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David McElrea
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Hi Patrik,
It does indeed seem to be one of JT's swords-- while the sword is great (although the bronze engraving/etching somehow doesn't feel quite "right" to me-- I don't know why), it's the scabbard that really catches my eye. Gorgeous!
David
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 6:22 am Post subject: |
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There is a merchant that sells those same castings that are on the scabbard, but I can't seem to find them again. When I get time this morning, I'll see if I can find them.
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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William Stevens
Location: Atlanta,Ga Joined: 10 Jul 2004
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 9:42 am Post subject: |
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The merchant who has those's casting's is Raymonds Quit Press.I bought those exact same one's.He has some very nice offering's. http://www.quietpress.com/index.html
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William Stevens
Location: Atlanta,Ga Joined: 10 Jul 2004
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Beowulf & Grendal look's like it's going to be a awesome movie.The prop's and costume's look very nice indeed!Very impressed!
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Alexi Goranov
myArmoury Alumni
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Should I cringe at the "lamellar" armour made of leather? Is there a historical precedent for that? From my limited understanding, lamellar armor is made of iron pieces (at least in the byzantium and the surrounding areas).
Alexi
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That's much more like it
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Alexi,
Would you rather see a Viking Conquistadore, ala 13th warrior?
Much of the armor looks more like 8th-9th century Viking gear. However, as long as it's a quality production I'll forgive them a bit here and there. After suffering through things like Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, and Dennis Quaid in Dragonheart, I think it's safe to say that things are looking up for the genre.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Kirk Lee Spencer
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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I did recognize the dragon on the ships prow as a decent replica of a period piece... So someone is doing their homework...
See it here in the BM:
[LINK]
And here from the location in Iceland:
Two swords
Lit in Eden’s flame
One of iron and one of ink
To place within a bloody hand
One of God or one of man
Our souls to one of
Two eternities
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Alexi Goranov
myArmoury Alumni
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Patrick Kelly wrote: | Alexi,
Would you rather see a Viking Conquistadore, ala 13th warrior?
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Absolutely not
I agree with you, that this seems orders of magnitude better than what we had to suffer through recently, movie wise.
I also asked the question, because I was not sure as to whether such leather armor really existed, or that was just a way for them to save money and still be somewhat accurate.
Alexi
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William Stevens
Location: Atlanta,Ga Joined: 10 Jul 2004
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Posted: Mon 18 Oct, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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There has been speculation that the Sutton Hoo Ship grave contained some type of leather armor.That would fit into the Beowulf time period.But as I said,it was only speculation.
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Brian M
Location: Austin, TX Joined: 01 Oct 2003
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Posted: Tue 19 Oct, 2004 12:03 am Post subject: |
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As long as the costumes aren't refugees from the "Xena" series we should be fairly happy. Unlike the recent Arthur movie.
You know, the events surrounding 1066 would make a superb move. If only the director could stick to the history and not cast Kate Winslet as the ward of Evil Harold, and not have William invading England to rescue (and shag) Kate Winslet.
Brian M
P.S. Now, if Sophie Marceau (the French princess from "Braveheart") were cast in the role of damsel in distress, then I'm all for a little artistic liscense! I could totally see invading England for that.
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Lloyd Clark
Location: Beaver Dam, WI Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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Posted: Tue 19 Oct, 2004 6:19 am Post subject: |
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I'm waiting for my big break into movies when they finally do one on the "Cloth of Gold" tournament....
But, I agree that it looks as if this movie is making at least a concerted effort to be more authentic in its props - now if they only stick to the original story for the script.
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
2000 World Jousting Champion
2004 World Jousting Bronze Medalist
Swordmaster
Super Proud Husband and Father!
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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Posted: Tue 19 Oct, 2004 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Kirk Lee Spencer wrote: | I did recognize the dragon on the ships prow as a decent replica of a period piece... So someone is doing their homework...
And here from the location in Iceland: |
I holding with you Kirk, that ship dragon head is my favourite.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/res...157081.jpg
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Kirk Lee Spencer
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Posted: Tue 19 Oct, 2004 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom wrote: | Kirk Lee Spencer wrote: | I did recognize the dragon on the ships prow as a decent replica of a period piece... So someone is doing their homework...
And here from the location in Iceland: |
I holding with you Kirk, that ship dragon head is my favourite.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/res...157081.jpg |
Hey Patrik...
I like it so much I am planning to use it (on a smaller scale of course) as a grip for a Seax I'm designing.
ks
Two swords
Lit in Eden’s flame
One of iron and one of ink
To place within a bloody hand
One of God or one of man
Our souls to one of
Two eternities
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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Posted: Thu 21 Oct, 2004 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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That are a good choice Kirk, i like it, hope you show it when it is done.
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Kirk Lee Spencer
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Posted: Thu 21 Oct, 2004 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Patrik...
Wow!!! Thanks for the pic... The only picture I had seen was from the British Museum site.
Now I can see the detail on the neck... fantastic!
ks
Two swords
Lit in Eden’s flame
One of iron and one of ink
To place within a bloody hand
One of God or one of man
Our souls to one of
Two eternities
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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Posted: Mon 01 Nov, 2004 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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There are alot of gallery updates on Beowulf & Grendel movie site and new links,
http://www.beowulf-movie.com/
Weapons
Daneland
USERNAME: stellan
PASSWORD: skarsgard
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Fri 12 Nov, 2004 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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I've noticed that a weapons gallery has been added to this website. Hopefully we'll see some interesting stuff.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Mikko Kuusirati
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Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Patrick Kelly wrote: | I've noticed that a weapons gallery has been added to this website. Hopefully we'll see some interesting stuff. |
You mean like this lil' beauty?
http://www.beowulfandgrendel.com/beowulfpictures/BWSWORD1.jpg
Although the way the ring is attached to the hilt bothers me slightly for some reason...
"And sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is."
— Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
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Alex Yeoh
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Posted: Tue 16 Nov, 2004 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Michael Smith wrote: | ...and, most disturbing of all, he is a fatherless creature ie cannot be identified as somebody's son. To the Anglo-Saxon mind, this makes Grendel monstrous indeed.
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http://www.beowulfandgrendel.com/site/frames/framescast.html
check out the cast of characters. Seems like Grendel has a dad and a kid.
"Only a fool would go after the singing sword!" - Bugs Bunny
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Sam Barris
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Posted: Sat 20 Nov, 2004 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'm really looking forward to this movie as well. Beowulf was one of the first books I loved. Hopefully they won't butcher the story the way we just butchered The Iliad, which was another of the first books that I loved. In fact, I'd prefer it if nobody butchered another book that I love ever again. Please?
Pax,
Sam Barris
"Any nation that draws too great a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards, and its fighting done by fools." —Thucydides
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