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Cian of Storvik

mordreth wrote:I like the concept as a concept, I think the "nuclear arrow" destroying all in its path has really screwed up the game

"The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the combat archery arrow." -Darth Vader

-Cian of Storvik

Cian of Storvik

I would suggest crimping and gluing. To make a crimper, I had to do some dremel work to a pair of cheapo diagonal cutters. I'm not sure if this is the problem, as I've never bought hosen from that company. Hose, if wool, should be tight to your legs and buttocks. The ones sold by Historic Enterprise...

Cian of Storvik

Here's yet another 1917 translation from the project Gutenberg site (David Price, J.M.Dent). This is a translation of the whole description of Wales by Geraldus: m A must read if you are doing a Welsh impression of that period. Even if you're not doing a Welsh impression, it's really fascinating rea...

Cian of Storvik

Thank you, your Excellency, and to Duke Logan who first pointed out my error.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

Damn your vulcan logic!

Any clue about the proper order of precedence as displayed, Sir B? Does a consort's OP put the combatant in front of another combatant with a higher rank?
(I'm actually curious in the case of listing for scrolls).
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

Leave it to BdB to find the ruling in sub-section schaffas S under 12 other sub-sections in the massive Atlantian "Great book of Law". Personally, I find its title misleading. Having read through it completely once; I'd call it the "mediocre, good to get your sleep on, book of law&quo...

Cian of Storvik

If you're interested in portraying Welsh in the discussed period, this is a quick read on the internet. One of the questions commented on is about Welsh armor: m It seems that it's merely conjecture as there is no solid evidence to armor or clothing. One comment from a late 12th century contemporary...

Cian of Storvik

I believe this is the order of precedence. I can't find a couple of peoples OP. Short list. If they do the typical Atlantian speed tourny, it will be over in minutes. Duke Logan Ebonwolfe for Lady Esa Kirkepatrike Baron Askold Grimr Brotamaor for Duchess Isabel Grimault Duke Ragnar Blackhammer for C...

Cian of Storvik

He makes a pretty spiff costrel too.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

Just thinking about the same thing. I Haven't seen anything yet. 11 days and diminishing.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

I think the tried and true "supply a deposit" and then the final payment upon completion is historically the best option between armorer and customer. A third party will muddle things aweful, and then you'll get stuck in the middle of having to mediate between the two parties. Then you are...

Cian of Storvik

I have the grozer old scythian, which I've used for SCA combat archery. It will throw a balder blunt like no body's business. It's a reflex/deflex bow and has zero hand shock. It's a bit under weight (28# at 28") for SCA combat archery, but it has an excellent cast. The first few times I shot i...

Cian of Storvik

Oh no! You know what this means??? A re-surgance of katana wielding guys in kilts!

-Cian

Cian of Storvik

I don't think anyone knows 100% sure why some effigies have legs crossed and others do not. The crusades theory has some holes in it, as there are some individuals who did crusade and do not show legs crossed, and a few others who never crusaded and do have a leg over the other.

Cian of Storvik

I'm sorry, Russ. I should have been more descriptive. I use oil tanned leather when I make replica scabbards. I don't know of oil being used in period. The only two period forms of tanning that I'm aware of are veg tanning and tawing. I use straight oil tanned leather because it doesn't bleed like l...

Cian of Storvik

I was just polishing my White Bat flared knees last night and was thinking "I really need to get these remade in stainless". Impending unemployment sucks.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

I like to use oil tanned leather for the durability (but it's still cow). Deer skin actually stretches a very good deal.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

Looks like a simpler design then the one's I've done. Uses less leather. I start out with a 5 ft. strop of leather to do just the short end of the belt (the part that wrapps around, though a lot is wastage). I think the one on the effigy could still have thongs laced through the scabbard itself (lik...

Cian of Storvik

Yes. I even wore it at Pennsic this year. Wonderful helmet you made here, Andrew. It currently is in a slightly disassembled state while I prepare it for a sewn-in liner and padding for the aventail. It really fits perfectly. I actually had a helmet made to my dimensions that didn't fit as well as t...

Cian of Storvik

Here's a picture of my bascinet. The one on the left with the aventail. Vervelles would probably stay more parallel with the bottom edge of the helm rather then turn up at a 45 deg at the face opening (I aim for 1360's, and so it's not a big stretch). But note the profile of the helm. Very gentle ba...

Cian of Storvik

Plate gauntlets existed by the late 13th century, but hourglass gauntlets didn't appear until about the mid 14th. Until then, some "plate" gaunts weren't even steel but whale bone. They were probably similar to the Wisby (c1361) finds, which are a little anitquated (in style) for the battl...

Cian of Storvik

My vote is for cervallier or open faced bascinet, would be most common for men at arms. Kettle and Great helms are also still in use, but they (great helms) were often worn over top of a cervalliere or bascinet. As Cet mentions, back point bascinets, especially the very pointy ones are late 14th cen...

Cian of Storvik

Prior to this past pennsic, it was required that foam tipped missiles (e.g. not balders) were to have 1.25" diameter padded heads with a 1/2" minimum of compressible padding on the surface (similar to thrusting tips of melee weapons). The 4 helm penetrations by missiles (note that Balin fa...

Cian of Storvik

Suit weight wool worsted and twill for clothing. More linen wouldn't hurt, but for the 14th cen Mafia, only your undergarments and shirts should be linen. But I think fabrics store sort of has the niche covered. Silk, especially upholstery weight. A lot of 100% silk upholstery fabric can cost over $...

Cian of Storvik

If I wasn't being laid-off in a month, I would snatch that up in a heartbeat.

-Cian

Cian of Storvik

I would also notate that due to the simple laws of physics, that due to the mass of the arrow, it is less likely to make contact on your face or eye then a thrusty point of a sword, which by the rules can be just as small as an arrow tip (1.25"). The thrust of a sword, and the accompanying forc...

Cian of Storvik

I would like to point out that "penetration does not equal injury". Though all penetrations should be reported to prevent POTENTIAL issues with upkeep of ammo. THe soft padding on the tip of an arrow can become lodged in a grill, and not penetrate beyond 1/2" and still be considered t...

Cian of Storvik

The 60" model Martin fiberglass bow is the "Titan" on some web sites and is the one that measures between 25 and 30 lbs at 28". These are really good for combat archery including rapier. See Here I have one of these for my girlfriend's son. It's one of the bows I'll bring with me...

Cian of Storvik

The rule of minimal bow length is primarily for self wood longbows. For a longbow, you want something taller then you are, because as a selfwood bow, it doesn't want to bend into a tight curve and it will have the tendancy to break. But the rule of thumb is 5" taller then you are (unstrung) is ...

Cian of Storvik

Sorry. Cast is how far it throws the stick. As Antonio states, you don't want to spend a lot on a combat bow. The only bow that I would recommend to purchase from woodbows is the hickory/bamboo bow (which I think is a bit overpriced). And even then, only if they are looking to do a bit of finish wor...

Cian of Storvik

I may start up target archery practice again in Adelphi, near college park for Storvik in the Spring of '09. I have some loaner equipment (gloves, arrows bows etc.) that I will bring. You may have met Thomas. He's the current marshal for Storvik, but he's not holding practices unless you want to tra...

Cian of Storvik

This company makes wagon wheels in various diameters. Their vending/pushcart wheel is ideal for heavy use. It's 32" in diameter and rated for 300# per wheel, they have sealed bearing hubs. Just need a 1" bar of steel tubing to make an axle. m The link is to their rubber tire model (for mal...

Cian of Storvik

Doh! Sorry Bartholomew, due to my own impatience I went ahead and got some off of Ebay a couple days after posting and getting no response.

If I need any other metals or laser cutting, I'll be sure to keep you in mind.
-Cian

Cian of Storvik

Nice. I'd have suggested you use one of these $3 forged metal balls from King Architectural.

Cian of Storvik

http://www.finns-books.com/fmedhour.htm

But you won't like the $$$$$

-Cian