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Templar Bob/De Tyre

Without Stamford Bridge, Harold would have met the threat of the Norman invasion force and crushed it. But I suggest there was more going on in Harold Godwinson's head that lost the battle before it was fought.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

I agree with Gwen that it's a lot easier to do 15th century LH in the U. S., chiefly due to the increase in sutlers (like Historic Enterprises) who are committed to making quality soft and hard kit. What I find myself wondering is if the "SCA standard" sometimes stymies the best efforts of such grou...

Templar Bob/De Tyre

A previous thread posted by Joram von Essen pointed up the fine job his group is doing in Europe. Sadly, it also caused a number of people to despair of reaching the standard of European LH. Chef de Chambre espoused the view that the only resources the U. S. lacked was proper castles and strong dete...

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Hjalmr: Conrad no longer has a reliable internet connection. He also doesn't have a home phone number. Conrad's currently dealing with some profound "real life" issues (the details of which should not be aired on a BB), suffice it to say...real life sucks for him right now. You might want to send hi...

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Ok so we missed one important thing. How much cord did you guys buy and how many plates did you have aprox? Thanks Ogedei: Keep in mind that I used Maxi-Cord (currently out of business) 8mm braided macrame cord. To build a djawshan that was knee-length with sleeve flaps took 1 1/2 100 yard spools. ...

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Giles: I've portrayed both sides of the Crusades coin. I've armoured as an Egyptian Mamluk as well as a 12th to 13th century Templar. It'd be hard to do a Crusader portrayal without the insight of the Crusades through the eyes of Islam. The countries and cultures that had contact with Western Europe...

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H. Russell Robinson shows an example of a scale shirt made out of coins in his book, Oriental Armour.

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Hey there fellow lamellar junkies. How much of this stuff do I need to lace together a suit? How complicated a suit are you planning for? Torso? Skirts? Sleeve plates? Anyone have any other comments as to it's durability in a metal suit? Braided macrame cord is very durable if : ⋅ All of...

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:?: Does either weigh more? If stainless is harder to dent/etc, then you can use a thinner piece for the same protection? Does anyone here work in stainless often? I'm looking to get a new breastplate (I'm tired of functional, I want shiny now..) but with the new baby I don't have time to make it m...

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Chef commented before that a comparison of the SCA to what the 15th century groups in this country does is a comparison of apples and coconuts. It's a valid observation. These groups are focused on a specific time and place in history (in many cases, a specific date). The SCA is focused in a very lo...

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Feet and ankles take such a pounding that they take FOREVER to heal, if they ever really heal all the way...my right ankle has been screwed up for a dozen years now... Well, my right ankle has been screwed together for over 2 years now, literally. 8 screws and a plate in there. You and I screwed up...

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I find myself agreeing with Chef de Chambre on this score---even though I don't have a dog in this fight, either. It's all a question of determination in some cases. Many of the groups here in the U. S. that are endevoring to do "experimental archaeology" are at least trying to do it the right way. ...

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James B:

Likewise, e-mail sent.

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It's one of the Osprey Series--you can pick them up at any gaming store for under $15.00.

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now THAT is seriously sweet, is that thing SCA legal??????? caius: It is indeed legal for SCA combat. hey T-bob: how about some instruction on the forging of that legendary mace of which i hear so much: Thud -+G Rev: I might be able to talk Captain Jamie into letting me Ã¢â‚¬Å“borrowÃ¢â‚¬Â

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Do you have Forth Armoury's web page bookmarked? Part of the problem is this: The moment Steve announces he has do-it-yourself supplies available on his web page, they're sold out within the day. Supply simply is not keeping up with demand--this is true with not only his do-it-yourself supplies, but...

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"By My Hand has a mace..." Link? m However, Master Jamie doesn't have a photo of said mace on his page. I, on the other hand, do: Long flanged Gothic Mace: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/RattanWeapons/gothic%20longhd%20side%20ruled%202%20small%20.JPG Short flanged Gothic Mace: http:/...

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Also, there are carvings in stone of the Januwariyyah on the walls of Aleppo (my primary source for the shape of this shield). Most illustrations I've seen of "Muslim" shields are the round, and the heart-shaped adarga shield of North Africa.

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I'm also working on one of these and have a question. Does the "pot" or upper section have a round or oval shape (of you where to look at it from the top down)? Mine has a oval shape, but I keep thinking it would look better round. However the oval is a better fit to the head. By the way nice work!...

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ROC:

Have you considered a riveted maille aventail attached to that helm? It would give the "cap with a coif" effect, yet not affect your heat dissipation.

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Hrogn wrote:OK, so nobody has one for sale, can somebody point me in the right direction so I can find what I need?

Von Sussen Enterprises

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Linen undertunic. Linen-hemp aketon quilted with cotton (thinner linen gusset beneath the armpit). Linen braies. Very light woolen chausses. You see a pattern here? In all ways possible, I put linen in any of my arming clothes by preference. I've found that once you take off the hot padding, linen w...

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Your Grace:

You don't understand--that helm is just too damned pretty to hit!

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Hushgirl looked at this helm and was reminded of Arthur from "The Tick":

"Not the face!!"

That helm is so nice, you'd almost be scared to let someone hit it!

Templar Bob/De Tyre

That is Ugo's work. It was made for Merlin (his real name), who now has some sort of Roman sounding name That helmet also made appearances in a Toyota Commercial (maybe Dodge?), and Witchblade. Alaric Your Grace: I'd love to have one like that (especially one with my face, beard and handlebars!).

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Oh.

My.

God.

You mean that's not Ugo's work???

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Muschijaeger wrote:bump on last try before they go to ebay

E-mail sent, on behalf of a colleague.

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The overall soft kit looks wonderful.

I notice your preference for darker colors--from what I'm told, the darker pigments would be more difficult to dye (and thereby, more expensive). Are you choosing to go for a more wealthy impression?

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Unto gentle Cailean, 'Tis a fine garniture for certes. I have but one question, if I may make so bold, what provision have you made beyond a haubergeon over an arming doublet? I fear you will need yet more to protect you against arrowfire and bolts, from which God keep you. Perhaps you have a pair o...

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In short, Turcopoles (from the Greek Turcopolou) are soldiers of mixed Turkic parentage, employed as medium to light horse-warriors, specializing in horse archery. Such troops were used extensively by the Byzantines and the Crusader Kingdoms to supplement their forces.

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WMA and Muttman: This is cool for Muttman's household! Having period-looking digs in the encampment is always a plus. On those slightly misty evenings at Pennsic, when I see the light of the torches are flickering and the glow of the lanterns inside the pavilions, I can imagine myself in a military ...

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If it were up to me (this is the premise of the question), everyone , and I mean everyone would be armoured to the "presumed" Society standard (that is, a helmet, maille and boiled leather protection on the limbs). No "freon helms", no so-called "16-gauge" helmets, no exposed pl*stic. But then, it's...

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I chuck mine in a vice and use an old draw knife on my rattan. This also helps with getting the handgrips planed down for placing pommels and crosshilts on. I then glue leather and attach furniture/upholstery tacks to the grips, so it won't turn in my hand.

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muttman wrote:The tent is sold. My knight got it for our household and I`ll be picking it up from Rags tomorrow.
Drefan

Congratulations, Muttman!

I'm still wondering...did something happen that forced him to sell the pavilion? I'm concerned for him.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Why the sudden sale?

I hope everything's okay at home...did you have an emergency or something?

So what does it take to get 15th C. LH to thrive in the US?

Re: Bonnie Braiders

Re: Side discussion stainless vs mild steel