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Tom B.

Enrico di Venezia wrote: Off of the top of my head...
It is by Hans Burgkmair from the early 16th century (certain about this part). Confirmed
I think it is part of the Freydal for Emperor Maximilian (90% sure of this part) Incorrect
I will try to confirm 100%.

Tom Biliter

By Hans Burgkmair from the Weisskunig

Tom

Tom B.

I am working on a solution to foot gear... I have some foot and ankle problems and period shoes do not offer the needed support. I may just make some spats or other type of shoe covering. I am also thinking about making my own based upon some Roman boot finds and seeing what I can do about making t...

Tom B.

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Swords-
JohnParr #2
Enrico
Michael
Katanas

Looks like several of my kit upgrades will be coming to fruition at about the same time.

Tom

Tom B.

Do a search here on the AA for Future floor polish.

Tom

Tom B.

The simple green does seem to be working. I even diluted it about 50/50. And I got a holiday laugh about it. Went to Lowe's to get the cleaner, also recalled I needed a 10w halogen bulb for the bedside table. So I take those to the (not at all busy) cashier, put them on the checkout and say "So, yo...

Tom B.

Spend $5 more and get their elkskin gloves

Tom B.

Yes, several of my breastplates have moving gussets. All of the mid-late 16th c. ones with gussets (which is most of them in my collection) move or did when the rivets weren't over-tightened or paint/crud wasn't in the way. One also has what appear to be fixed gussets. It is the Italian one. This a...

Tom B.

Wade,

Do any of your breastplate have moving arm gussets?

Matt,

Will your reproduction have these?
Sorry I was not able to look at your photos.

Thanks,
Tom

Tom B.

Has anyone bought the 2010 DVD?
With it being 4 DVDs there should be more footage than on Youtube.
Maybe a good resource.
looks like there is no 2011 video is for sale.

Tom

Tom B.

Looks like the webpage isn't up for it yet. Per the Midrealm calendar, Candlemas will be on Feb 25th. It is normally run as a pool tourney for the first bunch of rounds (the exact number depends on how many folks show up and how quickly the tourney runs). It's a great event, probably the biggest to...

Tom B.

Or maybe a hand pavise strapped along the forearm. Where and when is that second picture from? Dave Off of the top of my head... It is by Hans Burgkmair from the early 16th century (certain about this part). I think it is part of the Freydal for Emperor Maximilian (90% sure of this part) I will try...

Tom B.

Or maybe a hand pavise strapped along the forearm.

Tom B.

my guess is that mace/hammer and shield would be very useful. then there is the wee fella in many of the videos with the teardrop shield strapped to his arm that attempts to punch folks with it. so long as that is legal i will plan a teardrop shield strapped to my arm logan I thought the same thing...

Tom B.

Edward is correct it should close in the back via buckles or points. How big is your neck? I have owned several of the commercially available standards and was not satisfied with any of them (see this thread ). First the shape is wrong and more importantly they won't fit around my neck without there...

Tom B.

A little easier to see the results here, auction results shown next to a small picture of each item.

Heard that there is a chance that the second sale will not happen.
Klingbeil apparently was not pleased with the sale's results.

Tom

Tom B.

Sale Results

Getting ready to look through these now myself.

Tom

Tom B.

Tableau wrote:Oh my god, what a horrible website.

Just go to this link (posted in other thread)
and download the PDF.

Tom

Tom B.

Already posted to AA here.

There also has been quite a bit of discussion over on the Arms & Armour Forum.

Tom

Tom B.

Edward MacTavish wrote:How did you save it?

Edward

Follow the link above.
Click the PDF symbol on the top right
Pick the first option from the list
The PDF will open in a new window.

Tom

Tom B.

The "high-end" example you cite has brass trim, clearly not as munitions grade as something without trim. I see what you're getting at but I don't agree its as clear as you think it is. If the brass trim is the main difference you noticed then I do not think you do see what he is getting ...

Tom B.

James B. wrote:http://www.marhamchurchantiques.com/antique/english-medieval-armourers-chest

Thanks James, that is fabulous.
Now I just need to make it and find some retainers to haul it around.

Tom

Tom B.

Sir Omarad wrote:Dragonsmark practice has pretty much died out.
It's a shame with so many Knights in town.

My thoughts exactly.

I have just gotten back to where I should be able to make 1 or 2 practices a month.
Driving to Louisville on Tuesdays will be a bit tougher to fit in.

Tom

Tom B.

I think it is typically on Sunday afternoon, but I am sort of out of the loop.

Tom

Tom B.

It is well worth the effort to do some searches here on the archive about helmet padding.

My recommendation is a combination of thin layer of viscoelastic foam (sorbathane) against the metal and a period style padded linen liner against your head.

Tom

Tom B.

AEiric Orvender wrote:
Thomas MacFinn wrote:A young man who goes by the handle Zweissrock on youtube shot quite a few videos.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Zweissrock#p/u

NICE! Even a vid of me losing to Earl Nigel! LOL

Doug has always had a nice fast leg shot, even way back when I was able to give him a tough fight.

Tom B.

The padded garment, like Bob mentioned does look a lot like the Lübeck jack (see photos on James B.'s website).
I have a many layered linen jack and I am sure that it is substantial enough (especially if re-enforced @ attachment) to stitch straps to.

Tom

Tom B.

After watching Battle of the Nations TV episode 4 I am especially looking forward to seeing team USA in the 1 on 1 fights. Tom Looks like the 1 on 1 fights are the closest to SCA rules and would play to the strengths of Team USA. 3 rounds: long sword, sword and buckler, sword and shield. Score is b...

Tom B.

Amazon Preorder price for the digital edition has dropped to $157.50.

Tom

Tom B.

Are the images in this different than the photo books in the Wallace and Churburg collections by Carlo Paggiarino? Quality of the pictures. Each piece was taken apart, put in a light box/bag/booth and individually shot from multiple angles. They aren't "art" quality like Carlo's work, but...

Tom B.

James B. wrote:Where does one get a copy of this?

Preorder at Amazon for deep discount.

Tom

Tom B.

SKA's website says these are in stock does this mean the preorders have shipped?
Anyone gotten theirs yet?
Any reviews?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom B.

looks like there is another chance to order this at a discount!
25% off through Dec 14.

Tom

Tom B.

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Got enough to make this a go.

Ice

What was the projected delivery date on this order?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom B.

Got the e-mail that mine shipped last week.
I should have it in hand any day now.

Tom

Tom B.

Just remember Vitus' warning about streaking his fighting garments.

(My red tool dipped thrusty would leave streaks on a tippy shot)

Tom

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