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by Eamonn MacCampbell
Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Riveted chainmaille
Replies: 49
Views: 842

Try looking for Eric D. Schmid... Also here is a Yahoo group that may e of interest.. m Also..try looking in the research articles at Forth Armoury...I guess it doesn't have any thing other than mandrels as well... m And there's also this article the Rev George has, that can be found here... m I fou...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Templar vs. Crusader - tabard conflict?
Replies: 28
Views: 570

Cian..I believe that would be a "Latin cross". As for the Maltese cross being used, it would depend on how accurate you want to be...I have a theory about the Maltese cross, but I can't really prove it...And that is, that it was used during and after the Hospitallers were on Malta....I hav...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how fighters feel about combat archers
Replies: 135
Views: 2761

I really don't have a problem with them...Just part of the game..And like other, I wear no pointy hat or white belt. Now the first time I was killed in the SCA was by an arrow....Been authorized for two months, at my first war....Didn't know anyone, and nobody on the side I was fighting with ,knew m...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Suggestions for my armor
Replies: 23
Views: 603

21C "B" movie...You say you don't want to stray farther than you already have, but are willing to add leather and furs to it...uuhhmmm, how much farther into the realm of fantasy do you want to go??The whole suit is fantasy...Adding leather and furs will take you farther away from anything...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Types of armor straps
Replies: 21
Views: 618

As strange as it sounds...I soak mine in Olive Oil...Then squeeze the excess off...Been two years and no problems...The guy who showed this to me has straps on his armour that are nearing 15 years with no replacement...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Where it's made? ------- X-POST 1370-1400 BAS
Replies: 8
Views: 294

Re: Where it's made? ------- X-POST 1370-1400 BAS

Does it matter where it's made? If I said it was made by an apprentice here in my Australian workshop would that change your view? Your thoughts? Not at all...That is a fabulous looking helm...I wish I had an apprentice with that much talent...Course...I wish I could teach someone to have that much...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armourers, time to impress me
Replies: 31
Views: 1532

Sure you don't want to sell that crusader helm first Sean? I mean the economy being what it is and all? Hmmm, this is a one of a kind helm. how much you offering? Sean of the Chipendales My first born...I mean...uh....no, maybe not. PM me if you are even "slightly" considering it though a...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A Riddle in the Classic Style
Replies: 39
Views: 517

or a Field grown, plucked, shaped. Innappropriate for certain company the more I dry, the more damp I become Cotton... Very nearly there. A towel. The more it drys, the wetter it gets! Well, I was thinking towel...But then I thought the innappropriate part ment allergies...So I thought cotton to be...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A Riddle in the Classic Style
Replies: 39
Views: 517

Crimthann of Fid-Nemed wrote:or a Field


grown, plucked, shaped.
Innappropriate for certain company
the more I dry, the more damp I become


Cotton...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: More Historic site smugness from Drachenwald
Replies: 30
Views: 824

I have pics from a hefty chunk of the castles of Ireland, England, (well, London area) and pics from a large number of museums all over the continent, primarily Italy/England/France. Toss in some Austrian castles too. If you guys want, I'll start posting. mmmmmmmmmmm....Castles of Ireland.....I lik...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Looking for members in the Salt Lake City area
Replies: 14
Views: 217

Agnarr wrote:Have there been any kings from there with more than one consort? :twisted:


Uhhmm..NO....Don't be dissin my Kingdom
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: IWTB a 15th-century Hospitaller
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

There is a problem with that gown that he is wearing, if this is supposed to be just after the battle he should be wearing a red with white cross tabbard....Back in 1279(IIRC) the statutes say that the black was for daily ceremonial wear, and when in battle the red/white was used...Give me a day and...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: More Historic site smugness from Drachenwald
Replies: 30
Views: 824

Just because you live were there are real castles...And lots of cool museums with all sorts of bad-ass medieval stuff...You just have to come in here all high and mighty, with that...Bow down before those who live were it happened you peons...attitude....Well, I just have to say....You suck, and too...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: beautiful CELTIC KNOTWORK PRINT (signed by artist, deceased)
Replies: 7
Views: 308

DAMN That's beautiful....Wish I had some spare cash.... :sad:
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New SpangenHelm[with Pics]
Replies: 25
Views: 1078

Halberds wrote:Ps: This will teach you not to dish the bottom of your panels. :wink:


Now he tells us...Well, better late than never...Now I should be able to finish your kit I bought...sheeesh...I feel stupid... :P
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armourers, time to impress me
Replies: 31
Views: 1532

Ok, here is a pic of my kit with my current helm. I am the one in the black with the white cross. My current helm has ALOT of nice sides that catch stick where others would not. Ok this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen....man, this is the helm I will have before I die.... Ditto...Course...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: scale gauntlets
Replies: 33
Views: 1243

white mountain armoury wrote:I have an article on that bas relief somewhere.


Please,please,please can you find it....I would love to learn more about this...It really is a great kit...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Italian style harness
Replies: 12
Views: 540

Bellisimo... but since they tended to export their visored sallets, shouldn't it have a barbuta or an armet for that cap-a-pied Italian look? Or a bellows face Sallett...that would look pretty hot... Eric...Do you ever get the feeling that some of us just really hate you when you post these picture...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Speaking of Gladiators
Replies: 0
Views: 116

Speaking of Gladiators

Just saw this...Thought some might find it interesting...

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/10/1 ... -rome.html
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Concerning the KONG mace
Replies: 10
Views: 604

so when you cut them out, you lost compression making the mace head harder??? I would think the opposite would happen... wow that in insteresting... I believe what he is saying is that after he cut it out..It lost all compression...i.e. it was too soft and wasn't able to connect with any force. The...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: transitional armor
Replies: 22
Views: 782

In my understanding.... Transitional refers to armour of the 14th century (give or take some), during the transition from mail to plate as the primary defense. Those harnesses that use mail combined with some plate defenses. As to my understanding of the term...You are correct in what you say....Tw...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Artemisia Fall Crown(Updated)(Now with Pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 656

When did kites become so prevalent in Artemesia? I don't remember seeing quite such a high proportion before. Lots of Normans here in the Kingdom...Down south mostly...You could probable thank HE Ralf and Sir Bart for that.... I use one as well, But then I do 1250ish Hospitaller...Would be proper f...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: wtb visored sugarloaf
Replies: 6
Views: 243

Currently I fight only in a flat top great helm and I love it....Am working on a Visored Sugarloaf ala the Luttrell Psalter....As far as I'm concerned...There is almost no sexier helm than the Sugarloaf...Hopefully min turns out as well as Sinrics...Hopefully it should , since I'm using his pattern....
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Artemisia Fall Crown(Updated)(Now with Pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 656

I don't recognize Argent, JarJar facing sinister......War that combatant the guy wearing the black plate with a sydo-Japanesse type helm with the really low voice????????
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: open production slot
Replies: 10
Views: 366

So how well do the Wisby gaunts protect?? Have you been out fighting in them yet??
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Artemisia Fall Crown(Updated)(Now with Pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 656

ohhh Lord Eamonn check your private message box please. Easy with that "Lord"stuff....We all just friends around here..Besides..Someone might think I actually make folks refer to me like that.... Well, OK only at work do I remind them...But thats just cause they keep calling me "Sir&...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: my turn at a mempo
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Thats bad ass Brian....Did you use heat to shape it or is it all cold done???
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Battle of Visby ...online version link?
Replies: 2
Views: 224

This the one you looking for??

http://sallerin.club.fr/Armure.htm

Look down about halfway.
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Used Ironmonger Armoury Armour Making Tools
Replies: 10
Views: 453

I also have a set of hammers that I have modified that I would be willing to part with. If there is interest I will post the details. I think there is a double sided rawhide sledge, two polished ball peens and a round faced sledge. What do you want for the lot Ujiyori???? I'm here in Crystal Crags,...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Artemisia Fall Crown(Updated)(Now with Pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 656

Ratslayer wrote:Count Michael and Countess Sati will be the winners with Morgan and Sean in the semi finals.

Kelwin



Dang Girl...You have some inside info or what..That guess was really close, don't know who fought Duke Sean in the semi's but it was Sean and Michael in the finals...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Artemisia Fall Crown(Updated)(Now with Pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 656

Just pulled this from the Kingdom list, the results are in.... "Just got a phone call, and the new Crown Prince and Princess of Artemisia are: Count Michael O'Brien and Countess Sati al-Isfahaniyya The final was between Count Michael and Duke Sean, from my source. Vivat! Vivat! Vivat! Baroness ...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best Tourney You Have Ever Fought In?
Replies: 48
Views: 1813

My shires heavy champion event , beginning of Sept. this year....Mostly because I don't get to travel a whole lot, and the last two years when I went and did a kingdom level tourney, I was either sunburned so bad I couldn't get my armour on, or this year, got de-hydrated so bad I had to pull out aft...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who does WW I and/or WW II re-enactment?
Replies: 12
Views: 240

GlenK would be another to chat with...He does alot of school demos and has shown some pretty kick ass photos of his stuff...So I would go to Primvs or Glen....But only because I don't know the other guys who have posted in the thread... :D
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Are any of y'all dealers for CAS HAnwei in Atlantia?
Replies: 6
Views: 92

I know from past experience, that anything Stephan sells is drop shipped directly to you...So it doesn't matter what kingdom you are in...I live in Montana(Artemisia) and he's down in Florida...Got my padded chausses pretty quick, and totally painless...And he answers all questions really quick...
by Eamonn MacCampbell
Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Agincourt, Crecy
Replies: 4
Views: 198

Re: Agincourt, Crecy

[quote="Cliff Rogers"]Some time ago I posted some excerpts from a forthcoming article on Agincourt, and thought people might like to know that it's now in print (in the same volume that has an article by Russ Mitchell on Longbow vs. Crossbow at Crecy and one by David Wetham on longbow tech...

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