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Milan H

Any pics or measurements yet?

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Milan H

I bid $300

Milan H

What really kills the look of the SCA weapons isnt so much what the heads can be made from, but rather what they have to be built for. The 1.25 inch cross section makes a big impact on the appearance as does the 1.25-3 inch thrusting tips and no more than .5 inch possible projection into a helmet. I...

Milan H

I really think there should be another weapons form that goes beyond heavy rattan fighting. C&T just wouldnt allow those axes to be used correctly.

Edit: I repeated myself
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Milan H

As Leo said, yes they are legal. I have a single spring pin holding my visor closed. It originally was so strong I had a hard time getting it off even with help. I eventually worked out a technique to do it myself though. Over time the pin got damaged (from how hard it was to take off im sure) and I...

Milan H

they are CCM's. I can see it in the first pic

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Milan H

I would try Aleenes Tacky glue. Its flexible, and should bond to leather just fine. Readily available too, and can be thinned. Comes in a gold bottle. Doesnt taste too good.

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Milan H

The cotehardies on the musicians are interesting too... buttons all the way up the arm. Dont know if I had noticed that before, even though i have been over this scene before. Humm

Milan H

Gahhhh i want the helmet too *sigh* Stupid being a student again. This time last year i would have bought it in a heartbeat.

Milan H

Bastard sword, or a thrust and throw spear if you can have it in your kingdom.

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Milan H

Yep beat me to the thread. Thanks for posting the link. All the steps should be in the tutorial. If not feel free to shoot me a PM. No expert but happy to help.

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Milan H

Another one, http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/

Milan H

Anshelm arms as well.

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Milan H

I would mock it up with some paper and see if you like the basic size. from the numbers you gave, and my mental images, I like the first one better too.

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Milan H

Ask any teacher... The hardest people to fence are fast athletic beginners. Why? Because they are fast strong and unpredictable. They dont fall for mind games because they havent learned them yet. They see opening, they attack. As for you and your responses, the best option you have is to fight many...

Milan H

The closer the eye opening is to your eye the easier it is to see. That's why klapvisors are easier to see out of than houndskulls. Respectfully I can't agree with the Hundskulls being harder to see out of. If it's made right you should have the occulars closer to your eyes, since the nose of the h...

Milan H

Here is a thread where several people discuss this very issue. m Check it out for lots of good advice and experiences. Otherwise, the only additional point I have to make is that most people who believe that close helmets are detrimental to our game are people who fit into one of the following categ...

Milan H

ive gotten it off my swords with WD40 or lighter fluid and a rag. Sometimes i will use a putty knife or a scraper to get most off first, but its always worked for me.

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Milan H

Gentlemen, I feel pretty stupid here. But doing right in this case is more important than looking clever... In late 2006, without any extra money and balancing what I had, I asked for some help finding demi gauntlets, as I was putting together my first rig. I had no clue of what I what I was lookin...

Milan H

I normally dont like the copper look... This is a rare exception. Very very nice piece. His whorled vessel is exceptionally nice though.

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Milan H

Which Trip mask is it? Any dents or dings?

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Milan H

Here are a few things i have done. Nothing spectacular, but for one or two off items im satisfied though. I tend not to do more than one or two of any project... A bit of a fault i think, since i never become really good at any one thing. Mini Onager trophy for West kingdom siege cooking (smudge on ...

Milan H

do you know there is a family owned armoury in Golden Avenue of Prague (the one in Czech republic) As opposed to the 2 Prague's in America? Or New Prague or Praha? Perhaps its the town of 350 or so people in Nebraska, where there isnt a Golden Avenue.... And there are people who can still speak Cze...

Milan H

For the prices you are looking at, i would go to m and look at the Wisby coat of plates. Good for mid 14th century, and since its custom made to your specs, it wont be as heavy as it feels in the hand. Well made, custom armor is a treat to wear and is comfy. This piece is quite historical as well wh...

Milan H

i use lots of very small strapping tape strips. Like 1/8th-1/4 inch wide, criss crossed over and over. If its multiple layers of foam, the lower layers dont get quite as many strips, the top gets covered. Where most people mess up, i think, is that they dont run the strips holding the thrusty far en...

Milan H

i tell people that if they are looking for an upper middle range helmet to plan on spending between 500-1000 dollars. When they freak out, i remind them that these are hand made and are designed to protect you from getting your head pounded in THOUSANDS of times over the life of the helmet (many man...

Milan H

i dont know if i like the idea of either option. I dont believe the average person strong enough to stop a grinder that binds or kicks with just one arm, and the brace location makes it very awkward to hold onto the trigger properly while still bracing the grinder. Personally, i wouldnt even try it....

Milan H

you are wasting your time attempting to drill the 4130, save yourself some stress, find a roper whitney punch& pop some holes. I imagine you probably already know someone who has one, or you could get a knock off@ harbor freight. either that or you will spend more getting stitches when you brea...

Milan H

Im a particular fan of Metabo grinders. They kick ass.

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Milan H

Belts in general. Not just buckles, but belts that are like 2 inches wide and ankle length on like every single person. Drives me crazy.

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Milan H

I dont carry a sword anymore, though occasionally i do bring mine with me. If im on a royal guard again, though, i will probably start carrying just for the look . I do try to be quite sword aware, and will pull it vertical when moving around people so i dont wack them with my scabbard. Usually thou...

Milan H

I consider all SCA combat forms martial sports. Its not an art, as there isnt enough overall cohesion in the way its taught, and the mental theory in the way it is to be fought. I dont think its just a game or sport either, as it is a full contact activity with some form of weapon and derived from (...

Milan H

cutting 2 inches off the top of those would put the bulge for the calf just below the knee cap. I think you could trim some material off the top, but 2 inches would probably be extreme. I would likely trim some from both ends to help keep them fitting in the right spots. I recently got a pair of off...

Milan H

Bad reasoning---I used to work on the assembly line in a factory that gave it's employees *free* ear plugs because the ambient noise was quite loud---though not over the "line". I was the ONLY one who used them! Respectfully, is it worse reasoning than applying one persons experience in a...

Milan H

Gutter vambraces usually need some flare at the cuff in order to make things more comfortable. It also may be too small or too long as well. Hard to tell without good pictures or looking in person.

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