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by D. Sebastian
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

Isn't everyone in the Talhoffer Fechtbuch unarmoured?

Hey! I get a nasal!

:twisted:
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

I believe that the problem lies in the core of our ruleset that directs assumed armour standard , and weapons defeating them. Add to that a convention of combat that does not mimic actual life/death contest. We have a game with conventions that allow us to club each other very hard and not get injur...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Tongue-less belt buckles
Replies: 26
Views: 604

I only wear mine to piss-off Doug.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: SCA legal Infantry salet with bevor
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Wow!
Very nice work.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

I should edit my post to say "At one time I..." since, I've not used it in 2 years. I would again for fun in matched weapons, I just find it to NOT what I'm trying to acheive in armour.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

Fiore has a two handed pommel strike which he discribes with "If this strike is done correctly, it should remove 4 teeth." They had teeth? a madu is an offensive shield made of a buckler and a double ended spear which is used in a game that allows neither offensive shields nor double ende...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Parachute Cord 550
Replies: 14
Views: 291

I love this place:
http://tinyurl.com/kl3uss

VT Army Navy.

All kinds of colors, sizes, and legenths.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

I dunno Syr Richard, it quacks like a duck...

:wink:
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a madu?
Replies: 203
Views: 3587

I on occasion fight sword and great axe (5' axe held under the head with a gauntlet). I consider this to be a madu also.

http://www.honorblade.com/pics/2006/06Midsummer03.JPG

http://www.honorblade.com/pics/2006/06Midsummer08.JPG
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3649

He should have taken the 1st two shots! I had a bout once where after it was over the opponent came to me and showed me the three dents in their helm from our bout - and told me I didn't have to dent the helm three times. Left me speechless. Sometimes people in the game just don't make sense and the...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3649

As to "trapping" someone's weapon with my body, that means I've trapped it with MY body, not that circumstances have combined to create a situation where their weapon is trapped between Their body and My body. Azbrand didn't trap her weapon with his belly. She got it stuck between the two...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: An interesting wallpainting
Replies: 7
Views: 234

I've seen several other painting in a similar style with the long fingers coming off the helm on the sides. If I can find some, I'll post.
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom anthems (SCA)
Replies: 16
Views: 562

Ohhh

We fight and we fight
and we drink and we drink and we drink

The Northern Army
Shiny objects make us happy
The Northern Army

THUG! THUG! THUG!



:wink:
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 20
Views: 744

Robert, I'm in the process of transitioning to 14th Cent Roman/Trebizond (bad time to be a Byzantine), based on 14th Cent Byznatine art, and should (might) have the new kit by Pennsic. This is the kit I've always wanted really and am very excited about gettin 'er done. Also, I'm working on a 14th Ce...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 20
Views: 744

Thaddeus,

Your kit is awesome!
I hope you will be at WOHT!



Syr Jan,
Seeing you standing there with that that big chopper was my favorite moment of the whole day.
:)
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: RFH sale for Duchess Arielle the Golden.
Replies: 37
Views: 1235

This might help:
http://roughfromthehammer.com/

:)

I think I'll order a set of type A spaulder cops to go with the...
(you know).

I'll talk to you about details later this week.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 20
Views: 744

MUCH appreciated all replies!

:D
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 20
Views: 744

Wearing maile

Question! I've worn maile in the past, but its always been roundwire: [img]http://warriorsofhistory.com/warriors/diomedes-stuff/02-LucansBday.JPG[/img] I had to sell this last year to support my campaigning, but I might be in a position shortly to re-own a mail shirt (and maybe chausses). It would b...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sale for Duchess Ariel
Replies: 7
Views: 612

Indeed, excellent people and worthy of our love!

I may have to see if I can afford a new maile shirt!
My King, I'll talk to you about this off-line (after I sweet-talk the wife).


:bump:
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Seeing through an aventail?
Replies: 9
Views: 504

m This is my current helmet with Eastern aventail. I've been fighting with the mail for a year now? When I first started, it had a bi-focal effect on me. It would take a mili-second for my eyes to adjust from looking forward (unobscured) to looking down through the mail. Now I don't even notice. It'...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kettle helms with bevors - SCA
Replies: 10
Views: 534

HEH!

:D


Yeah.
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney OFFICIAL ANNOUN
Replies: 35
Views: 1134

Thaddeus wrote:Is the spear included in the under 5' rule?


Yes.


--------------

B. Amos,
You're a staple of this event.
You will be sorely missed.
by D. Sebastian
Thu May 28, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney OFFICIAL ANNOUN
Replies: 35
Views: 1134

If you look "accurate", and your hidden armour is hidden, then sure!

Note:
A t-tunic over 'football' pads or similar look, is no-go.
by D. Sebastian
Wed May 27, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney OFFICIAL ANNOUN
Replies: 35
Views: 1134

Start a thread!
by D. Sebastian
Mon May 25, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney OFFICIAL ANNOUN
Replies: 35
Views: 1134

2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tourney OFFICIAL ANNOUN

Please ensure widest distribution. New Location. New Date/Time. New Weapon Format. Thanks! ------------------------ 2009 The Pennsic Warriors of History Tournament m (Sponsored by Kingdom of the East) OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT On Wed of War week at Pennsic, the Cataphracts and Knights of Duchy Von Drach...
by D. Sebastian
Fri May 22, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Any word on the Warriors of History tournament?
Replies: 56
Views: 1291

olaf haraldson wrote:Any further decision on weapons?


Meeting with the crew tomorrow to discuss just this thing!
by D. Sebastian
Sat May 16, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

Update 6: Der Completzin Softin!


Finished the "soft kit" portion, now on to the hard...


Image


Image
by D. Sebastian
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Tearloch helms
Replies: 30
Views: 1357

Master Tearlock helms are tank because they need to withstand shots from Master Tearlock.
Seriously.

One of my greaest boasts was fighting him in a tourney. I now get to say "I fought Master Tearlock, and I only got crippled a little!"
by D. Sebastian
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tactical info after your "dead"
Replies: 39
Views: 764

What Arngrim said.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tactical info after your "dead"
Replies: 39
Views: 764

What Eirik said.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roman helm W/scorpions...finished-ish pics 4/19
Replies: 240
Views: 25115

<--- squeals like a little girl
by D. Sebastian
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New stuff in books bucklers ect
Replies: 48
Views: 1246

I'll pass on the bucklers.
I'm looking for one of the spun knid.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New stuff in books bucklers ect
Replies: 48
Views: 1246

Bucklers?
Interested!

I claim 1st right of refusal.
:P
by D. Sebastian
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to cover a new Alum shield
Replies: 23
Views: 579

Here's how I do it: m Step 1, prep the surface: - Sand the front and back of the shield blank so that the glue will have a good surface to grip to. I use an aluminum shield as all my wood blanks failed catastrophically after a short time. - Clean all the dust off the shield blank. http://mattyds.com...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: 6 panel spangenhelm by Mattmaus
Replies: 13
Views: 313

Looks great!
Very nice.


I think if you loose a 1/2 dozen or so rows on the top of the aventail (where it attaches to the helm) it will drape straighter and not hug the helm in the back.

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