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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Delphin burgonet from Metropolitan Museum
Replies: 9
Views: 292

Is that the gold one? If it is, I may have shots of it.
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

First, he's dead-on about the disdain for the convention of right-of-way that is sometimes present among SCA rapier and C&T fighters. While we probably are better off without a formal right-of-way convention in our rules, it's still a rule that adds realism to sport and practice fencing, not on...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

DukeAlaric (George S.) wrote:and they will one day probably gain more regular access to a Peerage of some sort.



Your Grace,

We already do. It's even happened in Atlantia.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Riding Lessons
Replies: 95
Views: 2179

Black Swan Designs wrote:'zactly. We need to have a caption contest for this photo-

'WTF mate! We're not going to get much done with you like that now, are we?'

'Duarte didn't say nothin' about this move, bro!'


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by Baron Alejandro
Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

He is one of the <a href="http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=89386">the bitter ones.</a> Tasha, in the past I'd have agreed with you about the not-training part. But more and more, the 'new school' of fighting is taking over. 'New school' means you work on your armour, you read b...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A copy or .pdf of Viggiani's Lo Schermo
Replies: 6
Views: 142

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Y'all rock the mostest.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A copy or .pdf of Viggiani's Lo Schermo
Replies: 6
Views: 142

A copy or .pdf of Viggiani's Lo Schermo

Anybody got a copy or a .pdf? I need a facsimile of the original.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Wearing live steel in the SCA
Replies: 70
Views: 2151

To paraphrase, who doesn't wear a sword? A peasant, that's who.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

It's a great mace. It's Chow's old polearm.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

Don't make me come back there and shove that thing up your brownie-maker! too difficult to show "virtue" as your shield? <img src="http://www.metalartistforum.com/forum/images/smilies/doh.gif"> You obivously don't know the good Baron very well.... What the hell is that thing A? Is that one...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:too difficult to show "virtue" as your shield? :wink: :wink: :lol:


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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

audax wrote:Someone get the hose. Alejandro is drooling all over the floors again.


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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

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My shield. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

Bruhn Engbrecht wrote:well.. here is my kit from over the weekend. first time i worn it in like 4 months to find out one of the couters has rusted prutty bad.. god dam


PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF METAL TELL ME YOU CAN WEAR THIS IN SOCIETY RATTAN COMBAT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

What SimonJim said. I use pure linen, finish all my seams carefully, wash it in cold and lay it out/hang dry it. I haven't had to replace any of the soft kit <i>yet</i>. Plus, if you're at pennsic, just lay it out on the grass, in the sun while it's still wet from your sweat. While you won't be a as...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Image Gallery; Leather Cases and Coffers
Replies: 26
Views: 396

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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Rapier Hanger Advice Sought
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Alex Baird wrote: one would not engage while wearing the hanger portion.



De Gheyn advocated it, and that's good enough for me!
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Rapier Hanger Advice Sought
Replies: 16
Views: 454

I wonder, could any of those be made to work for a rattan sword?
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What's your Persona?
Replies: 105
Views: 2061

Would it be ok if I punted this topic up to interpretive recreation?
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS-New cross hilts and Pommels for rattan
Replies: 38
Views: 3048

Sir, According to your website, an H&H guard with one side ring, a 1.25 inch socket and a simple pommel would be $76 shipped to my door, correct? And this would be suitable to make a 30" (or less) one-handed sword for use primarily as a backup weapon for when I wade into the fray with my <s...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Building and Using a Tallhoffer Dueling Shield
Replies: 20
Views: 663

Are you completely sold on doing it using the framework of rattan combat? If your kingdom has a historical martial arts program, you could go that route instead. Might prove to be much easier and much closer to the real deal. I'd be interested in seeing that.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tool dip on weapons... especially on Big Clubby Things
Replies: 33
Views: 1240

I meant compared to tape... And I do OK on the hitting people - I was wondering if it tears off in little "bits" that blow off on impact, and how often it would need to be re-applied. Just curious, honest! It's a lot more durable than tape, actually. I received the weapon used, from Matsu...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tool dip on weapons... especially on Big Clubby Things
Replies: 33
Views: 1240

Dilan wrote:How does it look after 3 days of Pennsic fighting?


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Just peachy. But that's not my melee weapon.

And Dante, shut up and practice your sheep throwing!
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tool dip on weapons... especially on Big Clubby Things
Replies: 33
Views: 1240

Dilan wrote: I think the "studs" on a tetsubo would take a lot more abuse than the grip of your average hammer.


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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Guys, it's not really about shield bashing. At least, not in my opinion. I could be wrong, and often am. But from where I am, it's not about this one particular item. It's about innovation. Which I know is a weird word to think about in a sort-of re-enactment kinda Society, but the Society itself wa...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: new guy armoury
Replies: 65
Views: 5667

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by Baron Alejandro
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS-New cross hilts and Pommels for rattan
Replies: 38
Views: 3048

Those are awesome, and gorgeous. But I'll be using mitten gauntlet's with these, so no finger loop! Got anything for that?
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS-New cross hilts and Pommels for rattan
Replies: 38
Views: 3048

Stefhan, I am in need of a sidearm to further my 16th century kit. Are these for a single handed sword or a two handed job? <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iGlM8HWWf3Y/SeuvCVStCBI/AAAAAAAAANE/zvTcEVH_Pk4/s320/P1000037.JPG"> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iGlM8HWWf3Y/SeuvCAgNj-I/AAAAAAAAAM8/...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Isabella's sword and dagger set by the Atzingers
Replies: 39
Views: 970

Bar's gone up again.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

Zub: I think you vastly over inflate people's willingness to write! It would be a wonderful addition, but I doubt I could get much success. You know, I think you underestimate our willingness to talk about armour. I bet if you tracked each of these folks down, and had some good questions to ask, th...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: brown rattan
Replies: 7
Views: 458

Baron Alejandro has - or had - a war-hammer whose haft he not only shaped and stained, but engraved a slogan or motto into the flattened sides. One of the best-looking SCA pole weapons I've ever seen. I still have it. I only use it against people whom I dislike, since the thing hits like a Mack tru...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Johno wrote:Rattan combat? No not really.


Well, ok then.
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

After the initial trial and error phase and the introduction of fiberglass spears, let’s say in the past twenty years, what major changes have there been to SCA fighting rules Alejandro? The safe introduction of steel combat across the Society. Rattan combat? I couldn't tell you. But I have a que...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Around here, polearm fighters routinely put themselves on your shield, both to control it and make openings and to hide behind it from your blows. This is a centerpiece of my polearm strategy vs. shieldmen. "Oh hey, thanks for bringing that shield out here for me...now just hold it for me too,...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Dress Diary: Elizabeth Woodville project (final pics)
Replies: 120
Views: 3802

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Can't wait to see what genius comes from Tasha's hand!

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