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by Ned Chaney
Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Name this Weapon
Replies: 42
Views: 51

Can anybody read the latin scrolls?

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 2000 vervelles in stock for pennies each
Replies: 18
Views: 10

Could you set 20 small aside for me? Will pay most soonest.

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Quid Curone

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by Ned Chaney
Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pic of My almost complete transitional kit
Replies: 17
Views: 137

The arms look REALLY nice on you Warren. I'm glad you'll get some use out of them. I really liked the nice deep elbow cops on them but the arms hurt, and just didn't fit. Glad they'll work for you! I think the kit would look spiff as all get out with a Corazinna as your body armor. Nicer than a cher...
by Ned Chaney
Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: suspending your legs
Replies: 16
Views: 48

I've tried the suspenders. While they held up the legs really nicely they chafed the hell out of my chest. Next experiment was a C belt. I'd recommend the C belt. I like the way it distributes the weight, and it holds the legs up as nicely as suspenders.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What is the 'truest' Beowulf translation?
Replies: 19
Views: 30

I read Heany's translation in a few hours over a couple of evenings. Couldn't put it down!! I recommend it.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The Armory at Pennsic
Replies: 9
Views: 9

How are you doing? My son reports to Marine boot Sunday. Image Take care and come home soon.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 44 Too Old To Learn To Fight?
Replies: 38
Views: 27

I just turned 51, and I WILL authorize this season. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif I have freakin' DREAMS about fighting at night. One of the best was kitting up and going out on the Eric with a greatsword and refusing to leave until I either bested or was bested by three of the kingdo...
by Ned Chaney
Mon Jun 09, 2003 10:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Romano-British hats
Replies: 7
Views: 22

Don't forget the Anglo Saxon Smurf hat!!

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Sun Jun 08, 2003 4:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Seax for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 15

Very seaxy knife. arr arr arr arr

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed Jun 04, 2003 4:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Things I need.
Replies: 10
Views: 27

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">When I have the money, I'm adding one of Steve's half rivetted, half solid ring aventails to mine.</font> Are you going to attach it just under the brim so it looks like you are wearing the kettle with a coif underneath it? ------------------ Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed Jun 04, 2003 10:36 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: archer bracer 15th century ...interpretation
Replies: 12
Views: 16

About modern full forearm bracers....One doesn't really NEED that much bracer. The bow string is only going to strike the forearm in one 2" or so spot on the forearm. That spot is where the bracer needs to be, so one could get by with a much smaller bracer than full forearm length. Nice work BTW! Go...
by Ned Chaney
Fri May 30, 2003 3:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Attention Conrad the Mad
Replies: 7
Views: 6

Size approx 8"x8"
by Ned Chaney
Fri May 30, 2003 3:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Review.......Asher's Armoury
Replies: 4
Views: 7

http://www.19sixty9.com/sca/ashers/ There y' whiner. I oughta make you go do a google search and find it yerself. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Mag.....NO LEATHER. I'm covering it in a nice brocade in the period manner. Pics to come. ------------------ Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 29, 2003 10:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Review.......Asher's Armoury
Replies: 4
Views: 7

Review.......Asher's Armoury

With all the negativity that can be passed around on this board about an armourer I'm very happy to be able to post something positive. A while back I was in the AA chat and Asher and I had a discussion about Corazinnas. I wanted to make one but didn't want to resort to plastic plates, and he wanted...
by Ned Chaney
Wed May 28, 2003 7:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Paging Alail/Scott
Replies: 4
Views: 6

I have a pair of his splinted legs. Traded two dozen period arrows for 'em. They are AWESOME. Most comfortable piece of armour I own. Like wearing a pair of comfortable old blue jeans.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed May 28, 2003 7:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Attention Conrad the Mad
Replies: 7
Views: 6

Three more wolve's heads. Image

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by Ned Chaney
Wed May 28, 2003 10:03 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stainless Steel Arms for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3

Sold to Warren.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed May 28, 2003 9:58 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Attention Conrad the Mad
Replies: 7
Views: 6

Attention Conrad the Mad

I need some more decals! Are you still in the decal bidnez?

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by Ned Chaney
Tue May 27, 2003 5:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I am so hot ;)
Replies: 6
Views: 9

You look good man! Sorry I missed you. I was in back of one of the Exhibition halls running the archery range all day Sunday.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Mon May 26, 2003 7:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stainless Steel Arms for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3

Stainless Steel Arms for sale

I'm offering a set of stainless steel arms for sale. I got these from Dragon Forge and they are too big. They have never been fought in and only worn once....when I found out they were too big for me. Dragon Forge sold these arms for $190.00. You can't get them anymore as Adriano has shut down his b...
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 22, 2003 6:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: shield boss
Replies: 4
Views: 6

I thought shield bosses where the guys in charge of a shield wall at a war. Image

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 22, 2003 4:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Owens Legs
Replies: 7
Views: 4

"Looking for Owen's Legs". Why? Did they "run" off??? Image

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 22, 2003 1:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour for sale
Replies: 25
Views: 241

I just took a look at the visored sugar loaf. Are you interested in trading at all? I have a pair of stainless arms from Dragon Forge I'd be interested in trading for the helm.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 22, 2003 1:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour for sale
Replies: 25
Views: 241

email sent regarding the COP

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 15, 2003 11:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My kit
Replies: 35
Views: 35

I think you've managed to strike a good balance between SCA requirements and still achieve the proper overall historic "look" to your kit. Good job!

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 15, 2003 11:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Splinted Arm (pic)
Replies: 12
Views: 14

That cop! Good lord it's beautiful and nice and deeply dished. Where'd you get the elbow cops?

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 15, 2003 1:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Shoe Lasts
Replies: 10
Views: 14

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Were they white neoprine (SIC)?</font>


yes they were. i'll check them out.


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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 15, 2003 1:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Shoe Lasts
Replies: 10
Views: 14

Shoe Lasts

A while back somebody posted a link to a company making shoe lasts with pointy toes for making tournshoes. Any of you save that link? Can you post it? Thanx!

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Thu May 15, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Footwear, purchase or patterns..
Replies: 13
Views: 21

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Alastair is no longer producing boots in-country. He's in Europe now. </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Knew he was going. Didn't know he was gone already. DAMN his eyes. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/bi...
by Ned Chaney
Tue May 13, 2003 12:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Footwear, purchase or patterns..
Replies: 13
Views: 21

I would try Alastair, Dru Shoemaker, or Historic Enterprises. A google search will bring up a link to any of them.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Fri May 09, 2003 10:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic XXXII
Replies: 25
Views: 12

Pennsic. FEH! Image

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by Ned Chaney
Thu May 08, 2003 10:01 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone making surcoats for sale or trade?
Replies: 8
Views: 12

Allow me to put in a plug for the good reverand. He made this one for me. [img]http://webpages.charter.net/nolead/armour2.jpg[/img] I modified the length a bit but Rev made the thing. I recommend him as an honorable man, and his work as excellent.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed May 07, 2003 1:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Teach me to buy shit off e-bay
Replies: 23
Views: 19

Too bad about the helm because that's a nice looking kit you're putting together.

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Quid Curone
by Ned Chaney
Wed May 07, 2003 9:37 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Teach me to buy shit off e-bay
Replies: 23
Views: 19

Was it King's Lance who had it up for auction? If so I bought one of these too. It's out getting a bar grille fitted to it. I haven't padded it yet but looks to be JUST enough room for 1/2" of required padding. I'll post a pic when it gets back from Alail. ------------------ Quid Curone [This messag...
by Ned Chaney
Fri May 02, 2003 1:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Archer armour?
Replies: 21
Views: 44

Went back to my resources and did a little reading and I think you are right about Agincourt Will. I stand corrected. Image The "professional archer" came more towards WOTR and later.

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Quid Curone

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