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by Alcyoneus
Fri Jan 11, 2002 12:16 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: helm w/ visor
Replies: 56
Views: 42

"Venetian Archer" helms often had the skirts riveted on. Defintitely more of a munitions grade treatment than high end, but so what?
by Alcyoneus
Fri Jan 11, 2002 12:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Book
Replies: 3
Views: 6

I picked vol I&II from England off ebay. Good books. There's also a supplement, but I don't have it.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Jan 11, 2002 2:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Helm on Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 8

Pretty nice.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Jan 11, 2002 1:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail in combat -SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 17

Can I lean forward a little, while wearing my belly plate just a little loose so that the force in absorbed in moving the plate closer to my body? Can I put some of those tall pieces (can't think of the name right now) on my pauldrons? You'll never hit the side of my head. If you ignore what would h...
by Alcyoneus
Thu Jan 10, 2002 6:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armorer's Swage Block, is this worth the $$
Replies: 8
Views: 13

Would you rather be the hammer or the anvil?
by Alcyoneus
Thu Jan 10, 2002 11:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fire Away!
Replies: 30
Views: 26

I've emailed Warwick Castle, but if they are like the 2 other places I've emailed in Britain, I won't get an answer. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif It didn't give the range, a local and I are going to try to determine arrow speed (they were supposed to chronograph, but they didn't) becau...
by Alcyoneus
Thu Jan 10, 2002 4:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fire Away!
Replies: 30
Views: 26

Bought the mag, and looked up info in the 26th Ed. of Machinery's Handbook. First the boring data (I'll give the material, and the values for tension and yield strengths is in kpsi): Wrought Iron 34-54 23-32 950 Steel 65-70 45-50 1025 Steel 60-103 40-90 1045 Steel 80-182 50-162 1095 Steel 90-213 20-...
by Alcyoneus
Thu Jan 10, 2002 3:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Warriors & Warlords
Replies: 13
Views: 10

I remember what you are talking about Image, but I was never able to view the video. Image
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 11:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Please explain the rational for unpadded Glaives?
Replies: 29
Views: 39

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by hjalmr: <B>A stick of rattan isn't even close to the wieght of a glaive or halberd. (^_^)</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Or a greatsword.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 9:37 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: HELP, leather from aventail rusting helm
Replies: 3
Views: 12

Paint the portion of the helm covered by the leather.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 3:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Weather and Clothing
Replies: 31
Views: 24

Weather and Clothing

Spinoff from another thread. Frau Hirsch mentioned telling new people that linen underclothes were worn with woolen outerwear (or something to that effect). What was the weather like during much of the period? I was reading a Viking book at B&N (one that was much better than my first glance indicate...
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 5:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cutlass
Replies: 5
Views: 6

Leather can also be used for the shape.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 4:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dimensions for a rattan rondell dagger
Replies: 1
Views: 6

Found one from 1500 with a length about 16", it had a triangular blade, I am not sure if that is normal for the type.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 2:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I hate the SCA, the resurrection
Replies: 152
Views: 158

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by chef de chambre: <B>I am also aware of people within the society who have given much to it, have participated much, and yet recieve no thanks or recognition. At the same time a...
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 12:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need Super Mario styled cod peace armour
Replies: 5
Views: 6

You want a cod piece? It will cost you a couple of fins.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Jan 09, 2002 12:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving the SCA towards historical accuracy.
Replies: 101
Views: 73

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Richard Blackmoore: <B>Then in reponse, several members posted/E-mailed me that numerous extant 11th and 12th cent illuminations and the Bayeaux Tapestry show thin gambesons un...
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 11:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arms and Armor on Fox29 - 2002/01/08 @ 9PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6

It was discussed in chat the other night, where were you? Image
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 9:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arms and Armor on Fox29 - 2002/01/08 @ 9PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6

The Oakeshotte collection move?
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 9:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does the SCA ever police it's peerage?
Replies: 67
Views: 99

I have yet to purchase it, but Maurice Keen has written other books besides "Chivalry" (got that one). One that deals with the rules of war, gives an example of a Knight being interogated under orders of his liege, with pliers. The incident also involved his teeth.
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 9:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I hate the SCA, the resurrection
Replies: 152
Views: 158

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by FrauHirsch: <B> Juliana - evil costuming Laurel </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> She picked on me! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Some folks are better at constructive c...
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 8:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pauldron Troubles...
Replies: 6
Views: 24

I have some Milanese that I made most of. They should work pretty much the same, though. I have sliding rivets on the rear, and leather articulation in the center and front. Due to the sliding rivets, there are two straps on the upper plate and three on the lower plates. (I will check in a bit and e...
by Alcyoneus
Tue Jan 08, 2002 3:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I hate the SCA, the resurrection
Replies: 152
Views: 158

Like I said, it's the rudeness, not the accuracy that is frowned upon.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 7:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does the SCA ever police it's peerage?
Replies: 67
Views: 99

The state granteth the licence, the state can taketh it away. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Those are examples of state actions, Rev. They don't take away the medical degrees. The state can set certain standards for who can practice medicine or law (medical/bar exams). And only the churc...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 7:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period pricelist
Replies: 7
Views: 10

I remember reading that during the time of the Roman Republic, shirts of chain could only be afforded by folks worth 10,000 dinarii. A dinari was about a days wages. So, no one can afford a shirt today that is not worth $500,000, or thereabouts. Costs of basic items are less today than in the past, ...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 4:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does the SCA ever police it's peerage?
Replies: 67
Views: 99

I would still like to know if universities and colleges revoke degrees. The most effective means of social control that any group has is peer pressure. If self discipline does not work, then it might. Can you imagine the havoc that would be caused if a social group such as the SCA or any other simil...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 4:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Susuke's 14th cent kit (hastily thrown on a mannequin)
Replies: 9
Views: 12

Nice.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 3:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new breastplate underway
Replies: 14
Views: 34

Is the flute on the breastplate hot worked, or am I looking at a welded flute? Just curious, I ain't prejudiced or nothing. Image

What guage are the pieces?
by Alcyoneus
Mon Jan 07, 2002 3:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So You Want To Be An SCA Knight: Weapons Forms Appropriate T
Replies: 81
Views: 136

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bob Hurley: <B> and, From my observations over the past 5 years, pursuing authenticity within the Society is to make one a "marked man" - to be labled an "authenticity Nazi". <...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Jan 06, 2002 9:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does the SCA ever police it's peerage?
Replies: 67
Views: 99

Yes, I am sure that numerous peerages have been removed, there are provisions for degredations of peerages in the Corpora. (I know some have, some turn them in). Like Sarnac said, behavior outside is generally punished outside. Do universities and colleges remove degrees earned or bestowed upon thei...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Jan 06, 2002 9:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So You Want To Be An SCA Knight: Weapons Forms Appropriate T
Replies: 81
Views: 136

Ansteorra has the Order of the Lion, a grant level award for personna, essentially.
by Alcyoneus
Sun Jan 06, 2002 8:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is a good definition for a squire chain?
Replies: 19
Views: 14

I don't know if it is still this way, but in Ansteorra, it was decided that fighters were "dismounted cavalry" and that everyone could wear spurs. Prick or rowelled (I don't remember which) were reserved for the chiv, because they were better horseman and didn't need to hurt their horses like the ot...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Jan 06, 2002 1:19 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Warning....warning
Replies: 3
Views: 19

If they basically sold the use of their name, then they can share the blame, can't they? At least some.
by Alcyoneus
Sun Jan 06, 2002 12:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Is My Bascinet Heavy?
Replies: 9
Views: 11

I used to fight (long ago) in an 11# helm, with a 19# camail. Well fitted C, so it balanced well. But 30# makes for a broad calibration range.
by Alcyoneus
Sat Jan 05, 2002 3:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Stake collection on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 6

Stake collection on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1056218161

[This message has been edited by Alcyoneus (edited 01-05-2002).]
by Alcyoneus
Sat Jan 05, 2002 2:43 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Is this book worth $125.00
Replies: 11
Views: 18

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1404427629

$75 at the moment ($8s&h), he has a lot of other good books, but I think he is a bit overpriced on the others.

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