The Armour Archive

Aidan Cambel

OK, so now show us the pics that are NOT safe to view

Aidan Cambel

I used a piece of solid metal pipe the same size as the openign of the thumb hole. The hole tapers in as it goes down. I took a 10 lb. sledge and beat the crap out of the pipe until it siezed down tight into the tapered area. Hasn't come loose yet. And just a word of advice, I know your smart enough...

Aidan Cambel

If I don't eat on time, I get terrible headaches and can't hardly function... Lunch HAS to happen between 11:00 and 12, by 12:30 its too late. dinner HAS to happen before 7. 7:30 - too late. a lot of people think I use it as an excuse to get out of fighting, but I swear, sometimes these headaches ge...

Aidan Cambel

But hushgirl, thats kind of an easy job.

based on his size, I would say every 3 hours you say "T-Bob, time to eat!"

Aidan

Aidan Cambel

Coat of Plates was widely used at the battle of Wisby (1361) and *many* different variations were found. The COP was derived from the armoured surcoat, which existed largely in the 12th century. Maybe for a tuetonic knight 1250-1300, armoured surcoat might be a better term to use. But I believe that...

Aidan Cambel

oh, one thing I forgot - the armour doesn't really vary from a common soldier, to a templar, to a teutonic knight, etc. - they basically wore the armour of the era. There are some good books that detail arms and armour of the crusading era - here is one: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/185367...

Aidan Cambel

under tunic braies wool chausses gambeson maille chausses gamboised cuisses with metal poleyn (round disc over the knee, for sca purposes a wingless cop works well) maille hauberk with attached maille mittens coat of plates (for sca I leave this off) helmets are questionable. You see a big swing in ...

Aidan Cambel

the location is not England, the SETTING is England (or the Holy Land). I think this is a wonderful idea for those people who want a more authentic group than what the SCA can provide. Its closed to anyone outside of Texas, with hopes of 2-4 events a year, that would be no farther to travel those so...

Aidan Cambel

Murdoch - your living in the past. I have only once seen joey at a fighter practice. I am the only lefty that comes out now - except for occasionally Mike.

Aidan Cambel

Fighting a lefty is harder (I am a lefty) because it doesn't happen as often. Sure you can say "watch a righty-righty", but if you don't get to *use* what you see, it doesn't stick to the muscle-memory/shot-memory lobe in the brain. The hard shots to block are really dependant on your shield type. F...

Aidan Cambel

Wow, didn't I open a can of worms - I mean a big 'ol can of 'em too... Firstly, IMHO, the problem is not with archers who are archers and thats it. Those archers seem to yield an not get hit. It seems to me that its the archers that carry a side arm with the intent of ditching the bow and joining th...

Aidan Cambel

Without actually inspecting the helms I would SCA no. After inspecting the helms, I would still probably say no. Part of the inspection is to push (not hit) the face plate in a In-and-Up motion to make sure the helm doesn't compact down on the nose. Its not held down by anything, so it would probabl...

Aidan Cambel

I've solved the mystery. It is the rattan quality. Sir Baras broke his stick this weekend, he's only had it since October. The lighter sticks ( i forgot what he said, for some reason i am thinking Burmese Rattan, I dunno) breaks a lot sooner. The density is much less ( lighter weight, faster shot) b...

Aidan Cambel

No no no.. I am not saying you hit someone after they yield. I am saying they don't yield, proceed to load another arrow, and then get upset when you hit them. And then call you dishonorable for hitting an archer. My opinion is -- if they yield, cool - no dishonor in that. No one is required to figh...

Aidan Cambel

I'm not pickin' on ya Ulrich, something you said just got me thinking. In the Rules of the List, we learn: 7. No one may be required to participate in Combat-Related Activities. Any combatant may, without dishonor or penalty, reject any challenge without specifying a reason. A fight in a tourname...

Aidan Cambel

I'm going down Sunday evening by myself. I will have most of our stuff, wife is coming own tuesday night. I will have an extra seat and some room left, not sure how much yet. I am figuring a seat and about half of the truck bed (its just a ranger, but we don't have a lot of stuff either). Your welco...

Aidan Cambel

Go to Panhandle Skirmishes between Meridies and Trimaris in the late fall. You'll KNOW what a friggin' crossbow bolt feels like. Those guys down there are viscious!!! I like the archery in battles. Granted last years Gulf Wars Saturday Fort Battle was borderline rediculously long with the hour of ar...

Aidan Cambel

Sir Conal,

I believe we are saying the same thing, I just tend to muddy water when I try to explain things. LOL

I understand what you are saying though. Thanks!

Aidan

Aidan Cambel

In another thread (who is going to gulf wars?) you appeared to be having some difficulty getting your gear and you down there. Please forgive the interference into your personal life, but what's wrong? Vehicle to small? Too much stuff? The only reason I ask is because if theres a way I can help you,...

Aidan Cambel

I put my maciejowski style helm down and picked up a grilled spangen for a demo for the opneing of LOTR.

I think I still have bruises. I could see so much more, but that meant there was so much more to distract me.

I think I will stick to viewing the world from a 3/4" slot.

In Service,
Aidan

Aidan Cambel

Meridies is touch kill to the face. BUT Unless I am totally reading the rules wrong, it has to be intentional touch. i.e. - If the thrust was to your buddy Mr .Shieldguy, and he moves and it glances and in the follow through touches you, it wasn't intentionally thrusted at you. But if the same touch...

Aidan Cambel

theres not a big honkin' difference betwee nthe civil war wall tent and a rectangular marquee...

heck I can paint striped on it with Krylon

Aidan Cambel

Tim,

Thanks, but I am looking for something that will camp at minimum 2 people. The big friggin' civil war tent looks good - we could get all of us in that, but my wife says "its OOP"

:-\

Aidan Cambel

Could it be the fault of the artisans? My knowledge is limited, so I am probably way off base. But I went to a museum once. Oh, and the other night I stayed at a Holiday inn... Anyway, my lady and I took a trip to the museum a few weeks back and there wasn't much of anything as far as armour, but I ...

Aidan Cambel

Jengjen:

I will *TELL* Sir Baras you send warm regards.

I will do many things for a nice lady, but hugging Sir Baras is *NOT* one of them

In Service,
Aidan

Aidan Cambel

Just curious. Might possibly be in the market to buy one if the price is right.

Aidan Cambel

I'll be there Monday, 7am.

Just look for the little guy with the templar tunic

Aidan Cambel

The only person around with a aluminum shield for him to hit is me, but I have the thing padded really well.

Aidan Cambel

dance

I wish I could make myself do it, but I have seen those fighters that dance do very well at throwing shots on the move.

Aidan Cambel

I think its the quality of rattan we have been getting Murdoch. I have been breaking alot too - and I never hit my pell and very rarely do I hit anyone at fighter practice! The only stick I have gotten to last is that big huge 3 inch round stick that I shaved down (that first stick I ever bought). I...

Aidan Cambel

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by David deKunstenaar: Your squire brother is a Laurel in medieval cooking. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif As soon as midrealm.org is back up, I'll get you his e=ma...

Aidan Cambel

Besides, most of us small folk are fed gunpowder as babies http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Seriously though - when a small fighter gains the skill and mental awareness of the fight, the scale starts tipping. I am 5'5", 150, and everyone I fight is bigger than me. Facing a wall doesn't phas...

Aidan Cambel

The catholic Church still teaches prayers and songs in Latin. catholics still pray the rosary There is still a pope many of the styles of clothing worn by nuns and monks have remained the same, only fabric content has changed. Hey, I'm a templar, its what I study http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/win...

Aidan Cambel

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Morgan: So did you re-list them since they didn't meet your reserve? If so, how long are your legs? I'd bet no matter HOW "adjustable" they are, if you're 5'2" they would't ...

Aidan Cambel

Well ok, your Highness... but then you'll get stuck with the name "Sarnac the Clueless".....

Congratulations!!!

In service,
Aidan

Do I have to Fight this guy???!!!!!! (spin-off from CA threa

VITUS!! about GW XI

Anyone got a period tent for sale?