The Armour Archive

St. George

I wouldn't say that pieces to be fluted need extra steel, nor does a small amount of fluting take "a lot" of time to do. Sure, maximillian fluting would, but that is another case altogether. Also, in terms of recreation, fluting provides a certain look. You can't have a good gothic suit without it b...

St. George

If he is looking for some simple 14th century stuff, we can have som spring steel ready in the next week or two. If money is not an object, go with Historic Enterprises.

Alaric

St. George

it's a backplate for sure.

St. George

No, Master ugo, my girlfriend, she's dreamy... m Alaric PS- Ugo, do you have any patterns or advice for Stonekeep, I think that your advice to him would do a lot of good (Stonekeep, Ugo is the dude who taught me how to make armor, and he is without a doubt one of the best metalworkers in the SCA)

St. George

Yes, true you need to see that dishing... Its hard to capture it on film Ive noticed but I will go try.. My main goal was to show quality difference that has evolved over a 3 year period and how we DO improve our quality over time... I am trying to think about a year ago without straining my brain....

St. George

Your Grace, I am including a pic I just took of a cop we produced about 3 years ago, next to an elbow cop we produced last week... m I'd love to see a side shot so I can get a good look at the dishing. My experience was with gear that did not look like this new piece, and it had been purchased from...

St. George

one issue that you might run into with a grill that large though, is that marshalls might make you stick a marshall pacifier or bib on it because "swords could slip in that big gap." A helmet with a good chinstrap and padding wwill alllow for a facegrill to be much closer and very safe. OTOH the gri...

St. George

Is there something about the combination of steel and leather that get folks fur up? I myself wear splinted arms and legs based off early to mid 14th century sources and would be interested to hear from anyone who feels there is something historically inaccurate about such. I also notice that the a...

St. George

I don't feel I slapped the hand of Duke Aleric... I showed him why his retooling of this company, along with slight increases in prices, and slight increases of time, would simply cause the company to close down. I also offerred him to take over my sales of sca products... If he can produce a much ...

St. George

Mattmaus said What did your FIRST kit look like? I could well be wrong, but I'm willing to venture that it was not nearly as pretty, nor as close to accurate. Yet you learned and evolved it into the work it is now. Oh- my first kit looked like crap, and I was so embarrassed by it that I wouldn't hav...

St. George

Your Grace, it could be said "If you aint gonna pay for it or make it for me, dont bitch about what it looks like." I am not sure what you are meaning by this. Are you referring to what people around me might be wearing or getting? I help people either make or acquire good looking armor as best I a...

St. George

Sam, if you want them let me know, I think we can work something out for you...

Alaric

St. George

Metal and leather do not make a "period looking" not periodly accurate suit of armor. I would rather see 100 people in nicely covered and appropriately shaped plastic corrazinas, than see any more in ugly, non period appearing steel and leather. At least the shape of the plastic would be correct for...

St. George

I agree with Animal. My experience with this type of event that gets over planned is that it turns into a mess. A much better idea is to do something easy that involves a lot of fighting, because when it comes right down to it most fighters really don't care about scenarios (designed like wargame sc...

St. George

I agree with Animal. My experience with this type of event that gets over planned is that it turns into a mess. A much better idea is to do something easy that involves a lot of fighting, because when it comes right down to it most fighters really don't care about scenarios (designed like wargame sc...

St. George

So is anyone else familiar with the adult movie industry having trouble with this topic title also? Must... not... post... [img]http://www.honorblade.com/phpBB/images/smiles/075.gif[/img] Well, I did used to produce the Brittany Andrews Show... m but I have no idea what you might be referring to Al...

St. George

You know I don't recommend making this a group thing. When confronted by this sort of overwhelming economic hardship, the company will simply fold and declare bankruptcy leaving everyone with nothing. Just keep in mind that that is the most likely thing that will happen in this case. You all wanting...

St. George

Dude- ALWAYS DRESS THE BEST YOU CAN! You wil feel good about yourself in good looking armor, and if it is fitted well, you can't fight in aything better. Don't waste your money or time on crap. Bad looking gear takes almost as much time, and the same amount of materials to make as poorer stuff. Alaric

St. George

My really really really fast flat snap, as opposed to my really or really really fast flat snaps.

Actually, I think I rely more on the super deep butt wrap, head wrap that I can turn into a leg wrap, flat snap, or offisde, or my deep offside.

Alaric

St. George

That is where Tiomuki is getting screwed. From what I understand he is not going to be allowed to fight in the next Tourney. I wish we had a copy of what this formal verbal authorization was. Being someone who has moved around the SCA quite a bit and had to "re-authorize" a number of times, this sou...

St. George

It seems like more BS to me.

Alaric

St. George

Well, that's how the newspaper headline would read, see below. Unto the Crown and people of the Kingdom of the Outlands do come these greetings from Aaron faheud, Baron Swiftrunner of the Stone Keep, Society Seneschal, on this thirtieth day of September in the year 2004 as noted in the common era be...

St. George

I think it comes down to one thing really, I play this game: [img]http://jjousma.homeip.net/images/battleofthethirty/images/image004.jpg[/img] [img]http://jjousma.homeip.net/images/battleofthethirty/images/image005.jpg[/img] not this game: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/panam/2001/vegas/...

St. George

As an aside to the coment about Hollywood archers- rent the new DVD of Robin Hood and watch the archery demo on it. The archer for it actually shot arrows at other stunt men for the film. This guys is totally amazing. On another note- at pennsic, I was on the left handed bridge for the Middle Kingdo...

St. George

I was on the unbelted team without having an OTC. Sometimes it takes longer to get Royalty to recognize someone, than simply for the other top fighters and warlords to recognize that someone fights to good effect on the field. Sometimes someone will end up on the team and then get their award after ...

St. George

Unbreakable shields withing the SCA context are not that out of place. MOst fights seem to be over in a short enough amount of time that the shield would have held together (not to mention that a polearm, greatsword, etc could just as easily get caught in a broken shield as not). Madus as such are j...

St. George

If you are going to have a grill, there is not good reason to have a pivot, they just break and rattle, and move when hit. A grill that is solidly (and flushly) mounted will provide a better glancing surface and be a much better fighting helm. The only reason to get a grill with a hinge is to be abl...

St. George

Hi, I am still not sure why in the given situation of being required by "peer pressure" to match the loss of an arm or leg in SCA combat with a loss of your own arm or leg, you would do so? Can someone please tell me why anyone not trying to gain an advantage would take these shots on purpose? Alaric

St. George

save yourself some time effort and monwy- remove the riovets from the 1/2 greave, and either have soeone make a new matching shorter piece, or make one out of mild steel. or grind the stuff down, or (hope and pray that you don't break it) cut it with a shear. you should punch the holes with a bench ...

St. George

Let me start out by saying that I am thrilled and excited to be a part of this event. I am building an entirely new rig just to be a part of it. I am opposed to changing the rules/ransom regarding death. Just because I am a Duke in the SCA doesn't mean that I am rich in real life I mean I am a grad ...

St. George

Sarnac,

You are right- if someone has the money, they should pay it back.

I am not privy to his private life, but perhaps his lady is covering the cost of the reign- it wouldn't be the first time that happened...

Alaric

St. George

Stonekeep: "...but how can you not say that dropping your shield and relinquishing your advantage is not chivalrous? If we were both in a joust and I dismounted you, would you expect me to run you through with a lance from horseback or dismount and fight you fairly?" Not dropping your shield and "re...

St. George

Being a former King of Caid and a veteran of something like 15 Pennsics, here are a couple of notes 1) Caid is a small kingdom land wise- from where I lived there were something like 11 baronies within a 2 hour drive. Outside of some garb and other purchases, this allows for a very low cost reign- e...

St. George

I am still confused- why do you bother taking an arm or leg in SCA combat? If you want a clean even fight, then wouldn't that usally mean a standing mobile fight? If so, then wouldn't taking someone's arm or leg only to give it up kind of fruitless/pointless/etc? Also, it seems to me that you have t...

St. George

I just found out that I was on the team for the Mid, and I am not sure what the battle is. I'll try and find out

Alaric

Outland-ish!!!