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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
Replies: 53
Views: 3456

Re: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck

Lol reading what i Just wrote, I guess there are only 4, see you all there :-)
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
Replies: 53
Views: 3456

Re: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck

I read this thread with great interest. I've had a pretty shitty time recently and am looking to have some fun on war Wed, where is this "corner" i read about . Lord knows I need a fun day.

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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale etc
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale

made a mistake on cost. 160 for vest and loose plates. 60 for dagger or 210 for both at pennsic trade , cash etc
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale etc
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale

im 6'1" and around 200 ish. The vest closes in the front (no straps) i just have a few pieces of cord there from when i was fitting it to hold it shut. I would imagine wit would fit up to around 225 ish but may be a tad snug, the side flaps come down to my mid things about 4" above the knee. Also Il...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale etc
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale

Also Im totally willing to work with merchants etc..
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale etc
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Trade Hanwei Dagger and plastic Lamellar + pennsic sale etc

cancelled, family issues, pennsic may not happen etc

thank you all for the interest, will re list in the future sometime
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Getting rid of 'fighter funk'
Replies: 30
Views: 1981

Re: Getting rid of 'fighter funk'

This stuff is fantastic, we use it at work all the tiem. I liked it so much i started buying it for home. Fighter gear is only one of the multitudes of things it will work on. Its a tad pricey but. Worth every penny. Godfrey http://www.amazon.com/SportSense-Odor-and-Bacteria-Spray/dp/B004H30IRQ/ref=...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Winning the battle of the bulge...but
Replies: 10
Views: 726

Re: Winning the battle of the bulge...but

http://www.fittrail.com/ is decent to break up the monotony if there's something available like it in your area. Don't get too crazy with any machines etc, you can accomplish just as much if not more with good old fashioned exercises and no extra machines or accessories. A good old fashioned push up...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Water proofing canvas
Replies: 25
Views: 1246

Re: Water proofing canvas

Now im not sure how it will affect waterproofing etc. but this is something we have been telling people at work for years to apply to halloween costumes to add some fire resistave properties to them.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemad ... /?ALLSTEPS



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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I could use some help
Replies: 38
Views: 1401

Re: I could use some help

Ive been using a Brig Gorge and Spagenhelm from James River for years now, Love them and recommend them to anyone. This is the only gorget Ive found that fit me perfect right out of the box. the helm is a freaking tank too. I wish you well and hope things turn around for you.


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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon May 23, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat boots or bust.
Replies: 56
Views: 1554

Re: Combat boots or bust.

Ive been wearing a pair almost exactly like these , every day at work since jan 16 1996. They are on their third pair of soles and still going strong. Good ankle support and light enough to wear for 24 hrs solid without adding much fatigue. If I happen to be training new guys on ladders etc, I alway...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon May 23, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Samick SKB 50 Korean bow
Replies: 5
Views: 253

Re: Samick SKB 50 Korean bow

Ive been using a 60# samick recurve for years now. Killed a lot of deer with it and use it constantly. Never de-laminated or had any issues. Take care of it and it should last a lifetime.


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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon May 23, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Speaking of heat & humidity...
Replies: 24
Views: 1903

Re: Speaking of heat & humidity...

We use Sqwincher powder drink packets at work. I like the qwik stick packets personally because you just dump one in a bottle of water. They are fantastic for firefighter rehab on extended incidents. I get hot and tired at fight practices, but nothing like catching a job on a 90 degree day in full g...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Sun May 08, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Target archery arrows
Replies: 7
Views: 265

Re: Target archery arrows

Some folks have had good luck with http://www.3riversarchery.com/ around here. I've bought wood shaft arrows off thme in hte past and was very pleased. Not sure if thats what youre looking for though.

Godfrey
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Tue May 03, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you deal with bruises?
Replies: 33
Views: 1088

Re: How do you deal with bruises?

See a doctor , anything less is dangerous to your health. Could be a simple bruised muscle, it could also be a clot or a dvt forming and anything in between. Take your health into your own hands and get it looked at. Most likely its something simple such as a regular old deep bruise, its the what-if...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SOLD! Kirby Wise La Tene Celtic Leaf Blade
Replies: 19
Views: 1338

Re: FS or Trade: Kirby Wise La Tene Celtic Leaf Blade (pictu

I wish I had the $$$$ that is absolutely beautiful.
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
Replies: 179
Views: 25480

Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.

I think all your rain in Kentucky is traveling the mountains up straight into Pennsylvania. Been pumping out basements at work for 3 days now. Thanks for the tutorial by the way, Fun stuff :-)
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Selling a bunch of stuff, garb, greaves, armour etc
Replies: 68
Views: 3777

Re: Selling a bunch of stuff, garb, greaves, armour etc

gah, missed the bid on feast set, secod dibs if it becomes available
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
Replies: 179
Views: 25480

Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.

I cant wait to try and make one of these :-)
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep Auction: Leatherworker's Maul sold
Replies: 10
Views: 345

Re: Stonekeep Auction: Professional Leatherworker's Maul $19

Id love to have it :-( Just dropped some serious $$$ on some new two cherries chisels and cant spare any extra at the moment.
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gulf Wars XX Photos
Replies: 102
Views: 4409

Re: Gulf Wars XX Photos

Great photos all around :-)
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Blackening Aluminum?
Replies: 27
Views: 1141

Re: Blackening Aluminum?

An old job I used to have involved antiquing some items. On method we used for aluminum was to get those little carbon floaters from acetylene torches and rub them into finely sanded aluminum. We would then apply with a piece of rag and then cover with a form of spray poly. We also had this floor po...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB a draw knife
Replies: 16
Views: 542

Re: WTB a draw knife

http://www.mountainwoodcarvers.com/knives.htm
ive had good luck with these guy in past years, the helvie handmade bench knives are first rate too .
Flexcut brand draw knife a decent knife also.


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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep Arms - Sold
Replies: 2
Views: 219

dibs, please pm me and ill paypal asap
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how to blow up an armor pattern without distortion?
Replies: 16
Views: 717

You could try something similar to http://www.duall.com/store/product/108964.108964/art-projector-artograph-tracer-jr.html I found one at a local store for 19.95, use it all the time and it works well enough tot get the job done, not the brightest image though and works best in lower light areas. Bu...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Aug 11, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stolen Armour at Pennsic
Replies: 28
Views: 1723

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by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who Sells Chainmail
Replies: 19
Views: 1291

Who Sells Chainmail

I'g going to be interested in buying a Hauberk or Haubergon in the next few months hopefully. I would like to see as many different vendors, options etc... to make an educated purchase. Any help would be certainly appreciated.

Godfrey The Vigilant
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Looking for an axe
Replies: 2
Views: 357

Looking for an axe

I everyone, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction, or maybe to some pics etc. Ive tried searching and have not had much luck. Im interested in 13th century axes. Specifically something I can use single handed with a butt spike or something opposing the main cutting surface. I pl...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New thread How battles are done Just an idea
Replies: 44
Views: 1167

I would love to see some kind of 3 way battle. Maybe have resurrections depend on holding key areas or objects, 1 area or object is x minutes off res time or something like that.Hold all 3 area and resurrections are very fast, hold none and they are longer etc. The 3 sides would make things interest...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Picture request
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Picture request

Ive been trying with no luck trying to find an image of a finished pair of gauntlets similar to the ones from a pattern from Sir al Hadad al Hadi found at http://www.bladeturner.com/pattern/clamgaunt/clamgaunt.html I have it cut and "i think" sized correctly. I would just like to see if what i'm doi...
by GodfreyTheVigilant
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:51 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Antimalware Doctor Virus -HELP
Replies: 13
Views: 344

Sometimes turning off system restore and running hijackthis ,antivirus (i usually use malwarebytes) in safe mode should do it. Get your computer fixed before you turn system restore back on, quite often a virus will infect the restore file.