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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: problem - armoring alot of people
Replies: 40
Views: 1130

corran wrote:
Mord wrote:Albright College is where?

Mord.


Reading, PA

Also thanks for all the info so far, I'm all ears right now, so if you have more keep posting.

Thanks


Reading is about an hour from Philly. There's a number of Archivers there, and a good SCA crowd. You could tap into that.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What about you fighters who don't fight much?
Replies: 84
Views: 1868

My Doctor said no more until I drop some weight. My blood pressure is way to high and is putting me at risk for all kinds of health nastiness. Fighting is now like a beacon that I am striving to reach again. The desire is driving me to take care of myself. Yet being on the road for work is hard on ...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why do you fight?
Replies: 54
Views: 929

Because it's fun.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show Your Crusader Helms!
Replies: 54
Views: 3405

Saltshakers look awesome. They make me wanna wear chainmail and a big cross, so I can run around yelling 'GOD WILLS IT!" :D

Zweihammer that is one. Sweet. Kit. Kudos to you for a better mousetrap.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th/15th century arm harness and voider question
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Sean Powell wrote: 2 voiders were actully full sleeves from cuff to neck including armpit and had a tailored elbow.
Does this help any?

Sean


Tailored? Tailored how, please?

Contemplating voiders myself.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: What does each bring to the table?
Replies: 24
Views: 508

Mindset. I disagree. Physical training. In armored combat, the number of non-lethal injuries is higher (bumps, bruises, sprains, etc) but the likelihood of getting killed is much much lower. So if you get tired and sloppy in heavy, you're just gonna get knocked around more - no biggie. In rapier, y...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: What does each bring to the table?
Replies: 24
Views: 508

Rapier taught me three prime governors for combat - timing, distance, and the judgement to use them. Heavy fighting taught me to think under a greater amount of fire (trans - change strategies while getting beaten like a baby seal). Rapier fighting is *great* for spear work. Heavy fighting taught me...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A few SCA practice photos
Replies: 7
Views: 467

Did Josh Warren just admit in public that he wears plastic? :lol:

Nice pics, man!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: mixed weapon fights
Replies: 17
Views: 545

I love fighting polearm against shieldmen. Love it. Is there such a thing as a period can-opener? Can I pass one for a badge? :lol:
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: largest tourneys
Replies: 28
Views: 674

The Atlantian 5-Man Melee Tournament at Pennsic is typically the biggest we've ever seen. We typically get just shy of 200 fighters.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Request for Pix, world's sexiest sallet contest...
Replies: 39
Views: 3094

Her Excellency, the Baroness Illadore Du Bedagrayne, bought a super-snazzy Sallet from Editor Dante. Maybe one of them has a pic of it somewhere.
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you train?
Replies: 58
Views: 1074

Mondays - Weightlifting, private tai chi practice, private yoga practice Tuesdays - Fencing or drilling Wednesdays - Weightlifting, Yoga class Thursdays - Tai chi, then rugby practice. (the switch was a bit jarring until I got used to it) Fridays - contra dance Sat - some event, usually. Sun - occas...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Looking for a book.
Replies: 2
Views: 143

d00d! Email sent!
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I don't wanna hijack anyone's thread....
Replies: 22
Views: 747

Pfffft! What a prima donna!


Kidding, man, nice stuff! Cheers!










Just you wait until I get my five suits done! 2 down, 3 to go!
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Looking for a book.
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Looking for a book.

A transmittable PDF would be great! Or anything really. Looking for Don Bernadino de Mendoze, Theorique and Practice of Warre, translated by Sir Edward Hoby in 1597. Preferably a facsimile of the Englisshed original.

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Thrust and throw javelins
Replies: 81
Views: 1987

Sounds like fun to me!
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Female Gothic by Ugo
Replies: 77
Views: 7984

Dude, is Robyn getting new armour? Sweet work!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Did anybody here do the armour for '300'?
Replies: 9
Views: 911

Did anybody here do the armour for '300'?

I swear some of this stuff looks like Ugo's work. Am I wrong?

Image

If so, does anybody know who did this work? Awesome stuff.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Crazy 14th-15th C German Pirate Action! Hey Nissan!
Replies: 8
Views: 433

Crazy 14th-15th C German Pirate Action! Hey Nissan!

Nissan, seen these? I think we just documented you. Although maybe not Japanese.

These guys are great!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_Widderich

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_St%C3%B6rtebeker

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victual_Brothers
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Galeotto Malaspina, 1367
Replies: 17
Views: 427

Crazy! Is this splinted leather?

Image
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Share your Pennsic Stories
Replies: 92
Views: 2875

*note - never get drunk around Louis.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shouting
Replies: 23
Views: 750

Does screaming 'NOT THE FACE! PLEASE GOD NOT THE FACE!' count?
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Japanese...stuff.
Replies: 16
Views: 819

That's HOT!!!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Waffenrock and helmet?
Replies: 19
Views: 626

*fap**fap**fap**fap**fap**fap**fap**fap**fap*
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: Maximum Effective Range?
Replies: 18
Views: 512

Alcyoneus wrote:A 6' spear can reach 12-14'. Recovery is a bitch, you'll likely die before you recover. ;)


he said 'effective' Alcy. ;)

From 14'-16' I can hit you with a 9' spear, and still recover and adequately defend myself. Pivoting on my front foot.
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Breakaway Shields
Replies: 27
Views: 455

Scandalous Breaking away from the Norse theme would pretty much blow my whole concept. We have a pretty committed rapier community and I would like to include them just so they can have fun as well but you may well be right. Thanks for the insight. The Spanish Circle pic is really cool BTW. Scandal...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Breakaway Shields
Replies: 27
Views: 455

I've been racking my brain, trying to figure out a way to let the rapier fighters do something more in spirit with the event than just standard rapier fighting in the holmgangustadr but really can't think of anything at all. They might take away my rapier card for saying this, but you know, not eve...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Splint Armour????
Replies: 20
Views: 564

Alcyoneus wrote:You can find them being used much earlier, but they are certainly available in the 14thC for war.


My attempt at a 14th C. kit was an imitation of that.

Image

Sorry it's not clearer.
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:05 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What is this dude wearing?
Replies: 67
Views: 2340

I have stared and stared at that pic, and it reminds me so much of a japanese coat of plates I've seen. I need to dig around and find a pic of what i'm talking about. Edited to add - AH-HA! Found it. I know it's impossible, but that guy really looks like he's wearing something like this - [img]http:...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm Critique?
Replies: 12
Views: 743

*caveat* I have never made a helm.


Looks good! The flare line across the bottom could use some neatening up.

But I really like the way the front of the helm 'draws' forward.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in a Kettle helm: need some input
Replies: 49
Views: 1358

That is a sweet rig, Brother Logan.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc War Camp
Replies: 11
Views: 316

No Geoffrey, It is someone elses turn to play trouble maker this year. I think that Angelsey should step up to the plate and attack Aethelmark. Indeed if they do such a thing I will help them. SureI will. I will be throwing the traditional party however. Nissan, you could always keep up the fine SC...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Target substitution ??
Replies: 106
Views: 1877

I love fighting spear. If I go to pop a guy in the face, and he turns his head (for whatever reason) then I stop targeting the head, and go for the top of his chest. It's four inches downward (and therefore generally accessible as a target), he can't turn his CHEST out of it (unless he has no solid ...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best Fencing Kit and a challenge
Replies: 117
Views: 5091

I think someone pointed out that modern fencing masks are not designed for rapiers and schlagers. Not initially no, but they do take an amazing amount of abuse. You wouldn't believe what they do to those things at the Home Office . I know that I've accidentally sat one flat, then bent it back into ...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Funny war stories?
Replies: 19
Views: 647

Once, I took my spear into the castle at Pennsic, to help defend it from those cotton-pickin' Midrealm hordes! Atlantia ends up guarding the right sally port, and I'm about three ranks back in the 'base' of the biblical-sized killing cup we've set up. The Midrealm is sending in tactical column charg...

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