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by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking to buy: Wisby Skull.
Replies: 6
Views: 490

Stockholms a little for from NW Nevada, and I'm looking for the split nasal skull in specific.

One wonder's what you would have to do to get a line of them made again.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking to buy: Wisby Skull.
Replies: 6
Views: 490

Looking to buy: Wisby Skull.

Looking to buy one of those Wisby resin skulls like in my avatar.

Can you help me out?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: need protection under chain. open to suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 890

Has anyone tried an honest to god period gambeseon? The thick linen & wool kind like what Matuls or Steel Mastery like?

The folks at ASK vikinge kamp gruppe seem to do OK with what they are wearing.

Just thought's, cause I wear lamellar. :)

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon May 31, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Swabians w/ two-handers circa 1100?
Replies: 5
Views: 255

Mebe something Like a Rhomphaia?

Thrace wasn't that far way and there are rumors of the Varangians using them.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri May 28, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What does "Progressive Give" mean
Replies: 18
Views: 561

As a Marshal if I feel slightly iffy I just ask "Are you OK with me hitting you with this?". I am 6' & 230lb, and I take moderate to slightly light shots. If the say yes, then I will point across the field and ask "Are you OK with Duke Rolf hitting you with this?". If they sa...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat May 08, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lamellar is SO last decade
Replies: 36
Views: 1773

I'm going to add a haubergeon to my Lamellar rig when I have the cash.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun May 02, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you know how hard you hit
Replies: 65
Views: 1988

I'm a solid middle/ upper middle Cynaguan fighter. Except for one strait arm shot that I throw that feel's like fluff to me and to everyone I hit with it feels like a boulder, especially the lefties. It made my mom cry out a bit (most of that was her pauldrons we've talked to her about for years). W...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Ugliest Kits
Replies: 179
Views: 20132

My first kit & consort.

-IIS
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: my new axe, almost finished (imgs attached)
Replies: 19
Views: 656

If you do a thought experiment on butt spike for axes as smashy metal cap things instead and effectiveness against humans... it still works well, in my head at least. I figure a 4lb hammer blow to the face or shoulder is severely un-fun., armour or not. Plus you never want to motivate someone to mak...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Recommended reading for SCA fighting theory
Replies: 13
Views: 813

"The Tao of Jeet Kun Do" by Bruce Lee.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 1 Used Pair of Ward Metal Gauntlet's & 1Rt Hand 1/2 Gaun
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

very late addition.

Gauntlets Sold to Lord Duffy. Being Shipped today.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Rough from the Hammer a pleased review..
Replies: 5
Views: 268

My order from him is on the way. :)

The best review came from a local who though highly of his work.

One review from a trusted friend is worth a hundred online.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Argentinian made armour?
Replies: 15
Views: 490

Enrique, Seeing that you want to do this is one of the coolest things I've heard all day. If I were you I would also consult the guy's operating out of Ukraine, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Here are the site's I can remember: http://www.armour.cz/ -The Armoury of Jiří Klepač http://ste...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hancock Fabric Linen Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 364

Don't forget www.Fabric-Store.com for good prices on 100% flax linen.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: LF: Recommendations on finishing lamellar.
Replies: 7
Views: 313

Here's mine.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 1 Used Pair of Ward Metal Gauntlet's & 1Rt Hand 1/2 Gaun
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

Lordeduffy: Check your PM's.

-IIS
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: looking for reliable medieval russian heraldry symbols
Replies: 11
Views: 262

PM Norman here on the Archive.

He can help.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars - the complaining begins
Replies: 109
Views: 4214

I'm from the West, born and trained, and here's what I know about power generation. I once fought a guy once, two days in a row. The first day was in the Coronet tourney, the next was in the Lord Defender of Cynagua tourney. Day 1: Though there were many blows thrown(and blocked or dodged), I defeat...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ABS forming advice.
Replies: 23
Views: 739

Isabella E wrote:I always tape towels to my body parts and form it on myself with oven mitts.


Via the Oven on Warm right?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ABS forming advice.
Replies: 23
Views: 739

ABS forming advice.

So I've got the 3/16 ABS for my new hidden cuisse's. What are the best methods for shaping the splints I'm going to make?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: no thrusting tips in kingdom tournys
Replies: 175
Views: 3722

This sounds like a fun and challenging tourney season coming up. Now when I am King or Prince (sometime after hell freezes over with my luck)..... I will have an: All Spear Tourney. Pole Arm or Two Handed Sword Tourney. Mace, Axe, or Dagger Tourney. No Thrusting Tip Two Sword Tourney. I will make su...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knee Cop Opinion's wanted.
Replies: 19
Views: 677

Cet: I sent the money today via USPS 1st class mail. It should be there by Thursday of next week.

Maelgwyn: Your roads dept has money for sign's?! Wow. :P

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Manifesto
Replies: 65
Views: 2110

Well.... I don't do artistry, but I can do Old Cynaguan Weirdness. Does that count?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knee Cop Opinion's wanted.
Replies: 19
Views: 677

The regular size fanless knees are @ 5" deep , 6" wide and 5" tall. They are symmetrical and cover both sides of the knee joint for most folks but how far past the joint they go will depend upon how you mount and pad them. Do you have any of the Aluminum knee cop's in stock? If so I'...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calories and Fighting
Replies: 32
Views: 573

When I lost my job as a FexEx Ground courier I found within a month that my ability to fight well for long period's decreased sharply. If I want to keep that same level of fitness w/o the job I need to weight train 2hrs/ 3days a week and do 1 hr general conditioning every off day. Funny how not bein...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Winter is back in Calontir
Replies: 15
Views: 366

Here in the Truckee Meadows we have received the backwash. 75'F yesterday, snow last night, 55'F today and a snow system on the way. It must be because we have Jarl Thjo formerly of Calontir here. The storm didn't want anyone to miss out. Though I'm not complaining, not having to do drought controls...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Duke Avery's Guide to Fighting Crown Tournament
Replies: 18
Views: 1121

I couldn't go due to not having money, even though Woodland is not so far away (2.5hrs), and even the pass was clear. That said. I have no insight to Crown Tourney fighting as my best performance is a blur. I was too hot, tired, and uncomfortable to pay attention. I was eliminated in the 5th rnd, an...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knee Cop Opinion's wanted.
Replies: 19
Views: 677

OK. Today I sold off my old leg's to my Mom for her use. Tonight I order the replacement part's to assemble my leg's from. Any recommendation on splint's (for the pocket's) that I will be adding? I'm leaning towards Aluminum, or Hardened Leather my self, but there is a place in town that sells 4 sq ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: West Crown
Replies: 21
Views: 825

Old Joke:

"What do you call a West unbelt in any other Kingdom?"

"Your Grace"

:P

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is this statue wearing?
Replies: 7
Views: 398

The style screamed Linothrax at me at first glance... but the surface texture on it could easily be small scale lamelar... Nothing saying it couldn't be depicting lamelar made from leather either. When and where was the statue built and is it contemporary to the armor worn or is is post-dated by a ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 1 Used Pair of Ward Metal Gauntlet's & 1Rt Hand 1/2 Gaun
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

the check went out in the mail today. yay i (hopefully) wont have to wear my damn lacrosse gloves any more!! Bad Lordeduffy! You should have gotten my phone number, and address as well as sending yours to me. Oh well... I will PM you to be sure you have the right home phone & addy and get yours...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is this statue wearing?
Replies: 7
Views: 398

What is this statue wearing?

What is the statue of the Mar's of Todi wearing for armour? My oft wrong Art History book says it's a leather cuirass but I think it's either a lamellar cuirass or a linothorax. The lamellar could be made of leather, but the lines could also be quilting lines for a linothorax. What do you think? -Iv...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knee Cop Opinion's wanted.
Replies: 19
Views: 677

Cet: Pic's here would be good. All, I never thought of the covering thing but I like it. As to metal or plastic for the cop: I fought in a plastic breastplate for 5 years then switched to metal. The difference is amazing. I no longer feel as hot in metal as I did in plastic. Strength wise I do not ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 1 Used Pair of Ward Metal Gauntlet's & 1Rt Hand 1/2 Gaun
Replies: 15
Views: 1268

I'll might be going down to Silver Springs on the 24-28, depending on work. If you still have them then I'll sneak out of the in-laws and come take them off your hands. No problem. Lordeduffy has PM'd me but he has yet to tell me if he's OK with doing a Check or M.O. via usps, so if they're still h...