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- Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB: Hanwei Shinto Katana
- Replies: 0
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WTB: Hanwei Shinto Katana
I'm looking to buy a gently used Shinto Katana by Hanwei, with a hi. If you have one you'd part with, please PM me. Thanks!
- Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:08 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Hood Construction, Circa 1200
- Replies: 1
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Hood Construction, Circa 1200
So I've been looking at hoods in the Maciejowski Bible, this one in particular... http://pinterest.com/pin/491666484293051129/?s=3&m=messaging And wondered which way they were making hoods at this point. 2 shaped halves sewn together, or a rectangle and two square gussets.... A) http://pinterest.com...
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 12:45 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5033
Re: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
I think I've got a pretty good game plan laid out for how I'm going to make my gambeson. One site suggested adding 3 inches of seam allowance to make up for the space it will take to quilt and stuff it. Does that sound about right?
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:43 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5033
Re: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
So after looking at web pages, via Google, I'm confused as to whether a gambeson is several layers of cloth, quilted together,or just two layers quilted together, with padding/batting/filler stuffed down the "tubes" made when quilting the topside to the lining vertically. What way is best?
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:55 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5033
Re: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
http://pinterest.com/pin/491666484298939982/?s=3&m=messenger If you check out they way this one is draped over the belt, it really doesn't look like it could be that thick. I agree with you from a design stand point, that the slits and the tapers would make it easier to pull on and off. Thanks for a...
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:59 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5033
Questions about Gambesons, Circa 1200
I've been looking at the gambesons in the Maciejowski Bible so that I can try my hand at making one for my persona. I've made a few observations that have raised a couple of questions... Ive noticed that there's quite a variety of them. They are all long like the tunics as opposed to shorter like th...
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:19 pm
- Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
- Topic: Forester 1275 England
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2809
Re: Forester 1275 England
Also, one of those coif caps, and a square blanket pinned around you for a cape will be good finishing touches.
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
- Topic: Forester 1275 England
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2809
Re: Forester 1275 England
The Maciejowski Bible is the best resource. These are good books too. http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Costume-Recreate-Fashion-Costumes/dp/0486429857 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0486449068/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=16JJWJSTQ4V7WHX1C1AB That's how I put my kit together for St Hubert's Ra...
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:13 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Camp torches. Citronella. Alternatives?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 928
Re: Camp torches. Citronella. Alternatives?
Wow... ok... so I guess I'll be "that guy"... LEDs, Coleman Lanterns, tiki torches??? How about researching what a "period" oil lamp would look like for your persona, and then crafting one? (Also, you can't go wrong with candles) ...and then practicing common sense fire safety. Aren't we supposed to...
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:32 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Arming and clothing a European pirate late 14th century?
- Replies: 35
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Re: Arming and clothing a European pirate late 14th century?
Like sailors from any other time period, they dress in plain working class clothes. Tell your friend to also learn something about knots and splicing and terminology. Sailors are a different breed and tend to stand apart in their language and mannerisms.
- Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:09 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Leather Dying Question...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1048
Re: Leather Dying Question...
Sound advice, I think! I have been using this stuff called Eco-Flo that's made by Tandy. Hobby Lobby carries it. It was water based and does very well. The only downside is that it only comes in three colors :-/
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:05 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Leather Dying Question...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1048
Re: Leather Dying Question...
Thanks everyone!
The leather was a piece of Vegetan. I see what you mean about the oxblood, Ive never had this problem with other colors of dye. I'll buff the wax off, soak it, and buff some more.
The leather was a piece of Vegetan. I see what you mean about the oxblood, Ive never had this problem with other colors of dye. I'll buff the wax off, soak it, and buff some more.
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:17 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Leather Dying Question...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1048
Leather Dying Question...
I dyed a piece of leather with Fiebing's Oxblood colored dye. I then put two coats of wax over it. When ever I rub with my hands or a cloth it's still rubbing off a pink color from the dye... any suggestions on how to fix this?
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:31 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Show us your favourite piece
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1116
- Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTS ELK FUR/SKIN
- Replies: 5
- Views: 793
Re: WTS ELK FUR/SKIN
If only I had the money!
I have one of these that is awesome for sleeping on or under, as the weather dictates.
I have one of these that is awesome for sleeping on or under, as the weather dictates.
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Review of Gwynnin and the Ash English Longbow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1516
Re: Review of Gwynnin and the Ash English Longbow
I love my ash ELB from him! It draws 51# @28 inches, and like you said, there's no stacking or hand shock. In fact, I'm currently trying to sell one of my swords from my collection to be able to fund a warbow form him....
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: For Sale: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
- Replies: 4
- Views: 753
Re: For Sale: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
I can email pictures to whomever would like them...but I never can get photos re-sized so that the message board will find them acceptable...
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: For Sale: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
- Replies: 4
- Views: 753
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 2:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: For Sale: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
- Replies: 4
- Views: 753
For Sale: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
A description from KoA... "The Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword features a beautiful hand forged pattern welded blade. The twisted steel pattern is clearly visible in the deep fuller while the blade flats are polished smooth. The guard and pommel are also made of a patterned steel to a very striking effe...
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:03 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Sword suspension c. AD 1250
- Replies: 18
- Views: 871
Re: Sword suspension c. AD 1250
The OP's picture is of two belts. The other pictures appear to be artistic license, or inaccuracy to detail.
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Looking for Arrow Shafts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 450
Re: Looking for Arrow Shafts
If you're looking to practice fletching, you could get dowel rods from the hardware store. They should run about $.80 ea. for "hardwood". Where as normal cedar arrow shafts are about $3/ea. I wouldn't shoot the dowels though. I actually might have a dozen cedar shafts that I can part with, but I th...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:36 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Cresting Arrows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1171
Re: Cresting Arrows
Here's another. I hav more but can't figure out how to get them to load 
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:32 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Cresting Arrows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1171
Re: Cresting Arrows
I know nothing about these pictures.....
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Cresting Arrows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1171
Re: Cresting Arrows
I saw some soldiers with crested arrows the other day, lemme see if I can dig that picture up again......
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Youth Sized Arrow Shafts/ Crossbow Bolts for Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 173
Youth Sized Arrow Shafts/ Crossbow Bolts for Sale
I have a dozen port orford cedar arrow shafts for sale. They have self nocks sawn into them already. They are 22 1/2 inches long. $45 gets them shipped to you. No trades, I need the cash to buy more arrow shafts since I can't remember "measure twice, cut once" 
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:04 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: 2 Ash Longbows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 979
Re: 2 Ash Longbows
Will I need to annually add a coat of linseed oil to make sure I haven't worn off any of the finish or anything?
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: How do you keep from tracking metal bits in to YOUR house?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 858
Re: How do you keep from tracking metal bits in to YOUR hous
I don't even try to keep them contained. I just run the vacuum...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:06 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Horn polishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 526
Re: Horn polishing
18th century powder horns were largely burnished after scraping. I used a small stainless steel rod to burnish mine. I figured you'd weigh in on a topic of polishing horns... :wink: Just heat up some paraffin, or beeswax and buff it on with a cloth and polish it that way. Like spit shinning your sh...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:34 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: 2 Ash Longbows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 979
Re: 2 Ash Longbows
What I mean by it not stacking is that the bow is 50# @ 28 inches, and is proportionally lighter weight at less length as I'm drawing it. It doesn't feel like Im trying to pull 50 # back when I hit 20 inches, its smooth and even.
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:41 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: 2 Ash Longbows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 979
Re: 2 Ash Longbows
This is an awesome bow. Very lightweight. Doesn't stack, has a good even draw. Oh yeah, that single loop string was a great surprise.
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Ash Longbow for sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 706
Re: Ash Longbow for sale
Seriously guys, this will be one of the most epic bows you could ever own...
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Need Feedback on a new Viking Boot design
- Replies: 10
- Views: 656
Re: Need Feedback on a new Viking Boot design
Personally, I like the lower cost 2 toggle version better. Cost aside, were I in the market for a Viking shoe currently, that's the one Id purchase.
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Wanted: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
- Replies: 0
- Views: 174
Wanted: Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword
Anyone have a used Hanwei Godfred Viking Sword for sale? Send me a PM please.
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Chausses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 503
Re: Chausses
Go buy a pair of hose (yes, ladies hose) and some duct tape. Tape and cut where you want the seams. I do mine with a seam down the back of the leg, around the bottom of the foot and right across where to foot meets the leg (drawn down towards the bottom of the foot, as opposed to the around to the ...
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Tri-Lam Bow for Sale *PRICE DROP*
- Replies: 5
- Views: 719