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by Benedek
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Jody Samson/Shan-Aan collaborative knives
Replies: 21
Views: 918

Homina Homina Homina...



if only I were rich.
by Benedek
Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Simple strap hinges and knot work hinge new option
Replies: 10
Views: 519

brewer wrote:"Watch this thread" post. Nothing to see here. :D




Ditto
by Benedek
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My First Piece - Buckler, work in progress
Replies: 4
Views: 308

Simple and very sweet......great job, loved the progress pics.
by Benedek
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Leo Medii and His Adoring Fans
Replies: 12
Views: 648

Awesome,


When I grow up I want to be Leo.
by Benedek
Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39452

+1 I am hoping to get on production of a similar kit as well. Inspired by many examples of turkish armour.
by Benedek
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm Mod oppinions
Replies: 7
Views: 636

That would be cool, I like the photo shopped version, maybe dish the faceplate out a bit to give it more depth if you could find a way to do it without distorting the cutouts.
by Benedek
Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My work, closed sallet in prog. (03-20-16)
Replies: 363
Views: 33432

Do you do anything other than being AWESOME!!!!


If only I had half the skill and drive that you do my friend. Very well done.
by Benedek
Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Because I know how much we all like pictures.
Replies: 76
Views: 5894

WOW




I mean


WOW



I am speechless, you absolutely rock. Very well done.
by Benedek
Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Maille and plates legs finished [update August 06]
Replies: 21
Views: 1142

I have been following this for a while, I have actually been compiling as much info and images as I can on this type of armour. I have been striving towards starting a project such as this for a couple of years now. So far it's all been in the planning stages, in a few months I should really be able...
by Benedek
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huge Roman Mosaic
Replies: 9
Views: 206

That is completely BADA$$.
by Benedek
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: About freakin time... (Adamo's hat)
Replies: 72
Views: 2342

mattmaus wrote:
Ezarc wrote:You wouldn't happen to have a hankering to try your hand at late period ottoman turkish would you?


Um....

sort of maybe I dunno. Got piksherz?



I gots loads of those pic's but no funds to back them up. One day though one day I will have the turkish helm of my dreams.
by Benedek
Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Visored Sallet
Replies: 16
Views: 801

Not that I could afford it but you should probably post a pic to give an idea for people.

I just want to see some more fantastic Thaden work.
by Benedek
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: to twist, or not to twist, aka too much time on my hands
Replies: 14
Views: 518

I think it would look really kick ass if you did. The only problem I see with it is if you twist or bend them too much your gaps may be too big.....I don't know how much space you have between them now.



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by Benedek
Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Encampment Gates?
Replies: 37
Views: 1087

I think you should do some sort of "pike wall" some pointy sticks stuck out of the ground. Some sort of defensive gate, I think it would look nifty.

Maybe some fake heads impaled j/k. haha
by Benedek
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Nice looking back of elbow protection for metal bazuband?
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Not an experienced marshall here, and Iguess one would have to see them on you, but it appears those are pretty deep for bazu's. I made a set few years ago, not nearly as deep as those and haven't had a problem with them on myself of anyone else who has borrowed them. It appears from the pic posted ...
by Benedek
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wicked cool armour from Russian film "1612"
Replies: 22
Views: 980

I SSSOOOOOOOO want to be those guys.
by Benedek
Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Musculata
Replies: 18
Views: 579

Mongrel, when you get back I think that I should be able to help you out as well. I've been to the "new shop" Josh has set up, it should help things to be more productive. I plan on making it out there soon to start on my new kit as time permits. I have also in my posession about 1/4 side ...
by Benedek
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Art of Power: Spanish Royal Armor and Portraits DC
Replies: 27
Views: 797

Andeerz wrote:I've got a weak-spot for women who can kick my ass, especially if they have red hair...



Does she wear a police uniform?
by Benedek
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Art of Power: Spanish Royal Armor and Portraits DC
Replies: 27
Views: 797

Winterfell wrote:Well you can't stay at my place, unless you are willing to share the guest room with an athletic 21 year old red haired fencer scottish lass, who is staying for the entire summer.
:twisted:




Really???? are you trying get us all to jump on greyhound right now????
by Benedek
Thu May 21, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HJALMR UPDATE (May 20)
Replies: 9
Views: 370

I have a local guy looking to get a reasonably price Roman inspired helm for SCA.


He's not on the Archive, if you've got some contact information PM me with it and I will pass it on if you are interested.
by Benedek
Thu May 21, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Middle Eastern Helm - update
Replies: 2
Views: 368

One slick lid.
by Benedek
Thu May 21, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Polish winged hussar armor - version II
Replies: 16
Views: 998

I think I'm in love.....maybe lust but whatever it is I like it.
by Benedek
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: IWTB a 1465-1485 Hungarian in the Ottoman army
Replies: 9
Views: 737

Thanks guys. Russ at your suggestion a couple of year ago I picked up a copy of "the realm of st. stephen" it was very enlightening and a fantastic read. What I really am looking for is examples, photos or reproductions, or sources for the above. I can probably make some of these things wi...
by Benedek
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: IWTB a 1465-1485 Hungarian in the Ottoman army
Replies: 9
Views: 737

Ok...so I will try and work it another way How about just Turkish personna's in the years between 1465-1485, just drop the Hungarian part. Does this help with eliminating the Janissarie's? I think they are fantastically interesting, just not quite what I want to do. Ideally I am looking at maille an...
by Benedek
Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would you buy medieval spices at an event?
Replies: 45
Views: 588

If I were in your area and attended those events, I sure would so long as it was a decent price. I have a local supplier for most of my whole spices that gives me a reasonable rate. I would only suggest selling them whole, they do lose alot of their potency when ground, and I would be willing to wag...
by Benedek
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Turban type helmets - fall in love )
Replies: 33
Views: 2183

Very Nice!! I have always liked your work. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that a 12-13th Century style turban helm? Any plans on doing any later peroid styles, with the pointed dome and the fluting? Maybe an SCA version? Something kind of like this one that I made By the way Mikael that ...
by Benedek
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why the SCA is not a larp
Replies: 51
Views: 1378

Well maybe it's just the beer talking but shouldn't the SCA be what YOU make it? Is the definition really that important? Each person who is in a group such as ours gets different things out of it. We can argue semantics all day long, but it really does nothing to bind a group like the SCA with a sh...
by Benedek
Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: This rawhide shield edging - PICTURE HEAVY
Replies: 19
Views: 837

Try cutting out little "wedges" in between each hole. Something like this.


o ^ o


should be able to keep it from bulging, but you should probably use some form of glue to keep the points down.
by Benedek
Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 14th century Mafia..2009 Show me some great kits!
Replies: 59
Views: 3843

I'm not much into the 14th cent. but your kit is very inspiring sir.
by Benedek
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of dogs in period
Replies: 13
Views: 297

Wow you guys rock, thanks loads.
by Benedek
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of dogs in period
Replies: 13
Views: 297

Images of dogs in period

Specifically working dogs. Cart pullers, guard dogs, hunting dogs etc.

All images welcome, but specifically looking for 14th cent on.


thanks.
by Benedek
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wild Armory Helm for sale EDIT: Reduced Price!
Replies: 13
Views: 1167

Paul the Small wrote:Image



What exactly needs to be done to make it list legal?


I am still trying to work out my budget and find some extra money I can spare.
by Benedek
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roman helm W/scorpions...finished-ish pics 4/19
Replies: 240
Views: 25113

Good God, this thread I think needs a NSFW label on it.




:lol:

Fantastic work. You are indeed one lucky man.
by Benedek
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Maille and plates cuise, what are they hung from?
Replies: 14
Views: 440

Yep, it's mislabeled as a greave. Here's a picture of one done up on a mannequin leg with a greave as well. m the geaves are also often labeled as gauntlets, and there are a a number of images of mannequins wearing them as such m If anyone is interested i can start posting progress pics here as i p...
by Benedek
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roman helm W/scorpions...finished-ish pics 4/19
Replies: 240
Views: 25113

Ugo wrote:I'll be meeting with Arminius in Seattle tomorrow. It'll be the first time he sees the"finished"(because it still needs to be case-hardened) helm. I can't wait to get some pics of him with it.




Neither can we. Fantastic work Ugo

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