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- Fri Aug 17, 2001 11:54 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Padding a Jousting Breastplate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10
I wear mine over a padded gambeson that has points for lacing the arms & shoulders to. I've come off my horse a lot without any problems with the BREASTPLATE. Now the faulds sometimes look like a cat fight in the venetian blinds. Occasionally I'll flatten a pauldron or upper cannon of the arm when I...
- Fri Aug 17, 2001 11:50 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
- Thu Aug 16, 2001 9:28 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What can I put on my shield if I have no device?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 34
- Thu Aug 16, 2001 6:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Wanted: A Jousting Suit of Armor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9
How big are you? Height, weight, trunky or leggy? What time period are you looking for? I have this harness in my living room: http://monsieurgeoffrey.faithweb.com/images/gtj1906.jpeg and it is a bit much for me. I'd sell it complete with your choice of the close helm, or the original armet/wrapper ...
- Thu Aug 16, 2001 5:37 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: New York Western martial Arts Event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6
Wow! I wish we could afford to go. The armoured tournament is the first time I've seen armour requirements I couldn't pass....the eyeslots have to have 1/4" open, 1/4" bar, 1/4"open, 1/4" bar, on a bascinet, with only 1/2" high. You might bear this in mind, neither historical faceplates or SCA barca...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 9:08 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
Nope, I've not found anything conclusive and I've been all over these books. (I am looking for an illustration of the swallow-tail chin strap on a Norman nasel.) "The Normans" shows the same guy from a different view as the other book. Once again, a flat topped "great helm" with a faceplate only is ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 7:07 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
Nope, I only have a picture scanner that pulls it inside and through. E-mail me your mailing address and I'll mail you a photo copy, it would be easier, and this is kind of a debatable interpretation that requires seeing. I still want one regardless of whether or not it was used as a underhelm, I in...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 7:01 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Medeival tatoo
- Replies: 37
- Views: 40
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 6:57 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Lance Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15
No, I don't think I do. However, I could post one in a couple of weeks if you'd like, as the 12' is mounted along the ceiling in a room I'm supposed to be painting last week. Since I don't know how much longer I can stall a redhead, I could probably take a shot of them next weekend when I start spac...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 4:02 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Get 'em on the field/ meridian armour rules
- Replies: 42
- Views: 59
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 3:55 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Lance Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15
I found it! (Thanks to Glen K!) http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/7530/Lance/ The way I made mine: I first made a 1 1/4" dia. 14' French calvary lance from fir dowel stock. I purchased (and paid WAY TOO MUCH) a vamplate from MacKenzie-Smith, and bought a leaf tip at a SCA event somewhere. Next,...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 3:33 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Get 'em on the field/ meridian armour rules
- Replies: 42
- Views: 59
Jeez, sorry, no offense intended! I have only noticed lower back pain from wearing armour when my gut became bigger than my waist. The pull throws your spine out of line and with only one bad knee, always puts mine on the right side. The solution for me was running and trunk exercises. Perhaps your ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 3:27 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Money, getting permission. What to do?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9
There was a guy at Silverleaf about 6' but perhaps 200 lbs., and he paid $500.00 for his shirt from Germany. I'd get a price before you decide whether it's too expensive. The stainless links looked to be 5/16" ID and 18 guage. I thought it was beautiful. ------------------ Virtus vincit invidiam "Vi...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 1:18 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Lance Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 8:27 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: saracen shortsword
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 8:19 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Medeival tatoo
- Replies: 37
- Views: 40
Most Christians in Northern Europe had tatoos of sorts - smallpox scars. Do you have any documentation of the ink used for tatooing was even available in Europe? Sounds like someone is fishing for a way of explaining modern self-mutilation as being period. Good luck. ------------------ Virtus vincit...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 8:10 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Just curious, but what provenence can you provide that these caps were used under greathelms? I've certainly heard it proposed that early bascinets/skullcaps were used under heumes in the 14th C., but this is the first reference I've seen to a similar practice i...
- Tue Aug 14, 2001 7:59 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Get 'em on the field/ meridian armour rules
- Replies: 42
- Views: 59
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">then I found myself getting horrible back ache's after fighting with these legs. So I got rid of them in favor of *GASP* Hockey knees, and padded shorts. so I decided I would still attempt to look ...
- Sat Aug 11, 2001 5:00 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Release the Dogs of War!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14
- Wed Aug 08, 2001 11:58 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
- Wed Aug 08, 2001 5:37 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Crusaders Undercaps-see what ya think.(pic)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23
I believe you'd mount a padded roll on this to support the great helm, which (in the case of the Pembridge helm) was fastened to the breastplate and backplate I 'believe' without a chin strap. I'd think this small helm would have to be laced or strapped to your head somehow, to keep the whole thing ...
- Wed Aug 08, 2001 5:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Release the Dogs of War!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Bascot: I shudder to think what other kind of pics you have.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I assume you are referring to this: [img]http://home7.swipnet.se/~w-70531/Tolkien/morgoth/morgoth.GIF[/img] Virt...
- Tue Aug 07, 2001 11:42 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Looking for Templar Bob
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1
I talked to him today. He is going to Pennsic, but may have to use a wheelchair. He is going to the two pas' de armes at Kinser and in Indianapolis in late September and October. He whines alot. He wants to hit people with sticks and iron bars. I suggested wheelchair jousting. Call him. If you don't...
- Tue Aug 07, 2001 7:07 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pics from Russian tournament
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14
Hey, those girls have WAISTS!!! Don't see that much around here anymore. The guy with the kite has the same eagle on his shield as mine, except he has the thing sticking up his butt. Different colours, though. Pretty cool. Camel jousting. Now that would be interesting. ------------------ Virtus vinc...
- Tue Aug 07, 2001 12:06 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Release the Dogs of War!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14
Release the Dogs of War!
[img]http://www2.dogshow.com/fall2001/pictures/0032c1.jpg[/img]
Tuchux in Full Battle Harness.
Since you are so interested, more pictures can be found here:
http://www2.dogshow.com/fall2001/
[This message has been edited by Bascot (edited 08-11-2001).]
[img]http://www2.dogshow.com/fall2001/pictures/0032c1.jpg[/img]
Tuchux in Full Battle Harness.
Since you are so interested, more pictures can be found here:
http://www2.dogshow.com/fall2001/
[This message has been edited by Bascot (edited 08-11-2001).]
- Fri Aug 03, 2001 1:26 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: For the SCA'er who has everything
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12
- Tue Jul 31, 2001 6:41 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Leather Suspension Liner
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25
All of my helmets except the one bascinet I used for the SCA are suspension-type consisting of pie-shaped pieces of leather with adjustable ties at the top, sewn to a leather band, either riveted on or in one case, sewn through holes drilled every 1/4" around the bottom edge. The chin strap, whether...
- Tue Jul 31, 2001 8:02 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: FW: The Grand Pas at Pennsic War
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16
Vitus, Just got back from Michigan. That guy never came up with the $700.00 for the chainmaille, so we aren't going to be able to afford Pennsic this year. I did manage to parry a steel sword with my face, though that's another story. We will be at Kinser and at the Orange-peel Ball. ---------------...
- Fri Jul 27, 2001 1:09 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Brigandine Nails (Group Order)
- Replies: 191
- Views: 370
Bascot & 'Jef' (and Patty) are the same person. Me. Who also posts under Seigneur de Leon and Monsieur Geoffrey on the Firestryker and Netsword forums. Plus Bjorn in Regia Anglorium. Sorry about the confusion. I use my real name when ordering, and various alias's when posting. Anything prior to 1385...
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 6:02 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: fire making
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8
I tried for years to do flint and steel. Went to Smoke & Fires' class at Pennsic one year too late, watched the guy help one little kid that couldn't figure it out with the class, went back to our campsite and lit a fire in 2 minutes. It is so simple, once you watch someone do it right. They normall...
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 5:57 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Shield documentation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 5:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: looking for a kit... not one of those one i can put the peic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Guys: Master Nim is pretty young you need to take that into account when reading and responding to his posts.</font> Still, we have to be able to read and understand what he is asking, before we can answer. Sounds like you've taken care of it though. -----------...
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 5:44 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: different shields for........
- Replies: 13
- Views: 24
A heater for SCA, a "warboard" or big heater for Pennsic great battle or bridge battle, and a Christopher Poore steel convex buckler for live steel. For steel heavy weapons like mace, axe and war hammer, I use a round spun-top with a lip, or a steel heater shaped, though the heater gets beat concave...
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 5:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Brigandine Nails (Group Order)
- Replies: 191
- Views: 370
- Thu Jul 26, 2001 12:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: looking for a kit... not one of those one i can put the peic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6