wink:
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: buttons for armor fastening
Replies: 4
Views: 247

losthelm wrote:it sounds like your looking for shank buttons.
I usualy pickup a few dozen at pennsic every year from tl barnes

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Choose your button carefully for application. Down the center of the chest they can be driven into your chest. That really, really hurts. Trust me ;)
by Johann ColdIron
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: i need a coin die
Replies: 11
Views: 396

BdeB wrote:Remember Anton and watch out for your fingers!


I was just thinking about that. Something about not getting squires involved. "When I nod my head, you hit it" :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Merchant review: Thorthor
Replies: 7
Views: 306

I buy something everytime I see him. He has a great eye and even better reference material. You get more than you pay for with him. He and his lady are good folks.
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting with a bad shoulder
Replies: 18
Views: 290

http://www.myfit.ca/archives/viewanarticle.asp?table=fitness&ID=20&subject=Impingement+Syndrome+ #1 exercise on that page would be torture to my shoulder. I'll have to try it I am rehabing a damaged arthritic shoulder right now. From a combat perspective my suggestions to the OP would be to...
by Johann ColdIron
Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Steel toed boots
Replies: 63
Views: 2273

You could slightly flare each lame so that the edge does not scrape on it's mate but I think considering who it is going on and the kind of use it will see you would do best giving him a couple cans of red Krylon :wink:
by Johann ColdIron
Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you yell/shout during combat?
Replies: 46
Views: 789

Usually it's just grunts and the occasional BOOYA! :lol:
by Johann ColdIron
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A marshalette question from Estrellla War
Replies: 22
Views: 502

Nissan Maxima wrote:You had a situational awarness fail.

You were dead.


That's how I play as well. Death by embarrassment. Might not be the way the rules are written but if I am caught by tide of war unaware then I am dead.

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