The Armour Archive

Aidan Cambel

My advice is remember, its just another day. You most likely won't acheive all of your dreams and goals by winning this one tournament. So, kick back, relax, and let it be another day at fighter practice. And when you realize that your in the semi-final rounds... don't let it blow your mind. Don't e...

Aidan Cambel

that bear has a nicer helm than most fighters!!!!

oops- did i say that out loud????????/

Aidan Cambel

I ordered one once from Plymouth Reed and Cane in Plymouth, Michigan. The lady thought I was nuts when I told her what I needed it for, but she sent a very straight piece and it was very well sized. I think total for the stick and shipping was about 30 bucks, but then I did pay for 2nd day air becau...

Aidan Cambel

Now, there are certainly times when you get knocked down and are unable to rise until the action has passed you by. I have always been a little nervous that people might think I am cheating if I go down, then get back up. So, I just stay down. If it were for real, I would probably have some straggl...

Aidan Cambel

yup, i agree - squirrel bellies. nothing too contraversial about that.

Aidan Cambel

DKFB also helps in the situation of line-vs-line . If/when one side breaks, and the other side plows through, they have basically 2 steps to deliver a shot. Before, if you lived through that point, you had no worries. Now, you have to realize that there is an army in front AND BEHIND. Makes you want...

Aidan Cambel

Sir Conal, I heard you were actually going to be there. I am so glad that you will be able to make it. Are there any others from your group coming also? I talked to Talan this morning and he read the psots here, like several of the ideas, but is still looking for something "unique and fun" for the a...

Aidan Cambel

Micah, In Meridies the DKFB is basically.. you walk up behind someone, place your sword in front of their eyeslot and yell "mi'lord your dead from behind" (works the same with a mass weapon, spears and glaives and the such place it across the shoulder in fron of the eyes but the person must still be...

Aidan Cambel

Thank you Sir Conal and Gaston! I had actually mentioned getting a old torn sheet, cutting a big circle out of it, tacking it down and doing the "if you leave the circle your dead" thing. I had actually forgotten about those little 3-4 man meat grinder melee's we did - that was fun but VERY tiring! ...

Aidan Cambel

Ok, this weekend we are fighting at a Ren Faire. My marshall has asked for some different, but interesting styles of fighting to do for the crowds. We have thought about the barrier - I am going to try and make one in time. What are some other "audience oriented" fighting styles we can do? The impor...

Aidan Cambel

malaki, You can find relatively inexpensive helms rom several of the armourers on this board, but beware if you look on EBAY or other sources. Sometimes helms are sold as "sca helms" to fetch a better price from the fighters, but are not truly sca legal for heavy combat. they conviently leave out th...

Aidan Cambel

Krag, I have said it before and I say it again... you da man! I just went back to your site and again found wonderfully useful information. Not only do you provide quality workmanship, but you have "how to do it yourself" pages on your web page!! that is just so awesome! Did you once have a page of ...

Aidan Cambel

I would like to say yes, some people do have the balls. Ld. Murdoch McArthur entered crown list with his t-face barbute, metal legs, arms, etc. Very period. The winner of that crown was His Highness Lord Seth of Newcastle, who won wearing a full maille hauberk (butted, but still impresive) Sir Alaza...

Aidan Cambel

we do that in practice, jsut because its practice. I have never seen anyone do it when it counted though. on a side note - bucklers rock for this. I mean, you don't need a gauntleted hand becuase it will have a boss. its small so weigh behind your back isn't an issue. I wish every Marshall would tak...

Aidan Cambel

>sigh<

I wish i had been there , but alas - i had to finish moving.

Thank you for the pics Steve!!

in service,
Aidan

Aidan Cambel

can you post some pics of this? both before roped and after?

Aidan Cambel

ROFL -So did I. I could imagine someone saying "hey nemus, I bet you can't puncture this 16 gauge helm with that pole axe!"

Aidan Cambel

check out her other "SCA" item...

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=574536242

notice her terminology - " None of this wood underneath stuff. "

Should someone email her kindly and tell her that helm is in no way a fighting helm for SCA???

Aidan Cambel

Here is what I bought today: 4 1/2" angle grinder w/ 10 various disks a vise 3 lb. hammer 32 ounce ball pein 16 ounce ball pein an assortment of 5 files an assortment of 6 chisels a dead blow hammer all of that for $80. Was that a pretty good deal? Found them all brand new at a flea market. oh, and ...

Aidan Cambel

are you refering to a newbie armourer or newbie in general? I consider myself both. I have only made 2 things (well 4 - 2 elbows and 2 knees) and so I can't tell anyone diddly about armouring - except USE POSTERBOARD FIRST In the SCA, I am reaching my one year anniversary. In that time I have made m...

Aidan Cambel

Are you trying to find it to replace the spring in your carb? Since its a carb, I am guessing the vehicle has some age on it. What kind of car is it?

I am in "junkyard heaven" - aka Alabama. I might can find the exact spring if I know more about what it goes in.

In Service,
Aidan

Aidan Cambel

ok , i gotta ask this - how much duct tape does it take to hold a 5 lb. weight to the front of a shield???????????????

Aidan Cambel

the HF knockoff punch is something I am looking at. I will probably order one tonight after I consult my financial advisor as far as the drill - I have a kick-azz drill. I was building my kids one of those huge wooden play centers and I decided to use screws instead on nails. Well, I got tired of my...

Aidan Cambel

(sneaking in, slightly nudging thread back up)

Aidan Cambel

Ok, here is the scenario - we are moving into a house that I don't want to move in to - but my wife does. So, to appease me - she gave me the carport. I know have a shop area! In addition, I am getting a bonus soon at work. (for those of you with the helms I was looking at buying, I still am, but th...

Aidan Cambel

outstanding. Gosh that was a fun event.

Aidan Cambel

i see several dandy things on the "clearance" page... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/category.taf?f=clearancesale&categoryid=3&pricetype=C&categoryname=HAND%20TOOLS would this be a good anvil? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/category.taf?f=clearancesale&categoryid=9&pricetype=C&categoryna...

Aidan Cambel

9sneaking in.. carefully redirecting this train back on track0 Chris - as I mentioned, and several others, a padded gambeson is a good choice. Things to look for when purchasing/making a gambeson - COTTON not synthetics. Avoid the word "fiber-fill" It hot climates, some people say a gambeson is not ...

Aidan Cambel

wow - here goes the flame war... Before you start bashing him like that, read it again. He is thanking the editors for NOT USING the administrative powers they have to censor posts when they get above and beyond. He is saying thank you for NOT CENSORING. Looks like you need to take your bad day and ...

Aidan Cambel

btw Sir Conal, missed you at Highland Havoc. I don't know if I will be able to make it to Convivium Collegialis III or not - trying to get moved and all. Do you know if there will be any tool vendors there? i know Camp Arnold doesn't usually bring out a lot of vendors, but I was hoping this event wo...

Aidan Cambel

A padded gambeson/arming coat

works wonders.

and is period

Aidan Cambel

This post may make no sense, but then it might... just thought I'd give that warning! The rope is in essence, round. So - half of the rope will be covered by the front piece of fabric, half by the back piece. Find the circumference of the rope. Half of that will be the amount of fabric per "channel"...

Aidan Cambel

or check your phone book for army surplus stores. They have those OD Green ones, and I have seen a black one there too.

Aidan Cambel

thank you thank you thank you!!! Just yesterday I was asking everyone I could find at the event I was at : "What kind of excercises can I do to help me speed up my shots?" My shots seriously lack power and speed. And knowing how fast you hit, I know these must work. By the end of next week I will ha...

Aidan Cambel

AHA!!! so THAT is where the taco bell dog has been hiding out!!!!!!!

I think trigger or duck would be best bet. I personally don't need one because my templar persona pretty much tells me I can't wear it

But it looks nice.

Fighting Ideas?

What tools to start with?