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Might be splitting hairs, but . . .

What are the differences between a Visored Sugarloaf and a Visored Bascinet?

Were they both in existance in the early portion of the 14th century (pre-1330)?

bigfredb

Take a look at these handouts:

http://thorsonandsvava.sccspirit.com/pd ... ut_men.pdf

http://thorsonandsvava.sccspirit.com/pd ... spants.pdf

Both are from this website:

http://thorsonandsvava.sccspirit.com/vi ... /index.htm

Hope these help.

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Found this url:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6117405_convert ... p-dxf.html

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Chris Gilman wrote: If you wanted to do a thatched roof house, I have a couple of ideas for that.

I would love to hear the ideas for this!!!

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Orazio Valori wrote:I always thought the ones on Anshelm Arms site looked pretty nice:

http://www.anshelmarms.com/legs.html

+1

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Look here, they are awesome (and well priced):

http://www.anshelmarms.com/legs.html

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Look Here:

http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/gauntlets.htm

If you have the money:

http://www.anshelmarms.com/gauntlets.html

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Isnt there an App for that?

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Dougale MacAlestyr wrote:A little over armoured, could there be such a thing?, for CA.

https://www.facebook.com/messages/?__ad ... =3&theater

. . . looks a little more like "Pain Adverse" to me

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The entire theme of the Danse Macabre, and the meetings between the dead and living has absolutely nothing to do with "evading death", I don't know where such a notion came from, it certainly isn't historical. The theme of both of these is the inevibility of death, that we are all mortal, and we wi...

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David Edwinson wrote:Do you have pictures from Sir Mons's Pas?

I don't have any pictures myself, but I will track some down . . .

There is this picture of the procession beforehand:

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This was my first kit (Im the one in the Kilt):

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Respectfully -- Danse Macabre is the opposite of what is wanted - it is the mortals dancing towards the grave. I respectfully counter that Danse Macabre is not mortals dancing toward the grave . . . it is mortals evading death (and evil). Plagues were ravaging medieval Europe at the time and death ...

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the one thing I had seen on a armorers site that I wish they could and would do was a progress update that one armorer was doing dayley, this would let the costumer know where they where at in the progress of there order. something as simple as john smith 75% bob brown 8% would be so refreshing. In...

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Does anybody have a copy of the article or the actual copy of TI that they could scan to pdf?

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Danse Macabre http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_dance It was a common theme in the late 14th - early 15th century. Center your event/tournament around themes of Good vs Evil, light vs. dark, etc. Also, you might try to PM Sir Mons (aka 'Munz' on the archive) as Danse Macabre was the theme of the Pa...

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When cruising the yard sales, how do you know if something is pewter (in order to 're-purpose' it)?

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I agree with Sir Johann.

Find someone in the local area who can weld and make the changes that Sir Johann suggested. I don't think it would affect the aesthetics of the helm at all.

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I am making my own suit of 14th century gear and i find myself lookin at luthers gear for inspiration and ideas. Great armorer and if i couldnt make it myself i would buy from him. Well, you know what they always say . . . If you want something done right, do it yourself (or go to Luther)!! :D :D :D

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Where are you located?

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Save up and get one of these:

http://gambesons.com/

Built to last.

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Wolf wrote:just cheap stainless steel spaulders. i have a full suit of stainless but I have pauldrons and wanted spaulders for a certain look. what kinda deals/prices am I looking at?

Check out These: http://www.medievaltownsquare.com/item.php?id=35

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BTW, in case anyone here hasn't heard yet, Ajax was also invited to join the Order of Chivalry at the same event. :D :D :D AWESOME News!!! :D :D :D To this day, I still remember the several fighter practices where Ajax helped me with my "fighters stance". He didn't fight at all during that time, ju...

bigfredb · Re: Helm for Ajax... 02/04/2012..finished pics W O W !

W O W !

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Hal,

This is what Zweihammer has on the main page of his website:

Until Zweihammer Armoury sources a lower cost option to produce our kits, We will not be re stocking once sold out.

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How about "Legal" Responsibilities of Landed Nobility for Man-at-Arms and soldiers. Numbers, supplies, types of weapons & training required, etc.

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Dougal Forester wrote:Drogo, Do tou have or happen to know where the plans are for that stand? I have a bunch of scrap wood from a friends construction site.

Mike

+1

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Second dibs on the Red Linen Tunic!

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Yes, this is the Armour Archive . . . but I am trying to look good On AND Off the field.

So show off your soft kits!! Motivate others!!

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PM sent!!

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Are the C-belt from Pitbull Armory and a set of padded linen cuisses from Steel Mastery still available?

If so, is the C-Belt adjustable to a smaller size (42"-ish)?

If yes to both, I will take dibs.

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Hi, I recently paid for a helmet from kelly at ashcraft baker. When I ordered I was told that I would have my helmet before presidents day. To this day I still have not received the helmet. I have tried reaching Kelly, emailed multiple times with no response. Dont get me wrong i understand life and...

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I'm still at 'Stalag' Patriot . . . if you ever make it down this way . . .

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Hello Everyone, Got back from my first event this evening and I had a great time. Lots of great fighters and fights. The tournament was a Pas d Arms (sp). So there was no eliminations, we all fought each other in various formats for 6 rounds. So I thought I did fairly well with a record of 1 & 5. I...

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Silly mead question here . . . I came across a bottle of mead (from the initial fermentation) that got "lost" in the garage. It doesn't appear to be growing any "science experiments". I honestly cant tell you how long it is been in its dark, lonely place, but it is at least 2-3 years. I've heard tha...

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