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MJBlazek

So I have been pondering the field Scenario- The basics- Comments/Critiques Welcome Will try to have the French forces outnumber the English at least 2 to 1 if not 3 to 1 for heavy combatants. English will have Combat Archery contingent (optimal) equaling 1/3 of English force. (Historically the Arch...

MJBlazek

I free handed a stencil on paper and then cut it out and traced an outline on the stag, stars and the red part if the trillium. I free handed the leaves, and free hand painted everything.
What I would reall like to do is more detail on the stags head. But I am afraid to mess it up lol

MJBlazek

Now I understand his POTHelm specials!

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actually, I think I was a little drunk when I finished it

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MJBlazek

In the trail by arms at Gulf Wars (I think it was Gulf Wars)
I finally have the coins I had promised as payment.
I apologize for the delay.
I can't for the life of me find the Mailing Address that was sent to me in a pm.
To whom can I send these?

Thank you!
MJ

MJBlazek

I'm interested in this, but for the Early 15th Century

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Good Master Woodwose is one to listen to about fitting lots of gear in a small place.

How big is that tent you had at GNE Matt?
Had all of his stuff, his armor, his wife, AND a St. Bernard.

MJBlazek

heh.. thanks.
I've been working on my annual "Self-Evaluation" at work. my brain is fried. It is a special hell.

MJBlazek

Thanks Guys! Wcanne I will look into the AE event. See if they have any pointers, or if they would like to combine recources. Whil eit may cut down on numbers, I am wondering how hard it woudl be to have a little strichter rules for this. Run it more like a giant Deed instead of a regular SCA Field ...

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I also recently saw on FB that Stonekeep has been closed indefinitely due to a divorce. Can anybody confirm this?

MJBlazek

OMG that is gorgeous.
My wife would kill me if I bought another helmet though. But I waaaaaant.

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I love it when a plan comes together.

These are gonners....

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I like the sort of double meaning this phrase has, especially when doing reenactment- Vita Ante Acta

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you can send me photos too at matthewjblazek@gmail.com if you cant get them posted here

MJBlazek

I woudl also like to see pictures

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I posted something to you on FB...

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hmmmmm

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bump to top.
I have a little wiggle room on the price. make an offer.

MJBlazek

if you are going to wear them under, then I wouldn't worry about a rebrace.
I tend not to wear a rebrace either, but the tops of my arms are hidden by a mail shirt.
I/m actualyl trying to sell my arms for a better pair at the moment.

MJBlazek

It's a great kit David. I would only add to the shoes and hilt (though I see in one pic you do have a cross hilt.) - Is you are already wearing a full arm length jupon over your breasplate, put the arms under it too. The miniatures we see of that time period tend not to have arm armor over that type...

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I have no comment nor opinion about the elbow/appearance rules, but I do want to say that 14th century effigies do not depict "parade armour". I never seen any 14th century art showing asymmetrical arm harness, shield or no shield. There are miniatures showing elbow defenses used behind shields in ...

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Bump for Pics

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Yeah, I'm going to send you a message about that tonight too, looks like the trade fell through on that one.

MJBlazek

I am LOATHE to sell these as Jeff is my favorite armorer of all time, but these have always been just a tad short on my arms, and I need to sell them so I can get a new pair! Mild steel-16gauge arm, 14 g elbow. Elbows have simple rondel on them. They are attached to the vambraces by leather articula...

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is there a copy anywhere of the slides that were being presented above the live demonstrators?

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So here it is, my first foray with painting on fabric. I think it came out better than it should have, but not as nice as I imagined lol. I am not sure if I am going to do something on the back of it or not. The Gold Stag's Head under Three Stars on the Blue Field is my arms. The Red Trillium on Whi...

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They took some good photos of you at least!

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Have a great time Hugh!

I cannot afford to go to France. Not with a baby due. I think the little guy will take up a lot of my time and money.
That's why I thought to create an SCA event around it. For those of use who would love to, but just can't go to France.

MJBlazek

It would be held somewhere in Maine I suspect, since that is where I am located. I might be able to get help and have it done down in Southern Maine, or NH. While *I* would like to see as many 1390-1430 style armor (or as close as can get) as I could, I understand that there would be a HUGE stink ab...

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Once more unto the breach dear friends! The 600th Anniversary of Agincourt is October 25th 2015. I have gotten it into my mind to try and plan an SCA event to honor it. So far I have some basic ideas, one of my local guys thought it might be interesting to have a couple of battle scenarios based aro...

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I need legs appropriate for 1410-1420 by July! I have $ 400 that I can snd immediately I might be able to do a little more! Anybody have anything? Lightly used is ok too!

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So Tasha... how much to make one?

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My Priory Brother wore this helm. It is very very nice.
I was tempted to buy it myself.

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I think, that when one is trying to portray an era where there is a specific and recognizable profile to the armor, that it is a valid question.

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