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- Fri Jun 22, 2001 5:17 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Old Helmet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tauler: <B> No,it's definately not a spangenhelm but I can send you images of the helmet I want to identify.Thanks for your reply. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I e-mailed you.....
- Fri Jun 22, 2001 1:14 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Old Helmet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tauler: Please can someone tell me if there is any evidence that certain helmets pre 1500 were made from two pieces of iron or steel and crimped /rivetted together down the cre...
- Fri Jun 22, 2001 1:08 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: In-Helm Video Camera
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by threading: Does anyone have video made from a mini cam mounted inside a fighter's helm? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have ben toying around with the idea of the In Helm Fritz Cam...
- Wed Jun 20, 2001 4:28 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Vercingetorix
- Replies: 29
- Views: 22
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by White Mountain Armoury: <B>i did not know about the Scotch/irish scythian bit, i wonder what culture they displaced when they arrived I am aware of sythian roman auxillary in b...
- Wed Jun 20, 2001 1:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Who's making armets nowadays?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18
at the symposium in SF i met a guy who has this site http://www.ironwolfarmouries.com/catalogue/helms.html I was VERY impressed with what I saw of his work and have since ordered a set of 14th cent finger gaunts in carbon steel from him. Check out his gallery to see some of his work and send him an ...
- Tue Jun 19, 2001 12:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: fancy spaulders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Morgan: And so the war begins.... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif I'll stop bidding on the spaulders if you release the helm! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile....
- Tue Jun 19, 2001 2:29 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: fancy spaulders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7
- Mon Jun 18, 2001 5:12 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Sabatons -- Should they be 14 or 18 gauge for SCA?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron: <B>I'm concerned with the sabatons holding together as Alexi trods on my foot with his ~400 pounds of armour and self. Would 18 ga hold together for one shot or more? I'...
- Fri Jun 15, 2001 3:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: I am Selling ALL my armour!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16
- Tue Jun 12, 2001 6:50 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: RUBBER AXE HEAD LINK
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Karl-Magnus: <B>I certainly have my head firmly in my 4th point of contact this morning!! Anyone have the links to the lucern rubber axes page.....I had it a while ago but no l...
- Tue Jun 12, 2001 6:33 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Rattan Diameter for Pole Weapons?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Karl-Magnus: <B>The Subject Says It all I think. What Thickness of Rattan have you found the best for making pole weapons. I am Considering a Bec-de-corben...nothing over 5' at...
- Tue Jun 12, 2001 6:28 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Past Tents America?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by phoffman: <B>I was wondering does anyone have any contact information for Past Tents America? there website (http:www.pasttentsamerica.com) is down and i was looking for a phon...
- Wed Jun 06, 2001 2:35 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: This somewhat like SCA combat....has anyone ever worked riot
- Replies: 25
- Views: 28
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron: <B>Fritz, Me too! Me too! I live 5 hours from Vancover (depending on traffic) -- PLEASE let us know the details! -Aaron (the rioter in COP and Great Helm http://www.armo...
- Tue Jun 05, 2001 6:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: This somewhat like SCA combat....has anyone ever worked riot
- Replies: 25
- Views: 28
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron: <B>Honest. I was looking at pictures of riot control police in Seattle engaging protesters....and I thought, "Sword and board, shield wall, artillery (rocks thrown at yo...
- Thu May 31, 2001 6:22 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Help needed on authenticity
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by The Nuetered Knight: <B>why not? </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nice big landing surfaces that aren't part of my head, but I would take as a shot anyways. Nice fitting bascinets....
- Thu May 31, 2001 3:44 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Help needed on authenticity
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by The Nuetered Knight: <B>Hmm, now that ive a kettle hat, i think i like the way they look. yes both 17-18 match what I was talking of. But I saw one that had flat edges instead ...
- Thu May 31, 2001 3:24 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Help needed on authenticity
- Replies: 25
- Views: 37
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by The Nuetered Knight: <B>Ok. Im a 1360 englishman, and i already chose a body piece, wisby CoP. Now question is, what other pieces of armour should I wear with this. Keep in min...
- Wed May 30, 2001 2:29 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Rattan
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Krag: <B> I got 5 sticks from a place in CA. It wasn't any I've seen listed here. The density ranged from great to good between 5 sticks, but the straightness was unbelievable....
- Mon May 21, 2001 6:33 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Authentic or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 17
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Brodir: <B>You think that is beautiful? Look at this http://www.antiqueswords.com/ew174.htm </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That is mad sexy... how much can one get for selling th...
- Mon May 21, 2001 2:24 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Andy Ward Gauntlets
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13
- Fri May 18, 2001 1:13 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: What are the classifications of documentation?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron: <B>Honest, the "Female Armourer" thread has me interested. What types of documentation are there, from the viewpoint of the historical researcher. Could you give me a sh...
- Thu May 17, 2001 6:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Rivetted Maille Super Sale!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3
- Thu May 17, 2001 2:30 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Custom Gauntlet Request
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5
depends on HOW custom if you are reffering to Robert MacPherson as Mac, when I asked a few months ago he was doing mitten gaunts out of spring steel for 650. I am currently paying approx 300 for a pair of sca finger gaunts and 450 for a pair of spring steel 14th cent finger gaunts. Those are both fa...
- Thu May 10, 2001 4:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Has anyone used a Camelbak in combat?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 26
I snowboard with one on my back. I had one failure with it. I was in the halfpipe, boosted way the hell up and back out into the flat, landing squarely on my back before flipping over. The top that opens to let the water in opened and let the water out. Onto me. Making my back a sheet of 1/2 inch th...
- Thu May 10, 2001 4:08 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: 14th century braises and shirt pattern needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Maunikar: Thank you for the quote, that's quite enlightening. It truly makes me wonder how he held up his hose...<hr> </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> According to Sandklef they were h...
- Thu May 10, 2001 2:24 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: 14th century braises and shirt pattern needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Maunikar: <B> Well, he wore something . Boksten man was wearing two pairs of woolen hosen, IIRC. They were seperate-legged hosen, so they had to tie up to something. It could h...
- Wed May 09, 2001 5:30 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: How do I "shave" Rattan?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 18
When I am being careful I use my hunting knife and most of my patience. With a hand planer to finish off the bulk removal done by the knife. A draw knife works much better than my hunting knife. either way I would reccomend getting bulk removal done with these and finishing up with a hand planer. al...
- Tue May 08, 2001 7:03 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: 14th century braises and shirt pattern needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jaeger: <B>There are several links to tunic construction based on the Bocksten tunic on th "Clothing and Costuming"link at http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/topics.htm as well as se...
- Tue May 08, 2001 12:03 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Archive Forum Status: What's going on here
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9
- Mon May 07, 2001 6:26 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Question about mid 14th Century Body Armour
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ranulf: <B>Greetings armour archiveans! Now, from what I have seen, a lot of mid 14th century brasses and effigies show a tapered hourglass shaped body under the tightly fittin...
- Mon May 07, 2001 5:53 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: How to get out old glue in Helm?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5
- Tue May 01, 2001 8:23 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Unpadded Glaives
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Brodir: <B>Would the end result look like this? http://shades-of-night.com/lostvikings/angar.jpg (Thanks to Lost Vikings for the pic) If so, these are fairly popular in Norther...
- Tue May 01, 2001 6:11 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Unpadded Glaives
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10
A link with a warning. When using MS Word, you take 5 KB of text, add in 40 k of pictures, you get a 1.5 MEG file instead of 45k. Nice! http://downloads.members.tripod.com/banzaimf0/Cutspear.doc Of note Olaf. Yes, you are right, these used to be legal in many Kingdoms. Due to a rewording of the requ...
- Sat Apr 28, 2001 2:14 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Lady's Armour
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30
- Sat Apr 28, 2001 2:04 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Marshals, are these legal gauntlets?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by gargoyle: I'm constructing a pair of gauntlets from Alan Bauldree's pattern. I'm using 20 gage high carbon steel and will harden them to 40-45 Rc. Will these meet the requireme...