[Ansteorra-missile] [Fwd: EGG Shape Baldar - A Modification Suggestion]

[meggiddo at netzero.net]

I sent the below to the SCA Missile List this morning as a possible
solution.

Michael Fray
Unit Combat Archer for the Condottieri


meggiddo at netzero.net wrote:
>
> A thought on this issue -
>
> Why not do the following:
>
> Take close-cell foam, wrap it around the sides of the egg shape baldar
> blunt, to build up the blunt, wrap the foam at duct tape, perhaps some
> close-cell foam disks to the front, then tape it all down with strapping
> tape running the length of the blunt and attach it to the shaft. Very
> similar in construction to UHMW combat head - meaning the tape process.
>
> The duct tape would be used to wrapped around the sides of the blunt and
> then cut out disks to place in front of the blunt and the sides of the
> blunt.
>
> The duct tape would reinforced the close-cell foam on the sides of the
> blunt, in addition to providing support to the foam, much like a
> thrusting tip or point on a heavy fighter's weapon, yet still allow for
> a semi-rigid foundation on the sides of the blunt, thus cutting down
> wear and tear while in use.
>
> This would build up the current egg shape baldar blunt to meet the
> required size for Combat Archery. It would offer a cheap means of
> modifying these blunts and still allow them to be used on the field.
> Thus, their owners would still be allow to use them and would not have
> to replace them.
>
> Of course, one of the advantages of the current egg shape baldar blunts,
> was that anyone could see if the shaft was firmly sit into the blunt.
> And this is a current requirement to be able to see this. I believe that
> once all the tape is in place, the chances are that the tape would cover
> this view. Thus, would have to change the rules for inspection on this
> point.
>
> I do not have any of these egg shape baldar blunts, all I have are the
> old design. So, I have not been able to test the above design to see how
> well it would work, i.e., their flight, impact to a face grill, etc.
>
> The above suggested design resulted in discussion between myself and a
> heavy fighter. The heavy fighter is my commander - Hosey.
>
> If someone would take the idea and see if it works, then report back on
> their results. This might get everyone back on the field with these
> blunts.
>
> Michael Fray
> Unit Combat Archer for the Condottieri
> Ansteorra King's Archer
>
> tessathehuntress wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >I just answered this in my previous email.
> > >
> > >Do you think we can get an explaination on what the problem is that has
> > >precipitated this action?
> > >
> > Yes old Baldars are legal
> >
> > >Are the old Baldars Legal?
> > >
> > We don't have one yet, but people are working on it.  We'll let everyone
> > know when we get one (or more) approved modifications.
> >
> > >What is the "approved" modification to the eggs?
> > >
> > It came from the office of the Earl Marshal..  so basically it was the
> > SEMs and my (DSMCA) decision.
> >
> > Let me know if you have more questions :)
> >
> > Tessa
> >
> > >Who did this decision come from?
> > >That would be all for now.
> > >
> > >Richard
> > >
> > >In a message dated 4/18/03 5:53:11 PM, tessathehuntress at earthlink.net writes:
> > >
> > ><< Greetings!
> > >
> > >It's come to my attention that part of the ruling was not worded
> > >correctly.  I apologize for any confusion that may have caused.  Below
> > >is the corrected ruling, please  forward this to your marshals and
> > >fighters:
> > >
> > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >-----------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > >Due to problems and concerns with combat archery blunts partially
> > >penetrating helms 1/2"
> > >or more the following rule will be effective April 20th, 2003:
> > >
> > >Any domed CA blunt MUST reach a minimum 1" in diameter at 1/4" distance
> > >from the tip of the blunt. All blunts must be the full 1 1/4" diameter
> > >at a maximum distance of 1/2" from the tip.
> > >The Baldar Egg blunts will not be legal on the combat field without
> > >approved modification
> > >to increase the front diameter of the blunt. Any modifications developed
> > >for these blunts
> > >must be tested using the following three tests;
> > >
> > >1. Cram Test
> > >2. Drop Test
> > >3. Shot into the faceplate of a helm test.
> > >
> > >The results of these tests must be sent to your Kingdom Earl Marshal
> > >and/or Kingdom Combat Archery Marshal and the Deputy Society Marshal for
> > >Combat Archery, for final approval.
> > >
> > >If there are any questions, please let me know,
> > >
> > >THL Tessa the Huntress, Deputy Society Marshal for Combat Archery
> > >tessathehuntress at earthlink.net
> > >
> > >
> > >**This ruling will be posted on the Society Marshals page in an appendix
> > >to the missile combat rules, until the missile combat handbook gets
> > >rewritten and updated. >>
> > >
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