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- Wed Jul 31, 2002 9:38 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to recognize the rest of us at Pennsic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 412
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Rev. George: <B>Not to be terribly commercial: You could always order an archive beltfavour from me... -+G </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Rev: Will you be gracing us with your pr...
- Tue Jul 30, 2002 8:21 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to recognize the rest of us at Pennsic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 412
Clay, Jimena, Owen, Muttman, et al: I must confess--I don't fight in the harness above anymore. I currently use a visored sugarloaf and riveted mail. I also shave my head at Pennsic. To damned hot in August to wear a brillo-pad on one's head! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------...
- Tue Jul 30, 2002 4:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to recognize the rest of us at Pennsic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 412
This is me (in my Italo-Norman harness, on the left)... [img]http://www.midrealm.org/sternfeld/pix/H12.jpg[/img] ...as is this (in the black gambeson, on the left)... [img]http://www.midrealm.org/sternfeld/pix/H30.jpg[/img] See you there! ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and...
- Mon Jul 29, 2002 9:57 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Spoked-wheel arming-pavilion--FINISHED!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18
On a side note: I just finished staining the center-pole, spokes and hub. Tomorrow night, I'm treating them with a tung oil and beeswax mixture to aid in waterproofing. I also put a coat of red paint on the tent stakes. I'm currently looking for ideas for the calligraphed motto on the eaves. I may ...
- Mon Jul 29, 2002 9:53 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Spoked-wheel arming-pavilion--FINISHED!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18
That's the one I'm referencing! I remember when Bascot first got this pavilion from Panther Primitives. It is their 12-foot diameter pavilion, and he was a little disappointed at the size of it---the useable space was small, before he got the hoop. Now, the useable space allows him to put in a full-...
- Sun Jul 28, 2002 9:09 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Spoked-wheel arming-pavilion--FINISHED!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18
Robert of Canterbury: That is (in essence) what we have with RainBringer! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Brennus: The way you have your tent eave constructed is similar to the way Bascot and Andy Goddard of Circa 1265 does their tents. They use bentwood slats to effect the curvature a...
- Sun Jul 28, 2002 7:17 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Simple Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7
...wish I was able to see his display, Vitus. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif While Hushgirl was ill, I was working on getting the hardware to work on my spoked-wheel arming pavilion. I finally got the hardware cut to the right height Sunday afternoon. Now to waterproof it all... --------...
- Sun Jul 28, 2002 5:58 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Spoked-wheel arming-pavilion--FINISHED!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18
Spoked-wheel arming-pavilion--FINISHED!
To all: Most of you know that my persona impression is a late 12th century Crusader. One of the items that makes the persona really shine is appropriate tentage. Several years ago, we purchased a round pavilion from Tentsmiths, and modified it to the "spoked-wheel" design popular with the British te...
- Sun Jul 28, 2002 11:36 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: s not armour, but it is metalsmithing…
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9
- Sat Jul 27, 2002 10:41 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Any advice for a guy fighting his first War?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19
1. Merchant's Row is the biggest of its kind anywhere (as I'm sure you know). You'll find lots of people with lots of nice armour to supplement your kit--and all of them would like to separate you from your money. 2. Get good, sturdy footwear---you'll be walking a lot. 3. Take a day after a lot of f...
- Sat Jul 27, 2002 8:40 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Seeking Sir Alail Horsefriend
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7
- Thu Jul 25, 2002 4:13 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Simple Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7
WaaghBoss: If Bascot's shield is too heavy, you may use one of mine...it's aluminum. I'll likely be near where Bascot is. ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In...
- Wed Jul 24, 2002 4:19 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: I finally finished a piece! (pics)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13
Very nice classical lines, Bex! I'm reminded of bronze Spartan re-enactor's armour that I'd seen some years back. How much did the breastplate end up weighing? ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plo...
- Sun Jul 21, 2002 10:49 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Hell has frozen over
- Replies: 36
- Views: 40
Clay as a bodyguard for Pennsic...? Cool! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Lif...
- Sat Jul 20, 2002 9:07 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: What did I miss?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6
CBA: Eighteen gauge seems to refer to areas on the body other than a helm. The minimum metal gauge for the Society is sixteen gauge steel for helmets. Note the the rules you've referenced also refers to "equivalent gauge". That probably refers to the more rigid nature of spring steel, titanium and s...
- Sat Jul 20, 2002 8:57 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Hell has frozen over
- Replies: 36
- Views: 40
Hi, Cheval: Perhaps it's a question on seasoning a fighter. Or perhaps (in the case of Pennsic) it's a question of teamwork, particularly with whom he fights with in the melees. And perhaps Clay takes the authorization process just as seriously as many of us. Clearly the style of combat in the Salin...
- Mon Jul 15, 2002 6:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: 13th Century Crusader Helm for sale soon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10
Ondart: You know you must sell it to me... E-mail is in Profiles. ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Life is the Great Leve...
- Thu Jul 11, 2002 10:38 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to recognize me at Pennsic or Pics of my armor
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11
Brodir: That variant of shield is common in some illuminated Spanish chronicles. It's actually documentable. Widow Montoya: Nice kit! Hush and I hope to meet you at Pennsic (either on the field or off of it). ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those...
- Mon Jul 08, 2002 7:25 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Armourers Gathering at Pennsic
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9
- Mon Jul 08, 2002 7:23 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Questions for Armourers and Customers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13
For me, a lot depends on the armoury, and on whether the armourer keeps communications up. I'd rather be told in advance of a delay in a delivery than to have to call repeatedly, then be forced to ultimately send a demand for what's paid for under my attorney's letterhead. An armourer that communica...
- Mon Jul 08, 2002 5:44 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New Helm almsot done (pics)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14
Chazz: Consider putting a piece of steel beneath the brass nasal piece at the ocularium. The eyeslot is not where you want brass to snap and break. Besides, it's such a pretty nasal... ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords i...
- Sun Jul 07, 2002 11:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: looks like they made some modifications...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:39 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A Proper Showing at A Pas d'Armes
- Replies: 39
- Views: 43
SyrRhys: I suggested using suede because it more closely resembled velvet without actually being so. Also, because suede would be somewhat durable. I didn't know the Edward the Black Prince's cap of maintenance was plain leather, though. Guess you learn something new every day... I imagine using a v...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:14 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA- Swine and Roses
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8
If we're under the same stalemate with my dad, we'll be there...can we crash at your place? ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, R...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:36 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A Proper Showing at A Pas d'Armes
- Replies: 39
- Views: 43
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SyrRhys: <B> A cap of maintenance is the thing that's on the Black Prince's helm under his crest; basically, it's a cover with an up-turned brim. I wear one on my helm too, but...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: helms......
- Replies: 22
- Views: 32
Why, thank you gentlemen! The helm was made by Master Waldryk, and was based on a combination of helms pictured on the bronze doors of a Italo-Norman cathedral (can't remember which one offhand). It's the best piece I have. It's a design exclusive to Master Waldryk, called a "chassis" helmet. It's d...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 3:13 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: helms......
- Replies: 22
- Views: 32
You may even consider a "Phygian-topped" helm, such as is pictured below: [img]http://home.mchsi.com/~waldryk/gallery/phichassehelm2.jpg[/img] ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those wh...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 3:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Arming cap.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10
Hjalmr: Cotton batting and linen fabric. Believe it or not, linen fabric breaths better than the cotton. Plus, this combination will wick sweat away better. Ten million crusaders can't be wrong! ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat thei...
- Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:49 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Improving the look of the SCA
- Replies: 89
- Views: 762
On a related topic: Master Terafan of House Greydragon (SCA) has a wonderful set of plans for a breakdown "Gothic Arch Chair". Plans can be located at: http://www.greydragon.org/furniture/chairs/index.html ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those wh...
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 7:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A Proper Showing at A Pas d'Armes
- Replies: 39
- Views: 43
RE: Crests I have two made of leather--one that's a rampant heraldic panther, the other a gold otter. I need to make a matching torse and mantle for the helm. ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plo...
- Wed Jun 26, 2002 6:35 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Improving the look of the SCA
- Replies: 89
- Views: 762
Owen: My motto these days: <u>Real Life Comes First</u>. ...having spent a year with a broken ankle, and damned glad the 12th century had high ankle-boots with laces or straps. ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plow...
- Wed Jun 26, 2002 6:08 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Improving the look of the SCA
- Replies: 89
- Views: 762
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Owen: Flonzy- maybe you don't have ankle problems, but some of us do. Soft leather might work for you, but I MUST have better ankle support. I already know what will happen, be...
- Sun Jun 23, 2002 10:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: I suck at helms(sell me one)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5
More to the point: You may want to consider contacting Icefalcon Armoury. ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Life is the G...
- Sun Jun 23, 2002 10:10 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Yikes! Check this out!!!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 51
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Robert Coleman, Jr.
The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice
<B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't.
Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Life is the Great Leveler of Man.</B>
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Robert Coleman, Jr.
The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice
<B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't.
Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Life is the Great Leveler of Man.</B>
- Sat Jun 22, 2002 8:00 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Worst Armour
- Replies: 26
- Views: 84
<font size -5>Obviously made for the bad guys in <u>Excalibur...</u> </font size -5> ------------------ Robert Coleman, Jr. The Noble Companie and Order of St. Maurice <B>Those who beat their swords into plowshares end up plowing for those who don't. Remember: In Living History/Reinactment, Real Li...