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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Aug 03, 2004 1:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gruber to the white courtesy phone....
Replies: 7
Views: 136

Gruber to the white courtesy phone....

Check your private messages bub!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Aug 03, 2004 1:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

That, I believe, was what I was driving at, thanks Clinker. ...which is why I was asking about chemical bluing choices to get a good blue/black coat. While I realize that it is not rust bluing or heat bluing, both of which are a more appropriate and accurate way to accomplish the goal, I am not one,...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

I certainly understand about the heat "darkening" but have a question.... Given the nature of heat and the flickering and random nature of flame, even one from a torch.... how, on a piece such and a breastplate or helm, do you get a smooth and even coloration?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th c armour - To cover or not? That is the question...
Replies: 8
Views: 322

:bump: Anyone? :bump:

Looking for any assistance I can find...reference material, anything...

Thanks!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Aug 02, 2004 2:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: onion-top bascinet raised in one piece
Replies: 36
Views: 943

Padrig wrote:First thing that comes to mind is "Why am I even trying?" :sad:

I am speechless!

Pad


To hopefully one day achieve that level of perfection....

Gorgeous piece Per....gorgeous.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Congrats to Jehan de Pelham!
Replies: 20
Views: 620

Excellent and Congradulations to you my brother, Jehan!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Aug 02, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th c armour - To cover or not? That is the question...
Replies: 8
Views: 322

14th c armour - To cover or not? That is the question...

I my research, I have found a very strong support for the covering of metal armour pieces in the mid to late 14th century, and not as much for the blackening of the steel (though more in the latter part of the century than the earlier.) My question is this: Of the covering materials, what was used? ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

Anyone else?

I know more of you have worked with the stuff before...

Again, thanks for the input!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 29, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: European Armour - Claude Blair - How Accurate?
Replies: 3
Views: 139

Thank you Sir Mord,

As I expected. I was just curious. I realize that the research methods have changed little, however, we have found new things, new information and have new tools to allow more accuracy. Was just curious if any of the information was out-of-date. :D :D
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: European Armour - Claude Blair - How Accurate?
Replies: 3
Views: 139

European Armour - Claude Blair - How Accurate?

I have just found myself (finally) a copy of Claude Blair's European Armour - circa 1066 to circa 1700 . How accurate are the detailings within, given the date of the original writing nearly 50 years ago? While the information listed seems accurate for its time, I wonder how it has held up in the la...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

Thank you Tristan!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

:bump:

Anyone?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

TTP -
Perhaps then it was bad timing. I read your response right after reading the Rant thread. Apologies for snapping.
If you want, I can change it back....

Johann -

Is that just a chemical solution or an oxidizing paste?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

Aaah... I now get it, having read the Obscure post rant in the off topic area..... Well now... I guess that the ThreadTitlePatrol responses would be funnier or even make sense if I could see the graphic. I just seem to be seeing a big red X. I guess I will conform and be a conservative and spell out...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How does one ask to become a squire
Replies: 34
Views: 760

That would be most excellent Jehan!

On a side note, I am squire to Sir Galen of Bristol.... unless there be something to which I am unware!!

*looks around questioningly*
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

Thank you... I am glad to see that someone got it!


So.... Anyone have any suggestions for a product?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How does one ask to become a squire
Replies: 34
Views: 760

Well said my brethren! I must say that you do well with the high speech. I only wish I was able to find words with the ease you type them!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 28, 2004 6:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor
Replies: 33
Views: 685

TITLE CHANGE - Question about blueing and blackening armor

Blackening and blueing of armour bits...... I have researched and checked online and checked books and checked again.... I have a well rounded idea of the various methods of how to do so, but I am lacking in the practical experience to choose the product I want. I have checked several of the site of...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat archers, please read. I need your help.
Replies: 17
Views: 457

1. Kenwrec Wulfe

2. Middle Kingdom

3. 4 months

4. bolts - golf tube type

5. crossbow

6. Unsure

7. Every weapons form.

8. Heavy archer
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coat of plates questions
Replies: 26
Views: 451

I have made several CoPs and found that leather is the strongest of the historically accurate mediums to use. Canvas and leather were used in all of the sources I have found. Steve mentions one of the definitive books on the topic - Armour from the Battle of Wisby, 1361 . The one I constructed for m...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, Female Fighters!
Replies: 16
Views: 856

Would it that I possessed even an armoured picture of her. Alas, I can only draw from what I have seen of her in person. Perhaps she would be willing to provide said pictures.

Lyonette?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, Female Fighters!
Replies: 16
Views: 856

Alcyoneus wrote:Lyonette, she's a cutey 8) in armor.



Only in armour? Personally, I say she is at any time, ready for battle or ready for court.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paging Talbot....Please come to the White courtesy phone pls
Replies: 2
Views: 91

Got it and thanks! I understand the busy thing... being part of the JPMorgan and BankOne merger in IT, things have been busy for the past 2 months. hehe :P :P
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Jul 19, 2004 6:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paging Talbot....Please come to the White courtesy phone pls
Replies: 2
Views: 91

Paging Talbot....Please come to the White courtesy phone pls

Are you receiving private messages? I have sent a couple over the past few weeks and they sit in my outbox. The other I have sent to Gruber and Brain go out fine. I am curious if you have received my PMs?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat Jul 17, 2004 6:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ABBS of steel (stainless)
Replies: 13
Views: 424

or two.....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Jul 16, 2004 11:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Pourpoint to suspend leg harness" question
Replies: 56
Views: 1303

Legs suspended from the pourpoint and my arms and spaulders are suspended from my gambeson. ***Edited to add: I point two different garment for two reasons 1 - Comfort. The feel is just better with that setup. 2 - Movement. Having the freedom to move fully at the waist (as the leg suspending garment...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Jul 16, 2004 6:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Fingered versus Mitts?
Replies: 10
Views: 396

I have mittens now, but have borrowed fingered in the past and, hands down, without another thought, I will be making my own fingered gauntlets. It comes in handy with two handed weapons immensly - the ease of hand movement and lack of restriction allow you to play a whole different game with those ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Most Effective Weapon (Sca)
Replies: 32
Views: 781

For me:

In tournament - Bastard sword
Melee - Sword and shield


And I know of one really good nag/pole fighter here in the Middle.... only ever seen him lose to another pole 2 or 3 times. Master Chen.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: articulating rivits question!
Replies: 11
Views: 229

What about brass rivets for steel? Or do you think they would shear off under stress?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 15, 2004 1:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Looking for PHELAN and other Illinois Armourers
Replies: 1
Views: 74

Hello Darivs!

I will get this to him if he does not get it himself.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 15, 2004 6:42 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Historical Armour Weights Needed (Cross-post)
Replies: 5
Views: 185

Anytime Josh - and I will check the few resources that I have to see if I can find more.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Jul 15, 2004 6:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Making the SCA more approachable for college age people.
Replies: 81
Views: 2177

A lot of it has to do with the outside viewpoint - no matter the age of the intended recruits. If you are running around in bad garb and visable plastic armour and also allowing "Lord/Lady Dork-a-Lot" to be the face of the SCA for the new people, then it has an effect. I also think targetting the ag...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Historical Armour Weights Needed (Cross-post)
Replies: 5
Views: 185

TOMAR has some of that information, and I believe that European armour does as well, but dont quote me on that.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No corkscrewing... (SCA)
Replies: 54
Views: 1112

I have heard the following said about "cork-screwing"

1) - It is not courteous.

2) - It is a waste of the advantaged opponents energy.

3) - It is very strenuous on the knees (of the grounded opponent.)
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Are the fighters getting old?
Replies: 47
Views: 1029

Our group seems to have a good balance. We have some who are in their 20s, some in their 30s (like me) and a pecking in the 40+ group.

It is a bit older than I remember for 14 years ago in Trimaris, but nothing of any drastic nature.

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