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by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 04, 2004 6:22 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Equestrian-Related Questions.
Replies: 28
Views: 428

Having just moved I currently am not involved with any medieval groups, although The Knights of St. Denys have started nagging my butt to get it together. I still have to get a fence up for the rest of the pasture before I start setting up the quintain & rings. You are certainly welcome to come over...
by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 04, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Banded mail???
Replies: 21
Views: 478

A friend of nine and Alan Bauldri's handled some banded mail in a museum in Bagdad prior to the Kuwaiti invasion. He made a small sample using butted rings, but it was about 4 years ago that I looked at it, so I recall well enough to describe the process. Perhaps Alan remembers?
by JJ Shred
Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Renaissance Magazine #39
Replies: 34
Views: 959

I had a subscription when it first came out. We had joined a Renn. Faire group, and I thought it was interesting to get the perspective that those folks had. And, no, they are not particularly interested in historically correct or authentic anything. These are the people who butcher Shakespeare whil...
by JJ Shred
Sun Oct 03, 2004 6:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Tell me about India
Replies: 85
Views: 2179

I have never seen anyone responed to dukelogan or ..... that way. You've obviously never read any of my posts! I ordered rivited mail from India. The quality was good - about 4 bad links per shirt, the sizing was ridiculous - I ordered "SCA sizes" (XXL) or larger, and they barely fit on my frame in...
by JJ Shred
Sun Oct 03, 2004 1:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: riding boots
Replies: 13
Views: 397

If you are planning on riding a horse in either with modern stirrups I'd suggest giving some thought to stiffness of the soles. Broken toes and strained tendons aren't worth the "authenticity factor", especially if your horse and tack aren't authentic as well. Remember you wear modern shoes every da...
by JJ Shred
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: axe blades with holes through them
Replies: 31
Views: 494

I have trifoil cutouts on my pollax and horseman's axe. I thought they were "aesthetically pleasing".
by JJ Shred
Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Did the Teutonic Knights use Horns in their Helms?
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Only to keep the priests from seeing them drinking.... :lol:
by JJ Shred
Fri Oct 01, 2004 3:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's up with fighting naked?
Replies: 98
Views: 3725

Perhaps if she'd explained she didn't like the taste we wouldn't have been fighting naked..... :twisted:
by JJ Shred
Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:27 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Equestrian-Related Questions.
Replies: 28
Views: 428

I just did, although I believe Chef has more eloquently explained things than I can. There is another option here - once you've learned the basics (and I learned English originally) and that is Time In The Saddle (tm). You can teach yourself anything when you spend enough time that you become one wi...
by JJ Shred
Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:46 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Historic Arms Custom Greaves and 14th C. Cuisses
Replies: 12
Views: 530

Let me be the first to mention that "You Suck!" I'd love to have a pair of greaves of that quality. I look forward to meeting you now more to see your legs than for other, nobler reasons!
by JJ Shred
Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New scabbard & belt
Replies: 6
Views: 239

Won't the chrome-tanned leather rust the blade?
by JJ Shred
Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Going over to the "Dark Side"...Noble Plastics...
Replies: 78
Views: 1928

Looks like birds of a feather, Animal & Sarnac. Glad you found your place together.
by JJ Shred
Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Going over to the "Dark Side"...Noble Plastics...
Replies: 78
Views: 1928

Plastic is perfectly appropriate given the nature of the person involved and the priorities maintained by the LARP group he is an officer in. Now if he was a member of a historically based group, the standards would have been set higher, and plastic would not be an option.
by JJ Shred
Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century LH, lets try this again
Replies: 140
Views: 3665

JdP: The thing about the war kettle, is I am having trouble seeing where it was used by men of coat armour --bascinet is probably better for people planning on moving up in the world...... .....pictures of the kettles being worn by men at arms in padded jupon armor, but I don't remember seeing illu...
by JJ Shred
Sun Sep 05, 2004 10:22 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century LH, lets try this again
Replies: 140
Views: 3665

The thing about the war kettle, is I am having trouble seeing where it was used by men of coat armour--bascinet is probably better for people planning on moving up in the world. I disagree - there is ample evidence for wearing kettle helmets with full harness. You need to look at more paintings and...
by JJ Shred
Sun Sep 05, 2004 9:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I've been deluding myself and others..
Replies: 12
Views: 594

Sorry to hear the bad news, dude. I'm sure anything Gwen makes will be snapped up in a heartbeat.
Not everyone has to be an armour-wearing soldier either. You can still participate as a different persona.
by JJ Shred
Fri Aug 27, 2004 3:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Draft Horse size Aussie saddle (black w/ brass fittings) 19&
Replies: 8
Views: 175

Don't happen to have a full driving harness for a light draft, do you? Patty wants to teach Barak, our Friesian, to pull a one horse cart.
by JJ Shred
Fri Aug 27, 2004 1:52 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Regia Anglorum clothing
Replies: 34
Views: 849

A 12 C. Norman woman's bliaut like the Chardes (?sp?) Cathedral statues would be awesome, although I was going to contact you about special-ordering such an outfit anyway once I recover financially from this move.
by JJ Shred
Sun Jul 18, 2004 2:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Pourpoint to suspend leg harness" question
Replies: 56
Views: 1303

Well, no suprises here since you made my stuff and told me how to wear it! I assume I have one of the "prototype" garments, a late 14th C. arming coat, but here is what I wear: Linen hosen pointed to the 14th C. linen braies, with the arming coat over bare skin. The steel legs pointed to the leather...
by JJ Shred
Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: On line auction....7 days only....No minimum.
Replies: 25
Views: 738

Can that growth under the helm be removed, or is it included as well?
by JJ Shred
Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Q: Finishing a wooden handle in c1340 England
Replies: 3
Views: 155

I use walnut oil for eating implements, although mineral or olive oil would also work. Boiled linseed for regular knife or sword handles, with lemon oil to keep it from drying out.
by JJ Shred
Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery and Cavalry
Replies: 212
Views: 3156

Bascot,

I think you are thinking of the Duke Logan video. We did have a fairly long thread discussion of it. He did NOT hit someone who was down, he hit a fighter who had been legged and was on his knees.

Respectfully,
Rob


Oops, sorry. My mistake.
by JJ Shred
Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery and Cavalry
Replies: 212
Views: 3156

Bascot, Are you saying that I hit someone when they were down? If so, what are you talking about? Or are you just bringing up somethign that you don't have any experience with? There was a discussion here a year or so ago about a Duke on a video where he hit some guy who was down. If that wasn't yo...
by JJ Shred
Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery and Cavalry
Replies: 212
Views: 3156

Archers are generally cowards who yield at the first sign of their possibly getting injured.


Wow, you want to be able to hurt people? Ohh yeah, aren't you the poor sport on the video that hit the guy who was down? Jeese.....
by JJ Shred
Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Do not buy from Viking Armory !
Replies: 60
Views: 2931

That is junk. Need a Conan sword to go with it?
by JJ Shred
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery and Cavalry
Replies: 212
Views: 3156

If you don't like being shot, carry a shield. Or is the SCA only there for certain peoples' entertainment, the wants & desires of the rest of the members of no apparent importance? :roll:
by JJ Shred
Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Barbute pattern
Replies: 22
Views: 551

I guess I should stop by Alan's shop on the way back from Tennessee Wednesday night!!!
by JJ Shred
Mon May 17, 2004 9:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What I did last Sunday. *PICS*
Replies: 26
Views: 690

Well I have no command of this "high speech", but I still have to say it is looking really good! I too, vote for the full greaves as appropriate to the rest of the harness. I can see why you want to shorten the sleeves of the haulberk, but don't go to high on the skirt that you open yourself up.
by JJ Shred
Sat May 15, 2004 5:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Buying leather
Replies: 13
Views: 267

Suede isn't appropriate for pre-16th C..... The technology for mass-splitting of hides came later. You can split some hides by hand, but it would be easier to use a different type of hide or a younger animal for thinner leather.
by JJ Shred
Fri May 14, 2004 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you could be at Pennsic right now....
Replies: 53
Views: 578

Same thing I'm doing now - only in my tent, watching it rain. And rain. And rain.
by JJ Shred
Fri May 14, 2004 7:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: This Barbuta is kicking my ass...
Replies: 57
Views: 1977

Yes! the Step by step one. first photos very soon.

AB Hammer


....sounds of happy feet dancing in the background!!!
by JJ Shred
Thu May 13, 2004 9:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: This Barbuta is kicking my ass...
Replies: 57
Views: 1977

Alan, I meant the one you are gonna do and take photos of....
by JJ Shred
Thu May 13, 2004 7:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: This Barbuta is kicking my ass...
Replies: 57
Views: 1977

I have another barbuta to do, If you like I'll step by step photos of the work and post it with a pattern to download, if you like. Would that be my stainless SCA barbute Alan? Yes? Hope, hope? I sent you some pics Tom Justin took at the Met, did you receive them? Hopefully I'll have the barbute by...
by JJ Shred
Thu May 13, 2004 6:59 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Looking for YOUR idea of a Pas d'Armes.
Replies: 3
Views: 83

Three passes on horseback with lances.
Three blows on foot with pollaxes.
Either three blows on foot or three passes on horseback with longswords.
Optional: Daggers on foot.
by JJ Shred
Thu May 13, 2004 5:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mail sabatons used with late german plate?
Replies: 3
Views: 106

I thought it was purely an Italian fashion.

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