The Armour Archive

InsaneIrish

I think it really all depends on what you want to get out of your activity. It has been stated time and again that LH(living history) and the SCA are not the same. So, what do YOU want to do, because the answers for each are different. If you want to do the SCA I would contact your local group and t...

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did they point the trues to a belt or were they pointed to something else? I have been wondering if Trews and braes were period for Irismen of the 10th cent. My guess is that they were either held up with a draw string or had belt loops. They differ considerably from braies of the period. Trews see...

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Pell, do you make those Bazubands? If so, how much to make them in Stainless?

InsaneIrish

do you think that the vulnerability of the construction of the weapons we were using could have something to do with this outcome? (using conduit core on both, padded with closed cell foam, and 5/8" nylon rope instead of chain on the ksarigama. Poll-axe head is cored with leather then closed cell f...

InsaneIrish

did they point the trues to a belt or were they pointed to something else?
I have been wondering if Trews and braes were period for Irismen of the 10th cent.

InsaneIrish

I tried the leine for a while, but because of my body build (rather bulky

I kept snagging my leine every time I sat down and I kept tearing the bottom edge on things. So, I have opted for pants. Not really period but my persona is more soldiery than nobley. (like my highly edumacated terms

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InsaneIrish

leaving the "skin" on the rattan will prolong its use.
Stripped or shaved rattan will dry out sooner than skin on rattan.

InsaneIrish

I think some of it has to do with the "pagan/druidish" monichar that early celts and Picts get harnessed with and all that "Dungeons and Dragons" play. What I Mean is alot of people graduate from DnD to SCA and still have that "I want to be a tattooed pict barbarian that weilds 2 scimitars with ring...

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I'll give ya $100 for it. That is all I can swing right now

InsaneIrish

I agree with Robin, in the end it is a judgement call by the marshal.

All I was saying is that a small amount of glue to fasten down a mace head or axe head would not send my sensors off when inspecting the weapon.

A very Heavy weapon or stout weapon sure would though.

InsaneIrish

Interesting, I never thought about partially incasing my arm to my shield. Does that go all the way to your elbow? Your hand protection will have to be folded closer to your hand so I sword can't get in there. How heavy is the shield? I am unfamiliar with oriental designs is that a period shape?

InsaneIrish

"the rattan shaft of a mace head is not the striking surface, the mace is. So, a wedge would be legal." I have to disagree here just as you can't core out a rattan stick and fill it with an Ironwood dowel you can't alter the blade/head of a rattan weapon note my use of area rather then surface. and...

InsaneIrish

"What about wedges like a hammer or flaring the end such that it must be slid up from the bottom. It sounds like a problem that has been solved before for other applications. " Remember that the striking area of the rattan can't be altered in any way so wedges are probably not an option ,even if th...

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Animal wrote:Bascot's a dickhole. Much like a fart he dissipates if you ignore him.
Just sayin.

LOL, for once Animal we agree on something

InsaneIrish

well if most of the grill is going to be hidden, could you use tool dip?

Just brain storming here

InsaneIrish

Trystan:
Deliberate shots to the knee or ANY kind are Illegal. If he had done it on purpose, he should have been removed from the battle immediately.

But, ussually shots like that are not thrown on purpose, he was more likely aiming for your thigh. But, he needs better control over his weapon.

InsaneIrish

looks like a good design to me. make sure to have clean welds. are you planning on riveting/welding the grill to the outside or edge of the cheek plates? If it is the edge you might have some problems with some marshals, unless the welds are nice and substantial. Other than that, make sure the gaps ...

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What about these? m goto the mongolian arms and armour section. Will anything like that be feasable? I don't know what time period you are so I am just tossing things out. You could sell your existing lamallar to fund the materials for your NEW lamallar OR m the Chihal'Ta Hazar Masha 1/2 way down th...

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very cool. Makes me want to make a period kit and play

Don't suppose I could wear my Lamallar?

one questions though, whats the deal with the coleman camp chairs?

InsaneIrish

Probably not many, Coronation is this weekend and it is in Nebraska.
I know a few people who were planning on stopping in on Sunday though.

InsaneIrish

WELL...If you want to call me Juvenile and Stupid for trying to persuade someone to use more period materials than going with a blatantly modern equivalant then Stupid and Juvenile I am. And I am sure alot of others on this board would stand up with me if that is what you are calling Juvenile and st...

InsaneIrish

PICTURES, PICTURES MAN!!!
PRICES, PRICES MAN!!!

InsaneIrish

Wow. Herd mentality at it's very finest. Whatever. Good looking armor that works well is a lot better than shitty looking armor that doesnt work well. People can get their knickers in a bunch over 'plastic' all they like. It's still good armor, and it looks fine. But by all means, let's hear it for...

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I have to disagree Animal. The Noble Plastics stuff looks ok IMHO. but yes I can tell it is plastic from well over 10 feet. NO one here is trying to Tell His Excellency what to do. All I read is alot of people offering ideas that might not have been previously thought of. I have always been in the m...

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forwarded to possible interested party.

BTW, what size gord does it fit?
I assume it is SCA legal?
Is is STainless or mild?

InsaneIrish

Krag, every time I see your stuff it keeps getting nicer and cleaner.

ever thought about making a woven helm? I might be interested.

InsaneIrish

I think Brettun's village does or used to sell leather heels for cowboy boots for dirt cheap. They were about 10oz leather and pre-cut all you had to do was drill and or cuiri boille and lace.

InsaneIrish

Actually your "carrot" shield IS a Kite shield. Look here: m m m m there are some examples of shields and Mandrake armoury sells pretty much any type of shield blank you want, in any size. As for Heraldry look here: m m m Modar's heraldry page is the end all do all for SCA heraldry. BTW, almost all ...

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Has anyone tryed high gloss paint on the Noble plastics stuff? It might make them look like laqured leather instead of black plastic.

do you think plating the metal in brass or copper or nickel would prolong the life of them?

What about gun blueing them? That might make a cool look?

InsaneIrish

AHHH, I know him! Yes he is a Knight, formerly from Atlantia.

InsaneIrish

II. RULES OF THE LISTS 1. Each fighter, recognizing the possibilities of physical injury to him or herself in such combat, shall assume unto him or herself all risk and liability for harm suffered by means of such combat. No fighter shall engage in combat unless and until he or she has inspected the...

InsaneIrish

do you happen to remember the description of what armour he was wearing? I might be able to tell who who he was. Or, if he had an unique facial features? Like maybe a bald head and a LONG red goatee?

InsaneIrish

You should NEVER grind ANYTHING that will produce dust WITHOUT A RESPORATOR. If you do, then you are reaping what you sew.

InsaneIrish

Don't you have the Birka style plates from the AA order currently?

If so, I know that Andrixious from www.CalontirTrim.com sells the Birka style plates in a variety of metals. I have a set of SS ones and they work great.

InsaneIrish

no pics of past work?

Re: anti-kusarigama