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by Luca Sogliano
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!
Replies: 110
Views: 5687

Re: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!

My lady Sarai Tindall:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hp ... 6115_n.jpg

Sorry, it's too tall to post, and I don't feel like opening Photoshop right now.
by Luca Sogliano
Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Found an armor cash at my parrents house aka stuff in stock.
Replies: 9
Views: 866

Re: Found an armor cash at my parrents house aka stuff in st

Hey Matt, check your e-mail. I want to order a helmet, and some legs. I just need to know what measurements you need.
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Spring Cleaning; Pouch, Wax, Lanterns, Blunts,+
Replies: 36
Views: 1584

Re: Spring Cleaning of my closet sale

I'll take the shirt. Please send payment instructions.
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: LF leather, a helmet, and a surcoat
Replies: 26
Views: 756

Re: LF leather, a helmet, and a surcoat

Lord Marcus, I am also working on my first kit, so I share your desire for swiftness. That being said, I strongly recommend hjalmr's helmets. For the price of an Ashcraft Baker helm (which have a terrible reputation) you get a helmet of any major period you desire custom made to your head. A word o...
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Interest Check ~ Hammered Coins
Replies: 15
Views: 527

Re: Interest Check ~ Hammered Coins

14th/15th century Venetian coins would be wonderful, and something not found anywhere else. They were used all over the world, especially in Germany, (and of course, Italy).
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears
Replies: 16
Views: 425

Re: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears

He is considering a Korean persona. Any thoughts on Chinese or Japanese?
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears
Replies: 16
Views: 425

Re: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears

InsaneIrish wrote:
Luca Sogliano wrote:Thank you all for the input, but please note the budget constraint.

What size is his head?
22in. Peanut head.
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears
Replies: 16
Views: 425

Re: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears

Thank you all for the input, but please note the budget constraint.
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears
Replies: 16
Views: 425

Re: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears

zippy wrote:open ears wont stop the ringing
Not necessarily, but it's what he wants. And any open helmet sections do help with ringing.
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears
Replies: 16
Views: 425

WTB Helmet for a friend w/ open ears

I have a friend looking for a helmet, pretty much any helmet style really, but it has to have open ears. He's very picky about ringing. His budget is 300 dollars. Mild steel is OK, but stainless is always preferred. I know a lot about helmet vendors, but really only for the 14th century styles. I've...
by Luca Sogliano
Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Kalamazoo Congress on Medieval Studies - who's going?
Replies: 8
Views: 133

Re: Kalamazoo Congress on Medieval Studies - who's going?

My lady is presenting a paper on 14th century sumptuary laws. We will both be there.
by Luca Sogliano
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Belt Mounts: Custom designs and stock items.
Replies: 19
Views: 711

Re: Belt Mounts: Custom designs and stock items.

EvilRyss wrote:Can you do those in brass as well. I'd love a set of the sunburst in brass.
+1 If you work in brass, we need to have a conversation.
by Luca Sogliano
Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 2 saint george hand pavise's F/S
Replies: 46
Views: 1476

Re: 2 saint george hand pavise's F/S

I keep flip flopping on the art. On the one hand, it looks too modern. On the other, it looks bad ass. My thoughts exactly. As a period reproduction, I would have to say it fails. It's got a very comic book look to it. As art in a modern sense (different from "modern art") I think it rocks. I just ...
by Luca Sogliano
Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We need more people for Battle of the Nations
Replies: 16
Views: 658

Re: We need more people for Battle of the Nations

We it just the 1300, we could talk. But a new set of expensive armor that very well might not make it home? Not for a few years at least. Sorry.
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm, bargrill bars
Replies: 21
Views: 486

Re: Helm, bargrill bars

I kind of wonder... I've been making helms for years on end with bargrills using 1/4 inch dia. zinc plated steel bars. The plating keeps the bars shiny/prevents rust. If you are going to start welding them then zinc is your enemy. You will have to completely remove the coating at the welds or risk ...
by Luca Sogliano
Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm, bargrill bars
Replies: 21
Views: 486

Re: Helm, bargrill bars

Personally, I prefer flat black.
by Luca Sogliano
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom Tallies and comparisons
Replies: 35
Views: 1284

Re: Kingdom Tallies and comparisons

Never realized that the Middle Kingdom was a quarter of SCA heavy. Kind of shocked, actually.
by Luca Sogliano
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: This might be of use...?
Replies: 4
Views: 352

Re: This might be of use...?

A globose breastplate from RFTH is basically the same price. Just sayin' :)
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA mace heads
Replies: 49
Views: 1493

Re: SCA mace heads

This weekend I bought a potato roller from Munitions and it looks great. I will give more feedback once I've had a chance to do anything with it.
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: colors for clothing
Replies: 14
Views: 358

Re: colors for clothing

If accuracy is your goal, do please remember that not all colors are created equally, or at least for the same price. The class you intend to portray should factor greatly into your color choices.
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: giant stainless steel or enamel pot
Replies: 22
Views: 341

Re: WTB: giant stainless steel or enamel pot

A standard size keg in the US is the half-BARREL keg, which holds 15.5 GALLONS. If that size works for you, you might try calling your local beer distributors, and see if they have any retired kegs, though aluminum has been the standard for a while now.
by Luca Sogliano
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Just what IS "Soft Kit"?
Replies: 46
Views: 792

Re: Just what IS "Soft Kit"?

After fighting, I either change clothes (cote and hosen) or change into modern clothes (jeans and such). Since I'm at an event, I guess I figure people assume the clothes I'm referencing are medieval unless otherwise stated. Nobody has seemed too confused.
by Luca Sogliano
Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle Kingdom - Valday/TOC
Replies: 14
Views: 359

Re: Middle Kingdom - Valday/TOC

Gregoire de Lyon wrote:Is there an option for signing up for all three blocks of TOC and skipping the melee? :?:
This.
by Luca Sogliano
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something is wrong with my fighting and I'd like some advice
Replies: 30
Views: 583

Re: Something is wrong with my fighting and I'd like some ad

Have a beer on your way to practice? Seriously, you sound like loosening up a bit might just be the ticket. Actually, now I'm serious about the beer.
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: S/S Gauntlets F/S
Replies: 41
Views: 2595

Re: S/S Gauntlets F/S

What about smalls?
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For sale - Knotwolf Kettle Hat
Replies: 6
Views: 643

Re: For sale - Knotwolf Kettle Hat

If you don't want to click through, he's asking $450.
by Luca Sogliano
Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Leg Harness- Sold
Replies: 11
Views: 793

Re: FS: Spring Steel Leg Harness

Aaron wrote:None of the Battle of Nations folks are bidding on this? :shock:
20 gauge is pretty thin.
by Luca Sogliano
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: $35 detail
Replies: 19
Views: 697

Re: $35 detail

Yes, good price point if it's installed, a bit steep if not.
by Luca Sogliano
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Help me save my hearing?
Replies: 17
Views: 540

Re: Help me save my hearing?

Nothing in this world dulls ringing like an aventail. You are literally grounding out the tuning fork.
by Luca Sogliano
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTF The Art of Dueling by Tom Leoni at a reasonable cost
Replies: 5
Views: 200

Re: WTF The Art of Dueling by Tom Leoni at a reasonable cost

This is a great time to remind everyone not to do business with Chivalry Bookshelf and/or Brian Price. If you need more details as to why, please visit this thread: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=129990 As a note, Brian Price is no longer associated with Schola St. George...
by Luca Sogliano
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Armour vs. Range Weapons
Replies: 4
Views: 355

Re: Armour vs. Range Weapons

Seriously? They take 5 minutes of airtime to figure out that a gun is better than a weapon that is not a gun. Um, OK, thanks?
by Luca Sogliano
Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: at least they arent asking a few grand for it.
Replies: 16
Views: 739

Re: at least they arent asking a few grand for it.

Haha I saw the same link to that from the other guy selling the helmet.
by Luca Sogliano
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: heat shrink tubing and SCA weapons?
Replies: 24
Views: 644

Re: heat shrink tubing and SCA weapons?

It seems that I am misunderstanding what this stuff is. I'll go back and sit in the corner now...
by Luca Sogliano
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: heat shrink tubing and SCA weapons?
Replies: 24
Views: 644

Re: heat shrink tubing and SCA weapons?

It would have to pass the Siloflex related weapon rule: "Rattan-cored Siloflex or Siloflex equivalent weapons shall be constructed using tubular materials meeting ASTM standard D-2239 or the international equivalent, with a pressure rating of 160 PSI or greater, having at least a 1 1⁄4 inch (31...