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by sha-ul
Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Women in Armor: A project and request
Replies: 38
Views: 1404

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6203/ladyknight.jpg I didn't take this pic, and I have something in my memory that is telling me that it was taken by a pro. I also believe that I swiped it from here. It is one of the most beautiful female fighter pics I have ever seen. Not as in "Hubba Hubb...
by sha-ul
Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB 14th cent crossbow
Replies: 8
Views: 291

Thanks all for your great assistance. XBow hunting in KS is legal for all during the 3 weeks of regular rifle seasons we have here for whitetail. Any disabled archer can use one from Sept through Jan 31st. Kansas has some great wildlife management practices in place and they dont forget the hunters...
by sha-ul
Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: budon'yfka
Replies: 27
Views: 688

D. Sebastian wrote:Must
own
hat
with
reservoir tip!

:D


Image
Captain Sisco can't believe you said that
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 6 inch Blacksmith Post Vice for Sale Drop to 125.00
Replies: 22
Views: 702

does yours have the socket for the leg bottom? if so I would really like to see what it looks like.
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorra's Centurion War College
Replies: 17
Views: 432

Too cool!!
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wanted, pics of strapped elbows and knees.
Replies: 8
Views: 515

what advantages does the Y strap give over a single conventional strap?
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Unreal helmet
Replies: 51
Views: 2725

I devoutly hope Halbrust is giving these remarks a good look as we back-and-forth the philosophy of the thing. [This site does not have a :popcorn: smiley unless a poster imports an /img/.] Meanwhile, Merry Christ Mass to him, and all of us also. here, save this link m http://i155.photobucket.com/a...
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Shoes more shoes added Nov 3rd
Replies: 32
Views: 1250

are you having difficulties getting the 13s in?
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Newbie Question
Replies: 47
Views: 907

Sarcasm aside, good luck, have fun, and remember, every time someone dresses in a tartan car blanket with blue facepaint on, God kills another cute, innocent fluffy haggis. That's utterly perfect. Bob Bob, Shame on you for not passing on your wife's essays if you are interested in the Scots,& m...
by sha-ul
Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Scrimshawed Horn Spoons
Replies: 8
Views: 343

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well done!
by sha-ul
Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Late Period Armor for Sale
Replies: 29
Views: 1781

WvK wrote:Greetings,
What's the height on that BP? I have a 44inch chest but I am very tall, 6'9" tho proportional.

Regards,
WvK


you should give Cet on here, or one of the many other custom armourers a call
by sha-ul
Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sallet and Bevor
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Specialone70 wrote:oops, you're right. its just going to be a costume piece, but if it could take a bit of a beating too, that would be great.


what do you have planned for it? theater? larp? next halloween?

living history? western martial arts?
by sha-ul
Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armored women in pre-1600 art?
Replies: 52
Views: 1636

Josh W wrote:Image


it almost looks like she is wearing an anime.
by sha-ul
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is the diff between a peascod&pigeon breast cuirass
Replies: 12
Views: 465

When speaking of typologies, I am thinking more along the lines of Oakshotte, less along the lines of a Dean.
by sha-ul
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: landsknecht breast plate by St.Prosek -CZ
Replies: 31
Views: 1889

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by sha-ul
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: LTB turkish helm.
Replies: 12
Views: 399

you are pretty close to Sir Richard, close enough that fittings could be done in person, plus I think he was looking for an interesting new project.
by sha-ul
Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is the diff between a peascod&pigeon breast cuirass
Replies: 12
Views: 465

That way lies the danger of Bashford Dean land. The problem you have is a concurrent use of styles, with some significant overlap at some times, and the fashion of shape of breastplate and the like is being driven by the fashion in civil clothing, not the other way round. I realized there was &...
by sha-ul
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Kosher Matzo for a contest. How many can be made?
Replies: 9
Views: 254

keep us updated
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is the diff between a peascod&pigeon breast cuirass
Replies: 12
Views: 465

is there any real guide to the progression of breastplate styles?
I realize that many styles were concurrent, but other seemed to grow from a previous typology.
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: More info on this suit?
Replies: 11
Views: 641

Looks like a Greenwich harness
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is the diff between a peascod&pigeon breast cuirass
Replies: 12
Views: 465

What is the diff between a peascod&pigeon breast cuirass

I believe that the peascod transitioned into the later pigeon breast, but how do you differentiate?
by sha-ul
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Billy and Charlie's holiday special
Replies: 23
Views: 1027

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3229.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3227.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3225.jpg does that help a bit?
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Casting for armour fit
Replies: 39
Views: 2169

Jess, I must say, you make a lovely arm were you able to pull your hand back out of the tube, or did you have to make a multi part negative? No need for a 2 part mold, you can pull your limb out if ratio of alginate is correct. Approx. ratios (volume): 1 alginate to 10 to 20 parts water for feet/ c...
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Goddess Dagger project
Replies: 50
Views: 2623

I hop that when tax time comes, that there will be some funds for fun things :wink:
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Casting for armour fit
Replies: 39
Views: 2169

Jess, I must say, you make a lovely arm :P


were you able to pull your hand back out of the tube, or did you have to make a multi part negative?
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Goddess Dagger project
Replies: 50
Views: 2623

Your wife does beautiful work, too bad I can't afford any of it right now :(
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Please, Show Off Your (or Others) Hidden Armour
Replies: 16
Views: 1064

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3054.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3055.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3056.jpg http://i155.photobucket.co...
by sha-ul
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Billy and Charlie's holiday special
Replies: 23
Views: 1027

Mac, I looked the pins over again,& they were not harmed, although the box was crushed on one end tearing where the locking tab engaged on the end piece resulting in end looking like the pour spout off of a box of malto-meal. it was the end marked "this packaging.,...." I will try to t...
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Pitbull, you might look into case hardening. :wink:
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Non-Laurels Only! Please post your work!
Replies: 609
Views: 39217

I shall endeavor to one day have something worthy to post here :shock:
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: So who's going to be at Kris Kinder?
Replies: 20
Views: 335

too broke to go :(
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Billy and Charlie's holiday special
Replies: 23
Views: 1027

I checked the mailbox this am& found a severely smashed box from Mac, we did a count& there were 12 Magan David in the half open box. but they were mostly intact. here are some photos. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_3148.jpg http://i155.phot...
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th C. Thugz! Show us your kit!
Replies: 406
Views: 20255

what would latin be for 15th C?
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th C. Thugz! Show us your kit!
Replies: 406
Views: 20255

15th C Radiants, Your knights in shining armour.

Shiners?

Burnishers, the polished ones...
Blazers?

Luminaries?
by sha-ul
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th C. Thugz! Show us your kit!
Replies: 406
Views: 20255

I had thought of a twist on the story poem "Charge of the light brigade"& since the 15th C was probably the peak of white armour useage, making a play on words to the effect of charge of the white brigade, but that could be taken to have negative connotations.... :?

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