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by Joe Skeesick
Fri Dec 14, 2001 9:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wasters???
Replies: 18
Views: 8

Hey Bob, wanna come put on a class in England? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Its not final yet BUT if it continues the way its going I'll be leaving the country in January and will have to miss the Tulsa Fiore class (almost reason enough not to go.... almost). I'll give you a place to s...
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Dec 14, 2001 9:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Counted blows.. and the SCA ..would it work or not?
Replies: 57
Views: 21

You're right counted blows wouldn't work in melee. Its unfortunate but there are just too many cheaters out there that would "forget" the two times they had been hit in the last attack and just start back over at 0 again. Counted blows is THE way to handle tourney combat though. Nothing else makes s...
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Dec 14, 2001 12:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: help from the Rus
Replies: 24
Views: 20

Agreed Bascot. I would LOVE to have one. Its call the Alexander Nevsky helm but most certainly is not actually his. I had a conversation with Norman about this helm a couple years ago but don't recall all the details.

What cha say Norman wanna tell its tale.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Thu Dec 13, 2001 3:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Damascus rondel dagger
Replies: 9
Views: 8

I would LOVE to be able to be seriously interested in that Krag. Alas, I'm unemployed and my wife would use it on me if I was to get it. Nice work so far. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Dec 12, 2001 12:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: help from the Rus
Replies: 24
Views: 20

Well, here is what I could come up with after a few minutes of searching the backwoods of my hard drive. I know I have more but I wanted to get something out to you now and take some time to look more later. http://www.skeesick.com/images/Helm%20pics/ WARNING! ... I don't have rights to any of these...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Dec 12, 2001 9:40 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: No shipping cost on instock items
Replies: 2
Views: 8

You sure I couldn't convince you to make one of the hats a Christmas present as well... perhaps a nice bascinet ... with klapvisor? hmmm... pretty please Santa Berry? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif p.s. by the by.... your Roman is complete now... just looking for a scanner to get them of...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Dec 12, 2001 9:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got Harness?
Replies: 28
Views: 34

Everyone has seen mine already and I don't know that it qualifies as "bad ass" or not but it's definetly not made for a speed advantage. I have a second kit in the works as well that should compete nicely with this one on field presence. Odd thing is, I keep changing pieces, getting new gear, but st...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Dec 12, 2001 9:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: womans armour
Replies: 22
Views: 32

Now THAT I've got to see WMA. Please do let me/us know when you're completed. I'd love to see what you'll come up with...

J
by Joe Skeesick
Mon Dec 10, 2001 8:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 16th century armour???!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 32

Sasuke... how much for you to make that helm for me then? Image

If your pointing out these kits, you must be willing to make them.....

J
by Joe Skeesick
Mon Dec 10, 2001 9:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour in LOTR
Replies: 62
Views: 75

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Cedric: 1. Knight Rider, no contest </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I smell yankee! There can be no other explanation for that kind of comment... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smil...
by Joe Skeesick
Tue Dec 04, 2001 10:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My squires new suit, comments?
Replies: 25
Views: 13

Oh you've been here long enough to know just how tounge-in-cheek that comment of mine was Thorfin. Was a bit of the sour taste reaction I had to mrks comments. Its a gorgeous rig. I've been thinking about ordering from the Czech's myself. Just want it in a heavier guage than they typically work in.....
by Joe Skeesick
Tue Dec 04, 2001 6:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finally, done with my new hat
Replies: 13
Views: 10

Good lord thats pretty Adam. Nice job indeed. Not much more to say than that. There's not even anything to nitpick... oh wait.. whats that.. AH HA! ... there is a couple scuffs on the left front of the dome! you suck! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Kidding aside that is one spiffy helm. ...
by Joe Skeesick
Sun Dec 02, 2001 8:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: NEXT! Put half gauntlets and leather gorgets on ebay too
Replies: 7
Views: 7

Was certainly ment as a compliment. If it came across as anything other than that it was poor wording on my part.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Sun Dec 02, 2001 12:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My squires new suit, comments?
Replies: 25
Views: 13

Yea ... the fool should ditch it for plastic. What the hell is he thinking. He'll never win like that.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Sat Dec 01, 2001 12:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: NEXT! Put half gauntlets and leather gorgets on ebay too
Replies: 7
Views: 7

You know you really make some nice gear Clang. Very crisp lines. Wish I had any extra cash. I'd pick up those half gaunts just cause thier too pretty not to have. Oh, and that great helm is a really nice solution to the "I wanna wear a great helm but I'm affraid to loose the vision" argument. Keep u...
by Joe Skeesick
Sat Dec 01, 2001 12:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finger gaunts in da mail! (image heavy)
Replies: 14
Views: 13

Oh, I've got months before I can purchase one anyway and yes I will be needing another aventail (now if I can just find a good bascinet as well ... agin, when I have money).

J
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Nov 30, 2001 8:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What's a good coal forge for a beginner?
Replies: 10
Views: 8

Brake drum, 4 legs a section of pipe and a bastardized hair dryer with the heating elements removed....and thar ya go.

(I'll take 4 free buckles in exchange for that wonderful suggestion) Image

J
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Nov 30, 2001 8:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finger gaunts in da mail! (image heavy)
Replies: 14
Views: 13

Will do Thaddeus. Ah D, thanks for caring. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif The nomad is alive and well. But armour kits are like Lay's potato chips, ya can't have just one. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif And yes, my shirt is butted. I'd love to get one of your's or Steve's shi...
by Joe Skeesick
Thu Nov 29, 2001 11:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Two thumbs up
Replies: 8
Views: 7

Now I'm not rules expert by a long shot BUT... Its my understanding that most kingdoms let you wear finger gaunts if the plates bridge the stick and protect from crushing damage. Some of the kingdoms have even gone so far as to consider standard finger gaunts the equivilant of hockey gloves. (damn t...
by Joe Skeesick
Thu Nov 29, 2001 10:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Two thumbs up
Replies: 8
Views: 7

I don't know Vermin, there were just a pair of his shown on the archive about 3 weeks ago that had SCA fingers on them. Couldn't find the link for it but they looked pretty good. Haven't heard a report on how well they protected yet though. J p.s. and yes, I did type it with them on. Perhaps I shoul...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 28, 2001 8:11 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Two thumbs up
Replies: 8
Views: 7

Sasuke's almost do that.... I can get here in them. [img]http://www.skeesick.com/images/gaunt6.jpg[/img] There would be about two places he would have to modify to get the exact movement you're looking for. Not a big deal at all. However, in my particular pair's case you'd want to beef up the thumb ...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 28, 2001 4:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finger gaunts in da mail! (image heavy)
Replies: 14
Views: 13

Yep they are nice... you'll have to check out the full kit once it's done. It will be nice... Now if I can just figure out how to get one of those rivited shirts out of Steve to go underneath I'd be "happnin".... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif You'll have to ask Sasuke on the pricing. Wh...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 28, 2001 12:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Finger gaunts in da mail! (image heavy)
Replies: 14
Views: 13

Finger gaunts in da mail! (image heavy)

You know its just got to be a good day when you get finger gaunts in the mail. These fine pieces are made by our own Sasuke and were featured on the archive a few weeks ago, but not on MY hands, and not from quite so many angles. They are stainless (Sasuke will have to tell you the gauge) since I ha...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 21, 2001 5:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Other sword coverings besides duct tape?
Replies: 29
Views: 31

Bob... have you thought of or tried Rawhide? Adam (WMA) once suggested using a moisted rawhide dog bone to edge a shield with, the same idea could work for a sword.... simply wet the bone, untie it, stitch it together to make a sword condom of sorts and slide it over the sword. Once it hardened I wo...
by Joe Skeesick
Tue Nov 20, 2001 11:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Let's try again...
Replies: 4
Views: 13

oooo... case hardened helms?!?! Once I get back in a good place financially we need to talk. Image

Best of luck on the sales...

J
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Nov 16, 2001 4:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Dr Doom Hands!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 17

Sweet gaunts Sasuke, can't say as I've seen a historical example like that but its a nice extrapolation from what there was to what is needed. Looks as though my finger guants aren't too far off away from a similar level of protection, though its obvious the full bridge isn't present in mine like th...
by Joe Skeesick
Fri Nov 16, 2001 10:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear & round sheild/buckler
Replies: 15
Views: 20

Sarnac, problem is, isn't that how armour is put on.... by strapping it? (just picking nits) I use to have a buddy that fought spear in melee. Did a great job, saw him take more than one tourney with it. must of been an 8 footer (IIRC) and he used a small oval buckler with a punch thrust tip on it (...
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 14, 2001 5:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Milanese plate, ala 3d
Replies: 12
Views: 18

ah, don't listen to em, metanurbs will get ya through without a problem... if you know how to use them that is. Problem is this is a pretty daunting task no matter what program you use. Best of luck.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Wed Nov 14, 2001 1:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New lamellar order, Part 2...
Replies: 27
Views: 18

Ya know Rev. Thats a pretty spiffy idea. If you have some evidence of that plate design I'd love to see it. From a practical sence is certaily does take care of the two camps here.

Oh, and Norman, would there not be a single lower hole AND a middle hole?

J
by Joe Skeesick
Mon Nov 12, 2001 12:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th Cent. bell cuff gaunts *pic*
Replies: 22
Views: 19

If I can get my weekends a bit more clear I will. Just treading water these days, but I'd like to make it out.

Thought you were getting some movement on the "look like a knight, not a mad max extra" front at practice?

J
by Joe Skeesick
Sun Nov 11, 2001 9:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th Cent. bell cuff gaunts *pic*
Replies: 22
Views: 19

I certainly didn't have any historic precidence for the bucklers when I asked for them and got the idea from Cad's site for dealing with both picky kingdom rules, and mass weapon combat (my rules get picky when wielding pole weapons with finger gaunts) The thumb is the only thing not directly protec...
by Joe Skeesick
Sun Nov 11, 2001 9:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th Cent. bell cuff gaunts *pic*
Replies: 22
Views: 19

Tybolt, Though I haven't seen them yet I would assume they are articulated on leathers as I have seen on nearly all finger gaunts I have seen. Sasuke can give you the specifics of what he did, but thats my guess. If you are interested in constructing finger gaunts yourself pick up Brian Price's book...
by Joe Skeesick
Sat Nov 10, 2001 9:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th Cent. bell cuff gaunts *pic*
Replies: 22
Views: 19

Great work Sasuke!.... I bet they guy that gets those is going to be really happy... Image


J

(doin' a happy dance.)
by Joe Skeesick
Sat Nov 10, 2001 10:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Japanese armor in the works (pics)
Replies: 15
Views: 20

Nice job Kyle, your brother and you have done good work. I had not seen and unpainted kit before, its nice look.

You should be proud of your work, especially for a first project. Thanks for sharing.

J
by Joe Skeesick
Thu Nov 08, 2001 7:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Diameter of a Moulinet
Replies: 15
Views: 14

Uriel, I think he just spelled it wrong.... [img]http://www.mulletmadness.com/images/merchandise-mr-big.gif[/img] and here I just thought it was a bad hairstyle... I had no idea it was historical. hmmm, now that I think about it, isn't Clemments a mulleteer? .... its like the magic bullet or the gra...

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