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by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 30, 2003 1:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th century Knightly armor/dress, layer by layer. need some
Replies: 15
Views: 19

OK, Agreed that the linens could be very fine, but this would not have been the norm. Not all men at arms would have been wealthy. We were discussing hauberks, not exactly high grade state of the art armour in the 14th century. And even if a man at arms or knight could afford a very nice linen shirt...
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Jan 29, 2003 1:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th century Knightly armor/dress, layer by layer. need some
Replies: 15
Views: 19

OK, I was just mulling this over in my brain. Would not a linen shirt from the 14th century be a lot thicker and sturdier than any linen we have now? I've seen (and wished I could afford) the hand made linen and wool shirts made in a period style. They are very very thick. I mean hand made in that t...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 28, 2003 1:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Those tall leather boots...
Replies: 4
Views: 4

Those tall leather boots...

OK, a while ago there was listed a resource for those tall Renaissance boots on the cheap (like $65 or so?)... my bookmarks all decided to leave me so I need the link again cause I think I'm ready to get a pair. Anyone know where the online store was? They are on E-Bay for $99, but someone posted a ...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Leather Helm for sale... need cash
Replies: 7
Views: 2

Depending on the price you are asking I may be interested. My cousing plays Chaos (I play Orkz, of course!) and his B-day was just last week and I ain't got him nothin' yet... :-)
~K
by WaaaghBoss
Mon Jan 27, 2003 6:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hot Raising an Hourglass Gauntlet
Replies: 39
Views: 42

Man, Milwaukee isn't THAT far from me... if you need an interested party to take pics on a weekend or to hold a digital camera I am so there! :-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Mon Jan 27, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chicago Art Museum
Replies: 35
Views: 513

The armour collection at the AI really burns me up. They display 225 pieces on permanent display (that NEVER rotates any pieces) out of the Harding Collections over 2000 pieces! Only 10% on display, and a curator who refuses to answer any emails or phone calls about getting into the stacks to look a...
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Knuckle Gads
Replies: 18
Views: 23

Having worked with Pheylin and Sasuke on this very thing, these are two guys you should listen to! ;-) Some day I will get back to my finger guants, with a whole lot more knowledge (thanks to them as well as Darivs) about how to make those damn gadlings! :-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather plate?
Replies: 21
Views: 23

I have made about a half dozen leather spaulders for friends who play Dagorhir. They work well, are easy to make and look cool because the tooling on them is just plain cool. One pair has made its way into the SCA and has held up pretty well... but I didn't wear it so can't vouch for how well it pro...
by WaaaghBoss
Mon Jan 20, 2003 5:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: We could do it... who's with me?
Replies: 13
Views: 4

Wow. Thanks for making me waste a lot of time at work today just thinking "what if..."
:-)
Kind of like winning the lottery, but it's actually affordable. I'm in for 1/4 if there are 3 others. I would only need a summer home... Until retirement (only 30 years away!).
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Armor for Sale
Replies: 9
Views: 7

Hey Richard!
I know someone who may be interested. I just left him a voice mail, I'll let you know. :-)
I'm sure he wants it, depends on if he has the $$$ right now.
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Fri Jan 17, 2003 10:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: electrical wire?
Replies: 6
Views: 7

Any of you guys with a lot of copper want to send me enough to edge my new aluminum hauberk in? I need some trim for the edges...
Just a thought. ;-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Fri Jan 17, 2003 10:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: A&AotMK Edge/Paddock $1.99
Replies: 4
Views: 2

Thanks! Been looking for that one. Gave it a bid.
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: MY gauntlets by Sasuke.....
Replies: 33
Views: 24

Chris,
Those are some damn fine looking gaunts! Vermin, I can't wait to see them once they are finished!
Chris, you did a chamfron a while ago, right? Do you have a pattern? ;-) I just got a horse!
I suppose I can send you an honest to goodness email!
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 14, 2003 6:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Please don't respond to this person...
Replies: 30
Views: 1466

Crap like that makes me mad! Wish I had the extra funds, I've buy something from you just for spite! ;-)
Best of luck!
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Fri Jan 10, 2003 11:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

Anyone got a time machine? I can get my hands on a used M113 or two for way less than thier weight in gold... Very fun and interesting thread! I would really like to find more about the destriers (horses for the joust) from the Elizabethan and King Dicks era. Anyone have a good resource? I must admi...
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 09, 2003 6:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

Cool saddle. I need to get one, I'm borrowing one right now from my riding instructor. Anyone have a spare Large or Extra Large tree saddle with about an 18" seat? She really is out of shape. That's why I got her (shareboarding on the cheap) because she NEEDS to be worked. I've had her out just abou...
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 09, 2003 6:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Where can I find a nice pig face basinet?
Replies: 11
Views: 75

SOFC had a really nice used one for sale, not sure if he sold it or not. I would've bought it if I had the extra $$$, but alas the ol' bank account ain't what she used to be! ;-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 09, 2003 3:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What are your specialities? (Helms, Body, Gauntlet)
Replies: 31
Views: 13

Right now my specialty is writing checks to armourers. :-)
I don't really care about developing a specialty, just developing some skills would suffice for now! :-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Jan 09, 2003 3:09 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by jcesarelli: <B>Take a look at this saddle: http://www.sportsaddle.com/noflash/classic/endurance_saddle.htm I have found these work very well with a big barrelled horse, and if ...
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Jan 08, 2003 2:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Armouring Booklets Available
Replies: 15
Views: 8

I must agree that these booklets are great! I have read the Von Prankh Barrel Helm pattern, and it will be my next project. Very good details (I'm pretty new to this whole making armour thing!) and the patterns are clear and simple- printed very nicely on my printer. Can't wait to work on this one! ...
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Jan 08, 2003 12:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: are leather patterns welcome ?
Replies: 9
Views: 22

And to think I just started my popsicle stick lamellar...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 07, 2003 6:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

18HH 2200 lb monster! I tried to take some pics of her the other day, but no luck. No flash in half-light Chicago Winter didn't turn out. Need a better digital camera or wait for super sunny day. Her owner hasn't spent enough time with her, she is the most beautiful equine I've ever seen, but also o...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 07, 2003 5:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

Very cool. 'Cept you have now gotten me onto yet ANOTHER board. Grumble grumble grumble. My thoughts pretty much go in line with what I have read on the other thread: The destier could have been a draft breed- albeit a middle ages draft (before the 18th century "modern" draft breeds that became so b...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 07, 2003 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wholesale Ratan Blowout!!
Replies: 24
Views: 3

Very cool. I will be at Gulf Wars and could use a staff or three! Should have room in the truck to haul it back to Chicago! ;-)
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: knight's horses
Replies: 20
Views: 14

I would think the Lipizaners and Analusions would be too thin to be destiers. They were used as parade horses, but as for large- average size of 15-15.2 doesn't make them very big. They were used as war horses for many many years in the 17th and 18th centuries, when speed and manuverability were mor...
by WaaaghBoss
Fri Dec 20, 2002 2:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Search more picture of this suit
Replies: 17
Views: 28

I have a picture of the suit like this in the Chicago AM Harding collection. I will post it for you, but not until tomorrow.
:-)
It looks very much like this one, and was also made for tourney at the barriers.
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: firearms
Replies: 14
Views: 10

As a paintball player, don't do it!!! OK, let me qualify that statement! Don't take apart your $300 gun when you can go to Sportmart and buy one for $50 that you can rip apart and play with all day long! Sounds like a fun idea. I would do it, but I want to make the real thing. Gunpowder is cool. Fir...
by WaaaghBoss
Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone gotten a sword from DarkSword armory?
Replies: 14
Views: 27

Thanks DS for the post! I must say that I was a little dissapointed in the first sword, but that appears to be a UPS issue- not a DS issue. I did go ahead and get a second piece (the Frederick III sword) and it is Pretty Damn Cool. Not the greatest sword I've ever had, but for the price of a cheap I...
by WaaaghBoss
Mon Dec 16, 2002 5:16 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: horse
Replies: 6
Views: 9

In the US, the percheron's are reasonably priced, great looking, big horse breeds available. Combined with other faster breeds- 1/2 thouroughbread 1/2 percheron makes for a great destrier, IMHO.
:-)
That being said, I currently ride an American Cream Draft...
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Dec 12, 2002 6:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 2 questions for POD
Replies: 6
Views: 4

There is yet another way of making a rivet set- drill a hole in some steel as POD said, but don't worry so much about the size. Fill the hole with a little bit of lead. Nice soft non-maring rivet set without the trouble of touching all that nasty poisonous lead all the time. :-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Dec 12, 2002 4:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: complete set of armour for sale
Replies: 12
Views: 5

Paypal sent for the barbute. Sorry, but my friend didn't want any of the other stuff.
:-)
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Dec 12, 2002 4:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Scott Dennison
Replies: 3
Views: 6

I have an email address for him- I have to dig it out...
SDENNISON@wi.rr.com
I haven't emailed him since September, so don't know if it is still good. Hopefully it will work!
~Kevin
by WaaaghBoss
Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need some aluminum rings
Replies: 8
Views: 2

Email sent! Still need them! :-)
Thanks!
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Dec 11, 2002 3:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need some aluminum rings
Replies: 8
Views: 2

I have to finish the hauberk I'm working on and I now have to make at least two coifs for the jousters. They dig the aluminum stuff for the "heavy" look without the weight. They are looking for coifs that look great from 20-50 yards away... Told Bill I would make him one and another one for a friend...
by WaaaghBoss
Wed Dec 11, 2002 2:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need some aluminum rings
Replies: 8
Views: 2

If no one responds I will order from TRL, but his turn around time is usually a week or so, then 2 weeks shipping from Canada. I need to have a coif completed by 1/4/03...
Hoping someone will be able to help me out.
:-)
~K

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