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by Guy Dawkins
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Latest Finished Items. 15thC Gown, Paternoster, and Pouch
Replies: 23
Views: 523

Thanks James.

A paternoster is something I have been meaning to make for my wife.
I hadn't realised that paternosters couldbe all ten decades, like a modern rosery.

funny, but as I'm writing this and look back at the Topic Review screen below Post Reply box, I can see the images just fine! :roll:
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Latest Finished Items. 15thC Gown, Paternoster, and Pouch
Replies: 23
Views: 523

:cry: Why is it that when James post pictures I can not see them?
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: bascinet details needed (vervelles and padding holes)
Replies: 9
Views: 336

You could also scallop the top edge of the camail/aventail strap. I too wanted to add a little something to a plain strap. I just used the chiseled end of a railroad spike and incised some lines. ________________________ llXll llXll llXll llXll llXll llXll llXll Something like this. Just to break it...
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Personal Goals for 2006
Replies: 74
Views: 1887

1. Get authorized in armoured combat.

2. Attend regular fighter practice for both rapier and heavy.

3. Don't get hurt doing either of the above.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Gambeson Progress
Replies: 6
Views: 301

Although it will not give you range of motion we expect, the information here gave me a starting point for understanding how the arm is formed. See figure Nine on his site. The area between point B and C needs to be longer! But this is best done on the person. m Tasha's instructions were ** Very** h...
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Gambeson Progress
Replies: 6
Views: 301

Nice job Nick! Hand sewn! WOW! I know what you mean about the sleaves being too short. I had wanted mine to come about midway down my hand. They ended up at the wrist. I think I lost the length when I sewed the sleaves to the body. it used up more of the material than i allowed. Will you point your ...
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone know where i can find a patten for a Dog-Faced Helm ?
Replies: 7
Views: 377

There is one in the pattern section of the archive!
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: wanted: A regular sca fighter practice near morris IL
Replies: 13
Views: 207

Nissan and Einar usually make the Foxvale practice in Aurora;

http://www.foxvale.org/Events/FighterPractice.php


see above for directions.

http://www.legiodraconis.com/modules.ph ... m&forum=46

Check out the Legio practice forum to see who will be there before you make the drive.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Heavy List VS "Authentic List"
Replies: 52
Views: 1084

Sidesword is specifically from Talhoffer, Saviolo, etc.. documented techniques and recreating, in a controlled and non-competitive forum, Live Steel combat. Right now..it's "choreographed." Blech. But it's a start. "Cut and Thrust" nee "Sidesword" is not choreographed. It is competitive freeplay. A...
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: question about tomar
Replies: 12
Views: 332

I got mine from Amazon.
You can buy the $236 used one if you like. Me. I'd get the $50 new one.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ok i'm never doing this again
Replies: 15
Views: 631

Use child labor. :wink:
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:07 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sewing tip!
Replies: 12
Views: 319

Sagebowman wrote:I have gone thru the articles in the London Cut blogsite and I can't figure which of the articles you are referring to. The second one I see is the thimble. HELP
Gene


That is the tip I was refering to.

'Course, if you're interested in bespoke clothing, the rest of the site is useful too!
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sewing tip!
Replies: 12
Views: 319

Sewing tip!

Found this tip. it may be of use to those of you who are sewing multiple layers.

http://www.englishcut.com/

It is the second entry.
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I had forgotten about this site...
Replies: 17
Views: 600

Its' us in all our glory!
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: REVIEW: Waldryk "Fancy Bascinet"
Replies: 16
Views: 635

BdeB wrote:Is that a christmas tree up in the second picture? Good grief! Didn't waste anytime did ya? :twisted:


What did you do on November 25th? :wink:
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ways to incorporate nighttime into the heavy fighting
Replies: 21
Views: 390

Felix wrote:
That tore it! I am moving to Northshield, err... I mean Wisconsin.



:shock:

Um, um...there is that whole crown thing.

:wink:
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ways to incorporate nighttime into the heavy fighting
Replies: 21
Views: 390

Well, I probably shouldn't put this in writing, but what the hey. I have a plan for how to celebrate when I step down from being Earl Marshal of Northshield in 2 to 3 years. I've got some buddies who will join me at a non-SCA campout with their metal SCA armour. The plan - after dark. Metal armour....
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Its finished & ready to wear. My new Helm.
Replies: 28
Views: 890

That is very cool!
The motto on the camail strap, painted on or carved and painted?
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets
Replies: 15
Views: 607

:roll: Oh my God!

I may have to switch to a Reynolds Plastic Wrap helmet!!

Cloud my thoughts, cloud my thoughts...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What are your favorite types of tournies?
Replies: 77
Views: 1075

letter of marque oh, and its hanged. pirates should be hanged. the other would indicate a possible future in the pornography industry. but i agree wiht your intention. As a rapier fighter I really really hate that there is this sudden growth in pirate persona! Most of whom, dress OOP. Privateers, a...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What are your favorite types of tournies?
Replies: 77
Views: 1075

As a rapier fighter I really really hate that there is this sudden growth in pirate persona! Most of whom, dress OOP. Privateers, as pointed out by His Grace, carry a Letter of Marque from their Crown.

Pirates should be hanged! :wink:
by Guy Dawkins
Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:24 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Thought on MRL Boots
Replies: 23
Views: 561

The only problem I've heard of is that the soles are glued on and can come loose. They would work for mid 17th century.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: E-Bay Fuglees
Replies: 57
Views: 1710

First words that came to mind: Trash can.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:18 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: review of klaus the Red's pourpoint of Charles de Blois
Replies: 18
Views: 761

Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote:So would one wear a COP over that (seems a pity to cover it), under that, or is it more appropriate to have something like Sir Gaston's kit under it?


When I'm finished I'll be wearing one of Sir Gastons's kits over it.

When I finish that, after I finish the gauntlet kit from Zweihammer.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: review of klaus the Red's pourpoint of Charles de Blois
Replies: 18
Views: 761

Dayum, thats purdy. Where do I sign up to get one? TIm Or you can be completely insane and make one yourself!! I've been working on mine for Oh maybe 8 months now. Sewed 16 eyelets yesterday, 4 more today. That's only 26 more! Believe me, whatever Tasha and Klaus charge, it is worth it.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How did you mount your alum cross-guard from Mandrake?
Replies: 24
Views: 641

After initially installing the quillions I noticed that they loosened up with use. I used the shims sold to lock in the hammer head to the wood handle. I cut them down, coated them with wood glue and drove them into the gap. It has not failed .
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Link to Daughter's Armour In Today's Newsday, 1 Photo Online
Replies: 37
Views: 1388

Will you be my daddy?
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

Re: What would happen if...

a King knighted someone primarily for their fencing ability, not their heavy weapons skill? Also, do you have any other ideas on a peerage for fencing, and on the White Scarves and Treaty? I have my own personal thoughts one, and on the White Scarves, but I will hold them for later. My lady and I w...
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: anyone ever made a fencing mask?
Replies: 16
Views: 607

Giggle! Sir Guillaume is about 5'6" or 5'8" or so and weighs in at 160 lbs or so. I think you're safe there. PM me your e-mail and I'll see getting you and Sir Guillaume in touch with each other. Kevin O'Shaughnessy I think I've got alot more than 10 pounds on Sir Guillaume! But your right in that ...
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

Just to stir the pot, An Tir recently gave a Laurel for equestrian activities to a man who (among many other things) does SCA Jousting. As to the Rapier fighters, make them laurels, but rip the damn spurs off thier heels or they don't even get the scarf. Our regailia is not a fashion statment... Ra...
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

including being the equal of their peers in the weapons of tournament combat But the equal of which peers (knighlty peers)? does this include the "Super dukes?" does it include the guy who retired umpteen years ago? Whos is the baseline? I don't like the laurel route. I think that ignores the Prowe...
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

I don't like the laurel route. I think that ignores the Prowess asspect of rapier combat.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would happen if...
Replies: 85
Views: 2081

As a rapier fighter I would not like to see a fighter knighted primarally for his skill in rapier. A knight is someone who has sworn to defend his king/kingdom in war. He/she needs to practice and to demonstrate prowess with the weopons of war. Rapier is a civilian weapon. It is for personal protect...
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Hubris of SCA equestrians
Replies: 47
Views: 1230

Your Grace,
Family obligations take hold of me this Sunday. If not for that I would be at (newly)combined fighter practice at Ida Noyes. I will be at the practice at GG on the 23rd. I look foreward to meeting you.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Hubris of SCA equestrians
Replies: 47
Views: 1230

The SCA is turning into a world of minorities outweighing the fighters and fighter support. An analogous situation is that there are more caucasians in the United States than any other group, but no one is in the majority (over 50%) anymore. Guy, I am sorry to say that I believe you are wrong. In t...

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