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by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 31, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Review: House of Wolf 14thc Leather Armour (W/PICS)
Replies: 6
Views: 459

If I had the time I would go and shamelessly learn everything I could from him (but not to make money, just to make good leather armor) because he is the MAN.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 31, 2006 2:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New fighter looking for good but cheap armor!
Replies: 31
Views: 510

Dredge, SERIOUSLY, camp out on James B's front stoop and do not leave until he helps you out (sorry, bro :mrgreen:). He is one of the best folks I know for getting you the most bang for your buck in armour terms. He can give you the knowledge to make you look good without breaking your bank.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 29, 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aethelmearc War Practice
Replies: 117
Views: 4599

I don't know if I would sit back with a bucket of popcorn to watch the show or throw my helmet on and go get some glory. Ok, I'd go grab my helmet. One afternoon in Ealdormere at a Kingdom-Level event: Bus pulls up, Sir Vitus and thirty other men at arms including several knights and Dukes from craz...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu May 25, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My first helm project
Replies: 9
Views: 420

Bjorn,

I've long pondered that helm kit. Can't wait to see yours finished! I need to get back down to Attilium...in my copious spare time.....


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by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 23, 2006 10:18 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crazy people in CZ
Replies: 35
Views: 760

Don't tease me, Stacy. I *will* randomly show up on your doorstep, *with* the Spoon Guy, and we will party like it's 1399. Something will get burned down.

Stacy Elliott wrote:You could stay in Rodericks room.... or perhaps even Attila's room if you come over..

Stacy
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 23, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cariadoc's Water hardening/Shaping Trouble
Replies: 12
Views: 433

Uillieag,

Any creative ideas on what to use for a last? Presuming one doesn't have a carved wooden one handy.

Thanks!

~A
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 23, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baron Geoffrey Athos von Ulm from Atlantia
Replies: 4
Views: 273

Windmasters' Hill has been fortunate in our line of Barons. ;-)
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 23, 2006 8:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baron Geoffrey Athos von Ulm from Atlantia
Replies: 4
Views: 273

I will most likely see His Excellency tonight at our local practice, and I will be sure to pass your words on to him. He is the Baron of Windmasters' Hill in central/eastern NC, and can be reached at baron-at-windmastershill-dot-org.

Thanks! We like him a lot. :D
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 23, 2006 8:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Shield
Replies: 272
Views: 17156

Ditto.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 2:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pollarm - Ho do YOU
Replies: 23
Views: 1007

ah HA! I think I have it now. When I grip the polearm, the tip of the thumb plate contacts the bottom of the plate that extends out over the fingertips. I know it does because when I grip the weapon, I feel a 'click' of the thumb and the underside of the fingertip plate contacting. If you were to gr...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 1:35 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crazy people in CZ
Replies: 35
Views: 760

Do you have a couch I could crash on for awhile? :mrgreen:
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century Lowland Scotswoman help!
Replies: 19
Views: 316

Ok, so, how's this - for mid 14th cen scottish, use early 14th cen english clothing but use coarser fabrics?
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 11:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Michael of Bedford, Still Making Stainless Basket Hilts?
Replies: 14
Views: 336

Call 336-835-1205. Ask for Walter. Tell him Alejandro sent you. :D Let me know if I can do anything.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pollarm - Ho do YOU
Replies: 23
Views: 1007

Your Excellency de la Flamme, The front plate extends out over my fingertips. When my hand is closed on a weapon that plate extends out over the tip of my thumb, thereby protecting it. You can kind of see what I'm talking about in the top picture. a shot to the inside of your thumb I'm terribly sorr...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 9:35 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century Lowland Scotswoman help!
Replies: 19
Views: 316

14th Century Lowland Scotswoman help!

Hi there!

A friend has asked me to help sew & design a 14thCen lowland scotswoman outfit. I know diddly-squat about Scotland in that time period. Can anyone help me out or point me to some sources? Thanks!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 22, 2006 8:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crazy people in CZ
Replies: 35
Views: 760

I have got to go party in Czechoslovakia.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun May 21, 2006 10:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pollarm - Ho do YOU
Replies: 23
Views: 1007

I wear blackened stainless gauntlets from Duke Kelson of the East. Link - m I have taken direct full-force shots to my hands several times and never been injured. I love them. Pics below! Note the enclosed thumb. http://static.flickr.com/52/150911798_b6829fd4f0.jpg?v=0 http://static.flickr.com/44/15...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri May 19, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Shield
Replies: 272
Views: 17156

Bryce, I understand that the paint job was for a quest, but that was a snazzy paint job and I think you should keep it.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu May 18, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Shield
Replies: 272
Views: 17156

Thanks! :D Once I get that I can get started on mine, and then I'll post pics. :D
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 17, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ealdormere Crown List
Replies: 19
Views: 330

DARK APPRENTICE! DARK APPRENTICE! DARK APPRENTICE!
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 17, 2006 8:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: my armour is being built! This is a progress thread..
Replies: 193
Views: 9109

Dear Robyn,

Jealous. Sending ninjas.


Alejandro
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 15, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Shield
Replies: 272
Views: 17156

All the lexan shields are covered with canvas on both sides, and then edged in leather. What he's not telling you is that lexan was clear . I saw the round briefly before he covered. It was a wacky, wacky thing. Pity clear shields aren't medieval. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/Magnus1500/We...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 15, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hawkwood's Baronial Birthday
Replies: 12
Views: 234

What is this Barony like? Who lives there of note? Who lives close by? What are the local practices like? -Vitus This Barony guards the western marches and mountains of the border with Meridies. It is a green, forested land that is a lot larger than it looks on a map. Though it is a wild place, it ...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri May 12, 2006 12:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hawkwood's Baronial Birthday
Replies: 12
Views: 234

I'll be there, for the Tournament of the Courtier. Bringing Lord Phillip Bell.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu May 11, 2006 1:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Turkish helm
Replies: 47
Views: 2620

:(
by Baron Alejandro
Thu May 11, 2006 10:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: For those from AA that were at Blackstone Raids
Replies: 25
Views: 658

Well-dressed kings are inspiring.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu May 11, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Turkish helm
Replies: 47
Views: 2620

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH!

*breaks piggy bank*
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 10, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: another tangent on awards and mercs
Replies: 29
Views: 331

Let me make a counter proposal that, to me, makes more sense. Why don't we knight everyone? Seriously. Knight 'em all. Upon authorization, we have a knighting ceremony. Obvioulsy nothing like we do now. I'm sorry. I'm really really sorry. But I read that, and the first thing that popped into my hea...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 09, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Orles - Anybody got a picture?
Replies: 10
Views: 262

Guenievre rocks the rockinest.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 09, 2006 8:35 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Lac d'amour
Replies: 0
Views: 124

Lac d'amour

I saw this go across a local list - in the interest of preventing 'tea towels', does anybody know if it's true? Lac d'amour: The tie of love. A scarf given to one's love, bounding them,perhaps used to save the love's life. "John Garland wrote: in the beginning of the thirteenth century, is a good au...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue May 09, 2006 7:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Padding / Underarmor - My Plumata
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Hey, Æthan, how long did it take you to make that? I'm pondering making one myself.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 08, 2006 2:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Trim Lock shield edging
Replies: 28
Views: 683

sweet! PM/Email/Smoke Signal/Stun gun me
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 08, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Trim Lock shield edging
Replies: 28
Views: 683

Skutai, if you put in an order let me know. I want in. I need about 90 inches for an AL round shield.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 08, 2006 12:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Things Not to Do
Replies: 33
Views: 1357

Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote:'just because you got in close on the polearm doesn't mean you won the fight'


I need that in Latin.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon May 08, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Things Not to Do
Replies: 33
Views: 1357

Heh. Atlantia's finest!

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