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Templar Bob/De Tyre

...I am focusing on 14th century at this point(I dont know if theres much difference between early and late 14th), so i am trying to decide if an aventail for my bascinet is appropriate, or a coif worn underneath the helm. There is a lot of difference between early and late 14th centuries, mostly b...

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to wear both seems redundant. is there a point to wearing both? If you were going to decide which to use, what would you base a decision on? I'd base my decision on a variety of factors: ⋅ What type of portrayal am I doing If I'm portraying a knightly warrior, circa 1220-1265, I would ha...

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I went to check the Viking Armoury site today and found the following message posted: VIKING ARMORY ~L I M I T E D~ SORRY, THE SITE IS TEMPORARILY DOWN FOR REPAIRS. THE ONLINE STORE WILL BE BACK UP BY: THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd, 3:00 P.M. Sorry for the trouble. We can still be reached by email at VikingArm...

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ing it up again...

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Actually, that's quite a reasonable price--you might even be underselling yourself.

Would this include a cross or a visor, or is it the basic, straight sugarloaf?

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Cat:

Have you considered trying your hand at riveted maille?

Templar Bob/De Tyre

...we gotta find a good kettle hat source Once again, you should think about having Cet make some helmet halves for you, or have Cet build a kettle-helmet for you. Years ago, I purchased a bunch of stainless helmet bowls from him. Later, I had him make a welded Phrygian top. If you have a specific ...

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Craig/Sinric:

I addressed that point twice, and nobody paid attention. I bet if the Angel Gabriel came down and said it, you'd still get comments to the contrary.

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Peder:

That's excellent!

Mind if I steal the concept for a 12th century group?

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Murdock: I'm surprised that such a group wouldn't be a slam-dunk in your area (considering the number of people in the Montgomery area who'd expressed interest in HYW LH). I know of no less than seven people who are current or former SCA that have their combat kit oriented towards this period. It re...

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Moving back to topic:

I do think some consideration should be given to groups with a predominant number of period pavilions, vs. modern tentage, as it would encourage the purchase and use of period pavilions. However, that's not my call...

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Maeryk: Rib Night (as originally planned) was designed as a free meal for people who would otherwise have to live off of Ramen noodles--the idea being that for at least one night of Pennsic, they'd have a meal with variety, and a full stomach. With respect, it's not just a "margarita night". It's or...

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I wish there could be a sliding scale based on tent size. If I ever can't go to Pennsic with T-Bob, he'll have to find a roommate or leave Rainbringer behind. It take a minumum of two pre-regs to accommodate her. ONe nice thing is kids.. I have two.. therefore my wife and the two of us gets us 1000...

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StudBuckle wrote:Does anybody know how much room you get there?

Two hundred fifty square feet per person (depending on available space).

http://www.pennsicwar.org

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Actually, Patrick is doing work like this, too!

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I have had a couple of unfortunate incidents involving duct tape on leather. The tape does really ruin the finish of leather. I am sure some of you have had experience with this. Any solutions please? What--beyond "Never use duct tape as a temporary armour repair"? Much depends on how badly the fin...

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None of this changes the following: ⋅ The patterns are copyrighted to Sinric. ⋅ Sinric gives express permission for their use for reproducing and selling armour . ⋅ The copyright specifically refers to giving Sinric credit for creating the pattern . I don't see a pro...

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Thanks Robert, I was referring to post 15th century groups (Later era). I was merely pointing out our failed attempt at a umbrella group and the reasons for it. In response to your question, in some cases I believe it is the case...but I don't believe it effects the growth of the hobby one way or a...

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Another point to consider is that Sinric has put said pattern on the Web for people to copy. He hasn't (to my knowledge) put any restrictions on how such patterns should be used. From Sinric's page: Q: Why are your patterns copyrighted? A: The web site and the patterns are copyrighted, but this is o...

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Gwen: Wasn't even thinking along those lines--If you look at Fire Striker's post above, I quoted her commentary, and commented on it. I was thinking more in the context of when one thinks LH in the U. S., one thinks RevWar, ACW and F & I/rendezvous groups. There was no attempt at (or intent of) bait...

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Fire Stryker: It has been suggested several times over the past few years to have an umbrella organization/standards guidelines for group interaction. All of these have fallen short due to failure to agree on various points. Fear of losing a groups autonomy has been a primary factor from what I reme...

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Garth:

Check your PMs and e-mail.

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Snaebjorn:

You once had a web page showing 12th to 13th century kit. I'm attempting to rebuild my links and one of the things I need is the pattern for your St. Maurice Coat-Of-Plates pattern.

Could you assist me in that?

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Cet:

Kevin will be very pleased!

Later in the year (when the finances ease up a bit), I'll want to discuss a few 12th and 13th century kit items with you, if you're amenable...

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Thorvaldr: An example of Oengus' work can be seen at this page , photos 1 through 22. Oengus modestly says these items "aren't his best work", but it gives you the idea of what he can do. Having seen some of his "best work", take my word for it when I say it's phenomenal. Hope this helps,

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Angus: I believe a number of the groups mentioned endeavored to do just what you suggested with an event called "Pastonpalooza" , which met with some degree of success. As far as I know, they plan to hold another one (those involved can help me fill in the blanks on this, though). Beginning steps, ...

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Here's a question for the collective lot: Has there been an attempt by the various 15th century groups to organize a loose confederation/umbrella organization? This way, such groups could pool research and sutlery information, thereby having an agreed-upon "standard". Is this a far-fetched idea? Has...

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Murdoch:

Why don't you have Cet make you a Phrygian helm? He's got the skills.

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They didn't drill. They used punches to make holes.

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Can anyone on the forum help Ringlancer out??? I would, but Hush and I aren't going this year....

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Cailean:

Very nice form on the sugarloaf and visor. Have you made plans for a spring catch on the visor?

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Though I am sure we have not met, welcome back, M'lord. Konstantin the Red: Are you saying you don't know Andy Ward?? The Andy Ward??? Andy Ward is that man who made mitten gauntlets affordable to both knight and neophyte alike, with a simple, workable pattern. He also distributed that pattern free...

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Good Cailean: Your kit makes you look like you stepped directly from Crecy field. I'm very impressed! However, your kit begs a few questions: ⋅ Are the greaves you're building going to be cased greaves, or simply the type that covers the front of the leg? ⋅ Will you be building...

Re: coif or aventail?

Re: not real soon.

Re: Leather vs duct tape

Another point to consider:

I, too, remember ARMET...

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