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by D. Sebastian
Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: using a scutum..
Replies: 31
Views: 530

Id say it a handicap.
I would have no problem with someone bringing a door into a single fight.
Its slower and heavier and allows me to "teleport" (bout the only time I can!).
by D. Sebastian
Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:12 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How old is this shield? How long in service?
Replies: 15
Views: 514

Sir Mord wrote:Since rocks were soft, which is pretty amazing since rocks came before trees. Therefore this shield (which after careful analysis of staring at it for at least 2 seconds) must be an alien object from an advanced civilization!

Mord.


Which of course makes it...
GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACY!!!
Ah-HAH!
by D. Sebastian
Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: using a scutum..
Replies: 31
Views: 530

A recomendation...


Use a scutum in field battles and a small center grip round or cats eye oval in singles.

I use this in melees and tourneys and this in practice.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How old is this shield? How long in service?
Replies: 15
Views: 514

It is quite young in the scheme of the universe...
It is ancient in the life of a goldfish.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Middle Eastern Helms
Replies: 11
Views: 312

Master Geoffery had something like that (or was it Hunnish?) on his website, but that link is broken.
:(
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Para-Cord question
Replies: 12
Views: 294

I've bought 550 and 440. Both fit throught the pre cut holes in White Mountain Armoury and GAA lamellar. I always thought the difference was 550 had 5 of the white nylon cords inside the colored sheath and 440 had 4. Also thought 550 = 550lbs of strength and 440 = 440lbs. Not sure where I go that fr...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Iceland Needs Armour
Replies: 24
Views: 514

Your Grace,
I have a few pieces of rattan I'll be happy to send.
I also have some plastic barrells that I could slice up into sections and box up if you think that would be useful.

LMK
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shoes
Replies: 30
Views: 507

Vibrum soled combat boots (covered with leather to give a better appearance).
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Arms
Replies: 172
Views: 6609

sandman wrote:Anyone know russian and can take a look at his site and see what kind of prices are listed there? Also ive never heard of E Gold.... Anyone else used it before?


I'll ask my wife when I get home tonight.
Any items in particular?
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Arms
Replies: 172
Views: 6609

At those prices I'd like to comission 2 full suits.
Seriously.

Atleechna rabota tavarish!
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:49 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Celtic dreadlocks?
Replies: 22
Views: 291

Function: verb Inflected Form(s): soused; sous·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French souz, souce pickling solution, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sulza brine, Old English sealt salt transitive senses 1 : PICKLE 2 a : to plunge in liquid : IMMERSE b : DRENCH, SATURATE 3 ...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:36 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Celtic dreadlocks?
Replies: 22
Views: 291

Brennan MacKinnon wrote:
D. Sebastian wrote:Dirty hippies!
:D


This from a Roman... brilliant. Just remember, D., the Celts used soap... the Romans used perfume. :p


Yeah, they used to eat it.
:P

Get a haircut, ya Pictish mook!
(neener-neener-neener)
[He said from atop the great wall wondering where that draft was coming from...]
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Taking a personal poll - shield edging
Replies: 19
Views: 269

I use alum shields covered with canvas. 2 layers of duct tape. the canvas. nylon strap attached with liquid nails. leather attached with liquid nails and lacing. [img]http://www.hausvdk.com/VDKstuff/VDK-NA-oval.JPG[/img] [img]http://www.hausvdk.com/VDKstuff/VDK-NA-round.JPG[/img] I'm going to be mak...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:05 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Celtic dreadlocks?
Replies: 22
Views: 291

Dirty hippies!
:D
by D. Sebastian
Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, you dont need that Spear!
Replies: 71
Views: 1260

Which is dictated by the rules that define how long the weapon can be.
No?
by D. Sebastian
Fri Nov 26, 2004 11:40 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Just Saw Alexander....
Replies: 53
Views: 1168

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,139664,00.html
Can Hollywood be trusted to handle history? 'Hannity & Colmes' examine 'Alexander'
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fighter practice at the Shire of Blakrose, the East
Replies: 2
Views: 91

Shire of Blak Rose - Camp Hill and Harrisburg, PA
Dont think I know anyone out that way.
I'll post this to my local lists.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 24, 2004 4:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, you dont need that Spear!
Replies: 71
Views: 1260

I'm with Animal's post above (hence my edit in my own post). Its one thing to expose yourself to attack in an atempt to grab a weapon** Its quite another to put yourself in a position where you can't see your opponent and try to take their weapon. THAT is against the spirit of our combat. You cannot...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, you dont need that Spear!
Replies: 71
Views: 1260

If I saw that going on on my side I'd tell you to stop. If I say that happening on the otherside of the bale, I'd grab "boomstick" (aka the Great-Ball-Bat) and wrap away the problem. You're basicaly engaging without seeing your opponent IMHO. Thats not the spirit of what we're doing. [edited to add]...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Use of square target stance in heavy SCA combat
Replies: 10
Views: 419

Hey - look what I found!

[img]http://www.honorblade.com/pics/02Harpers31.jpg[/img]

Me and Thaddeus in 2002 (his back, my front).
:D
by D. Sebastian
Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Irishman ina Brig -- WAS: Irish (English?) 10th / 11th Cent
Replies: 12
Views: 181

Thanks for all the input. ********** Topic Title change: Irishman ina Brig -- WAS: Irish (English?) 10th / 11th Cent ********** As an alternative... sometimes its just plain easier to go with an effective kit than it is to try and make a relativly unarmoured culture fit particular armour needs. Ya k...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Irishman ina Brig -- WAS: Irish (English?) 10th / 11th Cent
Replies: 12
Views: 181

For the body, the desire is to build brigs or CoPs (we have the materials, its relatively easy, protective for new fighters).

Again, this is out of my league. Is the Brig / CoP an appropiate piece of armour, or are thay later pieces?

Thanks!
by D. Sebastian
Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Use of square target stance in heavy SCA combat
Replies: 10
Views: 419

Watch out for the sinister (lefties)!
by D. Sebastian
Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:51 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Irishman ina Brig -- WAS: Irish (English?) 10th / 11th Cent
Replies: 12
Views: 181

Irishman ina Brig -- WAS: Irish (English?) 10th / 11th Cent

Looking for ilumination, pics of statuarry, etc of 10th and 11th Century Irishmen in armour.

A friend new to the SCA has expressed interest in a persona of that date. Not knowing jack about that period, I recommended he look to 10th / 11th Cent English. Is that correct?

Thanks.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A question, Please
Replies: 17
Views: 406

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=37645
For thee I pine...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WANTED!!! any armor any condition
Replies: 16
Views: 633

If you're short of cash, get some plastic barrels from the local carwash and use them as plates in a Brig. Then you just have the expence of the canvas (or leather) and some roofing nails / burs. You can make vambraces, cuisses, gorget and greaves with them. As long as you hide the plastic it will b...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Axe & Shield in Melee? (SCA)
Replies: 9
Views: 301

Nice thing about the axe is you can hook shields and weapons. This can make the other guys unhappy if your side is paying attention to the openings you're creating. I have a mace I use in castle battles that I can hook shield eges with and then push the thrust when they pull their shield back. Try i...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:41 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Very... interesting armourer... 0_o
Replies: 121
Views: 4276

Sasha wrote:I wish to be evil denizen number 668 the neighbour of the beast


Sasha


Sometimes he gets the Beast's mail.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:27 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: illumination identification
Replies: 14
Views: 262

Thanks Wil!
:)
by D. Sebastian
Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: illumination identification
Replies: 14
Views: 262

I guess thats artistic interpertation of maile. though the absence of sturrups, and the way he's holding the lance suggest much much earlier. The blazon looks later. Note: My knowledge is EXTREMELY limited and my observations are purely guess work based on very limited study. Hooked on Archive worke...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Very... interesting armourer... 0_o
Replies: 121
Views: 4276

Your much more gracious about his work than I could be Destichado. His work is made even less credible by his inane ramblings about rolled edges and his cold working alchemy. The shape of his work is brutish and unrefined. His understanding of fit and finish is that of a knuckle dragging yard ape. ...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:23 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I am sure many of you know this, but...
Replies: 10
Views: 525

Eoghan Rurikson wrote:Sebastian -
Would you mind if I put a link to it on our Shire's webpage?
-Eoghan



By all means please do!
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Very... interesting armourer... 0_o
Replies: 121
Views: 4276

D. Sebastian wrote:Edit by JT -



Sorry JT. I'll have Natalya 'punish' me for being naughty.
8)



Did ya get my PM?
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cheek Plates
Replies: 2
Views: 179

Viscount Karl Von Sussen and Duke Darrius both wear chin closing 'armet' style SCA helms with hinged cheek plates. I'm not sure if they rest on their cheeks though.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New Rubber Talhoffer 1467 polehammer heads
Replies: 32
Views: 1609

Great - I hope this is not another "In service of the Dream" fiasco. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive.
:cry:

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