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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

marcus the pale wrote:Starting January, this will be my kit. After I get back in July, I will finish my SCA kit...


Stay safe, dude!
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Black and White harness question
Replies: 19
Views: 851

Duco de Klonia wrote:I use black schoolboard paint.

Sometimes add wax or just WD40 after 2 layers.
Looks nice.


what's schoolboard paint?
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic Thought
Replies: 45
Views: 1015

Mord, why are you destroying the SCA? :P :twisted: :lol:
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pitbull OR Christian Fletcher?
Replies: 11
Views: 1008

Pitbull, how much for yours?
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Cool new late 16th C helmet
Replies: 6
Views: 335

waaaaaaaaaaaaaant

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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Atzinger couters and poleyns in hardened leather.
Replies: 20
Views: 750

I <i>really</i> want to know how you did that. Bad enough to pick up the phone, if necessary.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pitbull Tip of the Day, Weightless Angle Grinder
Replies: 20
Views: 561

it's not up to me, brother; I'm just the mod for OT and Meet & Greet. This isn't my turf. Personally I'd rather have you stay. But I know that nekkid on the Archive is generally an insta-boing. If someone was to force the issue on me, I'd just say, don't get any closer than what you got. :)
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pitbull Tip of the Day, Weightless Angle Grinder
Replies: 20
Views: 561

mattmaus wrote:Cool trick...

I think we need a closer shot though...

not the grinder, that stuff on the wall behind it. :wink:


Only if he wants to get banned for posting nudity on the Archive.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic War Survey
Replies: 93
Views: 2210

We call that the <a href="http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=56984&highlight=moab">MOAB</a>. Props to Dilan.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: COP for sale. NOT A KIT.....Fully assembled and ready to go
Replies: 9
Views: 581

Sure!

Nice Coat-of-Plates!
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic War Survey
Replies: 93
Views: 2210

moab.

MOAB.

[b]MOAB!

[U]MOAB!!

MOAB!!!!

MOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB!!!!!!!!!!!
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 100 Knights 100 Fights #1 Master Glendour Knight of Calontir
Replies: 1
Views: 204

I watched that fight from afar. It was a good one. Way to start, man!
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shots that Hit something on the way in.
Replies: 74
Views: 2276

Finn O'Shannon wrote:
Why do you think I wear a 4" roman white belt. :P


I have been to an all-you-can-eat buffet with Kane.

You <i>do not mess</i> with those of O'Shannon lineage unless you have a pack of disposable cronies to throw at them first.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fun fighter practices?
Replies: 17
Views: 604

not YOU. I was quoting Baron Alejandro. He is in Stones now, I poking fun at Stones lack of fighter attendance. I DO think it would both be a blast and good idea for stones and Cliffe to Voltron together and come up to Lost Forest for some smashing fun. Oh how I loathe my current schedule. Irish, V...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

My goal is to publish this gorget along with another fragmentary one by January along with patterns and instructions for how to make one. It may be found in the doctoral dissertation of D. Cisilino at Villa Manin di Passariano Then in deference to you, I'm not releasing it until you've published.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fun fighter practices?
Replies: 17
Views: 604

Duncan,

Would it help if we rousted the lads from Standing Stones to come out there?
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

Cross referencing translations is never a bad idea! If I can get my paws on it, I'll shoot you a copy.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

And possibly have it translated by my Italian-speaking archaeologist girlfriend. If you find it we will have it translated. Kel Rekuta AEMMA Toronto And possibly have it translated by my Italian-speaking archaeologist girlfriend. Talbot, if you have a moment, I wonder if you could let us know any o...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Kamakura-Jidai Kabuto (Progress Pics 11-22-09)
Replies: 22
Views: 732

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I need to get back on the stick about my japanese kit.

Also, those pics are just BEGGING for a caption contest. BEGGING. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

And possibly have it translated by my Italian-speaking archaeologist girlfriend. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

Off to find it! :)
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

Talbot,

Praying that your smilie doesn't betray a bad mood, would you be willing to provide the citation? Thanks.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th century gorgets.
Replies: 28
Views: 880

14th century gorgets.

I would like to see what all the fashionable Mafiosi are doing these days for gorgets under their bascinets & aventails. I need to make one, and I'm hoping for some examples to work off of. Pics preferred please. Thank you very much.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Elizabethe Spools Armoring projects.
Replies: 121
Views: 6861

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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Schmitthenner's Leather Armor
Replies: 21
Views: 852

Re: thanks for the input, keep it coming

Tancred, If you're in Ponte Alto you're in a stone's throw of a dozen people in any direction who could help you make a wisby coat-of-plates for supercheapo. These same people could also point you in the direction of a fine reputable armourer who could make you a great breastplate. Go to a Ponte Alt...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shots that Hit something on the way in.
Replies: 74
Views: 2276

I try to remember to take them as arm shots. Fighting one handed with a polearm <i>sucks</i>.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Home remedy for minor injury
Replies: 25
Views: 676

I believe you may want to adjust your idea of a 'minor' injury and go see a doctor.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Anyone have info on arms & armour around India 400-500 B
Replies: 13
Views: 414

I'm not an expert, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn last night.... G.N. Pant is an expert on Indian Arms & Armour. I know that he's published a couple works on late Renaissance arms, Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_at_ep_srch/192-4565089-1438568?ie=UTF8&search-alias=books&...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gunther Bärenjäger's new helm from Zweihammer
Replies: 21
Views: 1192

That's a <i>very</i> intimidating helm. If I saw that on the field, I would dispatch lackeys to hunt down and kill the wearer tout de suite!
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: So what do you think of this
Replies: 50
Views: 2288

*inadvertantly turns into He-man.* <img src="http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/ymca.gif"> Shamrock, That's a very nice helm. I think you need to adjust the upper teeth. They're too 'flat'; they need to be more curved like a real jaw. I really love the finishes; gorgeous job on that.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

Irish is wise.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Black and Brass Rapier Gaurd
Replies: 22
Views: 534

Re: Hi

Pitbull Armory wrote:Hi Knitebee, that kicks ass, I think you could make alot of money building those. Keep up the good work.


Take care

Pitbull


Seriously. I am sending this to any rapier fighter I know.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Women in combat
Replies: 33
Views: 1329

Jess, if I can help with that translation, let me know.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Women in combat
Replies: 33
Views: 1329

<i>Oh</i>boy.

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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Black and Brass Rapier Gaurd
Replies: 22
Views: 534

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THAT'S YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT!?!!?

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