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by Otto von Teich
Fri Jul 19, 2002 7:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best movies for the authentically inclined
Replies: 35
Views: 27

the Warlord , with Charlton Heston,maybe Ivanhoe,and The Black Shield of Falworth,just try and overlook Tony Curtis'silver painted gym shoes, LOL...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Thu Jul 18, 2002 4:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14th C Buckles on armour questions.
Replies: 12
Views: 11

Hey Matt, check these guys out. They have nice bronze buckles for about $1 or 1.25 each (cant remember exactly). I got a few awhile back along with some vervelles.Very nice ....Otto http://www.medievalspurs.com/
by Otto von Teich
Mon Jul 15, 2002 9:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 13th Century Crusader Helm for sale soon
Replies: 12
Views: 10

Now thats cool, you dont see those done very often,I like the concealed backplate, very well hidden by the mail.The bars across the occular are not very noticable either...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Jul 15, 2002 9:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Starting in the SCA, Need an Inventory Appraisal
Replies: 10
Views: 12

All you need is a athletic cup,a helmet,and maybe a kidney belt.Sounds like your outfitted pretty good for a newby...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Jul 15, 2002 10:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feast of St.Gregory and Tournament of the Harvest
Replies: 7
Views: 5

Who all plans on going? Its in south central Tennessee.Alphonse, do they have showers?..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jul 14, 2002 6:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feast of St.Gregory and Tournament of the Harvest
Replies: 7
Views: 5

I'll attend this one! Only 3 hours or less for me. Sounds like a great time. Thanks, otto
by Otto von Teich
Sat Jul 13, 2002 11:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: red armour in the Tudor period?
Replies: 11
Views: 24

Prince Nikolaus Radziwill had a harness made by Kunz Lochner circa 1555 with gold black and red and white decoration.Most surviving bits are in the Waffensammlung.The chanfron and vamplate and some other bits are at the Met.Not sure if its painted or enameled,I think its probably enameled.There is a...
by Otto von Teich
Sat Jul 13, 2002 11:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to recognize me at Pennsic or Pics of my armor
Replies: 29
Views: 11

Jimena, your a cutie! Even with the scowl,LOL. Those sheilds were popular with the Germans too.I do wonder where the term" bunny round" came from. Anyone?....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sat Jul 13, 2002 9:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New lance at Valintine
Replies: 7
Views: 10

Wow, Thanks for the links.Great pics there!Welcome aboard deValcerra!...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jul 12, 2002 7:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Quality swords
Replies: 15
Views: 11

I'll have to agree with Konstantin, I dont own one, but I've heard nothing but good things about Trims swords.Another good sword maker is Chris Poor.You might be alot better off spending the extra $100 in the long run.Sword forum is a great place to ask questions about the various models..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jul 12, 2002 1:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14thCentury/HYW living history group
Replies: 122
Views: 121

Hey Scott, If Kate just needs to know the German words for various bits of armour, I can help her out with that.Maybe just do a short English-German dictonary of armour words. LMK...otto
by Otto von Teich
Thu Jul 11, 2002 8:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Quality swords
Replies: 15
Views: 11

I heard some good things awhile back,about some Czech swords from Therion Arms.They sounded great and I think they were in that range.probably better than the Hanwei,and made in Europe to boot.But scabards cost extra....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Wed Jul 10, 2002 9:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: REVIEW: Practical Knightly Sword by Hanwei
Replies: 55
Views: 35

Well mine was waiting on me when I got back from my 4th of July holiday.Pretty good looking sword,a bit blade heavy.Could be balenced better,but I've seen worse.Well dulled edges,nice rounded tip.Leather seat between cross gaurd and blade.Pommel and cross guard appear to be nickel or chrome plated.L...
by Otto von Teich
Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:55 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The REAL Problem with the SCA
Replies: 110
Views: 118

Of course Ive only played with steel once! Not counting whacking myself with it.When My back heals up enough(if it ever does) I want to do more....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Wed Jul 10, 2002 8:51 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The REAL Problem with the SCA
Replies: 110
Views: 118

I use full speed but still have to pull my blows with rattan.When I first started training, the Knight who was training me told me to hit as hard as I could and cut through the target. I soon got the name Shield crusher.My shots were easy to see coming,easy to block, (usually)but devastating none th...
by Otto von Teich
Wed Jul 10, 2002 7:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Substantiation for “Acting Out All Blowsâ€
Replies: 3
Views: 4

Sounds like he was really wounded to me,not just acting it out.So if your leg IS hacked off,and you DO want to continue,you must hop around on one leg. For some reason I keep thinking of the Black Knight in Monty python.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Tue Jul 09, 2002 4:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New lance at Valintine
Replies: 7
Views: 10

I'd like to get one, he's had them on the site for a month or two.Look pretty good to me.Not sure how well the foam would hold up,but it would be about as safe as you could get.And you can get replacements for the breakable part....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Mon Jul 08, 2002 8:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pic.... Do not open if fantasy offended.
Replies: 21
Views: 32

Thats Excellent work!!!!!!!!!
by Otto von Teich
Mon Jul 08, 2002 8:18 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Mail authenticity?
Replies: 7
Views: 10

The wire looks pretty round to me too. Seems like it should be flattened more.I think they did use round and oval wire though on occasion. They did use alot of round rivets in Europe.Not sure where the idea came from that they were all wedge rivets.I wouldnt think they would have made much if any ri...
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 6:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Gorget" ala Maciejowski - Discussion
Replies: 9
Views: 37

I thought the buttons were rivits. I thought the stitches were small rivits holding a cloth or leather lining on the inside.I see what your saying. I think your right....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 6:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Vitus
Replies: 29
Views: 12

CONGRATS VITUS! I'd say its long, looooong overdue.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 5:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: "Gorget" ala Maciejowski - Discussion
Replies: 9
Views: 37

I may be totaly wrong...but I think they are iron throat collars or gorgets.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 9:40 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pictures of me in my first kit
Replies: 20
Views: 14

Looking great!.I wish my 1st kit looked that nice...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 9:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pictures
Replies: 36
Views: 36

I was just going to ask if you had a website,and found it in your profile.As soon as I got there,methinks,"ohh yea,that guy!" I'd seen your site before,and while the work shown is VERY nice,I can see you are constantly improving your skills.keep up the great work man.....Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 9:03 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pictures
Replies: 36
Views: 36

Could we see a front veiw of the Sallet? ..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sun Jun 30, 2002 9:02 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pictures
Replies: 36
Views: 36

Man, those are awesome! You do fantastic work. Your truly a gifted sculptor...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Sat Jun 29, 2002 8:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Some Pas pics
Replies: 1
Views: 6

Some really nice harness there,Great to see about half the guys with mantle and torse........Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 10:08 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Lentner/Gabeson circa 1370, questions about padding thicknes
Replies: 45
Views: 29

Murdochs wife has made a one or two out of dyed linen canvas quilted with cotton,probably about 1/4" thick,I saw a red one the other night,it looked awesome,I think it was 6 piece construction,4 body qaurters and two arm pieces,nicley tailored.Cant remember if it had gussets or not..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 10:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Lentner/Gabeson circa 1370, questions about padding thicknes
Replies: 45
Views: 29

My opinion,and only that, is that the channel stuffing was reserved for areas that had to be padded more heavily, like helmet liners,possibly on the shoulders of the arming coat. But If it was to be your only defence, IE poor infantry,The whole thing might be stuffed in channels.Sound logical?...Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 9:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Improving the look of the SCA
Replies: 89
Views: 762

Its the ONLY shoe you can wear with a solleret LOL. I use them, no problems but in wet grass with slippery leather soles,Ive gone down a few times.They are pretty comfy.Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 9:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Greathelm/pics comments?
Replies: 10
Views: 12

Man that looks good, I was wondering about the crease.You did a fine job,I really like the brass trim too.I think if you could sqaure the edges a little more at the back of the occular,it would look even better,but thats just my twisted opinion.Seems like the occulars are a little to triangular in s...
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 9:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: First set of greaves... Picture...
Replies: 7
Views: 11

Pretty good job on the shaping,better than alot of them ive seen. I know those things have to be the about hardest thing in armouring to sculpt..Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 9:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: OK try again. My New Helm freom Robert MacKenzie
Replies: 6
Views: 10

Nice, is that a horsehair crest?....otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 9:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Greathelm/pics comments?
Replies: 10
Views: 12

Looking good Otto!I think hes talking about the marks on the upper rear plate, near the edge of the upper front plate, like vertical hash marks.Lookes like the top could be a bit more rounded pehaps,I think that the proportions look good......Da other Otto
by Otto von Teich
Fri Jun 28, 2002 6:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Need help on Middle-Eastern for Wife
Replies: 15
Views: 11

Quote from Alexi "no offence but the belly dance is basicaly 19th century london..." This may be true, but in the 4th dimension of Scadia,(alternate universe) It was practiced heavily in southern California about 700 AD. Or was danced by heavy practioners in California?..hmmm....Otto

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