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by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat Mar 13, 2004 9:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tips and Tricks for painting shields
Replies: 38
Views: 663

Sir Gaston:

I have a detail question for you--

Sir Gaston wrote:Then I laid up a fiberglass shield, rimmed it in aluminum channel and covered the channel with leather. The leather was held down with brass gallery....


What is brass gallery, and where do you get it?
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Mongolian Helm
Replies: 10
Views: 447

Re: Mongolian Helm

As having recently started fighting I am in search of a Mongolian style Helm or something from the area of Asia in the late 11th early 12th century. Berktai: Ironmonger Armoury Helm Page Scroll down until you see the helm in question (it's the fifth helmet down from the top of the page).
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

I'll be there. Brian and I can carpool. I will present anything there is an interest in. I will bring some newer armour aquizitions including some Maximilian arm bits and some excavated mail. (presuming they arrive in time) Any ideas for things people would like me to present? Ummm...maybe a class ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 12, 2004 10:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tips and Tricks for painting shields
Replies: 38
Views: 663

Query:

Has anyone considered taking thin slats of wood (about an eighth-inch) and gluing them onto the shield face to create a "bas-relief" effect of their heraldry? Does this sound feasable, or wood it add overmuch weight to the shield?
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 12, 2004 10:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

My tentative plans are to attend with Hushgirl. I've notified people that came up with us for the last MWAG Armour-In, and posted it to the House Redwinged Lion Yahoogroups List.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu Mar 11, 2004 5:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

Muschijaeger wrote:Bob why dont ya come to the one in WV? You not that far away are ya?


Not so much a question of distance as with timing--but the invitation is appreciated!
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Klappvisor Bascinet for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 729

Steve -SoFC- wrote:Say, T-Bob - do you have any of those pre-overlapped, pre-cut rings left I sold you?

Steve


Steve:

E-mailed privately. Reply at RCOLEMAN@indy.rr.com.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:26 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Members new helm progress pic
Replies: 18
Views: 741

Halberds:

Could you show an interior shot of the helm, with a clear look at how the suspension liner works?

Thanks,
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed Mar 10, 2004 8:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Arms & Armour 12th Cen sword
Replies: 16
Views: 387

I am 5"11.....180-85 lbs. I have about a 35" waist. I live in North Carolina. As for the type of maile, which is the most authentic of the ones you mentioned.? That is the one that I would like. I really wanna stay away from stainless. Betting you'll want to go with the uncoated steel, if you want ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed Mar 10, 2004 5:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA CA-What secondary weapons do you use
Replies: 18
Views: 230

Shameless wrote:polearm, wear Egg gauntlets with street hockey gloves - love them


Shamey:

What do you shoot?
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed Mar 10, 2004 3:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA CA-What secondary weapons do you use
Replies: 18
Views: 230

While using the Hightower Crossbow, I'm using: Aluminum mitten gauntlets. Longsword (with scabbard) hung to my waist, with Crusader style shield (hung on a guige , or shoulder-strap). Mace (made by By My Hand Designs). Dagger (hung from the scabbard belt. I have a Grimms crossbow hook to span my cro...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Wed Mar 10, 2004 2:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

I'm amenable for whatever date is chosen by the majority.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue Mar 09, 2004 5:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

On the question of fealty: Are there allowances made for people who (because of religious purposes) cannot in good concience "swear fealty"? Are allowances made (as in the U. S. military) for "affirming one's word"? It goes without saying that someone will correct me if I am wrong , but I believe M...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue Mar 09, 2004 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

On the question of fealty:

Are there allowances made for people who (because of religious purposes) cannot in good concience "swear fealty"? Are allowances made (as in the U. S. military) for "affirming one's word"?
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Tue Mar 09, 2004 1:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

And once you are king, you are king till the end of the reign, right? Theres no real way to get someone off the throne. (barring them breaking a law and getting arrested an locked up, or something really ridiculous like that) Lets say someone enters crown, is an AMAZINGLY hot stick, and wins. He's ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Torvaldr Armoury and Leatherworking
Replies: 6
Views: 181

We want to see your pictures, too!
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Mon Mar 08, 2004 5:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: SHOW me your late 12th early 13th century kits.
Replies: 9
Views: 337

All: These are the photos MathRocks attempted to post. I don't think he'd mind my re-posting them. See below: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/Maille/Thrust_1_resample_3.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/Maille/Vom_tag_2_resample_2.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/membe...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bob De Tyre.
Replies: 2
Views: 174

Re: Bob De Tyre.

Robert, remember when we talked about the special shiney duct tape? Remember that you told me that you can get it any time you want it? Remember when you said that you would pick up a couple of rolls for me? Can you still get the stuff? I still need it. Vitus: Not a problem--I have three spare roll...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sun Mar 07, 2004 6:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: So Monty Python *did* have it right?
Replies: 13
Views: 592

So Monty Python *did* have it right?

This was posted to the "75 Years" Yahoogroups Page:

Sometimes the manuscript has ways of tellng you to stop researching and get some sleep.This from the Rothschild Canticles MS 404, fo. 134r.


Blowing one's own horn - scroll to the bottom of the page

:lol:
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

:bump: ed up to the top again...Whoo-hoo!
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Searching for a source for shoe lasts
Replies: 6
Views: 140

Maeryk: I've already got a full set of steel ones--what I need are either the wooden or the plastic ones; at this point, I'm not particular. What's important to me now is to have something to form the uppers over in a size that's common enough for most. I'll start out with a 10 1/2 W (for myself) an...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Searching for a source for shoe lasts
Replies: 6
Views: 140

Searching for a source for shoe lasts

All:

Because Alastair's Footwear is no longer in business, I'm wanting to begin building shoes by the method he used. I've asked Talbot for assistance (which he graciously offered), but the hard part is finding a source for shoe lasts. Does anyone have a reliable source for these?
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?
Replies: 120
Views: 1902

Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?

All:

Last autumn's Midwest Armour-In was so much fun, I'm wondering if there are any tentative plans to hold another?

Has anyone come up with a site? Are there any tentative dates bouncing around out there?

Just curious,
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Thanks T Bob!
Replies: 52
Views: 1024

First off: Sweet armor. Even a cheaten plastic armor guy like me can appreciate that. Secondly: Sorry I haven't gotten back to you on the knee-greaves. I've been so busy lately producing the stuff I already do, I've had very little time for any R & D, even for stuff people have been asking for. I c...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sat Mar 06, 2004 6:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Thanks T Bob!
Replies: 52
Views: 1024

Animal: What I'll also be interested in is how well the armour performs for you. Things I've found: ⋅ One doesn't really need rigid thigh protection when one has a fully skirted klibanion . Padded cuisses , or a heavily padded skirt on your fighting Qaba Tartarriyyal (Mongol Robe) will ser...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 9:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

As an aside: I recall reading that frequently in history, a knight would happily pay scutage to avoid their 40 day obligation of service. The Crown would use the money to purchase mercenaries, who didn't have the 40 day feudal obligation (particularly if the knight was asked to serve abroad). It doe...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 8:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Re-write the Requirements for Participants in the SCA
Replies: 223
Views: 4261

Logan: No, I did not intend that as an insult--and am distressed that you took my commentary as one. My commentary is primarily reaction to another thread that's running on a parallel course as this one--and an observation that many people take certain aspects of this hobby way too seriously (to the...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 8:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

Make sense? Only insofar as it explains your motivation for working towards a vision of what a 14th century German Ritter should be. It is quite another matter when you judge real people by those exacting standards--even within the context of the "game". Because you are dealing with 21st century pe...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 7:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Re-write the Requirements for Participants in the SCA
Replies: 223
Views: 4261

Logan: With all due respect....it's a hobby . When we return from tournament and/or war, we go back to our 21st century lives. Questioning people's "character" is important when real-life issues are involved--questioning people's "character" over how they choose to spend their leisure time is a bit ...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 7:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mercenaries in the SCA
Replies: 146
Views: 2648

You guys *always* influence the outcome of Pennsic War Points, which is why I think Pennsic sucks. With respect, the reason "Pennsic sucks" is that too many people have forgotten the "Annual Enemies--Eternal Friends" idea of Pennsic from former days. In reality, this is what we do for fun. When peo...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 5:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Klappvisor Bascinet for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 729

I love the cervalier. As soon as I have an extra $150 lying around, I'm gonna buy it. Steve Oh, no you're not! Already got dibs on it, yes, yes, prescious. Contacted Zanetto about shipping today on it, we did....plus, it's my birthday and we wants, it (but even if it isn't...). It's mine, mine I te...
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 3:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Coming soon to an armory near you Get on the waiting list.
Replies: 17
Views: 870

Matt:

Send an e-mail to Captain Jamie with your mailing address.

He wants to send you money. :)

NOTE: I went all through your site--there's no place on it that says, "Send payment to:" on it. How're you supposed to make any money if we can't pay you??

:P
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 6:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: REVIEW: Hightower Crossbows
Replies: 6
Views: 191

Credit where due--Bart's crossbows do look like the real thing--Hush has a combat crossbow from someone else that looks like a table-leg with bow-arms and a PVC tube. My Western Bow looks like something used to shoot Mamluks out of the saddle!

:twisted:
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 6:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Rawhide supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 136

Re: Looking for Rawhide supplier

Dalewyn wrote:Anyone know an internet source for cheap rawhide?


Dalewyn:

Have you checked Moscow Hide and Fur? It's where I get mine.
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Fri Mar 05, 2004 6:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Fettered Cock Pewters: Customer Reports
Replies: 5
Views: 153

Two Pennsics ago, I purchased a pair of their "14th century belts". Very nicely made. I hope that some day they start casting in bronze, though.

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