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by bigfredb
Thu May 12, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep Auction: Size D Stainless 3 Pc Knee Joint SOLD
Replies: 14
Views: 291

Re: Stonekeep Auction: Size D Stainless 3 Pc Knee Joint $1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFoy7DqSYto

Wish there was a video of him fighting . . . Sir Kief is a true inspiration.
by bigfredb
Thu May 12, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A Question of a Greave-ous Nature
Replies: 5
Views: 258

A Question of a Greave-ous Nature

What type of Greaves would be appropriate for 1300-1310 (Scottish/English) ?
by bigfredb
Thu May 12, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A tent for the Medieval Minimalist...
Replies: 16
Views: 779

Re: A tent for the Medieval Minimalist...

When I lived in Ansteorra, there was a gent who used to go minimalist. He had a big furry blanket (could have been a real fur for all I know) and a "oiled" canvas tarp. He would just roll up in them.

Only time he deviated is when it was raining really hard.
by bigfredb
Wed May 11, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Leg ware 1350
Replies: 11
Views: 364

Re: Leg ware 1350

Linen or Wool hose.

Both are hearty fabrics.
by bigfredb
Wed May 11, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Update
Replies: 11
Views: 386

Re: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Up

Andy, I took a deeper look at the site. The "dropdown" menu's in IE8 go off the visible part of the screen which makes the parts of it not visible and difficult to follow/click. This would not lend itself to a pleasant customer experience. The link from the "Body" item goes to th...
by bigfredb
Tue May 10, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Update
Replies: 11
Views: 386

Re: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Up

Pitbull Armory wrote: Bigfred what browser were you looking at it with? With IE 90 percent of the front page doesent show. With Mozilla It all shows, but my logo at the top is shown small actually.



I took a look at it with IE 8.0.

Here is what I see for your homepage:
by bigfredb
Mon May 09, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Update
Replies: 11
Views: 386

Re: Anyone have trouble viewing pitbullarmory.com? Order Up

I took a look at all the pages. They all seem to come up with the exception of Accessories which gets a 404 error. The menus are a little slow, which may be part of the problem. Some feedback from my view is that the Top of the webpage (where "Pitbull Armory" is), although very beautiful, ...
by bigfredb
Mon May 09, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Replies: 591
Views: 38065

Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!

Brother Logan wrote:My kit for Combat of the Thirty, the only thing not shown are the sabatons, the floor was too slick for my turnshoes so I had to switch. Finished, tested, and now approved? Anyone?...


Nice kit.

who made your helm?
by bigfredb
Fri May 06, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for first helm
Replies: 20
Views: 606

Re: Looking for first helm

That one's easy.

Contact Hjalmr (he's on the archive).

Serious helms at beginner prices.
by bigfredb
Thu May 05, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Icefalcon Online Catalog - Store Suspended?!?
Replies: 2
Views: 305

Icefalcon Online Catalog - Store Suspended?!?

Just went to check out the online Icefalcon stuff and it says the store is suspended!!

Whats up?
by bigfredb
Wed May 04, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you deal with bruises?
Replies: 33
Views: 589

Re: How do you deal with bruises?

Samuel wrote:chicks dont dig bruises, get better so you dont get them.. ( if chicks really did like bruises newbees and squires would have the babes. not the Knights:D)


Youre with the wrong chicks then :D
by bigfredb
Tue May 03, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you deal with bruises?
Replies: 33
Views: 589

Re: How do you deal with bruises?

Worry less about the bruise and more about the mobility. you most likely have a deep tissue bruise that has caused the muscle to spasm. (But I'm not a Dr) Take vitamin M (aka motrin) to help reduce the swelling. Also, deep ice soaks, not just ice packs. Put a bunch of ice in water in a bucket or tub...
by bigfredb
Mon May 02, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Easy, lightweight camp bed?
Replies: 20
Views: 685

Re: Easy, lightweight camp bed?

bigfredb wrote:A hammock.


OK, so it is a little bit more.

A hammock
2 "V"s of 2x4s (set to get a 60deg angle) can be with a hinge & chain
2 Screw in "Pet leash holder" corkscrew spikes. (Can substitute a sturdy tree at one or both ends)
by bigfredb
Mon May 02, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Estrella War 2012 Date Change
Replies: 13
Views: 358

Re: Estrella War 2012 Date Change

DarkApprentice wrote:I thought it was being cancelled due to the end of the world...

DA


No . . . end of the world is in December next year. :twisted:
by bigfredb
Mon May 02, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Books Relating to Construction
Replies: 16
Views: 333

Re: Books Relating to Construction

I've sorta contemplated doing a how to book for a full 14th century harness including patterns. The coat of plates instruction set hasn't hit it's target earnings yet though. Do it!! Do it NOW!!!!! http://www.blogcdn.com/blog.moviefone.com/media/2010/11/arnoldschwarzeneggerscreamingkindergartencop....
by bigfredb
Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB short sleeve gambisons..
Replies: 2
Views: 161

Re: WTB short sleeve gambisons..

Badbilly wrote:Two for a XXXL size. Thick as a moving blanket. Close to white as possible. PM me for any deals.


PM Sent.
by bigfredb
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Replies: 603
Views: 18986

Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!

Corby de la Flamme wrote:
Sir Omarad wrote:You didn't narrow the rod any... right?

That's correct.

The cuts run toward the hilt, from the tip. They extend about 8-10 inches down, and are only as wide as the kerf of the saw blade.


Please, can you post some pictures of the sword and the cut you made?
by bigfredb
Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Crusader Helmet
Replies: 14
Views: 333

Re: WTB: Crusader Helmet

Proxus here on the archive had one for sale, don't know if it sold or not yet.
by bigfredb
Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: From a righty to a lefty... Need your experiance..
Replies: 33
Views: 881

Re: From a righty to a lefty... Need your experiance..

Greetings !! My search fu is weak and I didnt know if this has been spoken of previously.. How much of a transition is it to switch hands.. From a righty to sinister ? I am curious as to the details and the quirks involved.. Any links or places or folks you could direct me too would be awesome.. Th...
by bigfredb
Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New tool... 7 Day Auction. (Concluded)
Replies: 37
Views: 1029

Re: New tool under development.

Halberds wrote:I shall call it the Spangen Master.

Muhahahaha..............

Pics tomorrow.


tease
by bigfredb
Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Easy, lightweight camp bed?
Replies: 20
Views: 685

Re: Easy, lightweight camp bed?

A hammock.
by bigfredb
Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Mantle Pattern
Replies: 23
Views: 947

Re: Mantle Pattern

Irish, Nope, don't mean the torse . . . (BTW I am using your instructions to make the torse, thank you very much!). I mean the flat "drape" that hangs down from the torse around the sides and back. I got some help and made a prototype. Looks a lot better. Will try to get some pics when I a...
by bigfredb
Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Critique my kit
Replies: 26
Views: 611

Re: Critique my kit

Turnshoes w/pattens, braes, chausses to start.

I would say, lose the sleeves on the surcoat and make the neck opening slightly smaller (y'aren't showin' off the chest hair and chains).

Make a gambeson with more fitted, full-length sleeves.

Cover the smurf-skin with black linen.
by bigfredb
Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Plastic Baldar hilts. (2)
Replies: 8
Views: 191

Re: WTB Plastic Baldar hilts. (2)

I really don't like the baldar hilts. If you have a good kit, I feel that they brake the overall look.

These are much better IMHO. . .

http://www.anshelmarms.com/baskethilts.html
by bigfredb
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Mantle Pattern
Replies: 23
Views: 947

Re: Mantle Pattern

Its a fabric mantle, not a chainmail one
by bigfredb
Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Mantle Pattern
Replies: 23
Views: 947

Re: Mantle Pattern

Mantle for a great helm.

It just doesn't look right or lay right
by bigfredb
Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Mantle Pattern
Replies: 23
Views: 947

Mantle Pattern

Does anybody have a pattern for a Mantle? (or directions on how to make one)

I just tried to make one, but it doesn't hang correctly.
by bigfredb
Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Brass Buckles
Replies: 8
Views: 264

Brass Buckles

Who carries 14th century brass buckles?

I am looking for some small ones (1/2" - 5/8")