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Templar Bob/De Tyre

Why is Gulf Wars named this? I kinda thought this was disrespectful to modern day wars that had been carried out in the Gulf but I dont know whats behind this name. Please enlighten me. Wyrmspleen: Gulf Wars was an even before ever we were involved in Iraq. It was named for the region it's located ...

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From what I understand, the American version of a 'gray' squirrel has fur nothing like the Russian squirrel, which was the prefered blue-grey squirrel with white belly for miniver, gris, and vair patterns in the High Medieval era ( greywerk ). Russian/Scandinavian squirrel is supposedly very fine a...

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Here is his old link m However, as it states on the page, he is closed. The Shoes listed above are simular to some of his models. However, the ones I am talking about have a long Leather strap that wraps around the ankle and thru the boot in about 6 places so it stays put. The Extra cool thing is h...

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Broadway: Commissioned a set of stainless poleyns and cops (similar to yours). They'll be mine by next week. Wolf: Lewis Moore - Knight's Armoury Someone earlier pointed out the music on the page...lots of fun, especially for the "breast cups"---Wagner's " Ride of the Valkries "!

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Your Grace:

Thank you for your thoughtful reply.

Out of curiousity, was the change in Atlantia seamless, or did it encounter some bumps?

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Your Graces Alaric and Logan: As members of the Chivalry, it's commendable that you are trying to find ways to improve the way the Society looks, especially on the field (for perception is everything). I'm not convinced that a far reaching change will happen with any speed, until others of the Order...

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Murdock:

The saltshaker pot is sexy (in a manly, non-sexually threatening way).

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Trevor: I. Own. The. Prototype. I'd be interested in knowing the details on yours--mine has aluminum prods. I wonder what the difference between aluminum prods and fiberglass regarding range, power and accuracy. Plus, you don't have to deal with the evils of golf tube arrows. Let me know how yours t...

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Animal: So far, so good. Now for the bad news: You'll need a Roper-Whitney to punch a hole in the bottom row of plates now, just above the lower hole. This is to allow you to add the skirt-plates to your lamellar, unless you intend your skirts to be a separate piece of armour. If it is to be a separ...

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Broinnfinn: That's the point I was trying to make. One has to convince a large percentage of the peerage (particularly the chivalry) that encouraging an authentic appearance in spite of the advantanges anachronistic sporting gear is in their best interest, as well as in the best interest of the Soci...

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My observation: With respect, the time when such a change to the wording youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re proposing would have been effective is long past. Such a rule change (at this point) would be unenforceable--should an attempt be made to do so, you will have those opposed to become defiant in a way that made the...

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Yup, looked right at it and did not see it. Somedays I think the eyes see and brain just will not register. Thanks Not a problem--I hope the information is helpful to you. Pay particular attention to the Bibliography and information on extant pieces. A lot of book-digging went into the writing of t...

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iaenmor wrote:Ok, I have searched, looked at the essay section and still can not find T-Bob's essay on this. It sounds really cool and would like a copy. Can someone point me out to were it is. Thanks

Ummm...did you try the Pattern Archive, under "Lamellar Construction" by Robert de Tyre?

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Now how is it you guys attach the rawhide to the rattan? Do you wrap it going around the circumference of the rattan or do you run the rawhide lengthwise? Do you then tape over the rattan? I have never encountered a rawhide covered sword that I know of, however I have been hit by swords that felt l...

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The rule does state that you can't use fiberglass, which would be on the outside on the outside, and rawhide will certainly stiffen the sword. Siloflex is allowed because they specifically put it into the rules. It's certainly no different than using sole leather on the edges of a weapon (which, BT...

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I know what rawhide is like when wetted and dried; why does that not violate this section of the Rules of the List? m B-2. Rattan shall not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility i.e. treated with wax, resin, fiberglass, etc. Owen: I think that specifically deals with ...

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For look you are correct, butt I was thinking about going with painting or something similar: 1) to lessen overall weight, 2) I think a nice paint job might help the sword look more like a sword than something with duct tape albeit silver on it. Alaric That's a good point! The real trick is to find...

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Your Grace:

There's a brand of silvered (not that pretend silver made of aluminum, nor the grey stuff) duct tape that I get periodically. I figure it'd work as good as anything.

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You know...it occurs to me that rawhide would be one of those ideal things to work with a fullered rattan weapon. I have a 2" diameter stave of rattan on the front porch, languishing away. This would be a good thing to experiment--sheathing a fullered rattan sword with rawhide. It also occurs to me ...

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You know...it occurs to me that rawhide would be one of those ideal things to work with a fullered rattan weapon. I have a 2" diameter stave of rattan on the front porch, languishing away. This would be a good thing to experiment--sheathing a fullered rattan sword with rawhide. It also occurs to me ...

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Looks to me like a half-assed Indian attempt a Viking era Gjermundbu helmet.

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I hate yahoo ..... here : m Hmmm. While the photos ar a bit dark, I don't see "lumpy". I see really nicely planished and polished back and breast, with a demi-gauntlet. Nice rolled edges on the back and breast, too! I hope the rest of your spring break is as productive as your first day--it should ...

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Grainne:

What are the dimensions of the individual lamellae?

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Riveted maille shirt: $450.00 Riveted maille coif: $125.00 Riveted maille chausses w/feet: $190.00 Stainless visored sugarloaf helm: $250.00 Anshelm stainless poleyns/elbows: $150.00 Stainless scales by PoD: $150.00 Stainless pauldrons by Cet: $ 45.00 Stainless gorget by Waldryk: $ 25.00 Stainless v...

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That is a cool helm no doubt. The one I'm picturing is more along the lines of the spangenhelm type with the lamellar fall. Kind of ornate frame and maybe a nasal. Are you talking the one with brim in front and the frame around the eyes? That one rocks! You could also simulate a "lamellar" style wi...

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Here are the pictures I have of the sword: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/Steel%20Weapons/Copy%20of%20tea%20cozy%20hilt%20close%20up.jpg Closeup photo of the "tea-cosy" pommel (before polishing the rust off). http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/Steel%20Weapons/Copy%20of%20te...

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Addendum: Your persona impression is Turco-Mongol...right? Had you considered the addition of bazubands to your gear? It would certainly help with the look of a Turco-Mongol yigit look. I wore lamellar, a helm similar to the one I cited above (with turban) with a face-covering maille drape, loose, b...

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Animal wrote:One of my dog-brothers has a cousin that plasma cut the scales for us and boy lemme just say screw roper whitney!!! This stuff rocks!!

Animal:

Would this individual consider a run of a thousand more lamellae?

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Animal:

I'm glad it's working for you. An excellent addition to it would be this helm, don't you think?

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So...Animal:

You gonna send me some pictures, so I can post them for you???

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Hi, Anyoneone got any patterns and/or advice on making gauntlets, preferably leather ( as I am new to this and not really set up for bashing yet!) . I have a rather nice pair of leather articulated demis (?) at the moment but they leave a little to be desired as far as finger protection is concerne...

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Thanks for the advice. I have been using a sheer to cut my plates and I am using a belt grinder to round them off. I have a whitney punch and I didn't realize you could sight at the top, that works great. My real problem is where on the plate to place the holes so that they will be symetrical when ...

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I am using the same design to make my lamellar myself. It is the best one I have seen yet. I am presently making my plates and it is slow work but I will have enough plates very soon. I am presently playing with a couple of plates trying to figure out how the holes are measered and placed. The seve...

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Russ: Your bow is packaged and will ship today (as soon as I can get to the UPS Store). Currently waiting on delivery of a new stove to replace the one that died a horrible, smoking death. As soon as that's done, we'll send it on its way. I will contact you today with the tracking information (or po...

Re: Gulf Wars - why is it named this?

Good point!

What a bargain at $60.00!

Looking the proper Turco-Mongol

Oh...by the way...

Re: SAVE MY DIGITS!!

RUSS MITCHELL to the alwite harness courtesy phone please...