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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 29, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues
Replies: 21
Views: 695

Is the flanged edge bent over 90 degrees? As the top that is fitting into it is acually a bit of a cone segment. Pictures might be helpful if you can post them. I have one in mild. Once I got the top on the crown I had to hammer down the flange alittle to meet the crown. I worked out fine as I rivi...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 29, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues
Replies: 21
Views: 695

Is there a gap in the back when the top is put on the crown? I had this problem when I made a helm for myself and didn't tab the top down enough. The crown had to be let out and there was a gap. I just bridged the gap with a slat of steel and rivited it down. You shouldn't have had to do it, but if...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 29, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues
Replies: 21
Views: 695

I would bet there can be some slight variation in fit. Even though everything is laser cut the top is still shaped by hand. If I understand the top seems a little large for the bottm. You might try bolting it together. Like changing a tire, dont crank down each bolt as once but instead work your wa...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 29, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues
Replies: 21
Views: 695

I wonder if you have experienced a packaging error, wherein the pieces shipped were not all for the same size kit ? Its possible, but I would not think that 3/8in would be a size difference for circumfrence. My thought was that the top was not pre-flanged correctly. I heard from the helm kit owner,...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 29, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues
Replies: 21
Views: 695

Zweihammer Topfhelm Kit ... issues

Has anyone worked this kit before? I had a friend bring one over yesterday as he was having issues with getting the pieces to fit together. The kit that was bought was the 13ga stainless kit (my gauge says 12) with the mail, punched back and preformed top. I read and followed the instructions provid...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 28, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ealdormere's Prince and Princess, Nigel and Adrielle!
Replies: 20
Views: 412

Congrats!!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 28, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: William Marshal event, Calontir Memorial Day Weekend PICS
Replies: 18
Views: 509

That...Just...Rocks!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 28, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Border Skirmish VI
Replies: 3
Views: 81

I hope to have a good event of fighting for everyone. There are a couple of tourneys and a day of melees planned for the event. **Make note, those from the Midlands region of the Midrealm. This is also the event where the Midlands Armoured Champion will be determined, so if you are interested in suc...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 22, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Period sword and shield lenghts..Circa 11th and 12th century
Replies: 5
Views: 221

This images here gives you a great size ratio for the norman kite shield. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/MedNormK.jpg circa 1141 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BYJ31rwo_x8/R31qea9G6WI/AAAAAAAAAEU/hKWNxW9Qz3c/s1600/geoffrey%2Bplantagenet.jpg circa 1151 And then, of course, you have the Bayeux Tapest...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 22, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Rose Tounament (Mid) - Who's going to be there?
Replies: 6
Views: 117

I will be there again.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 21, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Crimthann of Fid-Nemed wrote:The word around the town drinking well is that the girls refer to Duke Stephen as "Duke Sir Hot-Ass" with those leather Landskanecht pants he wears.


All I can confirm is that he is a spiffy dresser.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 21, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Kith the Silent wrote:Nice...no pressure o.O :)


Gonna make you earn those odds there Kith... :twisted:
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 21, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aiming for the hands
Replies: 22
Views: 587

I find that most often target the midsection and the head, actually. Feels like the most natural targets for me.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed May 20, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tourney Shield - Latest Project
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

Nice shield! Realy clean work. Are you going to using that in Crown? BTW, good luck, have fun & fight your fight! Valerius Thank you. Yes I am. Its also entered in Kingdom A&S and as my A&S project entry that TRM are asking for from each entrant. Been on the pell every day for a month n...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed May 20, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who is the oldest, active heavy fighter on the AA?
Replies: 56
Views: 2105

Not on the Archive, and unfortunately no longer of this world, but here in Northshield, Master (of the Laurel) Antonio di Casa de Aqua (called Price) was fighting up until ten days prior to his passing in 2007, at age 70-mumble (sorry, I don't recall his actual age... I want to say 74, but not posi...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed May 20, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tourney Shield - Latest Project
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

InsaneIrish wrote:That is sex....say!


Super nice job. How much does it weigh?


Thanks!

6 pounds 4 ounces. :)

I also made a practice shield of the same design without the tooling and stuff that is 6pounds 8 ounces.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed May 20, 2009 6:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tourney Shield - Latest Project
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:How thick was that leather before you tooled it?

Four stars BTW. Amazing.


Thank you.

The leather started at 5-6oz and the tooling was a lot more prominent before the painting. It still adds a really nice depth to the charge that, I think, would be seen were it not present.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue May 19, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tourney Shield - Latest Project
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

Shield size: 18.25in x 24.25in

The handle is designed after some eastern German and Lithuanian style handles.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue May 19, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tourney Shield - Latest Project
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

Tourney Shield - Latest Project

Tooled leather front, white oak veneer back, linseed oil painted, hideglue-wash sealed, hammered copper burrs, a rawhide edge with an aluminum core. [img]http://www.ravenslake.com/assets/images/pics/Shieldfrontsmall.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.ravenslake.com/assets/images/pics/shieldbacksmall.jpg[/img...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue May 19, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Middle Eastern Helm - update
Replies: 2
Views: 373

Middle Eastern Helm - update

It has since be deconstructed, hardened, tempered and polished and is on its way to the one who will gild and etch...but here are the latest pics I have of it

[img]http://www.ravenslake.com/assets/images/pics/9asmall.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.ravenslake.com/assets/images/pics/9bsmall.jpg[/img]
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue May 19, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who is the oldest, active heavy fighter on the AA?
Replies: 56
Views: 2105

I know I am not it, cuz Nissan is older than I am. :D
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon May 18, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Challenge to the field of combat.
Replies: 15
Views: 682

Good luck with your Emprise. I would love to come meet you, but I am going to be otherwise occupied attempting to win the Midrealm Crown tourney.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon May 18, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle Kingdom Crown question
Replies: 3
Views: 154

I have not heard, myself. My focuses have been on the tourney itself :)
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 15, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit Spring '09
Replies: 217
Views: 16841

Leo Medii wrote:Milan and Domnall you guys look GREAT!

The last step you should take is the same one I had to. Put all the butt-flag favors onto an arm favor or other medium for display.


I still have to take this step myself, Sir. Do you have any recommendations for doing so?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri May 15, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Red/Black Atzinger SCA dag scabbard-SOLD
Replies: 21
Views: 636

I'd love to get one, but I have not seen any in complimentary colors to my own.

...and I would be up for bartering a trade...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 14, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing steel - what do we gain? what do we lose?
Replies: 80
Views: 2339

I have to say that one of my favorite parts is going to an event and having someone say "Nice kit." After seeing you on the archive all the years, it was AWESOME to finally meet you at last year's Rose Tournament. Your kit is the shizznit, dude. I just HAD to come up to you and tell you h...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 14, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Memorial Day Weekend
Replies: 54
Views: 854

MK Crown Tourney. The following weekend MK Rose Tourney. Should be an excellent couple weeks!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue May 12, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Updated list (updates in italics) - Duke Eliahu . Meastra Arianna Llwyd Duke Dag Thorgrimsson . Countess AnneMarie de Garmeaulx Duke Sir Bardolph . Baroness Julia Duke Stephan of Beckenham . Duchess Elina of Beckenham Earl Lutr Ulfskjald . Countess Tessa of Wight Jarl Ullr Vindstygge . Countess Anne...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon May 11, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Hrolfr wrote:Gunnar could replace Geuric (who has been pretty tough lately).

It depends on the draw.

I still believe it will be Dag.


I think Sir Guerric's day will be determined by where his head is. I hope that he has a good day. I hope everyone has a good day.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon May 11, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Syr Gunnar Redboar for Baroness Finapopla

has been added to the list. There are possibly others that might be added as well as TRM determine.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun May 10, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Northshield Spring Crown 2009
Replies: 19
Views: 727

Adeliz wrote:Heirs to the Crown of Northshield, Duke Sigfried von Kulmbach for Lady Elizabeth of Bright Sands!


Congrats to Their Highnesses!!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat May 09, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing steel - what do we gain? what do we lose?
Replies: 80
Views: 2339

I am minded of the apocryphal story of the school demo, attended by a Society knight in 'Society' gear, and a guy in full plate. A kid comes up and says, "I wanna talk to the knight!". The Society knight grins and starts to walk over. The kid points to the full-plate guy and says, "N...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat May 09, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List
Replies: 49
Views: 2314

Midrealm Spring 2009 Crown List

Duke Eliahu for Meastra Arianna Llwyd Duke Dag Thorgrimsson for Countess AnneMarie de Garmeaulx Duke Sir Bardolph for Baroness Julia Duke Stephan of Beckenham for Duchess Elina of Beckenham Earl Lutr Ulfskjald for Countess Tessa of Wight Jarl Ullr Vindstygge for Countess Annelyse van Gavere Ser Niko...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 07, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing steel - what do we gain? what do we lose?
Replies: 80
Views: 2339

Being my own armourer, I have had an interesting journey into my kit. With each piece I make and each upgrade done, I strive to become more and more accurate to what was worn then. When I make a piece and wear it and there is a hinderance to my fighting, I wonder what I did wrong in the making of th...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu May 07, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Advice for fighting in a closed face helm?
Replies: 63
Views: 1691

Re: Advice for fighting in a closed face helm?

I just recently bought a helm from jackie at shamrock armoury (who did a fantastic job) that is a closed face. I've never fought in one before so i'm kind of concerned about the performance differance over a bargrill. Everyone in my local area is saying that my fighting is going to suffer because o...

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