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Baron Conal

I got to see this buckler in person....

not sure I would want to know how much it was.....

Baron Conal

Agreed. I'd also add that, whether medieval or modern techniques be used, I'd prefer the book stuck to one. I'd assume people would pay more for something showing period construction, but you'd likely receive higher numbers of sales for something showing modern construction, as it would be more ope...

Baron Conal

Kerry Pratt wrote:This pattern is good and fairly easy to make:

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/s ... _dwarlock/

why is there a gap in the plates on the right?

Baron Conal

ADVICE NEEDED! My nephew is thinking once again about putting on armor.... I need to put together some new arm protection for him. What I have to loan him is not worth putting on anymore ( Both him and his girlfriend when to Border Raids with me this weekend and she thinks the idea of him fighting f...

Baron Conal

This is frikkin' sweet. I may have to do this myself. A question, though: Aside from the chemical composition of the glue used, would you consider this process of water and glue hardening historically accurate for armor? It's the current best thinking on the subject, imo. There was a paper presente...

Baron Conal

Bump!

Baron Conal

Great info so far...

even if my mom's flat snap with a spoon makes
Vitus's look tame......

Baron Conal

Speaking as Herald for the Baron of Fenix I, Conal O'hairt, do hereby make an announcement of a Deed of Arms. From Aengus Baron Fenix: To all who revel in the joy of chivalric combat, of whatever estate, title or degree, be they gentle, high and noble or base, common and popular, does Aengus, Baron ...

Baron Conal

Leo Medii wrote:If it hasn't been said, you guys LOOK AWESOME! With a double side of awesome......

yup, apparently awesome sauce does come in a 55 gallon drum.

Baron Conal

Could I ask you to take some pictures while setting up the
'house'? I'd love to see more and learn more about it.

That thing ROCKS!

Baron Conal

Its not period in any way but...

what is the name of that epoxy stuff that can be
used as a replacement for brewer's pitch...?

I never can remember that.....

Baron Conal

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:http://northwestpitchworks.com/

Northwest Pitch Works wrote:Hello,
Sorry for the delay. It is a prepared chasers pitch with plaster and other ingredients. Not food safe. Not to be used as a brewers pitch.
Good luck in your search,
Vincent
NWP

darn.....

Baron Conal

thanks for being patient.

sorry it took an extra couple days to get it in the mail.

Baron Conal

I started in a Wisby type1 CoP that was plastic with the plates just tied together and covered by a tabbard. http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/wisby/patterns/wisby1.gif Even if you are not trying to 'walk the path' of becoming more accurate there are ways to get fairly good looking armor easily ...

Baron Conal

Thought I'd share this..... It came across my local group's list this morning. the names have been removed to protect the innocent... [BaronyFenix] Poker chips as Lamellar.. From: *********************** Add to Contacts To: BaronyFenix@yahoogroups.com So.. what do you guys think? obviously not perio...

Baron Conal

Cellach_macChormach wrote:I've gotten a copy of the class notes and it has intriqued me more. I talked to one of my local guys last night and he told me that he had a kit he picked up from a class as Pennsic a few years back. I think I might try to give this a try.

cool.... Did he tell you what was in the 'kit'?

Baron Conal

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:http://northwestpitchworks.com/

emailed them for info and MSDS

thanks!

I'll share the answer here!

Baron Conal

I think I'm seeing that the image is negative instead of positive on the struck coin. Medieval coins always have positive images (I've yet to see one that has a negative image, anyway.) -Derian. Just to make sure I understand what you mean by this.... Does a modern coin has a positive image? Thank ...

Baron Conal

I've found a few sources for stuff made from brewer's pitch but not the stuff you melt down your self to seal leather bottles and jacks.... and LOTS of pages with stuff about the Brewers baseball team and their pitching...... lol m -Derian. yeah that removed some of the baseball links but did not p...

Baron Conal

Found a source in Europe....

( England? )

http://www.traditionalmaterials.co.uk/html/main.php

http://www.traditionalmaterials.co.uk/html/main.php

Baron Conal

I have gotten brewer's pitch from Jas Townsen in the past. GREAT customer service REALLY quick shipping..... the price went up $2.00 a pound so I thought I'd shop around just to see what is out there.... Are they really the only source? I've found a few sources for stuff made from brewer's pitch but...

Baron Conal

Fire Stryker wrote:I don't think it is due out until October 2010, at least that was the word from the author.

oops.... missed that. your are right.

My birthday is in October!

Baron Conal

Medieval Handgonnes

Anyone got this one?

good book?

Baron Conal

I feel like such a slacker......

Baron Conal

Cool! thanks!!

got me some sculpey clay......

Let's see what I can do!

Baron Conal

Cool! thanks!!

got me some sculpey clay......

Let's see what I can do!

Baron Conal

thanks!

based on.....?

( even a quick answer is fine )

Baron Conal

The SCA is a game. Your family and a career is real. When you are in your 70s, you will have a house paid for, a decent pension, and a family to make you happy. Regards, C it's all balance... it's all what is important to you..... what does it take to make your life happy? no-one but you can decide...

Baron Conal

Anyone here ever do research that could give a
reasonable guess to the average size of the belt
plaque of the mid to late 14th century?

yes, I'm being lazy and not trying to figure it out
for myself if someone else already has......

Baron Conal

nice.

Baron Conal

I'm posting to make sure I was clear... I can live with bruises, welts and a stinging 'pain' from a blow. I accept the potential of a list of possible injuries. It's part of the 'game'. ( I'm using 'injure' to replace bruise and/or welt, because they are injuries, even if they are very minor injurie...

Baron Conal

what is the difference between the soapstone used for
pewter casting and the soapstone used for countertops?

Where do you get your soapstone if you are casting
with soapstone?

How nice is it?

How much are you paying for it? ( rough guess is OK here )

Baron Conal

Michael Ekelmann wrote:Leave no doubt. I know that's kind of subjective, but there you have it.

Agreed.

A telling blow does not need to actually injure the one
struck.

Even injuries as minor as a bruise or a welt.

That does happen and I accept that it happens but it should
not be a threshold to aim for.

Baron Conal

Would it be possible to have you carve out a slight channel in the rear plate? Say a 1/4" or so? Somewhat like the picture you posted, just very ...very shallow? I'd have to use thicker wood ( 1" ) but yes I could do some like that. I'd have to add a little for the extra work... ( let's s...

Baron Conal

Vitus,

Do you have any thoughts on how to make
the hammer usable?

'cause that would add more awesome to them
than they already have/

ADVICE NEEDED = easy/cheap/generic arm armor for a newbie

Border Raids Deed of Arms

you can't be serious....

Re: brewer's pitch? ( other sources? )

brewer's pitch? ( other sources? )

Book Review? - Medieval Handgonnes - Sean McLachlan

14th century belt plaque average size?

Soapstone