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by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huge Roman Mosaic
Replies: 9
Views: 208

Huge Roman Mosaic

m Israel Unveils Huge Mosaic From Early Christian Times LOD, Israel — Israeli archaeologists unveiled one of the largest and best preserved mosaics ever found in the country Wednesday, for only the second time since it was discovered more than a decade ago. The 600-square-foot (56 square meter), 1...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Dark Victory Bascinet opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 571

New fighter here has one.
It rang like a bell and rode high in the back.

We added a heavy chainmaile aventail over a heavy leather skirt to overlap the gorget. Now it's legal.

IMHO, I'd rather spend my $ on the Ironmonger Munition Grade Basinet
http://www.ironmongerarmory.com/index.php?p=helms
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Armour as Worn against archers would indeed reward those who encumber themselves with closed face helms, cap'a pie, etc. However, I've been thinking about the difficulties of implementing it. - What would constitue "armour"? Obviously, the hidden armour would not be armour. Obviously the C...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

1st and foremost, In order to make CA work in SCA stickfighting, it must fit with in the construct and conventions of SCA stickfighting. Once it does, it will gain wide (not universal, but much greater) acceptance. Until that time, it will continue to enjoy only tasset tolerance and be in danger of ...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Leopold der Wolf,

You're mixing reality with SCA stickfighting.

SCA stickfighting has nothing to do with real fighting.
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

I. Face shots only, or Make it feel like a telling blow. II. Limit the # of arrows each archer has to 1 arrow for every 3 min fighting or less depending on # of archers and # of fighters. No gleaning. All archers must have at least a spear/polearm/ or 2 sword authorization and must have fought that ...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: who makes websites?
Replies: 17
Views: 328

http://mattyds.com/service.php
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your goals as a fighter
Replies: 74
Views: 1587

To be purified in the crucible.
To be cast into the center of the forge.
To be lain upon the anvil.
To become the razor edge of excellence.
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: More repousse shields! - added a few more- 03Jul09
Replies: 20
Views: 830

That's great!
I'd love to see a step by step if you ever decide to take pics along the way.

Thanks for sharing!
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Jack for sale
Replies: 21
Views: 1317

So pretty!

I want.

I have no money.

Must win lottery.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: AUCTION: Syr Gaston corrazina kit
Replies: 20
Views: 1375

Going once...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand
Replies: 25
Views: 637

Dude.
That makes me "Internet Famous"!
:twisted:
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand
Replies: 25
Views: 637



Hey!
I made a bunch of those!!
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mail boot covers?
Replies: 11
Views: 534

http://mattyds.com/essays7.php
Enjoy!
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sealing the painted design on a roadsign shield?
Replies: 14
Views: 283

The sport is rough and tumble. Your shield gets beat up so you don't. Unfortunately, I've had no success keeping paint on AL. I've had a little better success keeping paint on canvas that is glued to AL. I use a lot of clear laquor, and then the top coat I mist on from 5' away. This takes the gloss ...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand
Replies: 25
Views: 637

Nothing like waking up stark naked in front of about 200 hundred strangers.



...again.


;)
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

This is pickle barrel, not Spackle bucket.
Its about 2x+ thickness.
I've only found it to crack in the places where it attaches to other bits.
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Alchemy Armory
Replies: 2
Views: 315

Yeah.

:(
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand
Replies: 25
Views: 637

I think the rebar is 3' with 1' in the dirt.
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: About freakin time... (Adamo's hat)
Replies: 72
Views: 2350

Great googlie mooglies!

:D
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand
Replies: 25
Views: 637

Time to post the DIY $10 Field Armour Stand

Pennsic's coming.

http://mattyds.com/essays11.php

Image
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stainless Roman(ish) SCA helm
Replies: 6
Views: 356

Interested!
What is the guage?
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: To Sale: (On EBAY) Pair of maille chausse
Replies: 5
Views: 350

Let me help: m Chainmaille chausse (Leg protection). 16 gauge, 5/16 Inner diameter, butted maille of galvanize steel with upper brown heavy leather. One front row of brass (yellow) rings. The mail is 27 inches long, the Leather is 6 inches height. Will fit small to medium size leg. We're lazy, so it...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: AUCTION: Syr Gaston corrazina kit
Replies: 20
Views: 1375

Lucian,
The donuts are fighting me every step of the way!
;)
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: AUCTION: Syr Gaston corrazina kit
Replies: 20
Views: 1375

http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/zina-all.jpg Here's all of it. http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/zina-book.jpg Assembly instructions including color pics of art and museum pieces. http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/zina-inside.jpg Inside the breast plate. http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/zina-patern.jpg ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: AUCTION: Syr Gaston corrazina kit
Replies: 20
Views: 1375

AUCTION: Syr Gaston corrazina kit

I have a Syr Gaston/Global Effects ABS Corrazina Kit I bought it new when Syr Gaston did the last run, and haven't touched it since. - large size - brand new, has never been assembled - instruction book on how to put it together - front plate (actually a globos that you cut in 1/2 if you want the co...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

My greaves hold them up.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Working on Romano-Brit Armor (SCA)
Replies: 40
Views: 868

Owen, that IS exciting, but I would not base anything off of that until a lot more info is released, as well it looks out of period for you.

I'll get the lamellar reference when I get home.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Working on Romano-Brit Armor (SCA)
Replies: 40
Views: 868

Actually, I believe I have a reference to lamellar found in Brittan, but have not heard of the Manica.

Please share the details of the manica find, and I'll dig out the lamellar reference.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Working on Romano-Brit Armor (SCA)
Replies: 40
Views: 868

Indeed. Though there is evidence of a manica and splinted limb defences in the Later 6th Century Roman Empire m I've yet to find any reference of it from the 1st-5th Centuries in Britannia. Remember that armour was worn to defeat certian threats. An armoured Persian with a bow would be a different t...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

Alchemy Armory - Dale Roberts Kydex armour.
He doesn't do biz any more, but his cops and greaves were awesome.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

I got the knee and greave down.
Alchemy all they way and some love from the heat-gun.


It's the thigh thing for sure.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

Makes sense. Thaddeus and the guys around here have the same setup. I'll be making something like it for my COTT kit I'm making for next year. Currently, I have a really good street hockey pads/shorts under the lamellar tassetts. I'm saving to buy a full set of maile including maile cuisses, and I w...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

Hrmmmm... I think Sean's right that the discs are too big. They're not laying as flat as I expected. I also have a 2&3/8" bit, and may try that. Adamo, I've had a solid piece of aluminum and found it doesn't look right. For the drilling, once the guide bit goes through, I've been running th...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

hidden legs - concept

So, I'm floating an idea for hidden and easy leg armour. I started to project with the intent that if its a dismal failure, I can still use it as loaner gear. I have a hole saw (3.5") and some scrap barrel lying around so I cut some discs. I'm now wondering the best way to assemble them. Here a...

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