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by sha-ul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Riveted maille is a go
Replies: 6
Views: 594

there was an older thread where Doug Confere was making what he called "snake head" maille, you might try to dig it up& have a read

edit, here are the threads I came up with


http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=97632
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=98120
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=92303
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ?p=1365303

you may have seen all of these already, if so please feel free to ignore me :oops:
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: essentials for setting up a camp, for beginners
Replies: 66
Views: 2110

FrauHirsch, do you have any photos of what you are describing, I can't quite visualize this.
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Did I dream the Hound Faced Helm?
Replies: 20
Views: 1174

Re: Animal Helms

I don't think this is it, but either the ROM museum in Toronto or the Met in NYC has a beautiful lion helm, can't remember which I saw it in but... anyway there are animal helms out there whether your a SCAer or a "historic". Anyway, hope the attachments work and if they do by the way the...
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pitbull Frogmouth Helm Resurection Update
Replies: 42
Views: 2251

James Arlen Gillaspie wrote:These are what go inside. On the one on the right, in particular, you can see the long laces that feed through the grommets on the helm, to be tied in big decorative bows.

Mr Gillaspie, what materials were these linings made from?
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Not armour but...Middle earth Map
Replies: 5
Views: 506

Bump - will soon have Castle playsets for the smalls in camp, all hand made wood +, pre-orders welcome - in production for March Crown. in the West. So if you're anywhere else...order now. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/smilies/scratchchin.gif please do tell more
by sha-ul
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Historical Folding Knife
Replies: 17
Views: 845

this thread keeps getting better,& better
by sha-ul
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for armor to get me on the field!
Replies: 18
Views: 715

If you haven't looked yet, http://www.pitbullarmory.com/ is doing more work in steel& stainless, his product is really improving in look& his prices are good
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: future project
Replies: 20
Views: 743

For the armour what would change if it was made minus the ridges all over (fluting??). I don't want to try anything quite that fancy for a couple of years but I want the full coverage that this style of armour provides. Would that change the time period, origin of the armor. I was originaly looking...
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Byzantine "Jewish" Hats? - looking for more info
Replies: 29
Views: 621

How do we know these are Jewish hats, Have they been cut? No, they got them at wholesale from a Landsman in a little shop on the lower east side of Bizantium... No I wondered if someone trimmed the tip off No! They were made by a Bizantine mohel from leftovers... they are hats but if you rub them a...
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Byzantine "Jewish" Hats? - looking for more info
Replies: 29
Views: 621

Glaukos the Athenian wrote:
sha-ul wrote:How do we know these are Jewish hats, Have they been cut?


No, they got them at wholesale from a Landsman in a little shop on the lower east side of Bizantium...

No I wondered if someone trimmed the tip off :P
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Re-fitting my greaves.
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Image

Image

looking good.
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: spring alumunim??!!
Replies: 8
Views: 278

It may be a 7075 t-6
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for armor to get me on the field!
Replies: 18
Views: 715

TrimarianJarek wrote:


I saw these! i just emailed you!

Whats could i get this in my hands before gulfwars? (March 14)


That would be Mike @ stonekeep armory

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2446
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for armor to get me on the field!
Replies: 18
Views: 715

have a look here.
http://spiers-saddlery.stores.yahoo.net ... rkits.html
by sha-ul
Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wanting to look Better...
Replies: 39
Views: 1285

You could try for something like this: http://scademo.com/images.demo/adam.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/ridirich/fight13.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Kjott21/single_photo_458.jpg These photos demonstrate the hiding abilities of looser long sleeve tunic, & the looser fi...
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wanting to look Better...
Replies: 39
Views: 1285

First the articulated plate arms& legs do not go with the lammilar in any way, hosen, or winnigas on your lower legs, & turn shoes or other period equivalent.
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Throwing Spear by Despairbear Review
Replies: 5
Views: 288

Re: Hi

Pitbull Armory wrote:Hi Somo, Id like to see pics of it if you get time, Sha ul can you post the proper emoticons for me?

Take care

Pitbull

Image :mrgreen:
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My work bench is to crowded.
Replies: 23
Views: 1268

Yes they are tinners rivets. They are not available in brass locally. do you have access to an end mill? take 2 pieced of steel, about you could do this with 2 small blocks, or make a fixture say 6inches long, to match your vise jaws. Drill pilot hole 1/4" in diameter to predetermined depth, t...
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Osprey books for period boots trade...
Replies: 10
Views: 265

Badbilly wrote:Ill also take anything in 16th Cent durable foot gear/wear in a seize 10/11s mens size.


Contact Murdock here, he had some 16thC block shoes that should fit you.
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Osprey books for period boots trade...
Replies: 10
Views: 265

meinhard115 wrote:Buggery. All I have are 13s... Anything else you're looking for?


What exactly do you have in 13s?Image
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shaped Legs
Replies: 13
Views: 627

Konstantin the Red wrote:
Ending with your sabaton toes pointing upward when worn will make it much easier to avoid faceplants when running on grass.


The dreaded Visor Plow! 8)


Toe pick!!
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Byzantine "Jewish" Hats? - looking for more info
Replies: 29
Views: 621

How do we know these are Jewish hats, Have they been cut?
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: AAF Image Database
Replies: 15
Views: 588

very good!!!!
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Byzantine "Jewish" Hats? - looking for more info
Replies: 29
Views: 621

Glaukos the Athenian wrote:
D. Sebastian wrote:By the way that's not a sombrero, its a halo.

:)


Byzantine documentation for early Mariachi?



snarf!!
by sha-ul
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Something ambitious to keep me busy during my layoff..
Replies: 45
Views: 1725

Re: Something ambitious to keep me busy during my layoff..

MJBlazek wrote:Thought I would share why I am asking so many shield questions lately!


Image


Why does you figure look like he is hanging 10?
by sha-ul
Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Attention Brian Brown Armoury customers
Replies: 7
Views: 645

Hopefully, one day, the bills will be paid& I will be able to add myself to his satisfied customer list. :wink:
by sha-ul
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian University...snowed out
Replies: 8
Views: 297

Re: Atlantian University...snowed out

It pains me to do so, but I believe it is prudent to cancel Winter University scheduled for this weekend in Mineral VA. Wait... what where was this? former resident of 23117 Here is the flier: m It was at Louisa County Middle School 1009 Davis Hwy., Mineral, VA 23117 I went to that middle school fo...
by sha-ul
Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Brand new B-1 Blades FS. Price drop.
Replies: 6
Views: 295

I'll have to look at my shears (I have 2, and I'm at work right now.). If one of them's a B-1, then sold! (really, I can't remember if I have a 1 and 2 or a 2 and 3). And since I see you regularly, there's no need to ship if you don't want to. Paypal is no problem. If one of them has an arm that st...
by sha-ul
Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian University...snowed out
Replies: 8
Views: 297

Re: Atlantian University...snowed out

Gorm wrote:
It pains me to do so, but I believe it is prudent to cancel Winter
University scheduled for this weekend in Mineral VA.




Wait... what where was this?
former resident of 23117
by sha-ul
Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I dont care if you are female(at least not for training)
Replies: 148
Views: 4723

Ariella, that was a very good first post. & quite appropriate for one who's name means lioness.
by sha-ul
Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Eliminating helmet ring
Replies: 32
Views: 1001

My Barbute rings like hells own bells. A freind of mine told me to duct tape a washer inside. I'll be doing it later and fighting tomorrow. I'll post my results if you will. I'd really like to stop this without taking the guts out of my helm. I'r rather not use plasti-dip, but I will if I have to. ...
by sha-ul
Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: essentials for setting up a camp, for beginners
Replies: 66
Views: 2110

Oh, and as for the conical you posted, I personally would go with this: m From soulpad, you will have a ton more room. I know you said you wanted the conical for the period value, but, honestly, if you are just starting out into the medieval encampment, I would be looking at more bang for the buck....
by sha-ul
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: essentials for setting up a camp, for beginners
Replies: 66
Views: 2110

Hrolfr wrote:The 'medival sawdust' yahoo group has a ton of good plans.

Heck some are even Conal's :wink:


Got a link?
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Val Day bummer
Replies: 14
Views: 798

Re: Val Day bummer

Rotten luck. I had hoped to attend Val Day this year, and see both my Knight (Sir Morgan Olander), my foster (Sir Garth of the Crags) and one of my 'pole-arm gods' HRH Sir Tom. Alas, real life has conspired against me. Lost the brakes on my F150 and a new engine for the wifes car (it threw a rod), ...
by sha-ul
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Chest ive been working on (more pics finaly added)
Replies: 47
Views: 1526

This is coming along quite well. :mrgreen:

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