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Post by howler on May 9, 2019 18:18:23 GMT
Rather pleasant than peasant! A pleasant peasant cooking pheasant. |
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Post by pgandy on May 9, 2019 19:15:06 GMT
Looks like the old Dod making Thursday lady's day.
A pleasant peasant pleasantly cooking pheasant.
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Post by demonskull on May 10, 2019 7:50:46 GMT
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 10, 2019 8:30:30 GMT
To hunt the pleasant pheasant for the pleasantly cooking pleasant peasant!
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Post by demonskull on May 11, 2019 10:53:16 GMT
5/11 Maciejowski Crusader Helm $ 119.95 www.museumreplicas.com/maciejowski-helmetTomorrow is Mother's Day ! Isn't this really what she's always wanted ? Don't forget the promo code SBGVIP for that additional 10% off |
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Post by christain on May 11, 2019 15:01:14 GMT
Nice looking helm that I've considered buying several times.  In one of the reviews, the guy said he had an 'average size' head and the helm was too small. What is 'average size'? It's listed as 12-1/2" tall and 8" wide and that's it. I really hate that MRL is so vague in their sizing of armor...especially helmets.  Most helms are adjustable to a certain point, but a little more info would be great---like 'internal circumference' and such. That's why I get most of my helms from KOA, as they give pretty detailed measurements. Tailoring armor to fit isn't like taking up the hem in a pair of pants...trust me...I know.  Okay, I'm done b*tching now.  |
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Post by howler on May 11, 2019 19:12:25 GMT
Nice looking helm that I've considered buying several times. In one of the reviews, the guy said he had an 'average size' head and the helm was too small. What is 'average size'? It's listed as 12-1/2" tall and 8" wide and that's it. I really hate that MRL is so vague in their sizing of armor...especially helmets. Most helms are adjustable to a certain point, but a little more info would be great---like 'internal circumference' and such. That's why I get most of my helms from KOA, as they give pretty detailed measurements. Tailoring armor to fit isn't like taking up the hem in a pair of pants...trust me...I know. Okay, I'm done b*tching now. Yes, as size quoted it looks too small. I mainly want one for display (maybe with a bottle of scotch inside) but still desire historical size. |
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Post by christain on May 11, 2019 19:25:09 GMT
The Deepeeka great helm in my photo is about 30" circ. at forehead level. You could fit a BIG bottle of scotch in there...  |
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Post by howler on May 11, 2019 22:57:30 GMT
The Deepeeka great helm in my photo is about 30" circ. at forehead level. You could fit a BIG bottle of scotch in there... Which gives me an idea. Get a helmet so large (think Rick Moranis in Space Balls) that your head AND the bottle of scotch (and sipper hose between the two) can reside. Burp, hiccup. Btw, nice Deepeeka great helm. |
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Post by christain on May 12, 2019 1:43:21 GMT
The Deepeeka great helm in my photo is about 30" circ. at forehead level. You could fit a BIG bottle of scotch in there... Which gives me an idea. Get a helmet so large (think Rick Moranis in Space Balls) that your head AND the bottle of scotch (and sipper hose between the two) can reside. Burp, hiccup. Btw, nice Deepeeka great helm. Two half-pints will fit under your arming cap quite comfortably due to the ergonomically designed curvature of the bottles.  And, thank you. When I get around to installing a liner and chin strap, it will be my favorite of my helms.  |
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Post by howler on May 12, 2019 1:53:47 GMT
Which gives me an idea. Get a helmet so large (think Rick Moranis in Space Balls) that your head AND the bottle of scotch (and sipper hose between the two) can reside. Burp, hiccup. Btw, nice Deepeeka great helm. Two half-pints will fit under your arming cap quite comfortably due to the ergonomically designed curvature of the bottles. And, thank you. When I get around to installing a liner and chin strap, it will be my favorite of my helms. I just looked at the KOA site and it appears you have the lightest gauged one at 20 (vs 18 & 14, respectively). Was there a reason, as in too heavy, different style than preferred, killer deal, etc...? Wonder what their historical weights were (maybe changed over time). |
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Post by christain on May 12, 2019 2:15:43 GMT
Ha... . No, unless you were looking at a different helmet. Mine is 14ga. and weighs over 5 lbs , I think. KOA has their ad messed up. Very much 14ga. I just liked the looks of it, and wanted another helm to put my own liner in. I got their ultra-cheapo $47 Norman nasal helm and added my own leather liner and chin cord, and now it's fully functional and not just a metal bucket. |
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Post by tancred on May 12, 2019 5:06:29 GMT
Nice looking helm that I've considered buying several times. In one of the reviews, the guy said he had an 'average size' head and the helm was too small. What is 'average size'? It's listed as 12-1/2" tall and 8" wide and that's it. I really hate that MRL is so vague in their sizing of armor...especially helmets. Most helms are adjustable to a certain point, but a little more info would be great---like 'internal circumference' and such. That's why I get most of my helms from KOA, as they give pretty detailed measurements. Tailoring armor to fit isn't like taking up the hem in a pair of pants...trust me...I know. Okay, I'm done b*tching now. Christain, you and I had been talking about great helms recently, and I mentioned this Mac one was high on my list. So, this DOD came up, and I couldn't resist. Got one. When I did, the site said it was 1 of only 5 remaining. Wonder if the others sold out? In any case, I'm pretty excited about it. I'm going to love having a helm so closely attached to the great King Saint Louis IX! Maybe I should see about painting it blue and gold? That might make me *HAVE* to also get a new blue surcoat, so maybe I shouldn't go down that path? I do still have my eyes on a Pembroke style great helm in case I can get a good deal on one. |
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Post by demonskull on May 12, 2019 9:38:20 GMT
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Post by demonskull on May 13, 2019 10:19:08 GMT
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Post by christain on May 13, 2019 11:53:10 GMT
Now it really does feel like the 'good ol' DotDays'.....Steampunk week, here we come.  ........... |
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Post by demonskull on May 14, 2019 7:14:16 GMT
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Post by demonskull on May 15, 2019 10:45:52 GMT
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Post by demonskull on May 16, 2019 7:28:59 GMT
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Post by demonskull on May 17, 2019 7:51:17 GMT
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In one of the reviews, the guy said he had an 'average size' head and the helm was too small. What is 'average size'? It's listed as 12-1/2" tall and 8" wide and that's it. I really hate that MRL is so vague in their sizing of armor...especially helmets. 
Most helms are adjustable to a certain point, but a little more info would be great---like 'internal circumference' and such. That's why I get most of my helms from KOA, as they give pretty detailed measurements. Tailoring armor to fit isn't like taking up the hem in a pair of pants...trust me...I know. 
Okay, I'm done b*tching now. 
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