The Armour Archive

Dmitriy

Logan -- do not waste your time on ignorant rumour-mongerers. Your effort is better spent elsewhere. Re Atlantian "thugs" -- I never had a blow acknoledgement problem with them. In fact, I seek out Atlantians when I go to Pennsic, because they are usually men after my own heart. They like a tough fi...

Dmitriy

http://tgorod.ru/index.php?contentid=252

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In the West, padded so it doesn't damage weapons.

Dmitriy

Tarquin -- surprisingly, no. I duck my head to the side, and shots just slide off without finding any purchase. It only becomes somewhat harder than regular if I am legged and fighting a standing opponent -- the wraps become harder to block. Usually I manage to lean back enough that the wraps woosh ...

Dmitriy

My polovetz helmet from Patrick Thaden.
http://history.westkingdom.org/Year38/Photos/OC73.htm

The welded shirt is pretty important, too, but if I had to choose, i would rather lose the left arm then the right, you know what I mean?

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Dmitriy

Dude, they are totally fine. Are you sure you didn't kick that marshall's dog or something?

Dmitriy

Swordsmith -- are you cofusing compound and composite?

Cause otherwise I am not sure what you mean by your post, unless you subscribe to the "western europe only" mindset.

Dmitriy

Try some of these links

www.horsebows.com
http://www.horsearchery.org/
http://www.meridies.org/as/dmir/Equestrian/1009.html
http://www.krackow.com/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/3505/archery.html

hope that helps

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

It's also about as common as "John Smith"

But these guys are thievses, nassty thievses [img]http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/mad.gif[/img].

Dmitriy

14th century Turks sound closest to what you are trying to do.

http://www.geocities.com/kaganate/kaftan4.html

http://www.geocities.com/kaganate/clothing.html

There is some evidence that a coat could be worn over a mail shirt

Dmitriy

And those sticks are pretty strong, they can break arms and ribs.. definately not safe..

Dmitriy

Pennsic squire's tourney is easily over 100 every time.

Western crowns have topped 90, too.

But keep working on it!

The more the merrier!

Now, can you guys beat 117 battles in one day?

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Dmitriy

And Alec's spurs

(actually I am not sure if Alec fights in his spurs..)

Dmitriy

Uillea,
YOu should try using thick sheepskin for padding. It looks better, doesn't deteriorate the way foam does, and feels better next to your skin.

How do you get the colors? Paint?

Dmitriy

Quickly now! Cut all branches off the trees in the Pennsic woods battle area!
[img]http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Dmitriy

You still owe me a fight from West/An Tir, Alaric!
You can run, but you can't hide!

Dmitriy

Alcyoneus -- that's not necessary if he's dealing with a professional welder. "Structurally superior design and worksmanship."
Gotta make sure those are damn good welds though!

-D

Dmitriy

Yeah, I love the ones you have one the GAA site, really nice lines. Sorry, didn't realize you were the guy doing GAA leather stuff until I checked out your site. The fantasy comment was more about the decoration, but I guess that's not so much your decision as that of the guy who commissioned them h...

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I oredered to simple belt blanks from Frank, he delivered quickly. The leather quality is better than most of what I've used for belts before; he'll definately have more business from me.

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Dmitriy

Nice and clean -- guessing you were going for something in the fantasy genre with this?
Looks a lot like WMA's pattern. I am impressed it can be done so well in leather. How long does it take you to make a pair like that?

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Dmitriy

I like the lines of it, Hal. Alcyoneus gave you the technical specs; as is, it looks like the bars might be spaced a bit too far apart. Another area I might be concerned about is between the cheekplate and the back plate -- if the gap is too big there, on could get hit directly on the noggin! A solu...

Dmitriy

Here's a photo of Brand's: http://scaworld.com/gallery/webgallery/9-13-1NewVikingwOcularssmall.jpg

Definately a crappy ripoff.

Dmitriy

Russ Mitchell is your best friend when it comes to maguyars. You'll get more help if you ask specific questions.. for a quick look at the cultures, grab the corresponding Osprey books. They are not always a reliable source, but they are good to give you a general picture of the period/culture so tha...

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WHAT?? Wow! Congrats!

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For starters, try moving to the side rather then back. This will put you out of his immediate path, but he will still be in range for your attackes. Past that, it takes experience and practice http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif edited for typos [This message has been edited by Dmitriy (edite...

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I am not *quite* as peeved about Faramir after they showed the background scene with Boromir and Denethor. His "time for Faramir... to show his quality" line makes sense now.

Extended ent scenes were cool. More fighting, yay.

Dmitriy

The stuff in case 6 is later period, it's 13/14th century, probably Cuman. That is indeed a helmet. The drawing that follows the photo in the article (after a bunch of text) is a reconstruction based on that particular find (yes, they even found leg armor and vambraces!) The hauberk is a contemporar...

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This might be interesting to you guys. Might is an understatement. http://tgorod.ru/index.php?contentid=252 scroll about 2/3 of the way down to see a 9th century helmet, almost perfectly preserved, complete with the flat-ring chainmail drape and a nasal. The caption to the display says that it belon...

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My head hurts.

Dmitriy

The current Crown Prince of the West is deadly with sword and dagger, as well as sword and buckler (I think he won the I33 tourney at Pennsic). Thrusts were used in period tournament, I can provide documentation. Learning to block with a hubcap will improve your regular shieldwork http://www.armoura...

Dmitriy

Not by me.
Haven't seen it.
Never even met Brannos.
But thought people might be interested

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3635943563&category=47348

Dmitriy

I dunno, guys. I'd want to have to beat a duke to win a crown. I know I was glad I faced off with a viscount or two when I won Coronet. But then, I understand not wanting to be King soon! Less then a week left in my Principality reign! Do your kingdoms have non-destructive bye-fights? If so, I think...

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Damned if you do, damned if you don't

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"You, too, could be King of the Middle!"

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Neat.
I thought Felix's was an Anselm, little do I know

Brannos's class DVD for sale