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by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather as Armour, and 'Limited Armour Style' theory
Replies: 99
Views: 1975

On the subject here, it's onlu logical to assume that the poorer combatants (ie the infantry and skermishers) to have some form of leather armor. Nothing like a leather version of plate, but more lik a padded leather vest or some sort. If my memory serves, I saw a show on PBS about vikings and they...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather as Armour, and 'Limited Armour Style' theory
Replies: 99
Views: 1975

Swete, It's a slippery and bad slope. Would you rather a hundred reenactors in 100 different arbitrary conjectural "leather armours" all adamant that "the absence of prof is not proof of absence!" ? You end up with this: m and worse. This is what you are advocating, and why so ma...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

Well I do plan n having multiple codpieces, for different occasions. In fact, I'm planning on offering a challenge to my friends - you make I'll wear it! with the stipulation that it can't bring dishonor to my Consort or those who's honor I represent. Moving on! UPDATE 3 - Coif and Hat I modified th...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

I'm using m As my rough guide. I do think that I'll try to point the codpiece to the pants (its just heavy due to the cup and padding), and nothing wrong with a bit more stuffin! (I have something I'm fashioning after, but don't want to post it until I'm done -- then I'll post for a comparison. ) RE...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

Update 2: Fancy pants! I still need to add the ties for the leggings and shirt. The codpiece is built around a cup with padding (for rapier). http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/fancypants1.jpg http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/fancypants2.jpg Bad lighting, I'll have better ones when I add the leggings.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Not another weird weapon!
Replies: 30
Views: 966

I don't think so.

It'd be a clacker, with the requisite give if made correctley.

A "club-sandwich club" ;) of clacker/foam/rattan(core)/foam/clacker.



InsaneIrish wrote:But, wouldn't that make ONLY the padded sections legal to hit with? Wouldn't the non padded sections then be considered haft?
by D. Sebastian
Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Not another weird weapon!
Replies: 30
Views: 966

Glue won't hold, strapping tape will.

I'd do it with a layer of foam (inside) and rattan (outside) and lotts or strapping tape.

Call it a mace and it's legal.
Should hit like a truck.
Because its short, it wount be too slow.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Not another weird weapon!
Replies: 30
Views: 966

I'd do it as a clacker macewith long strips of cut/bent rattan for the blades, and foam on the bottom (as suggested).

That will look sharp, N!
by D. Sebastian
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

I think it's 1 point for a loose, and 2 points for a win or something in nature.
The loser reports the fight to the MoL table.
2 winners are decided: 1 Chiv and one non-chiv.


Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:So what is the arcane formula to determine points in this tourney?

Thorvaldr
by D. Sebastian
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Birka 2009 Pics
Replies: 37
Views: 1050

10x10, though usually closer to 9x9.
;)

It's a wholly different way of fighting.
Endurance and conservation of effort is the key.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1330's Knight Gaston's sugarloaf & harness progress pict
Replies: 222
Views: 36517

Greatgooliemooglies!

:shock:
by D. Sebastian
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:38 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht - other than big hats...
Replies: 15
Views: 418

:D
by D. Sebastian
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

Shenanagans! Its a madu for our purposes (a "sword" is made of metal after all, right?). Having said that, it is A DAMN PRETTY MADU [kudos], and you're the only persona I've seen that looks like he should be weilding one [double kudos]! Why did you have to loose the coral off the helm? I h...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht - other than big hats...
Replies: 15
Views: 418

This is awesome stuff!
THANKS.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht - other than big hats...
Replies: 15
Views: 418

Or are you thinking of the coif that was sometimes slashed and worn under a hat or helmet? I can't find any pictures of one, although there are some woodcuts and reconstructions in Osprey's Landsknecht Soldier. This is what I'm looking for! THANKS. Anyone have these or other images? Thanks.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Landsknecht - other than big hats...
Replies: 15
Views: 418

Landsknecht - other than big hats...

I've seen what looks like arming caps on Landsknecht, am I seeing this correctly?

Anyone have any god pics/illustrations on what it would look like?


I'm guessing it's not just the same as a, say, 14th cent arming cap?
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 4th Century Roman (Pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 248

Most Excellent!
by D. Sebastian
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

1ST: Tudor(esque) Shoes. I found a shoe (slipper?) at Walmart that has a sqare-ish toe, open foot/closed toes, and strap in the right place. It has a good sole I'll be able to run on the field, and walk on rocky ground in them. They were open back, but that was a relatively easy fix. I cut the fron...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!

I'm the "Lord Commander of the Imperial Retinue" (Chief of Staff) for the Eastern Heirs: Prinz Andreas der Eisfalke & Prinzessin Gabriella von Ulm. Their Imperial Highness' have indicated that they are doing 16th Cent for much of the Reign. I've always wanted to do Landsknecht for my R...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Birka 2009 Pics
Replies: 37
Views: 1050

That's my Knight Syr Arthur "Artorius" Watson of Silver Oak and the Duchy VDK.

Here's an older pic of he and I goofing around.
I'm a breath shy of 6".


Image
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shoulder straps for lammelar
Replies: 6
Views: 260

Oh, and you know those cowboy belts that are curved? Thats how I do the shape of the strap.

Not like this:
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More like this:
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That will keep the rubbing off your neck.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shoulder straps for lammelar
Replies: 6
Views: 260

Wide is good but you'll need to fiddle to make sure you don't impede arm movement at the shoulder. The set I currently use has thinner straps. To keep the sexy "falling off the shoulder" look from happening, you need to either "X" in the back, or bring the lamelar rows up higher ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Eye Protection for Woods Battles
Replies: 8
Views: 321

Get some perf plate and attach it to the grill for the woods. Heavy duty screen might work too.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Birka 2009 Pics
Replies: 37
Views: 1050

Sweet!
Thanks, can't wait to get home and have a looksee.
:)
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

There's something screwy about theses results.

Syr Kenric of Warwick ranked last and he had 151 points?




:?
by D. Sebastian
Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

I think that may have been my favorite Birka yet. Lots of fun, great fights, seeing friends, friends worthy of elevation being recognized!

:D
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CNN article on Effects of Multiple Concussions on Athletes
Replies: 40
Views: 525

duplicate post
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CNN article on Effects of Multiple Concussions on Athletes
Replies: 40
Views: 525

I can remember 3 very distinct heard traumas I received in heavy lyst. 2 resulted from being punched by basket hilts, a 3rd from a perfect shot from a Westie' Knight (that one made me see tunnel vision). I recently had a "migraine with acuity" or Visual Migraine for the 1st time. Thought i...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

You'll be missed Ro.
Congrats and best wishes to you and the fam!
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

Domnall wrote:Am I the only one who got a mental pic of a pretty, feather decorated topless chic on the battlefield?


What did you call me?




;)
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SOLD....Sir Brand Roman Gallic helm dipped in Tin.
Replies: 22
Views: 1041

Very pretty!

Wish I had the $.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

Matt,

There's always time for beer.

:wink:
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post
Replies: 81
Views: 1123

I will be at Birka.



Kilkenny wrote:celebration of my parents' 60th wedding anniversary


:shock:
ZOUNDS!
God bless them!
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: POLL: SCA kneefighting opinions
Replies: 181
Views: 3705

Very well stated maxntropy.
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Custom Fantasy Helm
Replies: 17
Views: 750

I'd like to see it blackened or russetted.
Or even a copery rust.

Nice look. Something you'd take pff a carcas on the plains of the Abyss.

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