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by Sasha_Khan
Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cosplay / Fantasy armour
Replies: 44
Views: 2025

Re: yeah

darksole03 wrote:Yeah im not going to dog you on this. However Im sure you could fit this over some chainmaile is sneak away will calling your self something from the ottoman era lol.


You are NOT helping...

:lol: :shock: :sad:
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Muslim perspective of the Crusades
Replies: 45
Views: 1207

Leo Medii wrote:http://www.amazon.com/Crusades-Through-Arab-Eyes/dp/0805208984

http://www.amazon.com/Excellent-History ... d_sim_b_49

two good ones


Exactly the books I would suggest - fair accounting without a lot of wank....
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval India?
Replies: 17
Views: 254

JoJo Zerach wrote:India is the most exotic location in the world.


...unless your persona is from India, as several of my friends are.
by Sasha_Khan
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 15th Century Ottoman fittings.
Replies: 7
Views: 236

R.Q.P. lists one belt fitting from the Seljuk period on the website. It's close, but not quite right for me, and it's only one part to a complete belt. I'd feel wary buying it and not having it mesh with anything else. Thanks for all the help but my search will continue. I have some irons in the fi...
by Sasha_Khan
Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) How many helms?
Replies: 74
Views: 1625

Hmmm. That's like asking "How many is 'too many' motorcycles?" Right now, I have 6 SCA heavy helms. 4 different 1st century CE Roman helms for use with my living history group. 4 or five dress helms - a couple of generic spangens good for a variety of impression, and a couple of very speci...
by Sasha_Khan
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: lorica segmentata.
Replies: 15
Views: 621

I am planning on making a lorica segmentata probably the Corbridge type out of 410. I can make out of .032 thickness and have it super tough and somewhat rust resistance. What is cool abou this armor if you look at the designs, that are pretty basic and easy to replicate. A cardboard mock up is a g...
by Sasha_Khan
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: lorica segmentata.
Replies: 15
Views: 621

I present the theory without giving it credence, however I do find it plausible. Segmentata plates and hardware do pack much smaller when unattached to each other and assembly requires a small skill set. We know how segmentata was packed and transported since an example was found at Corbridge. It w...
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavilion Patterns?
Replies: 8
Views: 234

Thanks. Does anyone have this book on Pavilions? Is it any good? http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-Book-John-LaTorre/dp/0979063507/ref=pd_cp_b_3 How hard on a sewing machine is sewing pavilion canvas? The wife is not happy about the idea of ruining another machine on one of my money saving ideas. Amal...
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: "Suburban Knights" on NPR
Replies: 8
Views: 547

I've looked through this book - it's pretty funky. She chose some weird armors to photograph, with very little merit in their accuracy or functionality in an ideal SCA-perspective. I get an "oh, let me take pictures of all the people who know a lot of people so I can sell lots of these!" ...
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Savonarola Chair questions
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Chairs like this are pretty common from Egypt - and I know that I saw some at an Egyptian importer of furniture and such in Seattle a few years ago.

You got a good price - especially if the chair is solid.
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sanding Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 281

I did just this - and the sandpaper frisbee WAS something to worry about. The divot it cut in my arm was deep enough that I was considering going to the ER. Thankfully, my neighbour the corpsman, threw a couple of stitches on it for me... It was handy having a medic that would work for Guinness..
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: LH Inspiration Pics of Awesomeness.
Replies: 130
Views: 15425

[img]http://legio-ix-hispana.org/gal_lafe2007/img_lafe07_vigilent.jpg[/img]

Some of our Legio IX boys on the wall at the Roman fort in Lafe, Arkansas - 2007.
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caid Summer Crown 2010 Lyst
Replies: 47
Views: 1494

Sir Wilhelm Skalla Grimmson & Thaleia Lakediamonia

I do not have confirmation on King's Champion yet
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caid Summer Crown 2010 Lyst
Replies: 47
Views: 1494

News?

Getting itchy for info!

It's almost 1700 and not a peep!
by Sasha_Khan
Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disappointment
Replies: 99
Views: 3067

Balin50 wrote:Can't be a Grand Melee pennsic allows CA :( :x Need to find another way to insult it im afraid how about Pennsic the JV War, or Pennsic safety war...not has CA cant be that hmmmm :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


:lol: 'Safety war'...
by Sasha_Khan
Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disappointment
Replies: 99
Views: 3067

5 steps?

Yet again reaffirming my complete disinterest in ever fighting at this grand melee called 'Pennsic'.

Folks who like to fight at wars should really come out to Estrella...
by Sasha_Khan
Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm finally finished....at Pennsic....
Replies: 25
Views: 1254

VERY, VERY nice.

::golf clap::

:D
by Sasha_Khan
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pennsic House
Replies: 228
Views: 24568

Snaebjorn Hakonarson wrote:And what is his facebook name for those of us who want to drool?


Well, using Gerhard von Liebau went right to Gregory's profile...

:idea:
by Sasha_Khan
Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Log: Wayno (Wayne Story of Thorson Arms)
Replies: 17
Views: 808

BobKnight wrote:Thanks. Then I will wait until after Pennsic. Did not realize that it is that time of the year again, maybe this is what held Wayne up?


Unlikely. Wayne's a great artisan, and a lousy business person.
by Sasha_Khan
Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS Bazubands - $100
Replies: 4
Views: 497

Some actual dimensions - here and on eBay, may be helpful.
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bought a dishing hammer, arethere other uses for it?
Replies: 12
Views: 466

I don't know about Clang's dishing hammer, but I am pretty sure that I can use a cross-pein hammer for castrating my foes... :shock: :D
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
Replies: 598
Views: 154978

I'm thinking that Randver wore his armour to the Geek Prom - considering the timing and that he's local to me...

Hmm. I wonder what's going on in San Diego right now (and that I'm assiduously avoiding...) :D
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Not happy with your armor?
Replies: 31
Views: 1049

Ouch. Somebody blind me and get me a beer.... hell, just hand me the melon baller and I'll do it myself... :shock:
by Sasha_Khan
Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Persian Clothing Question ?
Replies: 5
Views: 217

Well I would have to say I'm looking for clothing that would have been during the crusades when Saladin was fighting to take back Jerusalem from the templar’s. Well, it looks like may be speaking at cross purposes -are you looking for Levantine clothing as was worn by predominantly Arab armies of...
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: YES, I want to fight. Thank you for the support & Info!
Replies: 75
Views: 2013

I'm going to agree with Heath - that your choice of padding materials didn't help - I experimented with mousepad neoprene, and found it transmitted shock -beautifully -NOT what you want.

A textile padding would have served you much better.
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: calontir summer crown
Replies: 37
Views: 1241

Baron Alejandro wrote:I got the same out-of-breath message. ;) Ahshir is a mongol.


:D May his herds increase, and may his family never know want!
by Sasha_Khan
Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: calontir summer crown
Replies: 37
Views: 1241

From what culture does his persona hail? Is that Turkish? Mongolian? Have we ever had a non-Euro persona king before? It seems to be Turkic - which narrows it down a tiny bit. My guess would be something Turco-Mongol... I know that my Calontir contact was out of breath and very pleased by this outc...
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: calontir summer crown
Replies: 37
Views: 1241

What's the average number of contestants for Calontir Crown lists?

I saw this elsenet last night, but thought it was an incomplete list...
by Sasha_Khan
Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: spear practice target (pell?)
Replies: 7
Views: 303

A trick I learned from my knight, Sir Aethelred the Jute, is to use a tetherball.

Even better with two spearmen, as playing tetherball with 9 foot spears is a an excellent high-speed targeting drill.
by Sasha_Khan
Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Lavvu
Replies: 18
Views: 624

Halbrust, I have a friend that uses one - and I'll send him a note.

He's at West/An Tir war at the moment, so it may be a couple of days before I hear back from him.
by Sasha_Khan
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: blade and hilt ideas
Replies: 44
Views: 919

re-reading your post i have to agree with you. sorry for grouping you in with the other bullies that was rash of me and thanks for the cool response. if more people acted like that i'd be more inclined to participate. there's no telling how many real fountains of wisdom (myself not included) don't ...
by Sasha_Khan
Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: KIAAAIIII!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 746

I use to use it as part of a 'program fake'

Make a certain noise. Throw onside leg shot.

Make a certain noise. Throw onside leg shot.

Make a certain noise. Throw onside leg shot.

Make a certain noise. Throw OFFside head shot.
by Sasha_Khan
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Skill at Arms at the Tournament of the Phoenix
Replies: 9
Views: 533

Jeffrey Hedgecock wrote:How can you -not- dig a chick riding sidesaddle carrying a sabre?


I'm finding it a little difficult... :D
by Sasha_Khan
Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: interesting shot.
Replies: 38
Views: 1308

Sir Timothy of Arindale used this fairly often when he first moved to Caid.

He was quite good with it, it was fairly surprising.
by Sasha_Khan
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:47 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ottoman Helmet question.
Replies: 9
Views: 227

Threaded fasteners do show up quite a few hundred years prior to 1900 - some of the most germane to this forum are those used to attach 'exchange pieces' for jousting armour .

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