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by Baron Alejandro
Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Where is this?
Replies: 18
Views: 846

Re: Where is this?

Leo Medii wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7mTzzfKL50&feature=player_embedded

Anyone know where stuff like this is?


Man....real swords, visors up, kicking, daggers, grappling.

Where! Where can I find this!


Start a group, mate!
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cut and Thrust - Total BS or What?
Replies: 329
Views: 7432

rob(in) wrote:in two weeks (once i get done working my buddies up for Crown) i hang up my heavy for the foreseeable future to pursue rapier and C&T. the ring of steel weapons is pretty addicting and i'm looking forward to immersing myself in something i'm not good at..... :)


:shock:

Seriously? Awesome.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Flaming swords? (SCA)
Replies: 79
Views: 1987

Dante, stop destroying the Society. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

The principal problem with the glow stick idea is.....that it is not fire.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Rebuilding my kit...pic heavy
Replies: 29
Views: 916

Much mo' bettah. Get thee some trimlok.

If you ever make it to Columbia (mo) stop by for a cuppa joe.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Arrow-making help (HEY NED & others)
Replies: 2
Views: 118

Arrow-making help (HEY NED & others)

So, I got paid and I ordered two dozen of <a href="http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=58&s=158&p=215&i=4074X">these.</a> Now, presumably, all I have to do is straighten them, glue on the points, fletching, & nocks, right? Am I missing anything? What kind of glue do I use?
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Continental Outfits c. 1575-1600
Replies: 8
Views: 280

And checked out Jost Amman's 'Book of Trades'?
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Putting together (and now USING) my SCA kit.
Replies: 32
Views: 945

Go, man, go! Awesome! Yes!

Best thread evr.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

Johno wrote:And remember to film it for that fail blog :twisted:


Ok.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyItD0W7 ... annel_page

I'm led to understand that yes, those sticks were rattan.
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

olaf haraldson wrote:Here's a shot Christophe took of me in soft kit this weekend that I kind of like...


Boy, eat a chee'burger! :P
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

Dante della Luna wrote:I don't think gasoline will work.

I gotta buddy that juggles fire, I'm gonna talk to him about what will last a long time, and burn real good while its being whipped around in the air.


...and <i>won't</i> splash on other people.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

I don't think that Dante is necessarily taking aim at the rules or the way the Society is played, or Tuchux are better than Society fighters, or anybody NOT in uniform, or anything like that. It's not that cerebral. Don't overthink it. Rather, what I think what he's getting at is that occasionally i...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

Dante della Luna wrote:Ooooooooooooo........

That would be badass.

If it worked.

Perhaps if we shaved the skin off, and let em sit in whatever that lamp oil stuff is that they put in the tiki torches...


<img src="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/tabernacle74/n15715435_38037766_887901-1.jpg">
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Underwhelming Gratitude
Replies: 195
Views: 3404

Dante, if you're willing to eject the 12 pack of Icehouse, I'm willing to go there.

In this new org, i occasionaly want to eject the blunted steel swords in favor of rattan ones, that are <i>on fire</i>.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rattan to the throat
Replies: 43
Views: 1542

So, there have been and continue to be years when I didn't get injured. Falcone I think we take turns. There was the year I got my back ribs separated in the woods. Leather back plate sweat through and floppy. Poor engagement by opponent with dead spear tip. Triple Fail Then there was the year I kn...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Elizabethe Spools Armoring projects.
Replies: 121
Views: 6861

PS - nice work! Keep it comin'!
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Elizabethe Spools Armoring projects.
Replies: 121
Views: 6861

Per request of OP, moving this to design & construction.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in minimum armor
Replies: 38
Views: 1088

MJBlazek, your version of 'just above minimums' cracks me up, you full-suit-crazy-person. For most folks 'just above minimum' means 'hey, i wore a tunic!'
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Leaf blade sword for a mutant celt
Replies: 59
Views: 2468

Nissan, stop destroying the Society.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

My 16th century kit is currently out of commission, so I went to Calontir's Coronation in my 14th Century stuff. Now that kit's out of commission too (until I make repairs). <img src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs202.snc1/6916_1210880665325_1027987972_30679914_3517291_n.jpg">
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Composite Bows -- any desire?
Replies: 28
Views: 628

GET ONE OF HIS BOWS
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Anyone Know Who This Fellow Is?
Replies: 21
Views: 986

THOSE GUYS LOOK AWESOME.

I'm a huge fan of that earlier period stuff in that 'Hey, what is that, it's cool, it looks like it might try to kill me' sort of way.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Behind Armor Blunt Trauma (BABT)
Replies: 46
Views: 1079

Anecdotal evidence.

InsaneIrish tagged me once right below the armpit where the corner of my breastplate rests against my ribs. He didn't hit me hard but he hit me <i>just</i> right. I had to go have a little sit-down after that.

I really do need an arming doublet.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Marginalia in Froissart
Replies: 4
Views: 268

Marginalia in Froissart

:shock: :lol:

<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yAdUICQZuA4/SqVbEI-fpLI/AAAAAAAABCs/zyqo0ANxFaU/s320/E115344b.JPG">

From BL MS Harley 4380.

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yAdUICQZuA4/SqVbEI-fpLI/AAAAAAAABCs/zyqo0ANxFaU/s1600-h/E115344b.JPG">Click here for a larger version.</a>
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: some fighters I admire, and why
Replies: 24
Views: 1718

Don't hope! DO it!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Movies I should watch?
Replies: 83
Views: 2321

Re: Movies I should watch?

EastCoastMetal wrote: 5. Robin hood, ( with Arrow Flynn.)


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ERROL. IT'S 'ERROL'.

Sorry to yell, it's a pet peeve of mine.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Priory of St. Colin Pics Wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 387

The caption on that picture should read, "I tell him who to kill." ;)
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Height and weight of SCA fighters.
Replies: 317
Views: 7134

No, I think you're Rodman. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Skill Persistence
Replies: 7
Views: 207

Crap! I have got to finish those arrows! I haven't shot all summer. :(

I believe once you attain a level of mastery, then you retain a base level of skill with something, even if you don't practice it for a while.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Priory of St. Colin Pics Wanted
Replies: 15
Views: 387

I am a huge fan of the Priory. That is an example of the Society done right.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: some fighters I admire, and why
Replies: 24
Views: 1718

some fighters I admire, and why

In no particular order. Purely stream-of-consciousness, with completely capricious categories. I <3 coffee! For pure, unbridled prowess in the 'rattan' category; Sir Dagonet of Atlantia. Oh, to be that young and have that much skill at hand already - the world would be mine! Brockman of Calontir (I ...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

This was intended to closely mimic the weapon I use full time for HR/C&T combat. It sitll needs a little tweeking to get the balance right and calculate the presumed center of precussion. Tapered rattan sword compared to my standard Heavy Rapier / C&T Sword: -------------------Rattan --- St...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Height and weight of SCA fighters.
Replies: 317
Views: 7134

6'3" (depending on what convenience store I'm leaving)
~200 lbs (203 right now)
37 y.o. tomorrow.
Been fighting since I was 19. Rattan, SCA rapier, USFA fencing.

<b>ETA because I'm a dork</b>
OWS
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Scimitars
Replies: 159
Views: 3900

I hate you. I'm moving in. Ya know what awesome, I came home from a week of backpacking only to find that i had a fresh pecan pie in the fridge, and a fresh pumpkin pie, and a raspberry rhubarb pie, and an apple pie. oh yea, and ice cream and whipped cream. did i mention that my roommate is the most...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to respond constructively to new people in this forum.
Replies: 51
Views: 1431

There's never a reason to be impolite when dealing with new people, <i>especially</i> over the internet.

Now watch the post below mine for people justifying impoliteness.....

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