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Constancius

LOL, he looks like Tom Green!!!!!!

Just kidding.
Nice shield, I like it. How does it work out for you?

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

How do you tie a love knot? Or is it just a knot that your lady or whoever, uses to tie the favor on with?

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

They might if you're strong enough to draw back the string. ALso, it might be too strong for SCA useage.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

Is your persona Anglo-Saxon as your name indicates? Just curious. If it is the bascinet is the wrong helm for your persona. I'm just trying to help.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

malaki, how much for a stop sign?

It'd have to go postal though.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

There is a Beverly B-2 for sale on e-bay. No bids on it. $250.00 . Check it out. Item number: 1608810321 . Or search under Beverly B-2

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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[This message has been edited by Constancius (edited 06-19-2001).]

Constancius

Have you thought of a lorica segmentata(sp?)?
Just a suggestion.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

well, speaking from an armour minimalist point of view, I think its best to sit back, have a good defense, and wait for the opportunity to present itself. Just don't wait too long. Easier said than done. I have gone matches where the fight lasted what felt like 10 minutes and I only threw maybe 5 sh...

Constancius

Around your belt...like a pouch maybe? Just letting it hang. Good question.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

The gauntlets that I have been useing are the cantos's loaner gaunts. when I wear them I have a tendency to put a death grip on whatever weapon I am useing at the time. Recently I made a small dagger weapon just to use as a secondayr weapon. (It's all of 12" incluning the thrusting tip) I whipped th...

Constancius

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Morgan: <B>The SCA rule Olaf quoted is identical in Ansteorra as well...no hold, see through, or mirror polish. SCA rule, of course. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ...

Constancius

God, how I wish I could. I'll be nice. BUMP!

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

If it's going to be welded the bras rivits shouldn't pose a problem.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

I'd be game for it. I just need to upgrade my armour. I've been thinking about trying it for a while now.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

Thank you very much. That helps out a whole lot. When I get it done I'll try and post pics of it. If you want I'll send them to you first.....after all it's your design. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Thank you again. ------------------ Constancius of Lincolnshire animis corporibusque

Constancius

Thank you for all your help. Probably what I need is pics of the front, left side, and back of the helm, and the top. From those I know that I can get it down on paper. Again, thank you for all yuor help. It is greatly appreciated.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

WOuld it be possible to get a copy of the pattern for the slotted back spangenhelm that you posted a pic of? The one that I asked if I could copy the pic to make my helm from. I tried to make a pattern from the pic and realized that I needed a couple of different views of the helm. Thank you. ------...

Constancius

When I have the facegrill welded for the helm thatI'm going to build, should I have it arch welded or MiG welded? Which is best? I've been told from tow different people that both are the best for stainless. Is there a best? Thank you. ------------------ Constancius of Lincolnshire animis corporibus...

Constancius

Question. I made a piece of armour off of a pic from an armoury. I saved the pic to disc and used the pic to look at while I made the piece of armour. I don't plan to sell the piece or even giving it away. I made it for me and only me. Did I break any copyright laws or anything? If so I'll write to ...

Constancius

Take a decent sized metal rod, or a piece of oak of hickory, and attach a fairly light weight shot put to it. Add a grip. Just a guess and I undoubtedly left out some important info, but I think that I have the bare basics there. Some one who knows a hell of alot more about it will probably fill in ...

Constancius

Ok Clay, back to the pen you go. Take your sheep with you. Thank you. *ducks* http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Slash, go to www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Garage/1771/onlinearmouries It has alot of good links to different armourieson it. Some of the people that post here have shops that a...

Constancius

I'm game. You have a link for us, or pics? I'm looking for a couple of belts and pouches.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

I could venture any number of guesses, but I'd probably be wrong.

(bump)

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

I like my SCA name, that's why I use it here and on other boards as well. Now, what was really interesting was when I did a demo for some 6th graders. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Me: " Greetings. I am Lord Constancius of Linclonshire. And I'm here to talk to you about the armour tha...

Constancius

I read somewhere, and for the life of me I can't remember where..... 9i think it was the web site that was posted not to long ago where the found that Roman Lorca in England, I could be wrong, please let me know if I am)that the main reason that there haven't been any gambesons fond from the Anglo-S...

Constancius

I don't have any war stories. I've been on this rock in the Pacific Ocean for 3 years. But, I do enjoy reading them. Please, do tell.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

Being that there is no documented proof stating that did exist does not mean that they were not used, correct? For those that don't understand what I mean by that. Here's is another way of saying it. Since there is no documented proof saying that gambesons did exist in Anglo-Saxon times, it is safe ...

Constancius

Send it to St. Gaberiels. They can give you the meaning.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

Buran, thanks for the link. That's awonderful site. I bookmarked it as soon as I opened it.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

I use Elmer's Stix All. I haven't had any problem at all with it. That stuff just won't quit. I've used it for practically any thing I needed glued to my armour, leather to leather, foam to steel, foam to leather, leather to steel, etc. ------------------ Constancius of Lincolnshire animis corporibu...

Constancius

I have two bokken(wooden katanas) and play around with them. Their a total blast. I don't know what kind of wood they are though. Might be some local stuff, or poplar. Their real light and well balanced too. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Constancius of Lincolnshire ...

Constancius

THe reason that I said that if you wanted to see my opinion to go look on Arador is because things got a little heated between me and Eric on the subject. It was back when the topic first came about. He said something about his board being more credible if people used their real names, and I replied...

Constancius

I can't post my opinion on that..... I already posted my last post on the subject over on Arador. If you want to know my opinion either e-mail me privately or read it on Arador.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire

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Constancius

The gambesons that I have head about on websites like Regia Anglorum, and Angelcynn, are described as waist legnth, and with short sleeves. They don't say what they were made of, or how they were made. Just that they were worn underneath the hauberks to protect the body from the chainmaille. I read ...

Constancius

A friend of mine had a real nice mild steel helm and he bought and painted gold so that it wouldn't rust. He was fighting sword and shield and I was fighting great sword. After losing about 3 rounds while getting warmed up I killed him. Nice clean shot to the brain bucket on the right side just over...

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WMA , I have a question

Arc or MiG?