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by Dmitriy
Sun Apr 13, 2003 6:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Prince of Caid
Replies: 21
Views: 16

To quote HRH Alaric --

Kick Ass! Image

Congrats. Now you are going to have to change your archive handle...

-Dmitriy
by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 11, 2003 5:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey Dmitry
Replies: 2
Views: 5

Image

This looks even more suspicious:
http://history.westkingdom.org/Year37/Photos/MSC11.htm

I will let others tell the story. I'm the silent but deadly kind Image

Thanks
-Dmitriy
by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 11, 2003 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Square shields
Replies: 12
Views: 19

Hjalmr, I think Adam meant that while squares are an anachronism for most cultures, they are no more so then heaters are for Vikings, etc.

Dmitriy
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by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 11, 2003 2:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question on blow judging with new helm.
Replies: 59
Views: 16

Thanks, Adam, I will be at Pennsic for sure, and I am certain we can arrange a challenge. Samuel, you have a bad memory -- we met the day you got knighted. You come across a lot better in person; I would suggest you read your posts out loud before you post them because in writing, you don't do as go...
by Dmitriy
Thu Apr 10, 2003 1:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question on blow judging with new helm.
Replies: 59
Views: 16

Bela, not having the helmet in my hot little hands yet, I don't know yet. Right now I fight in a tallish helmet -- best seen here, http://history.westkingdom.org/Year37/Photos/MSC18.htm -- it has a bit of a point on top. When it gets hit, it feels quite different from the other parts of the helmet. ...
by Dmitriy
Thu Apr 10, 2003 1:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question on blow judging with new helm.
Replies: 59
Views: 16

Well I guess we disagree then http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif If a sword travels horizontally about a foot above my head and happens to make contact with a spike -- sorry, no good. I agree with the wing post, Broadway. Basically, the way I look at it is, if the blow would have hit me if...
by Dmitriy
Thu Apr 10, 2003 11:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question on blow judging with new helm.
Replies: 59
Views: 16

I agree with Sir Robert. Go figure. In a few weeks (hopefully!) I will start fighting in <a href=http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/patrick_thaden2001/vwp?.dir=/current+projects/Dmitriy&.src=ph&.dnm=P3270002.jpg&.view=t&.done=> this helmet</a>. Are you saying I should take a blow that travels horizontally a...
by Dmitriy
Thu Apr 10, 2003 11:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need a pair of 14th century leg armour
Replies: 6
Views: 9

I have been happy with the legs I got from James River Armoury, and would second that reccomendation.
by Dmitriy
Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Floor mats for fighting?
Replies: 10
Views: 7

Ethilrist, yep, BART. What kind of plastic? Brand name? I need to hold a tournament in a cement-covered courtyard, and I want to make it comfortable for people. Alaric, how do you keep the carpet from sliding? I was in a hall with wooden floors recently that did that, and even though they taped the ...
by Dmitriy
Mon Apr 07, 2003 1:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Floor mats for fighting?
Replies: 10
Views: 7

[SCA] Floor mats for fighting?

Hi Guys, This is a question for the folks who do a lot of indoor fighting. When fighting in gyms, how do you prevent slipping? What about damage to the gym floors? What about fighting on concrete? Is there something that can be put down that would protect the leg armour and the fighters' knees from ...
by Dmitriy
Mon Apr 07, 2003 1:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: some photos of armour VIII-IX C.
Replies: 7
Views: 8

Wow! Excellent! Do I write to Dick Talkrish for permission to copy for the Red Kaganate? No author listed for the photos/articles..

-Dmitriy
P.S That horse looks a bit too heavily armoured for the period, no?
by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 04, 2003 5:48 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Polish Museums with Armour
Replies: 18
Views: 261

Klaus, are you a former Cloondarian?
If it's who I think you are talkig about (he had the chains on his sword and shield), he doesn't play anymore..
by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 04, 2003 1:45 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Help Finding These Bascinets
Replies: 37
Views: 42

I suppose you've asked Patrick already?
by Dmitriy
Fri Apr 04, 2003 1:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I worked in Steel, I feel so dirty....
Replies: 23
Views: 24

That looks nice, Dietrick.
Try hitting up Armourer Eric for elbow and knee cops, his articulation is excellent, and his prices are good (though not the cheapest).

-D
by Dmitriy
Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Torse on a conical helmet?
Replies: 31
Views: 30

Regarding Jaroslav's hat, I don't think there's enough of the original helmet to really tell. Looks like it, but large enough chunks are mussing that there could be something there..

I think. I only have a front and a side view -- don't know what's on the back and the other side.
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 31, 2003 7:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Scythian/Hun leather armor find?
Replies: 4
Views: 9

Um, I would bet that's not it.
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 31, 2003 6:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Some recent stuff
Replies: 14
Views: 22

I'll see what I can do for you with regards to Gnezdovo, etc.
I am assuming you've looked through the stuff I have on the kaganate site?
-Dmitriy
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 31, 2003 6:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Some recent stuff
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Yeah I think I have the book you are talking about.
No idea where they are getting the forward peak thing...
The reason I thought Jaroslav was the "spoon" nasal. There are a few others with similarly hooked nasals, have you seen them?

-Dmitriy
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Some recent stuff
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Adam,
Are you going for an "artist's interpretation" of the Rus helm, or trying to get it close to the original? If you are going for the Jaroslav helmet look, the lines are a bit off. Cool look though. Would love to see it with the brass plate etched.

-Dmitriy
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 27, 2003 6:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best/Worse SCA Kingdom Hvy Weapons
Replies: 58
Views: 153

My version of the Western team would be Duke Uther Duke Jade Sir Titus Merlinicus Prince Brand (glaive or axe) Duke Hauoc (possible spear) Sir Hanza Jarl Thorfinn (possible spear) Sir Stephen of Greenwood (glaive or spear) HRH Alden Earl Obadiah Alternates -- Duke Fabian, Duke Connor, Duke Radnor. T...
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: fighter practice
Replies: 25
Views: 13

Wow.. at this point *I* want to go.

And I live in a sunny University town myself Image
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 27, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: How much would you pay??
Replies: 6
Views: 27

Ask on the kaganate list.
by Dmitriy
Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: West Crown & Grand War Unit Tournament
Replies: 6
Views: 9

Gemini was *made* a knight.
Conal ian MacTavish was offered the accolade, he will join the order at a later date.
by Dmitriy
Tue Mar 25, 2003 6:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: asking for suggestions from armorers to resolve problem w/ m
Replies: 29
Views: 17

Wow, guys, wouldn't expect that from you. Xander, I hear you, man.

I refuse to deal with irresponsible people -- regardless of age. I've met plenty of 15 and 16-year olds who were much more adult than some of the 32-year olds I know.

-D
by Dmitriy
Tue Mar 25, 2003 5:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Foam Axe heads
Replies: 4
Views: 7

I've seen people use plastic on the sides of the axe to give it rigidity (the plastic stops about 1.5 inches short of the edge, so that it doesn't make contact with the person you hit). Add a clacker, as well.
by Dmitriy
Tue Mar 25, 2003 2:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huns... need info...
Replies: 9
Views: 6

Erm, sorry, there's no Osprey that is specifically about Huns, you are right. The book I was thinking of is "Attila and the Nomad Hordes" which covers Huns together with Pechenegs, Khazars, Cumans, and others. There is also a book called "Attila the Hun", but I tihnk that one is specifically about A...
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huns... need info...
Replies: 9
Views: 6

There's a Hun Osprey out there, written by the ever-prolific D. Nicolle.
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: West Crown & Grand War Unit Tournament
Replies: 6
Views: 9

It was an all-argent-angel weekend. Alden (an Angel) won Crown, fighting another Angel (Ragnar Beowulf, who used to be his knight) in the finals; Owen Flechyr was made a new Angel; another Angel was offered knighthood; Angels won the War Unit tournament. Good weekend for them http://www.armourarchiv...
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What to do... numb spots...
Replies: 25
Views: 10

EM -- what gauge are the legs? Cause I fight in Eric's 16 ga mild, and I feel plenty..
by Dmitriy
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arabic armour
Replies: 21
Views: 56

I provided some links on the "Middle Eastern Helmets" topic.

-D
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 20, 2003 5:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: face mask
Replies: 13
Views: 42

Raising will thin out the metal too much -- go with 14 gauge.
Share the evidence Image
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 20, 2003 2:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Can you help me? I'm not sure I'm in the right place...
Replies: 15
Views: 9

Joyleaf -- just looked at your profile.
Go Bears Image.
by Dmitriy
Thu Mar 20, 2003 1:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: where does it say.....
Replies: 26
Views: 19

The thought gives me the shivers. Please do not do this, if someone lets you on the field with this, you are running a high risk of getting killed or seriously injured. I'm not kidding.
by Dmitriy
Wed Mar 19, 2003 8:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: All-riveted and alternating-row hauberks are back in stock a
Replies: 14
Views: 6

Methinks that was a joke, Steve Image
by Dmitriy
Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armor for Armour ...
Replies: 4
Views: 14

You are such a geek, J Image

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