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by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 5:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Building a Rene rebated sword for SCA combat
Replies: 2
Views: 8

A link would be helpful. If the piece is 1 1/4" wide, I don't think there would be a problem, as long as it is not too far from your hand/gauntlet. I do think that unless it is awful thick, for that width, it is likely to collapse when hit. Simple knuckle bows are period, but you probably need steel...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 2:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Landsknecht Resources?
Replies: 7
Views: 19

http://sd.znet.com/~savaskan/germans/
Frau Hirsch posts here often.
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 2:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you don't want to be chivalrous and knightly, don't fight
Replies: 117
Views: 135

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Deacon: [Bor "acceptable to the soverign". Another example of the WWF-smackdown mentality ruining what should be a noble pursuit "Look at me and how cool I am - I can tell an e...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 1:34 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Is this book worth $125.00
Replies: 11
Views: 18

I don't think I would pay $125 for a book I couldn't look at first. Surely you could get it through interlibrary loan if they won't open it.

[This message has been edited by Alcyoneus (edited 12-30-2001).]
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 1:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Could be authentic...
Replies: 2
Views: 7

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1400182729

The mail? I dunno. But he does have other stuff, like this St George and the Dragon. Price is high, but nice.
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 1:02 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I need buttons
Replies: 5
Views: 7

Buttons? We don't need no stinkin' buttons! Especially the undescribable kind! Image
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 30, 2001 12:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Complaining!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 7

No. Now go to your room.
by Alcyoneus
Thu Dec 27, 2001 2:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ratan
Replies: 12
Views: 7

I have heard from happy customers of Frank's Reed and Basket, although I buy from HHPerkins. Frank's is out of CA so you could save money on shipping (maybe even pick it up yourself).
by Alcyoneus
Thu Dec 27, 2001 1:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: (X post) Bascinet needs refurbishing....
Replies: 4
Views: 14

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ringlancer: <B>Hi folks! 1. My bascinet has an awesome aventail on it right now. I'd like it to have vervelles and for the aventail to go up the side of the face opening of the...
by Alcyoneus
Wed Dec 26, 2001 11:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Encircling Finger Gauntlets
Replies: 14
Views: 24

I don't think you would get the strength out of cast steel that you would want or need, at least at the level of technology you would have available in a home shop. I jcould be wrong.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Dec 24, 2001 1:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: double bladed sword?
Replies: 12
Views: 16

I doubt it. I did recently see in a book a blade on which the tip was split. It was quite strange, seeing a blade with a gap in it at the end.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Dec 24, 2001 11:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Welding-Heat treatment question
Replies: 13
Views: 9

Yes it would, but so is SS, and I don't think that they would allow an 18g SS helm. The problem is that they have no real way to check whether it is properly heat treated or not. The marshals did pass a ceramic helm at Pennsic once...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Dec 24, 2001 3:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Galadriel's Breastplate
Replies: 5
Views: 16

Dontcha just dig elf-chicks in steel corslets? Image
by Alcyoneus
Mon Dec 24, 2001 3:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Welding-Heat treatment question
Replies: 13
Views: 9

Will you have some sort of bar-grill covering it? I don't think they will pass it since the min. is supposed to be 16g.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Dec 24, 2001 3:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: If you haven't seen this yet you need to.
Replies: 15
Views: 10

What did?
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 4:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA, likes
Replies: 43
Views: 29

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CBA: <B> Brian Price and others would be reduced to being an academic writing about a "dusty subject" that only a few Museum curators would read instead of the Hot, " hey I got...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 4:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you don't want to be chivalrous and knightly, don't fight
Replies: 117
Views: 135

It is always okay to pass the buck further up the ladder. "Your armor does not meet the requirements as I understand them, please feel free to appeal my decision to the Earl Marshal or King". If it is a Count, Knight, Duke or whatever, the KEM will probably decide that they have signed their waiver,...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 4:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Welding-Heat treatment question
Replies: 13
Views: 9

What will you be using it for?
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 3:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: BEG: using split rings in maille
Replies: 14
Views: 9

Rosco sells two things as far as I know. Rings in bulk (SS butted, or split rings) and fishing tackle (also in bulk- do you need 5k bobbers? :-).
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 1:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: READ ME!!
Replies: 12
Views: 14

Is the mask 3-weapon?
by Alcyoneus
Sun Dec 23, 2001 12:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new breastplate underway
Replies: 14
Views: 34

Very nice! I like it.

Myself, I prefer Reisling or May Wine armor. Image
by Alcyoneus
Sat Dec 22, 2001 3:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Laking's A Record of European Armour & Arms Through Seven Ce
Replies: 5
Views: 9

Yes, it is big. He did not put items in it that he knew to be forgeries or modern copies.
by Alcyoneus
Sat Dec 22, 2001 4:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA, likes
Replies: 43
Views: 29

This is where I keep many of my friends. I have a lot of good examples to look up to. It is fun, and rewarding.
by Alcyoneus
Sat Dec 22, 2001 3:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: BEG: using split rings in maille
Replies: 14
Views: 9

You can get the rings in quantity from Rosco (online), and the pliers in sporting goods at Walmart (etc.).
by Alcyoneus
Sat Dec 22, 2001 3:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Another fool on eBay
Replies: 8
Views: 8

The duffle bag alone is worth that much!

Toledo, Ohio I might believe. Image

Not a bad price, all things considered. One could get on the field looking much worse, and spend more.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 8:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How authentic is the "bag shoe"?
Replies: 5
Views: 12

http://www.rjtarr.freeserve.co.uk/A-Level/earlymodern/earlybritish/field/clothofgold.htm

This says 1520 for the painting.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 8:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ever feel like you're showing off?
Replies: 30
Views: 18

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by FrauHirsch: <B> Of course, we're Landsknechten.. Who else but a show off would wear that stuff? Juliana </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Better watch it, Dame. I hear the Pope thin...
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 8:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: CO2 Cylinder wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 7

I asked one of the sellers on ebay (who had both steel and aluminum) about it. From his answer, I gather that the steel ones will take a greater pressure, and are suited for welding, while the Al ones are suited more for beer, etc. That's how he listed them. They probably don't pack as much gas in t...
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 8:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is "Sport" Combat?
Replies: 24
Views: 10

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sarnac: <B> Forms and katas are designed to teach, I agree, but martial arts are designed for self defense and to disable or kill... There are no rules in self defense. That is...
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 9:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ever feel like you're showing off?
Replies: 30
Views: 18

So, what's the problem? Image If your gear looks good, get enough experience and training to back it up! Image
by Alcyoneus
Fri Dec 21, 2001 9:21 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: CO2 Cylinder wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 7

Aluminum ones can be found on ebay for $30-40 or so, and $15-20 shipping.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Dec 19, 2001 2:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: rubber Axe Heads (SCA)
Replies: 7
Views: 21

How many SCA type folks are down that away?

I don't what kind of rubber is used, the best axe I've seen lately was formed mostly out of leather, with some sort of foam core. Looks great, I'll try to see about having the maker email you.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Dec 19, 2001 2:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Period looking shoes (pics)
Replies: 107
Views: 39

Very nice, affordable and desirable.
by Alcyoneus
Tue Dec 18, 2001 6:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A. E. M. M. A.
Replies: 89
Views: 113

So playing "I touched ya" with steel wouldn't have the same value?
by Alcyoneus
Tue Dec 18, 2001 5:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Counted blows.. and the SCA ..would it work or not?
Replies: 57
Views: 21

So, from now on, it will be announced before each bout "As if for the Crown"? Image

Really, I'm just joking.

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