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by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: First complex tooling experiment
Replies: 7
Views: 310

Looks pretty good. The black bits, did you stamp those down, or is it just the black bringing the down a bit?

How did you manage that color tho? I'm still stuck with solids.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Assassin helm ?
Replies: 334
Views: 13656

Wow, I think Alejandro's train wreck was right. That guy may have one day grown into a high class armourer. Now, he'll probably never come back, never seek to learn anything further about historical armour, and that is one less to add to the craft who may have blossomed. I gotta agree with I Stewart...
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Anglo-Saxon Camp for Military Through the Ages
Replies: 4
Views: 176

Wish I had a kit for it.

May run down and vist you guys tho.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coat of Plates construction and research (THE RESSURECTION)
Replies: 36
Views: 1506

Any pics of renconstructed Kussnach style CoPs? preffereably done in the same style as the ones of the pieces.

Thanks,
Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helmet Identification Help
Replies: 12
Views: 492

Isn't this style generally (rightly or wrongly) called Italo-Norman or Sicilio-Norman? Phrygian top? Looks like it points forward.

Not saying if it's the right or wrong terms, just seems like that's usually the ones most applied.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No Kingdom Crusades in 2008?
Replies: 21
Views: 527

Carlsyle works for me.

And it's purty there.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A pair of Turnshoes
Replies: 23
Views: 1049

well, I figured since you were talking about not having done a butted seam, it would use a butt stitch.

Or maybe my but just felt stitched...i dunno...

I missed these shoes before. G;ad to see em this time.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Couple more new helms.
Replies: 14
Views: 661

Ooh, I like that sugarloaf. Maybe shoulda went that route...lol

The klappface looks good too. I can't comment on whether it should be more bulbouas or anything tho. But it appeals to my sense of asthetics, anyway.

That econo turned out great. Looking forward to playing with that.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A pair of Turnshoes
Replies: 23
Views: 1049

Wow, you Aussies are wierd. You bring up something like butt stitching, and then think I"M the oddball when I reference it. You sneaky petes, you. Butt, as an ass-ide, does that have anything to do with you being "down under"?:twisted: But anyway.... Do you plan to do latchets or buck...
by RenJunkie
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No Kingdom Crusades in 2008?
Replies: 21
Views: 527

If it's in Delware, this Atlantian would have to go thru DC, and possibly Baltimore.

Northern Virgina outside of the DC metro would be cool. hehe

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Youtube video on ancient Greek armor technology
Replies: 11
Views: 449

What exactly is worng with the shield? Since I have no idea what constitutes a proper figure 8 shield construction. The guy in the lino-kit, I don't think was being presented as Homeric. They were mentioning the Persian wars at that point. The linothorax may be wrong in construction, but it does pro...
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: textile/quilted armor
Replies: 12
Views: 311

One of the scholar types in the video says that we cannot reproduce the 3500 year old sword she's showing off. Why can't we? They didn't elaborate on that.

Thanks,
Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: NEW AMERICAN GLADIATORS
Replies: 29
Views: 684

...is a mai tai champ My personal best is a 102oz Mai Tai I drank the last time I was in Vegas. This was in the middle of a day of heavy drinking so I am pretty sure that if I dedicate myself to it I can do 2 or 3 of them the next time I am there. Sometimes to be a champion, you just have to fight ...
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather vam & rerebraces
Replies: 8
Views: 249

Niiice.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:03 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A pair of Turnshoes
Replies: 23
Views: 1049

Not bad for a couple of evenings work, Egfroth, not bad at all.

Butt stitching? Wow, butstitching would be the last thing I'd complain about not doing on them. But I don't quite posess your skill with a needle.

Yet :twisted: .

Good job.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Strengthening + Conditioning
Replies: 54
Views: 1787

I always thought they were squat-thrusts.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

Gorm, there's a shire right next to you.

Us!

Christopher, the Isenfiri
by RenJunkie
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:40 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My harp/lyre project- Redux
Replies: 18
Views: 298

I couldn't say. The video and audio don't line up for me.

How about new recordings with the improved mic placement? hehe

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pimp my Katzbalger (and rondel)
Replies: 40
Views: 1609

:shock:

Mmm mmm mmm.

Now there is a stick that looks like sword.

The grips set it off like a signal flare on a kerosene soaked rag.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:27 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds and the Three Beta Testers Part 1
Replies: 63
Views: 2549

Halberds wrote:Hi Ren,

Say hi to Stimpy for me. :wink:

Hal


I'm not speaking to that FAT BLOATED SACK OF PROTOPLASM!

Otherwise I would...lol

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:05 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My Atzinger Shield
Replies: 14
Views: 477

Perty.

What sort of border?


Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:03 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My harp/lyre project- Redux
Replies: 18
Views: 298

It ain't that bad, Rev. Altho, one of the strings sounds a little out of tune. Not too much, tho. Still works.

When you think that "how to" is gonna premiere?

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: NEW AMERICAN GLADIATORS
Replies: 29
Views: 684

Bad haka? Maybe it's cause he was on that big foam pad Q-bert pyramid.

Maybe he's better on solid ground? lol

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Combat Board...
Replies: 3
Views: 263

Hmmm. Well, the good Baron has been posting regularly there, so we can rule him out as the cause. Egfroth doesn't post cricket scores there..... Someone is systematically trying to disable the cooridination and improvement of the armies of the Knowne World . Just giving the regular down messges, or ...
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Fitting My Armour Part Deux
Replies: 36
Views: 1060

Sounds like water weight to me. It's never been unusual for me to wobble between 5-8 pounds different between any couple of days. I never worry about weight if the change is under 10 pounds in a short span. Course now that I'm up to 250, I need to bring it down a bit. At least after I find out about...
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds and the Three Beta Testers Part 1
Replies: 63
Views: 2549

Yup, it was me.

PM Sent.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coat of Plates construction and research (THE RESSURECTION)
Replies: 36
Views: 1506

This thread needs the killer assortment of pics the original had.

Bet your butt I'll be saving the pics direct this time instead of just the link to the thread.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Newest creation: Rondel Dagger
Replies: 13
Views: 360

Clean. That's a good clean utilitarian tool that has a beauty in the execution of it's construction.

Me like.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:06 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My harp/lyre project- Redux
Replies: 18
Views: 298

I'll say again, I would LOVE to hear this being played. I think the A-S Lyre is a profoundly beautiful instrument to look upon and hear. And if it sounds as good as it looks, we'll just have to get recordings of it.

Killer job, Rev.

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: NEW AMERICAN GLADIATORS
Replies: 29
Views: 684

Didn't get to see but litterally 25 seconds of it.

But I think I saw one of the Gladiators doing a Haka or some other Polynesian war chant. Am I wrong?

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hat Raising Videos
Replies: 5
Views: 493

I remember the thread, and am interested. This particular thread was one of those that was ressurected by the Great Deletion of '08. It was April of '07...lol.

But I am now very much looking forward to seeing that video of yours, Eric. Veryvery interested.

Thanks,
Christopher
by RenJunkie
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: HOLY CRAP! What happened?????
Replies: 116
Views: 3268

How about we try and rebuild some of the last 8 months? It'd be a bit fragmented, but better than obliterated. I'm sure some of the pics can be restored. especially on the "Show us Your Kit/CoP/Weapons, etc" Type threads. Let the rebuilding begin!!! Please? I totally need the CoP thread th...
by RenJunkie
Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Vambraces
Replies: 11
Views: 334

They look pretty good. Can't help you with your questions exactly, but I can say that there is nothing wrong with cutting and then painting. It's called incising and is a period technique. Turned out well. Do they lace up or are you putting 4 straps on there? Sorry I can't help with the other questi...
by RenJunkie
Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: what are these siege weapons?
Replies: 10
Views: 367

Bore- like a dril.

Would the seige of Jerusalem be too early for saracen use of gunpowder weapons? They look like handonnes on wheels. Pot de fer, maybe?

Christopher
by RenJunkie
Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Waistcoat Cuirasses
Replies: 12
Views: 820

Joust 1, PM Sent.

Christopher

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