The Armour Archive

JJ Shred

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>This is the place you would use last (I.E. the armour archive) to start telling people about how authenticity-oriented the SCA isn't, and how most people don't actually know anything about their pe...

JJ Shred

The officer stopped me for a minor traffic violation and proceeded to tell me that I was carrying a concealed weapon(s) in the rear of my vehicle. "But your honor, how can a 4' long broadsword be a concealed weapon? It won't fit in my pocket!" We got stop...

JJ Shred

I personally have a problem with the false turnshoe construction, visible on the pointed-toe types. I really think you need to compare the safety/authenticity factors for what your usage is going to be. Would I wear these for a Regia Anglorium authenticit...

JJ Shred

Smokie Hokes!!! I'll bet that is running about $1,500.00 +. All your wedge rivets on flattened rings, or half-and-half forge welded?

JJ Shred

Aaahhh, don't let them push you around. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, some just smell worse than others. If you want to be historic, listen to Chef. The SCA has some great people, but they are over-run by people with serious penis-envy. If you don't believe me, wait to you read what ...

JJ Shred

Looks pretty good, actually, following the rules you are going by. I'd lose the boots and try to find something that resembles turnshoes, with added rubber/treaded soles if you wish. They should be more ankle-high, those look too obvious & are too tall. Behouman (sp?) makes some really good "SCA" st...

JJ Shred

That'll work.

JJ Shred

If you use mane and tail hair and wash it first, it should do. The body hair is small & I understand it works through the fabric. I've got some scraps of 100% flax linen, tow, horse hair and wool. I've been thinking about sewing some finger-sized tubes of each as a comparative experiment. I've got a...

JJ Shred

As with everything else, you have to decide your level of commitment. When I played in a band and chased women all the time, I had no interest in my parents' horses. When I got involved with re-enactment, I started taking lessons. Then my sister got really sick, and Patty & I had to take care of her...

JJ Shred

With this order coming together, the next step should be a large order of plates. Some discussion has already been made on the authenticity of tinned-steel vs stainless steel, but irregardless of which you choose, there are going to be a lot of plates needed. If 5 lbs. makes 2 shirts, you'd get 80 s...

JJ Shred

SSShhhhhh, they are having crumpets and tea, and won't hear of our plans....

JJ Shred

A pair of turnshoes, and if a mounted archer, a pair of boots made the same way. Braies, hosen, perhaps individual legs, perhaps all-in-one, of wool or linen. An undertunic of linen, with a wool doublet. A jack, helmet, bracer and various other armour. Are you going to do War of the Roses? Chef de C...

JJ Shred

Time to get wild and loose.

JJ Shred

Hes sooooo purty,but I do miss Merlin,the only horse that ever Kissed me good morning ,and right in the middle of "one of those dreams"----the rest of you DONT even ask !!!!!!! And I shan't.... too much information!!!! (As far as the rest of you are conce...

JJ Shred

You need to put a small nail or wire in the hole so it doesn't flatten when you peen it.

JJ Shred

I have trouble riding a horse, bending over to pick up something on the ground and swinging a sword according to Fiore in 15th C. full plate. I can do all those things, as well as somersault in mail, but it doesn't protect the chest or the appendages like plate. 14th C. is the best and the worst of ...

JJ Shred

Vitus, what a nice thing to say! You, sir, are the Flower of Chivalry, and perhaps I should strive more to follow your example!

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Virtus vincit invidiam
"Virtue overcometh envy"

JJ Shred

Never mind my question on your other topic, as you are answering it here. I want one set, and I'm pretty sure Templar Bob will want one, too. (Just make sure mine is a little nicer than his.

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JJ Shred

It's a hard thing to compare apples to oranges though. A "warhorse" could now be purchased young & green for one price, mature and trained for another, such as an Andalusian colt for $18,000.00, or a 10 year-old for $35,000.00. But they didn't care about registration, and you could find a suitably t...

JJ Shred

Including whipping you squires?

JJ Shred

Yes, they are nice. If you don't offer a matching tip, it wouldn't be that hard to make one. My full plate harnesses use between 6 and 16 buckles for the strapping. What was the location and approximate time period of the original? And are you still going to do the 13th C. buckle/tip/plaques? [This ...

JJ Shred

Bascot- how can you document arrogance? Nobles probably didn't act arrogant around other nobles. Ostentatious displays of wealth and extravagance? Or anything involving the Duke of Brittany and the Duke of Bourbon? ------------------ Virtus vincit invidia...

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Thanks. As to the average guy, I fall into that catagory, so yes, if you are willing to sacrifice other toys. I drive a company work truck, not my own, (although Patty has a pick-up), I don't own a TV or pay for cable, and we seldom go out. How much money? It's the same as real estate - it depends o...

JJ Shred

I beat my squires whenever my maille gets rusty.

JJ Shred

Remember that N. France, Norway, Ireland and England are affected by the Gulf stream. Although close to the Artic Circle, the lands that are touched by this would be closer to Oregon & Washington than the east coast of New York. Milder temperatures with far more precipitation. Of course in Germany, ...

JJ Shred

I hear you. I dumped so much $ on this horse I'll be too broke. And I probably won't have the time, given the amount of work Barak is going to require. This is the first time in 10 years I've missed it twice in a row.

JJ Shred

Mordreth - no, actually those legs & arms were sold last year in Michigan for next-to-nothing, as they had suffered about a dozen falls from horseback. I replaced them with stainless steel gothic fluted arms & legs from Alan Bauldri about two years ago. That is what Vitus, Mordoch, Conrad & Bob Hurl...

JJ Shred

Nah, every time I play my arrogant French nobleman persona, everybody says I'm an asshole.

JJ Shred

Opera? That would definitely make me want to do something to drown it out. Can you make armour with a chainsaw?

JJ Shred

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>From the description, it probably happened about 10 - 11 years ago. There have been one or two period harnesses that I have failed in the past because they were not safe for SCA use. The way he des...

JJ Shred

Thank you all for your kind words. Barak is our pride and joy, and I've been at the stable twice a day for about 3 hours total daily since we got him. We are training him the "gentle" way, as we want an affectionate family horse, not a rough-neck. Barak is a registered Friesian. His father is Ludse,...

JJ Shred

Sure, I would love to hear what Palymar has to say. I've never heard his opinion, only seen his behavior, and drawn my own conclusions accordingly.
I accept your apology and wish to apologize in return for my ungracious comment which I shall also delete.
Thanks.

JJ Shred

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I dropped Palymar a line to see if he remebered the incident in question... just to get his view of the altercation...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Good, and while you are at it, ask him the name of tha...

JJ Shred

Meet Barak the Bold, Barak the Belligerant, Barak the Bane of Evil!!! Cringe, and throw thyselves to the ground! Repent thy evil ways, and beg for mercy!!!!! [img]http://monsieurgeoffrey.faithweb.com/images/barak_the_bold_face_shot.jpg[/img] "I will bring evil from the North and great destruction. T...

JJ Shred

Richard - You sir are a gentleman. Nothing condescending intended at all by that statement.

Brigadine Nails-What about the plates?

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