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by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

Ok, Bob, but you're cherry-picking what I wrote. I whipped open Arnold and stopped at the first doublet with tied sleeves I came to. <i>It's not the only one</i>. There are four more. All from different sources, in different regions. Including one doublet with points on the shoulders (albeit, not to...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

Can I ask why, Baron? Sure, but it should be prefaced with the disclaimer, "I am an idiot." I only know enough about costuming to be dangerous. Three things lead me to believe that they had tied-on sleeves, and that they might have been mixed into general fashion of the time. 1. Pictorial...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fun with Marozzo
Replies: 7
Views: 242

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Mmmm, tasty Marozzo
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: ATTN ILLUMINATI; book review
Replies: 6
Views: 173

You two crack me up!
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 14th century Mafia..2009 Show me some great kits!
Replies: 59
Views: 3844

knitebee wrote:Image


THAT IS AWESOME. Straight to the 'inspire new guys' thread.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

Rittmeister Frye wrote:You're just being obfuscatorial. :wink:

Cheers!

Gordon


That's my job, man! :D
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:34 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: ATTN ILLUMINATI; book review
Replies: 6
Views: 173

ATTN ILLUMINATI; book review

I got <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Armour-Renaissance-Europe-Lookes/dp/1851775811/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263623040&sr=8-1">Fashion and Armour in Renaissance Europe</a> by Angus Patterson. <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZlDpeC2lL._SS500_.jpg"> First o...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

Nope. Sorry gang, I don't buy it. I still think they had poynted (and by that, I mean tied-on) sleeves.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greetings from Bangkok, Thailand (SCA Fighter Practice)
Replies: 42
Views: 1109

Please see below for my address. We do not have a club, office or anything like that (yet). We have Lord Phenix's house that we use as workshop. We have Lord Li's house that we go for feasts and to hang out. Then we have my house that is for the Thai warriors to just hang out Nakorn Srisomwongs 318...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greetings from Bangkok, Thailand (SCA Fighter Practice)
Replies: 42
Views: 1109

Need more women. Got any women? Seriously... we have lots of male fighters, and the other side of the equation (A&S, women, etc.) is still a little lacking, though we are working on it. We could also use strapping tape, oddly enough (can't find fibre tape at all around here). -Ii I would send y...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greetings from Bangkok, Thailand (SCA Fighter Practice)
Replies: 42
Views: 1109

HOLY CRAP

We really <i>are</i> everywhere.

Y'all need anything out there?
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

I am familiar with the Italian artworks showing removable sleeves. I hesitate to take them as a reliable source as many of those that might otherwise be related are allegorical, are not at all intended to depict real life, and/or are skewed to as to appear exotic, unusual, or as in the case of Cara...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Nik's Halloween
Replies: 5
Views: 251

WAUGH! Norse raiding party! Run for your lives!
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Random cool picture
Replies: 23
Views: 1048

Re: Random cool picture

BNRichard wrote:I'd like to get my filthy mitts on those horses :D


:shock:
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Myth(?) of Detachable Sleeves in Elizabethan Doublets.
Replies: 83
Views: 1570

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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok Guys, lets talk "armor". (I.E: Cups)(SCA)
Replies: 47
Views: 1507

I wear two pair of briefs and jam my cup in between them. Jockstraps were invented by someone who hates men. For kidney protection, I wear steel.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Balsa jousting in the SCA
Replies: 403
Views: 11209

I for one urge those who are making the rules to resist the demands to "Dumb Down" the armour requirements so that "everyone" can play. If folks want to play and can't come up with the scratch for a decent suit of armour, they can play with the foam. It's got the same basics, an...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Women in Armor: A project and request
Replies: 38
Views: 1404

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6203/ladyknight.jpg I didn't take this pic, and I have something in my memory that is telling me that it was taken by a pro. I also believe that I swiped it from here. It is one of the most beautiful female fighter pics I have ever seen. Not as in "Hubba Hubb...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Random cool picture
Replies: 23
Views: 1048

I would love to get my filthy mitts on their armory.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Armour from 16th century russian manuscript?
Replies: 10
Views: 248

Lordy, I couldn't even begin to guess. I think we need more context; what quarter century of the 16th? What battle does this depict? What part of Russia? Are these russians being depicted? Where are my socks? That sort of thing.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caption Contest from the Past!!
Replies: 16
Views: 545

Dilan wrote:OH! You said I should use a TONLET....




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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Debate on weapons
Replies: 38
Views: 1483

About a working-day's drive.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Debate on weapons
Replies: 38
Views: 1483

Ok, here's what I want to know. I mean, I love the Society and all (I'll get my 20-year card punched in aught-10) but sometimes if the framework of the Society doesn't let me do what I wanna do, chances are pretty good that I can find half-a-dozen friends who feel similarly. We'll get together in a ...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: budon'yfka
Replies: 27
Views: 688

D.,

If I see you wearing that, I <i>will</i> pick you up and chuck across't yard to test whether or not you're a lawn dart. <i>Will.</i>
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Thanks for the hints about the stainless, y'all. Some experimentation may be in order.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Underdone "Vikings"
Replies: 41
Views: 1468

Halv is a fargin' norse GENIUS. He needs an honorary PhD. I can't wait to see what he comes up with.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Should certain spots be counted when struck?
Replies: 35
Views: 971

I have watched Violen handle this very quandary a few weeks ago at a local event. He was doing a few passes with a knight - the knight hit him on the brim, Violen said, "Good!". The Knight, being a good and true knight, said, "No, no, don't take it. It hit your brim." And then hi...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Newbie Question
Replies: 47
Views: 907

I'm going to wear my kilt today! :D But I'm not going to an event.

William,

Call these guys -

http://www.scottishtartans.org/

Ask for Ronan, or Matt. They are both in the Society, and have forgotten more than most people know about kilts.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Post your awesome LH pics!
Replies: 11
Views: 670

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You know, I honestly had thought of Medieval stuff first, but <i>all</i> these pictures are freakin' amazing! Keep 'em coming!
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! (Chicagoland callout)
Replies: 16
Views: 328

Y'all check it!

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=109339
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Netting around list fields
Replies: 233
Views: 3430

An ink drawing from Queen Elizabeth's Accession Day Tilts. That's not for archery. It's because they haven't got lanyards. That, and for broken weapons. There were a lot of broken weapons at 16th c. deeds of arms. Ever since I first saw this I thought it would be a great feature for a recreation of...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Post your awesome LH pics!
Replies: 11
Views: 670

JUMPING JEHOSAPHAT!!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Were 16th-c. slops/trunkhose always paned?
Replies: 20
Views: 331

Dansknecht wrote:That yellow pair is German and from the mid-1550's.


Aren't they knitted, as well?
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Post your awesome LH pics!
Replies: 11
Views: 670

Post your awesome LH pics!

Ok, so we've got an 'awesome SCA Armour' thread going. Let's see some pics of some folks doing some awesome LH stuff!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Were 16th-c. slops/trunkhose always paned?
Replies: 20
Views: 331

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