The Armour Archive

Thomas MacFinn

If you shave down the sides the Roman personas would probably drool all over them. I think a Gladius is exactly what he has in mind. If you recall his previous postings. Here's the link for those that missed the hidden one above: m Nice looking blanks. My only concern would be strength at the narro...

Thomas MacFinn

I just finished step one on prototypes for another project . As I looked at these things, I realized there might be a market for these sticks for maces or something as-is. Am I correct? http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5331500791_785bee24b2_z_d.jpg 23" overall length, 2 1/4" diameter on...

Thomas MacFinn

One option, of course, is to come up with a wholesale price and simply sell the gorgets to the merchant.

Thomas MacFinn

Foible wrote: anyone have other mace suggestions?

Foible wrote:and what do you tip a 1h axe with?

The pic is two-handed, but you get the idea:

Thomas MacFinn

http://www.pbs.org/parents/fitness/arti ... tml?ref=nf

Thomas MacFinn

http://www.thearma.org/essays/2HGS.html

Thomas MacFinn

According to http://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/archiv ... edward-iii , it is 6 ft 8 in.

Also http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/berkshire/h ... 880364.stm

Thomas MacFinn

Proxus wrote:... pick up a rag/mop/vacuum/toilet brush, or go outside and play with my friends.

Only problem with that is that "play with friends" usually means going to their house and playing with their video games.

Thomas MacFinn

Not my first suit of armor, but my second. My first suit was almost entirely made from 50 gallon plastic drums and looked like it.

Thomas MacFinn

D. Sebastian wrote:So, in the Mid the split-rattan is ok but the lamanated polearm is not?

No, laminated is legal too, thus my bardiche suggestion.

D. Sebastian wrote:(Nice pic BTW. )

Wish I could say it was mine, but it is just something I found on the forum.

Thomas MacFinn

Can anyone describe the modern style? Is there just one? I remember slavishly pouring over Duke Gyrth Oldcastle's book once upon a time and look forward to reading responces to this thread with interest.

Thomas MacFinn

I love the current trend of including the gauntlet when evaluating the legality of a crossguard. The rings on my 20 year old crossguard have ugly washers welded to them.

Thomas MacFinn

I believe this, however, is legal in Midrealm:

You just have to leave that bottom bit attached.

Alric, have you considered either cutting your danish axe down to four feet or fighting with a bardiche?

Thomas MacFinn

Alric, I believe these rules apply for you (emphasis is my own): MIDDLE KINGDOM ADDITIONS TO SOCIETY WEAPON STANDARDS B. MASS WEAPONS INCLUDE MACES, AXES, AND WAR HAMMERS. 1. Padding: Mass weapons must be padded with at least Â½ inch of flexible closed-cell foam, or its equivalent, along any strikin...

Thomas MacFinn

Eirik,

Instead of going down, the site went a bit wonky. I hope they aren't still charging you for it.

Thomas MacFinn

Care and Feeding of a Clicker Mace:
http://www.legiodraconis.com/modules.ph ... e&artid=11

Thomas MacFinn

Let me back up quite a bit and say that quite a few peple wear swords to events that they never use, like really massive jewelry. If that is the case for her, she would find practice boring (especially a practice involving a long drive), and should go to a event first, instead. If you friend simply ...

Thomas MacFinn

The first and best thing you should do is to find a decent practice somewhere (even if you have to drive an hour or more) and go there. It doesn't matter if you can't make the road trip every week. Often, a few minutes with somebody who understands the sport inside and out can be better than hours w...

Thomas MacFinn

The wood for my "first draft" prototypes are on the way to me now. I expect the prototypes to be slowly made as "spare" time and money allow.

Thomas MacFinn

From m Hi everyone, I find myself talking alot about the benefits of natural fabrics and the differences between the different types and their benefits and disadvantages. Also, 2009 is the official International Year of Natural Fibers (as declared by the UN). So, this thread will be devoted to why y...

Thomas MacFinn

My SCA room:

Thomas MacFinn

Nissan Maxima wrote:I have a lot more experience than this guy, but that doesn't mean I am right.

I wish he thought it was cool. But he didn't. But he is a fun fight so I am gonna fight him in a way he thinks is fun or he won't fight me, which would be my loss.

Awsome attitude.

Thomas MacFinn

First off this helmet was shipped to an APO address. It was explained when the seller asked me if I ship to APO addresses that I do, but I can't be held responsible if they get lost. This changes everything. For those that aren't familiar with APO's, that is an address maintained by the military. T...

Thomas MacFinn

In my opinion, loudly yelling "Well done!" as you pick yourself up off the ground is one of the best speeches you can give.

Not very heroic, but sometimes other people deserve the accolades.

Thomas MacFinn

Middle Kingdom too

AS 39 May, 2009
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MIDDLE KINGDOM MELEE CONVENTIONS
A. FOUR ON ONE (4 ON 1)
There may be no more than 4 attackers on 1 combatant, except when lines are engaged.

Thomas MacFinn

1) The skill of the fighter matters much, much more than the choice of weapon. If you can't hit my hip or head with a sword, switching to an axe won't really change anything. 2) There will always be some guy who steps onto the field with something the other new people in his area have not seen befor...

Thomas MacFinn

I recently told this story elsewhere: During the first round of the Tourney of Ymir in 2001, I fought Duke Anton. He was king at the time and entered the field in full finery. I was horribly intimidated. I was fighting great sword and he offered to let me grab a shield. I declined, saying that I cou...

Thomas MacFinn

Gideon Woulfesbane wrote:Before Vitus was Knighted he and I routed an entire army with a spear and a great sword in the ravine at Gulf Wars. This is my most fond SCA memory.

Details please.

Thomas MacFinn

The sooner I get the current stuff sold, the sooner I can get new stuff in. (hint, hint ) Eirik has a HUGE pile of 1 1/4" rattan and several wasters in all styles. I keep chewing through his uncarved thicker stuff every time he finds a two or three foot long piece in the corner of his trailer.

Thomas MacFinn

About (mumble) years ago when we were young, we used to take advantage of the fact that our opponents dropped their guard after legging us by throwing a shot while dropping down to our knees. Our opponents learned quickly to keep their guard up after throwing a leg shot. On the other hand, if we leg...

Thomas MacFinn

While I adore telling a good tale around the campfire (or anywhere else where I can find an audience), on or off the battlefield I have never gotten the meter right to feel comfortable with anything but modern speech. On the other hand, I do appreciate hearing a good speech. I once attended a Englis...

Thomas MacFinn

Iâ€™d like to throw a story in here to mix a bit of light in with all these dark thoughts. During the first round of the Tourney of Ymir in 2001, I fought Duke Anton. He was king at the time and entered the field in full finery. I was horribly intimidated. I was fighting great sword and he offered t...

Thomas MacFinn

I would strongly suggest you consider a socketed head over splitting the end of the shaft and binding it around the blade cave-man style.

Thomas MacFinn

I will need some more details before I bring it up at our Senate meeting. What price for 5 or 10 or 20? What is included? Some would ask why we might want your style of gladius (ith its associated cost) over what we might already have? BTW, I already have one of your shaped broadswords and I like i...

Thomas MacFinn

Looking for a rattan gladius? They're pretty easy to make. Here's a picture of another sword I made. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4759843315_25cbdd4e0d_d.jpg On the above sword, the biggest expense was the pommel and crossguard: $73 including shipping from Windrose Armory. My plan is to make...

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