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by Magmaforge
Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what other fighting groups are they?
Replies: 15
Views: 14

check out Schola Solis too, with Ian Johnson. Also Brian Price is out there somewhere. Both do Western Martial arts, both love poleaxe and grappling. It's all historical.
by Magmaforge
Sat Sep 13, 2003 11:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: some nice lamellar images
Replies: 2
Views: 6

bump!
by Magmaforge
Sat Sep 13, 2003 11:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Banded lamellar progress *pics*
Replies: 24
Views: 56

verily, Russ, that doth look wicked Image
by Magmaforge
Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval gunpowder news story
Replies: 2
Views: 11

Medieval gunpowder news story

http://news.lycos.com/news/story.asp?section=Science&storyId=780682
by Magmaforge
Wed Sep 10, 2003 9:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild Meeting - October 11th 2003
Replies: 84
Views: 15

Effingham, please do bring 16th c Japanese bits and books!

Incidentally, this same weekend there is a workshop going on a few hours away with Christian Tobler. Armour wins =)
by Magmaforge
Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Petition: Rough Draft
Replies: 9
Views: 7

curiously, this reminds me of a history class in which we found strongly implied social and legal problems by continually restated laws to bar particular activities, prohibit fighting on Sundays, during Lent, etc. But when the laws need to be reissued without reference to the first issue, it says a ...
by Magmaforge
Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: some nice lamellar images
Replies: 2
Views: 6

some nice lamellar images

from a site in German;
http://www.reenactment.de/hornlamelle.html
http://www.reenactment.de/eisenlamelle.html
clicking on the picture will return you to the site's homepage. =)
by Magmaforge
Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:37 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: WMA and the Black Death
Replies: 7
Views: 11

Bob, thanks for your input/ using that voice of reason on me. Curses! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif Of course, all of my speculations are tenuous. I do wonder though, if the "masters" Fiore trained under had done "business as usual" during the Black Death, or, if the books on fighting ...
by Magmaforge
Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Update on the Garrison excavation, Björkö -03.
Replies: 12
Views: 7

yes, pics man!
by Magmaforge
Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: sparring against inanimate objects
Replies: 6
Views: 7

piece of telephone pole =)
by Magmaforge
Sun Sep 07, 2003 2:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anders and friends make armour (pics)
Replies: 14
Views: 221

uber cool. We need more people doing this kind of thing.
by Magmaforge
Sun Sep 07, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: WMA and the Black Death
Replies: 7
Views: 11

WMA and the Black Death

something occurred to me this week past. I would really appreciate everyone's input on this. Fiore dei Liberi, which is the main WMA source I study, says in his prologue that he has been teaching the art of swordsmanship for 50 years. By this, we estimate him to be 65-70 years old at this time (unle...
by Magmaforge
Sat Sep 06, 2003 7:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: interesting article on the advancement and application of me
Replies: 6
Views: 10

a few annoying typos, a claim about civilian medieval fighting schools still existing without reference, broad generalizations implying that a sudden need for refined fighting arts appeared at the end of the late medieval period, when clearly the early and middle Middle Ages where not free from stif...
by Magmaforge
Sat Sep 06, 2003 6:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: motorcycle scabbards?
Replies: 16
Views: 12

you could watch Highlander to see what he does. Wonderful historical designs. I would suggest being careful to ensure that your piece is not laying against the engine and picking up heat thereby; waiting for your weapon to aircool a half hour after you arrive might be annoying. I see something like ...
by Magmaforge
Thu Sep 04, 2003 11:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild Meeting - October 11th 2003
Replies: 84
Views: 15

Hey T-Bob, could you bring your helm and your falchion? And your lamellar? It would be supercool to see them.
by Magmaforge
Thu Sep 04, 2003 9:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour for a 6 year old AND a 2 year old...really!
Replies: 15
Views: 21

a coat of plates with hidden plastic or aluminum would give light weight, plenty of protection for boffers, and be not too specific to their size, so that you can use it for a while as they grow.
by Magmaforge
Thu Sep 04, 2003 9:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I'm finished!!
Replies: 5
Views: 13

oh my, a third work from the dark corners of Sir V's mind. As evidenced by the picture earlier of the footwear helmet crest, there is a small cult following.

"The first rule about the Green Boot, is do not talk about the Green Boot. The second rule about..."
by Magmaforge
Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOTHIC GAUNTLETS
Replies: 12
Views: 36

after looking at the original, you've done a fine job reproducing it!
by Magmaforge
Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Historical Combat Instruction not allowed? -SCA
Replies: 44
Views: 40

"accidentally learned?" From an instructional class? That's rich! Image
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: DIY gauntlet kits -- final pics
Replies: 23
Views: 29

can't see the pics for some reason. Could you email them to me at amarite@angelfire.com ?
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 31, 2003 5:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thumb draw
Replies: 18
Views: 13

I have also never heard of the thumb draw putting the arrow on the other side of the string. Why is this necessary? I've used a two finger draw to the ear, nose or cheek for years with happy results. Now if only I could find time to keep at it...
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 31, 2003 12:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: gothic mitten gaunts
Replies: 33
Views: 48

who's the man? Sweeeet work.
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 31, 2003 12:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sadly almost done for pennsic
Replies: 52
Views: 61

way snazzy. Like the mace and bazubands, helm and lamellar ain't too bad either. The paintjob on the shield is *fine* =)
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 31, 2003 12:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Midwest Armour Guild Meeting - October 11th 2003
Replies: 84
Views: 15

oh! oh! Real Armour! If Master Cad's comming (I think I read he will somewhere) perhaps he has some nice tidbits he could bring for show & tell too...
by Magmaforge
Sat Aug 30, 2003 9:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Romans wore socks in sandals
Replies: 13
Views: 16

the hell they wouldn't wear socks in Britannia..
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chicago Art Institute *pics*
Replies: 9
Views: 8

glad you got to look at the pieces. Some of those rigs were made for big honking bruisers!
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Report on Jeff at the Royal Armouries Joust
Replies: 9
Views: 18

fantastic news! Let him know we all wish him good fortune and boldness in his deeds.
by Magmaforge
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Summer's End Tourney
Replies: 36
Views: 31

Anvil of Virtue. Sounds nice. Has a kind of Old Testament ring to it. Hope the event is fought well and new friendships are made.
by Magmaforge
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cudgel Seminar in Wales
Replies: 0
Views: 0

Cudgel Seminar in Wales

got this from another list. Good to share info.

Maister Terry Brown is holding a seminar on English Cudgel Fighting on Sunday 12th October 2003 at Whitchurch Hospital Main Hall Cardiff South Wales. Anybody interested please conract Neil at jubnp@yahoo.com
by Magmaforge
Thu Aug 21, 2003 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HCS @ Pennsic photos
Replies: 8
Views: 11

cool! Thanks!!!
by Magmaforge
Thu Aug 21, 2003 3:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Laminated Bench *Pics*
Replies: 13
Views: 16

ah, it's for holding stakes. I was going to say; "surely this is an advance in the creation of laminated armour."
by Magmaforge
Thu Aug 21, 2003 3:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: claw hammer in period?
Replies: 5
Views: 5

claw hammer in period?

http://www.tempora-nostra.de/index_f_neu.shtml?manesse0-9
figure in center-right area
by Magmaforge
Wed Aug 20, 2003 10:07 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Progress pic.
Replies: 35
Views: 42

nice work Hal. I will ask for a spang from you some day.
by Magmaforge
Mon Aug 18, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuchux: , prowess and control.
Replies: 46
Views: 57

not to hijack the thread, but Tuchux, what did you do before Pennsic that made them you so spectacular this year?

[This message has been edited by Magmaforge (edited 08-18-2003).]
by Magmaforge
Sun Aug 17, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: interesting article, SCA+WMA+modern fencing
Replies: 10
Views: 15

interesting article, SCA+WMA+modern fencing

thought I should share this, and ask your thoughts; http://www.webspawner.com/users/unitedfencers/index.html

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