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by The Lost Scott
Mon May 14, 2001 11:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Another Review of Bob Charron's Fiore Class
Replies: 13
Views: 7

I'll be going to a Fiore class soon can't wait. Image
by The Lost Scott
Mon May 14, 2001 10:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Really cool torch on sale.
Replies: 11
Views: 7

I think btu = British Thermal Unit if any one has a chemisrty text book it should have an explination of them and a conversion to whatever you understand best.
by The Lost Scott
Thu May 10, 2001 1:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How do I "shave" Rattan?
Replies: 27
Views: 20

I clamped mine down to my work bench the used a 1.5" wood chisle to get the rough shape then a finshing sander with 100 grit paper took about 2 hrs for a great sword.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 09, 2001 1:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new kabuto (helm pics)
Replies: 16
Views: 13

BTW I just finished up my monori from CLANG I'll get pictures posted soon.
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 09, 2001 9:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Theres an armoured Rus in my backyard!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 50
Views: 85

Janos
Are you going to practice tonight/
I have refitted your gambeson.
by The Lost Scott
Tue May 08, 2001 9:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new kabuto (helm pics)
Replies: 16
Views: 13

Apoc. Just post the url and tell everyone to copy it and put a "?" at the end.

Any ways I saw it good work and I take it that thet is the russeted finish a made by your essay.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Fri May 04, 2001 9:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Conchos?!
Replies: 2
Views: 6

While looking at 16ct Japanesse armour I noticed little plate that look like small hexoganal conchos. The were laced to the colloar (gorget) of the shoulder padding basically making a gorget it was pretty cool. So now I need to find little plain conchos. Also while in a tack store I found copies of ...
by The Lost Scott
Thu May 03, 2001 12:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: cleaning out old armour-coif, bucklers,shield boss
Replies: 5
Views: 10

I need a sheild boss, I'll e-mail you when I get home Image
by The Lost Scott
Thu May 03, 2001 7:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new gambeson!
Replies: 17
Views: 17

That's the one I want last year I cut it out to test he pattern but I haven't got back to putting it together yet.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 10:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disarming an opponent.
Replies: 15
Views: 18

I agree with rearming with a backup wepon on the fly but picking up the lost one (fighter practice is different) I'm not so sure about.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 3:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disarming an opponent.
Replies: 15
Views: 18

Disarming an opponent.

What are your thoughts on a dis armed opponent. Do you let them pick there weapon back up? Make'em yeild? or what. For me I have mixed thoughts if I disarmed them then I sort of think I should make them yeild after all didn't you just beat them by taking their weapon away, now if it was an accident ...
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 3:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If there were no rules of combat, how would you fight?
Replies: 81
Views: 956

I think I would go with great sword, sword and dagger or maybe a mace or ax as baxk ups. Using some of talhoffer (IRRC) stuff it could be real awsome oh and lots of armour cap ie pie, mostlikely gothic german. With the GS you point blade eadge, quillions and pommel to srike with plus you hands and y...
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 3:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Suicidal Two Sticks
Replies: 43
Views: 58

Two stick can be fun to play I don't care a whole lot for it but play what you enjoy playing do it honorably and well and I won't complain. I am persomally getting hooked on great sword (my great sword) after only playing with it twice.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 9:20 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: S.S. Lamellar Plates...
Replies: 26
Views: 13

I would also be interested and have a freind or 2 that may be also.
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 9:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: AR - Master Jamie Blackrose shield blanks
Replies: 10
Views: 13

Brodir your gauntlet will be in the mail tomorrow by noon should be up to you in less than a week.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 9:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ? Kabuto question. (Pobally Eff.)
Replies: 6
Views: 12

Thanks Well I think I'll leave the gold trim on the edge of the visor it just looks good (it has three lobes sort of deal) and the come up with some way to avoid being taped although with the powder coating and some windex it doesn't matter. I've ordered some lacing for it so hopefully by the end of...
by The Lost Scott
Wed May 02, 2001 9:12 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Theres an armoured Rus in my backyard!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 50
Views: 85

Janos you comming over to night?
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 10:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ? Kabuto question. (Pobally Eff.)
Replies: 6
Views: 12

I remember read just about the eadge of the brim so I have done it (gold enamal) and I dont have fukigaeshi so i don't need to worry about them, if I didn't already have it powder coated the peirce work would be great. I didn't think there would be much else on the helm as it is definetly more of a ...
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 6:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ? Kabuto question. (Pobally Eff.)
Replies: 6
Views: 12

Thanks
LS
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 2:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Theres an armoured Rus in my backyard!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 50
Views: 85

Janos, I'll be home all night tonight starting at 5 or so.
BTW don't send me e-mails at work for the next couple of weeks they're doin IA stuff.
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 10:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Theres an armoured Rus in my backyard!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 50
Views: 85

Le Brassey The pants are very full the boots just hide them.

And Jonos I have a version 2.0 of the pants now I may have to do another pair for you.
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 9:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ? Kabuto question. (Pobally Eff.)
Replies: 6
Views: 12

? Kabuto question. (Pobally Eff.)

I'm putting my kabuto (it's a momonori sp?)back together now, and I have a few questions. 1. Which eadges on it should be gilt (painted gold) I know the brim ussally was which other edges were often gilded also. 2. I want to put an emblem on the forehead of it what is that called and any suggestions...
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 9:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Theres an armoured Rus in my backyard!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 50
Views: 85

Nice harness youu forgot I maid your pants also, I have a shirt (just need to finish the collar)for you too you need to swing by and pic up your gambeson soon, bring your stuff and camera and let.s get pictures of the both of us.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 9:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: better late then never
Replies: 5
Views: 7

And I am very happy with my new helm.
by The Lost Scott
Mon Apr 30, 2001 6:49 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armourers dream tool "English wheel"
Replies: 3
Views: 9

Great for buckleres and such I've wanted one ever since I first saw one 12 years agao.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Sun Apr 29, 2001 5:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Persona vs equipment.
Replies: 20
Views: 38

I think I have basically said screw it on the persona end of it (I will put togther several sets of correct garb just don't have a time or nationality yet. What I do have and am working on is several sets of correct armour and weapons.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Sat Apr 28, 2001 6:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: AR My new hat from Accdntpron
Replies: 5
Views: 5

That sounds like a good idea, I'm padding up the helm right now so I can try it out tommorrow.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Sat Apr 28, 2001 9:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: AR My new hat from Accdntpron
Replies: 5
Views: 5

Here are the pictures http://www.geocities.com/accdntprone/lostscot.htm http://www.geocities.com/accdntprone/lost.htm I really like the helm a good close fit the brass brow and nasal are great and the slatted back should help keep me cool during the summer. The helm also has a low dome so I don't ha...
by The Lost Scott
Fri Apr 27, 2001 8:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lady's Armour
Replies: 15
Views: 32

I've had that idea for a while also I wanna help Image
by The Lost Scott
Fri Apr 27, 2001 7:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: RANT: The reason plastic causes frustration amoung armourers
Replies: 33
Views: 29

Hey now stainless is for those of us who don't have time to pollish armour and who touch mild steal and it turns to a pile of rust. And it is a bit lighter and stronger. Although at the local ren faire I saw two prissy bastard but I think they were to busy crawling over them selves to attracthed any...
by The Lost Scott
Fri Apr 27, 2001 6:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: AR My new hat from Accdntpron
Replies: 5
Views: 5

AR My new hat from Accdntpron

I gotmy helm from Accdntprone today it is very nice work a bit rough but looks great and fits perfectly, I am very happy with it.
Good Work John

LS
I'll post more later
by The Lost Scott
Thu Apr 26, 2001 3:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling All Japanese Fighter Types!
Replies: 14
Views: 30

I need to finish my yori and go to pensic.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Thu Apr 26, 2001 9:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you fight from an advantage?
Replies: 31
Views: 19

When I leg an opponet I stay on them till they are down and keep my gaurd up once down disingage and allow them to adjust or what ever. Of course this depends on circumstances.

Then like the rest when it come to the arms.
by The Lost Scott
Thu Apr 26, 2001 8:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how do you fight from a disadvantage
Replies: 7
Views: 10

For legs I go down swinging I try not to let up often times you can get a kill on the way down, for the arm sort of switch to sabre techiques.
LS
by The Lost Scott
Wed Apr 25, 2001 4:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: lost scotts hat
Replies: 12
Views: 7

Thanks I still want one of you pembridges some time. I'll make sure to post a review of it also and get you good pictures of it.

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