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by Lucian Ro
Sat May 07, 2005 3:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep Armoury Inquiry
Replies: 1
Views: 131

Stonekeep Armoury Inquiry

Stonekeep Armoury -- anyone used them for helms? How was the experience? Inquiring minds want to know.
by Lucian Ro
Sat May 07, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB - "Salt-shaker" helm
Replies: 14
Views: 378

WTB - "Salt-shaker" helm

Title says it all, although it might want to be added that it will be for SCA combat. 23-1/2 inch head. Anyone interested in selling or making?
by Lucian Ro
Sat May 07, 2005 2:36 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Turban, headwrap or ... ?
Replies: 16
Views: 388

I just realized I derailed my own thread, apologies.

Guillaume, in an attempt to put this thread back on track I PM'd you with further questions toward your kit, as I am still very curious who here on the archive wears a turban and how effective they really are.
by Lucian Ro
Sat May 07, 2005 12:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Turban, headwrap or ... ?
Replies: 16
Views: 388

Thanks, folks.

Guillaume, do you have other pictures of the armoured Templar in this pic?
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/g ... marche.JPG
That's one of the sweetest Templar kits I've ever seen!
by Lucian Ro
Sat May 07, 2005 3:09 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Turban, headwrap or ... ?
Replies: 16
Views: 388

Turban, headwrap or ... ?

What is the proper name to the headpiece worn by muslims on their heads, as seen during the crusading eras (and I'm sure before and after that time period, obviously)? Are there any websites on how to make one and wrap it correctly? Who here on the archive wears one? Do they work well against the he...
by Lucian Ro
Fri May 06, 2005 1:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Windlass Steelcrafts -- what's the scoop?
Replies: 16
Views: 440

Windlass Steelcrafts -- what's the scoop?

I seem to remember hearing a lot of negative statements on Windlass Steelcrafts swords. I also remember as a youngster seeing all these crazy pictures of Hank Reinhardt (I believe?) bending the blades over his head, stating that his are excellent reproductions, yadda yadda yadda. So, what's the trut...
by Lucian Ro
Thu May 05, 2005 12:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to make a torse
Replies: 14
Views: 531

Anyone every worn a torse regularly in SCA combat? I have to say, I really appreciate the look.
by Lucian Ro
Tue May 03, 2005 7:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My new REAL baskethilt! PICS!
Replies: 12
Views: 529

Wow, really gorgeous. Congrats.
by Lucian Ro
Sun May 01, 2005 3:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Other means of attaching leather to steel/aluminum?
Replies: 5
Views: 133

Thanks, Justin. Thanks Al, I'll give it a try.
by Lucian Ro
Sun May 01, 2005 2:47 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Other means of attaching leather to steel/aluminum?
Replies: 5
Views: 133

Bump
by Lucian Ro
Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Minimum Armour A Bad Idea? OR Why Exposed Plastic Sucks
Replies: 75
Views: 2537

Howzer wrote:The standard wisby coat is also the most boring, ugly, and overused set of armour.


Oh, then by all means, more exposed plastic please, we'd hate to bore you with a period look. :roll: :D
by Lucian Ro
Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Other means of attaching leather to steel/aluminum?
Replies: 5
Views: 133

Aww, geez, how can I resize this humungo thing?!
by Lucian Ro
Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Byzantine symbol - need explanation.
Replies: 6
Views: 191

Byzantine symbol - need explanation.

I saw a design in the Osprey The Normans book which shows a Norman Ex-Byzantine mercenary with what looks like a scrolled backwards "S" enscribed on his gaiters. Now, I don't know what this symbol means but it stated in the caption that similar decorative gaiters are a typical piece of cavalry equip...
by Lucian Ro
Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Other means of attaching leather to steel/aluminum?
Replies: 5
Views: 133

Other means of attaching leather to steel/aluminum?

I saw a design in the Osprey The Normans book which shows a Norman Ex-Byzantine mercenary with what looks like a scrolled backwards "S" enscribed on his gaiters. Now, I don't know what this symbol means yet, but it stated in the caption that similar decorative gaiters are a typical piece of cavalry ...
by Lucian Ro
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) What do you wear under your lamellar?
Replies: 26
Views: 517

No, definitely the 'sting'. Unfortunately, like a fair amount of our SCA brethren out there, God didn't see fit to gift me with a lot of extra padding, as I'm only 5'-11", 160. I'm thinking of this option for more along the lines of war time. I can make it through the list fighting fine but it's the...
by Lucian Ro
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) What do you wear under your lamellar?
Replies: 26
Views: 517

(SCA) What do you wear under your lamellar?

I recently switched out from an old lamellar plate design I had to White Mountain Armouries smaller lamellar plates. They're much more flexible and lighter and seem to distribute the force of blows better although I've taken a few blows as of late that make me think I might want to add a little extr...
by Lucian Ro
Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Egfroth & Byzantines, a question
Replies: 8
Views: 195

Is that my only option? It doesn't really roll off the tongue.
:D


Only thing I came up with for a smaller group or squad size.


Allagion Sebastian?


Doesn't sound half-bad to me, but, of course, I'm Byzantine-biased. :D
by Lucian Ro
Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Online Demo - Done!
Replies: 38
Views: 647

Gorgeous, excellent job.
by Lucian Ro
Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Egfroth & Byzantines, a question
Replies: 8
Views: 195

Matty, there was also the term allagion proper, originated in the 10th century, or allagia, which can be 10, 50 and/or 100 men.
by Lucian Ro
Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Opinions on Ironmonger baskethilts?
Replies: 9
Views: 262

I have a stainless one and I love it. Communication was excellent and he shipped in 48 hours.
by Lucian Ro
Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is this cool or what?
Replies: 3
Views: 312

I'm really rather partial to the satirist from Samosata.
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question for trimaris folks!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 137

That mean you're headed down towards my neck of the woods, Animal?

If so, lodging available if need be.

Just sayin'. :D
by Lucian Ro
Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Jousting now approved
Replies: 29
Views: 1054

Haven't ridden since I was a kid, but no better reason to get back up on the horse. Excellent.
by Lucian Ro
Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mists/Cynagua (West) War Photos
Replies: 18
Views: 433

Gorgeous archive of pictures, thanks so much.
by Lucian Ro
Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:20 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I WTB a Byzantine Cavalry officer C. 1050 -1250AD
Replies: 64
Views: 6610

Hey Robert,

We might want to rename the thread 1050 - 1250. I didn't realize that the serious power behind the Byzantine throne was beginning to peter out at the beginning of the 13th century, with their major employ of out-country mercenary sources.
by Lucian Ro
Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum CoP Kit?
Replies: 14
Views: 273

Still looking, folks.
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Congrats to Dmitri new Lord of the Mists
Replies: 20
Views: 432

Bravo, your Highness.
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum CoP Kit?
Replies: 14
Views: 273

Re: chubby

Karl Helweg wrote:Now if you're are one of the skinny types this just isn't a problem.


I'm a buck fifty at 5'-11", so I'm not too worried about the appearance of a few extra pounds, plus I plan to wear a tabard over it ...
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:50 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: I wanna Be...
Replies: 30
Views: 614

Gregory J. Liebau wrote:But, what I'm gonna' move onto next will be a Byzantine soldier, circa 1350-1400. I think that'll be a very unique outfit! How many other people do late Byzantine stuff?


Working on it as we speak. Keep your eyes on the "I wanna be a ... " forum.
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum CoP Kit?
Replies: 14
Views: 273

Re: wght

Karl Helweg wrote:Just remember, the aluminum plates will make you look 20# fatter.


Why's this Karl, due to the thickness needed of the aluminum?
by Lucian Ro
Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum CoP Kit?
Replies: 14
Views: 273

Aluminum CoP Kit?

Anyone making an aluminum coat of plates kit? All I need are the plates, I can do the leatherwork myself.
I know GAA and such make kits but they're in mild steel and I'd really like low-maintenance aluminum.

Thanks in advance!
by Lucian Ro
Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: William Wallace's Sword to leave home for the first time
Replies: 22
Views: 441

Of course its not REALLY his sword, but *shrug*. Why wouldn't it be? Color me curious. The 6-pound weapon will be returned to its home at the National Wallace Monument in Stirling, Scotland, after the celebrations. Also proves those ole', "Knights fought with 15-20 pound swords that we could hardly...
by Lucian Ro
Tue Mar 29, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Post 1 Photo of Your Fighting Kit
Replies: 209
Views: 53287

Here's my kit, sans shoulders that I'm currently working on ... like the bow the fiance thought would be amusing to add to my horsehair? <img src="http://www.photodump.com/direct/zenxistence/IMG_1125901.jpg"> <img src="http://www.photodump.com/direct/zenxistence/IMG_1123.jpg"> <img src="http://www.p...
by Lucian Ro
Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fullers on Rattan Swords
Replies: 50
Views: 1650

DukeAlaric wrote:HI, I finally went and got the sword, and took pictures - there should be one close up and one farther away.


Picture-wise, I'm just getting red x's. Anyone else?
by Lucian Ro
Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can you put a "fuller" into a SCA sword?
Replies: 6
Views: 253

Pictures?

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