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by RoaK
Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What bags do people use to transport armour?
Replies: 20
Views: 2688

Re: What bags do people use to transport armour?

I use a side opening duffle bag.
by RoaK
Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: IT'S BACK!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 2016

Re: IT'S BACK!!!

Build a rattan blaster looking thingy, run around the field trying to butt stoke everyone and yell "you're not the drone I'm looking for".
by RoaK
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty Calendar from Pennsic XLII
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Re: Combat of the Thirty Calendar from Pennsic XLII

Nissan Maxima wrote:I think I am Miss April.
Either that or you're helping to beat Miss April down... :lol:
by RoaK
Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinion on knee protection
Replies: 7
Views: 533

Re: Opinion on knee protection

Put a simple knee cop with a side lame on it and be done with it.

I take it your one of those unarmored appearance baggie pants and boots guys (early period covered leg armor).
by RoaK
Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Madu blow up?
Replies: 73
Views: 6741

Re: Madu blow up?

I think mentioning (singling out?) the madu in the official rules for SCA Armored combat was a bit over the top.
by RoaK
Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Barrel plastic question
Replies: 29
Views: 2008

Re: Barrel plastic question

Then most defiantly cover the parts with fabric or leather . . . It's a bit messy at fist . . . Adding the fake splitting look . . . my cussies (thigh armor) in this picture are fabric covered plastic with pop rivets for looks... Are cuissies little cute ones? 8) Damn, damn Autocorrect/Autosuggest;...
by RoaK
Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Barrel plastic question
Replies: 29
Views: 2008

Re: Barrel plastic question

Then most defiantly cover the parts with fabric or leather. I used 3M spray glue. I sprayed the glue on the front of the part then put the fabric over it while forcing out all the bubbles and wrinkles with something flat. I made sure the fabric overlapped the plastic by at least 3 inches and then sp...
by RoaK
Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Barrel plastic question
Replies: 29
Views: 2008

Re: Barrel plastic question

losthelm wrote:upholstery fabric/leather works well for skinning plastic armour.
Yes and you can even throw on a few rows of cheap pop rivets across it on to make the piece look splinted.
by RoaK
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Barrel plastic question
Replies: 29
Views: 2008

Re: Barrel plastic question

If you get a plastic 55 gallon barrel there are parts of the barrel where the plastic is thicker than other spots on it. Keep an eye out for that as well. Also I find that once you cut the pieces out and round off the edges that if you 3M spray glue some kind of cloth material over the plastic it im...
by RoaK
Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fight Knight in Afghanistan
Replies: 21
Views: 1593

Re: Fight Knight in Afghanistan

Vikw2mnykids wrote:Lucky buggers!!! I was told it was a no go for me over here in the eastern most part of Afghanistan but then I'm still operating under the 101st till next week. But at least I'm allowed pell work :D
Let me guess... it's too dangerous. :?

Now get out there and look for those pesky IEDs.
by RoaK
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your pole arms, spears and great weapons
Replies: 65
Views: 6415

Re: Show us your pole arms, spears and great weapons

My poleaxe...
by RoaK
Fri May 31, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: South Mississippi practices
Replies: 11
Views: 565

Re: South Mississippi practices

Thanks... unfortunately after this weekend I'm on call for parts support for Bradley gunnery at Camp Shelby on weekends so I can't stray too far from the Hattiesburg area. If you find anything around Hattiesburg let me know. I'm trying to e-mail some of the SCA people around here but have gotten no ...
by RoaK
Thu May 30, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: South Mississippi practices
Replies: 11
Views: 565

Re: South Mississippi practices

I'm in Hattiesburg MS for 6 weeks and I have my heavy gear with me.

Where is the best place to go on weekends?
by RoaK
Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter practice in Shire of Dragoun's Weal in Gleann Abhann
Replies: 2
Views: 246

Re: Fighter practice in Shire of Dragoun's Weal in Gleann Ab

Thanks... the local Shire's web site is kind of spartin.
by RoaK
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter practice in Shire of Dragoun's Weal in Gleann Abhann
Replies: 2
Views: 246

Fighter practice in Shire of Dragoun's Weal in Gleann Abhann

I'm going to be spending most of June and July there supporting a Bradley fielding at Camp Shelby and I'll be dragging my fighting stuff along.

Is there an active fighter practice in the shire or near by area? How about the Gulfport area as well?
by RoaK
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CLANG!
Replies: 13
Views: 1515

Re: CLANG!

Red ones go faster...

You still need to get the legs done?
by RoaK
Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turkish/Pesrian type set here
Replies: 40
Views: 1875

Re: Turkish/Pesrian type set here

The helm is bad assed...

Can we get a picture of the whole suit with the helm?
by RoaK
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic war program
Replies: 10
Views: 642

Re: Pennsic war program

Pretty good over all...
by RoaK
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Is this a mantle or a drape?
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: Is this a mantle or a drape?

It's a mantle like mine...
by RoaK
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: BOTN armor
Replies: 21
Views: 1165

Re: BOTN armor

I love Chaos Space Marine armor! It is obviously sub-par. No jump jets. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: And what, no mark? He Needs either the Mark of Nurgle for the +1 toughness, or the mark of Slaanesh for the +1 attack and +1 Initiative. Undivided is lame. Edit: Just actually looked at the closeup...
by RoaK
Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic XLI - Marshal's Courts
Replies: 59
Views: 6019

Re: Pennsic XLI - Marshal's Courts

Hardly anything for a marshal's court but I did a boo-boo during one of the bridge battles... I was fighting along the edge of the bridge we were on and got knocked sideways into a sitting position on the hay bale that made up the bridge after we had charged the enemy line. I was fighting a guy as I...
by RoaK
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Roll Call Combat of the Thirty Pennsic XXLI
Replies: 74
Views: 3362

Re: Roll Call Combat of the Thirty Pennsic XXLI

Has there ever been "too many" showing up to fight??
by RoaK
Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
Replies: 53
Views: 3422

Re: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck

Yup, if all goes well i'm being elevated right before the 30 :lol: I so just thought of the "elevate me" scene from the movie “Young Frankenstein”... :lol: Frederick Frankenstein: “Well, dear, are you ready?” Inga: “Yes, Doctor.” Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: “Elevate me.” Inga: “Now? Right here?” Dr...
by RoaK
Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
Replies: 53
Views: 3422

Re: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck

What day is CoTT on? I couldn't find it on the schedule... (I might have missed it)
by RoaK
Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 833892

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

bigfredb wrote:
Are those Grettir Gaunts?
Yes they are...
by RoaK
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Roll Call Combat of the Thirty Pennsic XXLI
Replies: 74
Views: 3362

Re: Roll Call Combat of the Thirty Pennsic XXLI

I will stand with my comrade Nissan Maxima for the English.
by RoaK
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 833892

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

The new look for Pennsic. CoTT here I come (for the English). Added spring steel splinted arms and legs by Kieth Williams, avantail on WMA Kettle helm, turn boots, and sholder armor. Currently remaking the CoP shell (same design as this one). I love the weight reduction compared to my old stuff....
by RoaK
Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 833892

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

Grimbah wrote:RoaK... :roll:
Opps that linked to the wrong set of boots... :lol:
by RoaK
Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armor Storage-Desiccant
Replies: 10
Views: 426

Re: Armor Storage-Desiccant

Too easy: Clean it up, spray it down with real good with WD-40 and put it in a cloth bag (landry bags work great)... It should be wet enought to stain through the bag a bit. That should last you and then some. Maybe in your case but the cloth bag in a garbage bag since you'll be using an open air tr...
by RoaK
Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Barbarian Armour Stand
Replies: 18
Views: 1265

Re: Barbarian Armour Stand

I don't see anything...
by RoaK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how big is Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 1710

Re: how big is Pennsic?

The last one we were using.

Strip mining or shaft mining?
by RoaK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat
Replies: 84
Views: 5916

Re: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat

One of my favorite Nissan sayings...

Never hit anyone any harder than you possibly can - Nissan Maxima

I love fighting hard hitters... it makes calling shots so much easier.
by RoaK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how big is Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 1710

Re: how big is Pennsic?

Are they really mining in the old woods battle area?
by RoaK
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A question on ansteora armour standards
Replies: 17
Views: 1169

Re: A question on ansteora armour standards

Are you in Hellsgate Stronghold?

If you are see me next weeks fighter practice.
by RoaK
Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 833892

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

These might work for you.

http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product ... plafcid105

$51.00 isn't too bad niether...

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