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by D. Sebastian
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shoulders for late roman kit
Replies: 27
Views: 702

Thanks Doc! The agreeded date of the fall of the Roman Empire is September 4, 476 when Romulus Augustulus, the last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire was deposed by Odoacer (and his merry band of Ostrogots). Flavius Belisarius and Narsus the Unic took most of it back in 540. 550 it was at its grea...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shoulders for late roman kit
Replies: 27
Views: 702

Thanks! That's my old kit. I'm currently wearing a bastardized 12 cent Byzantine kit. (Wish I had money for the right helm) Would it be awful to "point" the shoulder cops to the straps of the lamellar? It depends how you do it. If you point them to the shoulder straps, they tend to pull th...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shoulders for late roman kit
Replies: 27
Views: 702

How late?

Almost Byzantine, er, simple cops.
More Byzantine? Add Ptruges.

http://warriorsofhistory.com/pages/diom ... ianus.html
by D. Sebastian
Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Favorite Melee Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 1404

I've posted this before, but for the sake of posterity... Pennsic 2007 The long charge: http://www.honorblade.com/pics/2007/07-Pennsic-field1-01b.jpg (grand) m (follow the banner - half a league ...) m m m m m ... almost made it to Duke (Prince) Logan of Atlantia.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lanyards
Replies: 67
Views: 1737

Trigger, but loose enough that it only acts as a lanyard.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Scientists Get First Photos of Long-Lost 'Unicorn'
Replies: 16
Views: 556

Scientists Get First Photos of Long-Lost 'Unicorn'

Scientists Get First-Ever Photos of Okapi in Wild m LONDON — Zoologists have captured the first photos of the okapi in the wild, saying Thursday they offered evidence that the animal once mistaken for a unicorn has managed to survive war and poaching in a park in a lawless swath of Congo... http:...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Boar Hunt
Replies: 43
Views: 1239

[img]http://warriorsofhistory.com/research/Byzantine/The%20Little%20Hunt%20mosaic%205%20-%20imperial%20villa%20Piazza%20Armerina%20-%20Sicily%20%204th%20cent.jpg[/img]


Can I be the guy with the rock?
:D
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

I'm saying that we have adopted wearing it as a panacea for protection. Which is fine, it works great and is very functional. Everyone can assemble it and it fits all body types. But we're also trying to justify its use universally. That's the problem. It wasn't universal. Lamellar (plates laced tog...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

Master Magnus (white mountain armoury), You were, and are my mentor. And taught me how to research. Yes, we are both on the same page. Thank you for pointing out that there are exceptions to the rule. Thank you for reminding us all to: Recreate the common, not the uncommon, if you choose the uncommo...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

No I feel a crusader should be in maile for a more accurate portrayal. Thank you. I thought that is what I was getting at also. I don't think I cherry-picked anything. If fact, I've been scratching my head why you and I are going round-and-round on this as I KNOW we agree whole-heatedly on research.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

Matthew, another pic of SCA lamellar armour:

[img]http://warriorsofhistory.com/research/Byzantine/Lukanus%20Drakonteokeles-1130846031.jpg[/img]

Made from brass etched scales.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

So, you are saying that you can justify a Scot on Crusade in a kettle and lamellar, as not uncommon? That is the information Matthew was given, and that he presented as a solid and viable option. If so, then a lot of the current SCA armour is going to have validity. That has been the sole purpose of...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

There is no lamella found in the Brittish Isles that I am aware of http://www.bajr.org/diggermagazine/The%20Digger24/images/Pics/mccarthy2.jpg Carlisle, England I have another one somewhere, I'll have to find it. There's also what looks more like "locking scale" found at West Yorkshire: m...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

Never said the Crusaders would not adopt Moslem bits of culture, I said wearing their armour. There is a difference between adopting technologies (covering your metal armour with cloth so that you don't cook in the desert), and dressing up like your enemy. All I'm asking for is the evidence, somethi...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

audax, Yup, familiar with the details of the Crusade, and the horrible day known as "Manzikert ". What I'm looking for is evidence of "thus many took armour off dead or captured Moslems. Some obtained armour by purchasing from the Byzantines. " This sounds like supposition. IF th...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

Anatolia would have been solidly Byzantine and, 1st Crusade, the west coming to the aid of the Byzantines is what kicked off the whole mass migration. and thus many took armour off dead or captured Moslems. Some obtained armour by purchasing from the Byzantines. Can you point me to this source? Than...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

Here's one of my favorite pics of Master Magnus in his old Romano-Brit Cav kit (Late Roman in Britan). http://scademo.com/images.demo/adam.jpg Lamellar (plates laced together with no backing or covering) was very much an Eastern European / Eur-Asian 'thing'. What most people do in the SCA with lamel...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is SCA armored combat for everyone?
Replies: 58
Views: 1483

GermanicMayhem wrote:So if it's not for everyone then who gets to decide if your allowed to play or not?


The Marshals and the King!
...oh, and the person in the armour.

Mostly the person in the armour.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me the Lamellar!
Replies: 79
Views: 4331

My lamellar on 6th Cent Bizantine (mod for SCA):
http://warriorsofhistory.com/pages/diom ... ianus.html




Scot right after the first Crusade and that means Mail, Leather, or Lamellar for the most part


Can I ask where this comes from?
by D. Sebastian
Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is SCA armored combat for everyone?
Replies: 58
Views: 1483

Is SCA armored combat for everyone?


No-no-no-no-no.
No.


But...
If there is interest, nurture it. Just ensure that they are properly armoured, and really understand what they're getting into - that way they are not traumatized the 1st time they get 'blown-up'.

MHO
by D. Sebastian
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thrusting Shields - Without a Thrusting Tip
Replies: 14
Views: 412

You can manipulate a shield with a basket hilt, I can't see why you can't manipulate a shield with your sword - tip or not.

The question it the amount of force you are using to do it and at what rate of acceleration...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Archaeologists Uncover Jerusalem's Ancient Walls
Replies: 1
Views: 93

Archaeologists Uncover Jerusalem's Ancient Walls

m Archaeologists Uncover Jerusalem's Ancient Walls JERUSALEM — Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered new sections of Jerusalem's ancient walls, continuing a project started more than a century ago. Yehiel Zelinger of the Israel Antiquities Authority said Wednesday that he located two wall...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rebuilding Lamellar - advice sought
Replies: 11
Views: 293

Shield side buckles.

My current lamellar overlaps poncho style, but its mostly hidden under my eppilorikon so you don't see that.


Once a year I take the whole thing apart (after mapping it) and faltten and polish each piece. ...then again, I have issues. ;)
by D. Sebastian
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: rattan as a weapon material
Replies: 10
Views: 544

Fulk de Wyvern ("discovery of rattan by Fulk in 1967") according to Sir Henrik of Havn (Second Knight). Before that: The First actual SCA CROWN Tournament was held on September, 25, 1966 in the West Kingdom. The winner of this Tournament was subsequently actually Crowned KING, and it had n...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: MUST SELL KNOTWOLF HELM!! (and I did, too!)
Replies: 34
Views: 2429

Ivar, contact your state's Legal Assistance program.
You can get free legal help, even if its just to delay things.

You should be able to get the # through 411.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of 30 Recruitment Poster
Replies: 17
Views: 672

Murdock wrote:Man dem gurls iz soo purty!!!


There is a bit of that Cold War "Eastern German female Olympiad" thing going on.
;)
by D. Sebastian
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pimp Your friends!: Robert Of Cantebury
Replies: 11
Views: 712

Pimp-o-licious!!
by D. Sebastian
Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:33 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1350's English harness - now with extra goodness
Replies: 68
Views: 4870

Fantastic!

Is that for SCA?
If So, I'll beg you for an action pic for http://warriorsofhistory.com when its done.


...again Fantastic.
by D. Sebastian
Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Former Earl Marshall of Northshield helm for RANSOM!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1415

What's it weigh?
by D. Sebastian
Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: repairing fiberglass spears? ( minor damage )
Replies: 16
Views: 290

Since it's in the middle, you could get 12" of pvc or even copper pipe with an inside diameter just slightly larger than the pole, and make a sleeve.

Personally, I'd cut it in 1/2 and make 2 short spears for matched weapons.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Best paint for a metal shield?
Replies: 5
Views: 193

I've had no success with paint directly on the metal.
I glue down canvas 1st.


Let us know if you find something that works well.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Peascod for rapier
Replies: 20
Views: 506

My good Baron,

Your generous words are as a mandate to me!
I will comply and ensure that they are true.


I have work to do...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: What gloves are good for rapier?
Replies: 14
Views: 297

Local biker/leather wear shop sells deerskin "gauntlets" (gloves with long cuffs). I get them small and they stretch to fit... er... like a glove.

;)

I love mine.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney: Axes of the Ages
Replies: 75
Views: 2808

Saburou wrote:
Talan Gwyllt wrote:My poor mind has forgotten the name of the kind knight who gave me one of the throwing axes. Can anyone remember his name? Sir Kenneth?


Sir Cynric (pronounced "kenrick") of Essex


Syr Kenric of Warwick, VDK

(aka Syr Cynric of Warwick)
by D. Sebastian
Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney: Axes of the Ages
Replies: 75
Views: 2808

The tournament was a lot of fun. It was also awesome to see so many period kits. Kudos for D for pushing the society closer to the dream. I'm just the "Bob Barker" (though I do all my own stunts). Kudos go the guys who show up and fight, (and the guys I make give me money for the Gift Cer...

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