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by Alex Baird
Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Combat resistant writing emplement?
Replies: 34
Views: 628

Why iron pipe? How about a short piece of copper tube with caps?

You can also do silverpoint with a short piece of silver wire filed to a bluntish point. I used to use a piece of dowel with a hole drilled in one end as a holder. The wire bit was about 1 mm and about 1 inch long.
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavise Construction
Replies: 6
Views: 777

The choice to paint the fabric before glueing it was made this time because we figured that with the odd shape it might be easier to get it done before. Maybe you could draft the layout of the graphics in pencil or fine sharpie on the cloth before applying. That would make the final painting easier...
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Fabrication of a Medieval style padlock. Very Pic intensive
Replies: 20
Views: 1008

This is very cool.

It occurs to me that you could make one out of square or rectangular tube as well, which might make some of the fussy filing work easier.
by Alex Baird
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Master Glendour, KSCA has such a ring to it...
Replies: 10
Views: 544

Would any Calontiri care to elucidate the terms "fyrding" and "huscarling" for out of kingdom folk? I assume it has to do with the Calon army?
by Alex Baird
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Women dressing as men in LH: questions on how
Replies: 23
Views: 518

Also in Shakespeare, such as Viola in Twelveth Night, where she disguised herself as Sebastian, her brother.
by Alex Baird
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Tongue-less belt buckles
Replies: 26
Views: 604

Eamonn MacCampbell wrote:... I don't recall any huge(and I mean like 4' diameter)round buckles...


Four feet! That IS huge! :twisted:
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3644

So you would trap it between your arm and body then too, given the chance? Rules say you can grab the haft, but not the blade. I don't see how grabbing it with my hand is fundementally different from pinning the haft with my arm. IV.A.2. The blade of an opponent’s weapon may not be grasped at any...
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3644

Ingvarr wrote:
Ogedei wrote:In Tournament no one would grab your pole arm, disarm you and smash you.
I know several people who would. It's part of what makes them awesome.


Grab and disarm: yes (force a yeild)
Grab and smash: yes (pin and kill)
Disarm, then smash: no. (striking an unarmed opponent ... not cool)
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hypothetical question:
Replies: 23
Views: 692

Many years ago we had an event in a campground with a nice creek. We weren't planning on fighting in the water, but it was feckin' hot. For those of y'all not familiar with Caidan ecology, right next to the creek is where all the good shade trees grow, since that's the only place they can get enoug...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Press
Replies: 9
Views: 386

I'm thinking of making matching curves for the top and bottom, lined with luan. I'll extend the ribs, and use a series of bolts thru the ends to compress the "sandwich". That way, I'll have an overall caul across the whole blank. Haven't decided yet if I'll use a lot of 3/4" ply ribs,...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 44
Views: 926

A bit post period, but no worse than Playford's dance: Izaac Walton's The Compleat Angler (1653)

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/683
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Press
Replies: 9
Views: 386

Shield Press

I am thinking about making a shield press, to put a curve in layers of laminated plywood. I'm planning on three layers of .125 (1/8") ply, to make a total of 3/8" thick finished blank. For those of you who use a curved shield, what is the typical curve rise? IOW, when laid face up, how hig...
by Alex Baird
Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: i need a heraldic Goat for a great helm
Replies: 11
Views: 341

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~familyrosebush/graphics/russell_arms.jpg sorry guys if i was a tad "off" on my need. i am looking for a model/toy etc to attach to the top of my helmet for that tourney look. i guess I could try the leather idea thanks How about just a set...
by Alex Baird
Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Marshal On-Line Quiz
Replies: 23
Views: 591

On the other hand, I think a lot more fighters should spend time marshaling at wars. It is an eye opening experience for many. IMO, there are almost no excuses for any fighter not to also be a marshal. It's one of those things that "gives back", and lets others have a turn at play. At a w...
by Alex Baird
Sun May 31, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Training trip?
Replies: 10
Views: 323

Proxus wrote:Caid has several all within an hour or two drive.


Calafia (San Diego) and Dun Or (Lancaster/Palmdale) hold practice on Sundays, as well.
by Alex Baird
Fri May 29, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Opinion of accuracy of heraldry
Replies: 17
Views: 545

William of Stonebridge wrote:Thanks for all of your kind words and assistance. Here are a couple of changes let me know what you think.


What about keeping the original layout, but making it per pale or and gules instead of a tierce? That is, move the dividing line to the center, instead of at the 1/3 mark.
by Alex Baird
Tue May 26, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Centergrip shield folks - vertical grip or horizontal?
Replies: 20
Views: 506

Vertical is going to work better with your skeletal structure. With a horizontal mount, it requires you to use muscle to hold it flat-faced, while in the vert, you can rest by hanging it off of your wrist bones.
by Alex Baird
Fri May 01, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament idea
Replies: 15
Views: 329

Try this if the lists are not too large: Triple elimination. People with no losses must use single sword/mace/axe. People with one loss may use two weapons or great weapon. People with two losses may use a shield. This is a variation of a format we use occasionally for rapier (single sword, sword an...
by Alex Baird
Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: peculiar question - anyone have latin font faces installed?
Replies: 6
Views: 95

I have a full alphabet showing in a calligraphy book of a nice beneventan. I can scan it and post a bitmap of it, if that would help, but it isn't a computer font. However, if you are going to trace the letters for tooling, it might work.
by Alex Baird
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How did women gain the right to fight heavy?
Replies: 121
Views: 4188

About that time, Lady Ichling von Amrun and another lady, Karen von Shatten started fighting. Lady Ichling had already started fighting in the West and moved to Caid I believe. Lady Ichling also fought heavily in tournaments. Karen faded out from fighting after a few years. Lady Eichling was my ver...
by Alex Baird
Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Damn, is it still at 6? I thought we'd had more kingdoms come around than that... They're legal in Caid, but only inasmuch as we have tried to cleave as closely as possible to the Corporate rules. Since the SCA rules allow them, we do. But no one actually uses them. In fact, fibreglas homebuilts ar...
by Alex Baird
Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Vicountess Lorissa became a Peer at 8 or 9. Then the BOD changed the rules...
by Alex Baird
Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Sort of like John Cleese in "Silverado".
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How did women gain the right to fight heavy?
Replies: 121
Views: 4188

Let's put it this way: If we met in the Lists, it is unlikely I'd compliment your beauty. :wink:
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How did women gain the right to fight heavy?
Replies: 121
Views: 4188

whoever hits the other one upside the head first wins, and whoever is an ass is an ass. Who said I don't abide by that? That doesn't mean I cannot regard my honored opponent as a Lady; it is by no means a comment on her competency as a fighter. I shall continue to strive to give the courtesy due a ...
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How did women gain the right to fight heavy?
Replies: 121
Views: 4188

hrolf wrote:while in armor, fighters don't have a gender.


I look at it slightly differently. A woman off the field is a Lady. A woman on the field is a Lady who is trying to "kill" me.
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

...it makes no since to me to make peers for a peasant activity. Sure it was medieval but not noble in any fashion. But, we do it all the time. How are brewing beer, cobbling shoes, tailoring clothing, fetching water, cooking meals, publishing newsletters, and a myriad of other SCA activities not &...
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Again, James, all that would be relevant if our structure was based on period models. It isn't. Otherwise, the wealthy could buy the rank.

So again, what is the purpose of the Peerages in the SCA?
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

You move the goal posts. Paston was not knighted for his wool merchanting, nor were the keepers of the King's bedchamber ennobled for changing the sheets. Those positions were sinecures given out to those already noble, and had little to do with the duties nominally assigned. Hey, just post period, ...
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

James B. wrote:Archery was never a path to the upper-class ever.


Neither was making clothing, or spinning and weaving, or fetching water to soldiers, or organizing a Pennsic.

I thought the SCA conceit was that we were all ALREADY upper class.
by Alex Baird
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Do we really need to water down peerages with another path? Does every activity not under the current system need a path to peerage? Should we all become peers? Do we then need another award level above peer for the extra exceptional? Allow me to pose a counter question: what is the purpose of havi...
by Alex Baird
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

At Estrella as well.
by Alex Baird
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

You think of the SCA as a flawed club, a wholly modern construct, that was not intended to be historically based or purposed, more of a costumed social club whose awards are merit badges for participation and in some cases for accomplishment solely within the modern construct, heedless of what our ...
by Alex Baird
Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Why would we make peasant styles of combat like archery a peerage? Hey I dig archery don't get me wrong, I have several longbows, I just don't see how making a peerage for archery comes close to anything medieval. I think that this is a flawed argument. The structure of SCA arms isn't period, nor r...
by Alex Baird
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you all feel about a 4th peerage?
Replies: 566
Views: 9003

Sorry.. to be clear, I meant White Scarf, not fencing itself. Those that have fencing, but are not participants in the WS treaty, all have equivalent awards, such as the Bronze Ring, the Order of the Golden Rapier, the Dragon's Steel, Meridian Order of the Blade, and the Order of the Queens Blade. ...

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