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- Mon Aug 19, 2002 10:38 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Period Garb and Modern Shortcuts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17
Don't overlook women's stirrup pants and leggings as an alternative. Some hosen in period were made with straps across the instep rather than feet. Stirrup pants and leggings approximate the look of hosen in that they are thick, and don't hug the leg as tightly as "tights" do. Someone will probably ...
- Thu Aug 15, 2002 10:23 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So who isn't going to Pennsic and why?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 1346
I haven't even been able to afford West Kingdom events this year and my interest level is WAY down. Just can't afford it. Maybe next year if the VA comes through with a disability. - Thu Aug 08, 2002 10:51 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: A question from a lazy fella to the Norse crowd.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Wait! I think I'll change my persona to a 15th century pagan Viking - I'll just add some horns to my chapel de fer, and get a thors hammer the size of one MC Hammer would have gotten had he been so inclined. Then I can top the ensemble off with a round shield de...
- Thu Aug 01, 2002 5:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to recognize the rest of us at Pennsic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 412
If for some happenstance i should win the lottery between now and Pennsic here's what i look like: [img]http://webpages.charter.net/nolead/armour2.jpg[/img] Have fun without me if I don't. Pennsic. FEH!! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Quid Corone [This message has be...
- Tue Jul 30, 2002 10:31 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: How big a part should race/ethnicity play?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 114
I think you should play what you want to play. In the west we have an African-American gentleman portraying an Anglo Saxon and a caucasian gentleman portraying a Samurai. The middle's queen not long ago was a very regal looking African American lady who was doing Elizabethan. If you want to portray ...
- Wed Jul 24, 2002 7:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: I'm looking for a good armor site.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9
- Sat Jul 20, 2002 5:07 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Roman Armoury
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15
- Thu Jul 18, 2002 6:30 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Roman Armoury
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15
Roman Armoury
Remember last year somebody posting something about a Roman Armoury find along Hadrian's wall? Has there been any more info published about this archeological site? Anybody know anything more??
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- Thu Jul 18, 2002 2:49 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Pointing armour to foundation garment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15
Pointing armour to foundation garment
I know arms and shoulders were pointed early on, but when did legs begin to get pointed to the foundation garment? To support the legs the garment would have to be pretty tight fitting yes? Would it necessarily have to be really tight at the hips? Anybody done this and can give me some pointers, or ...
- Wed Jul 17, 2002 6:45 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who's going to West/An Tir War?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 22
- Wed Jul 10, 2002 1:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Is Dragon Forge Armory gone???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11
I've been waiting for arms for over a year now. Got an email from Ben saying they were almost done back in march, but haven't heard anything since and the site went down shortly after the last email. At least the emails aren't bouncing. Maybe he's had a dose of real life which I can certainly unders...
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 6:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: How about some references for these guys-
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7
I recommend Olaf and Thorfinna (armourworks) Highly! Not only is their stuff top quality they are also fine people. I've owned an SCA legal chapel de fer from them and a set of 14th C elbow cops. No complaints at all in regards to workmanship, or service. ------------------ Quid Corone [This message...
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 6:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Greaves
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 11:44 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Shoe Leather
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7
Shoe Leather
Those of you who make shoes......what weight/tan method is best for shoes? The suppleness and softness of the leather is as much a function of tanning as it is weight. I've encountered some light weight leather that is fairly stiff due to the tan. So, what do you use? What do you recommend? --------...
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 11:08 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Rewritten history of Medieval north America
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15
- Thu Jun 27, 2002 10:55 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: How deep do you go for your persona?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13
I've never "acted" in persona, but I've worked hard (to the point of obsession) to research and make the clothing, armour, and camp equipment (at least the visible stuff) accurate for my chosen time and location. Occasionally I throw an outfit together because it looks cool and medievalish (ie an ou...
- Mon Jun 03, 2002 11:08 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Northern CA, San Fran area SCA events On the 1st & 2nd. What
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6
- Mon Jun 03, 2002 11:06 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: First Victory
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13
First Victory
I won my first victory this weekend! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif I was blocking shots (and it was actually working since I switched to heater) and occasionally throwing one. I saw an opening and threw one and....WOW!!! I connected and he went down!! What a surprise! I was standing the...
- Tue May 21, 2002 10:23 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who is going to Mists Games?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6
If I go will I get to meet you and your uncle William of Almaden?? Decisions....Valhalla Renn faire is that weekend and Abaddon is coming for that. Decisions Decisions! Well if you see an old guy with a mullet, glasses and a bandito 'stach approaching your booth run away!! That's me. http://www.armo...
- Mon May 20, 2002 9:48 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Dogs in period
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19
- Thu May 16, 2002 3:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Great Helm for Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3
Great Helm for Sale
I'm offering a Pembridge Great Helm made by Boldo. I want 90 bux or trade for a spangen with bar grille. Will post a pic tonite. As promised... http://webpages.charter.net/nolead/pembridge.jpg ------------------ Quid Corone [This message has been edited by edward atte flynt (edited 05-16-2002).]
- Mon May 13, 2002 3:19 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Padding a Pembridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10
- Mon May 13, 2002 1:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Boffers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8
Boffers
If you have kids of ANY age, but especially teen agers, buy some PVC conduit, Pipe insulation and duct tape and make some boffers with them. Once they learn how if you supply the stuff to make 'em they'll make 'em themselves. I have two teen age boys. Everytime they have friends over the boffers com...
- Mon May 13, 2002 11:10 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: People ever stare at you funny when they find out about your
- Replies: 47
- Views: 41
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Sometimes I think that I have the silliest, stupidest, most ridiculous waste of time and money hobby that it is possible to have... and then I think about golf and I feel _much_ better.</font> Amen Brother!! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif And they ...
- Mon May 13, 2002 11:04 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Padding a Pembridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10
Padding a Pembridge
I need some help/advice padding a Pembridge helm I got from Boldo. When I did my bas I made a skullcap out of foam that fit my head, then built up layers until it fit the helm too. I basically ended up with a round top foam hat. This won't work for the Pembridge as it's sort of pointy-headed on top....
- Thu May 09, 2002 7:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Dalewyn Armoury
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14
Dalewyn Armoury
Could somebody post that link to Dalewyn Armoury for me again??
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- Wed May 08, 2002 6:17 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: modern tights-acceptable substitute for period hosen?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 37
I agree with Juliana. Women's leggings work pretty well. I'd add one more substitute...women's stirrup pants. I've appropriated ALL of my wife's leggings and stirrup pants for hosen. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif of course...I did it with her blessing. It turns out that some hose in per...
- Tue May 07, 2002 4:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Question about Dragon Forge Armoury
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16
- Tue May 07, 2002 12:20 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Dying Defensively
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11
Dan's quite right. I need to make fighter practice on a more regular basis. Perhaps I should think about selling the bass gear instead of the armour so making music doesn't interfere anymore. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Thank you all for your comments. I think I understand this bett...
- Tue May 07, 2002 10:57 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Question about Dragon Forge Armoury
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16
Question about Dragon Forge Armoury
Does anybody know what's up with Ben Scheiner of Dragon Forge? I got an email from him in Feb saying my arms would be shipped within a few days. Still no arms and now I can't get into his website and he hasn't answered my last email. The website being down worries me a bit. Anybody have any info to ...
- Tue May 07, 2002 10:38 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: SCA armor
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15
- Tue May 07, 2002 10:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Armour for Sale. Nice stuff.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12
- Mon May 06, 2002 7:13 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Dying Defensively
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11
(SCA) Dying Defensively
I'm hoping to authorize soon and saw mention of "Dying defensively" on Clay's thread about authoriztion. Never heard of this. How does one die defensively so I'll know how to do it correctly.
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- Mon May 06, 2002 1:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Fighter fuel
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16
- Fri May 03, 2002 11:24 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Transitional Kits.. i think...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 32
I'm in the process of making a COP. I'm using a pretty heavy canvas for the foundation and some red trigger for the outer layer. Any kind of patterned upholstery fabric, or velvet, or velveteen would work for the outer layer. I agree with Chef about attachments. Use roofing nails, or look back throu...