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- Mon May 20, 2024 6:29 pm
- Forum: Outings
- Topic: Day hike to test a snapsack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 71
Re: Day hike to test a snapsack
You've got naturally Hobbit hair and the shirt looks good. I've made and used slowmatch before (my 'other hat' is Redcoat Napoleonic).... I recommend putting the striker back quick before Herself notices you've nicked it :-) Have you looked on Ebay for linen? Thats where I get mine and I don't like ...
- Mon May 20, 2024 6:17 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Existence of the Slipjoint?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 754
Re: Existence of the Slipjoint?
I could see Gaffer Gamgee using (a very worn) one of those plain brass handled ones, maybe the horn creature type in Sam's pocket...... Much to his Dad's disgust about him 'putting on airs' by having 'over pretty' tools A Gondorian noble would probably have the complex brass one and a common soldier...
- Sun May 19, 2024 8:36 pm
- Forum: The Bard's Stage
- Topic: I'm sorry about this.......
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
Re: I'm sorry about this.......
Eofor: Yours is better......
- Thu May 16, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: The Bard's Stage
- Topic: I'm sorry about this.......
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
I'm sorry about this.......
But if you're a fan of The Vikings , look away now My Mother told me, One day I would buy. A ton of good ores, And smelt them in the forge. Craft a fine axe, A coat of noble steel. Stand shoulder to my brethren. Hew many foemen, Hew many foemen. My Mother told me, One day I would buy. A ton of good ...
- Fri May 10, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Existence of the Slipjoint?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 754
Re: Existence of the Slipjoint?
The thing is, for stuff like this Hobbits get a pass.
Most of ME is Dark Ages to Early Medieval, but The Professor made The Shire quite anachronistic.
Matches, Smoking pipes, and Mantle clocks to name but a few.
Most of ME is Dark Ages to Early Medieval, but The Professor made The Shire quite anachronistic.
Matches, Smoking pipes, and Mantle clocks to name but a few.
- Thu May 09, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Outings
- Topic: Overnight trip to test clothing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 749
Re: Overnight trip to test clothing
Athfwyn, Greetings
I like the pinafore and hood, I think you've caught the right 'feeling'..... Very Hobbity looking walking stave (and 'Stoor Boots' too, this is a woman who is out travelling in all weathers... Not just a gentle stroll to a friends house)
I like the pinafore and hood, I think you've caught the right 'feeling'..... Very Hobbity looking walking stave (and 'Stoor Boots' too, this is a woman who is out travelling in all weathers... Not just a gentle stroll to a friends house)
- Thu May 09, 2024 7:18 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Existence of the Slipjoint?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 754
Re: Existence of the Slipjoint?
Something like this perhaps?
Its from a re-enactment supplier (and only £12) who covers the Napoleonic Period, I think its a backspring rather then a friction
Its from a re-enactment supplier (and only £12) who covers the Napoleonic Period, I think its a backspring rather then a friction
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Waterproofing for Canvas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 283
Re: Waterproofing for Canvas
Well your options are Oilskin/oilcloth, Waxed (like a Barbour jacket) or Lanolin..... I'd suggest watching this vid by Iodo before deciding on a 'Slicker' or not https://youtu.be/2KXIol9wjEo?si=EKRtPZmAnpPnhP9e Both Iodo and I are UK based, so we have experience with bad* weather. Where in the world...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: My Ranger kit V2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 698
Re: My Ranger kit V2
Nice gear, much better pallette.Looks less costume and more clothes I see that you can wear the cloak over everything and your picture twelve shows an interesting side effect.... I had to look twice to recognise it as a human form, try adding a veil for maximum face-on ranger sneakiness. Yes, I agr...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: My Ranger kit V2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 698
Re: My Ranger kit V2
Nice gear, much better pallette.Looks less costume and more clothes
I see that you can wear the cloak over everything and your picture twelve shows an interesting side effect.... I had to look twice to recognise it as a human form, try adding a veil for maximum face-on ranger sneakiness.
I see that you can wear the cloak over everything and your picture twelve shows an interesting side effect.... I had to look twice to recognise it as a human form, try adding a veil for maximum face-on ranger sneakiness.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Presentation of my first soft kit (with photos)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2776
Re: Presentation of my first soft kit (with photos)
I remember back in the early 2k's hearing about a big debate (read "Argument") over belts in a Viking/Anglo Saxon group (Regia, I think). The main thrust was over the width with some parties advocating 1 inch or less! But all the 'factions' were agreed on rings being fine if not preferred.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:13 am
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1318
Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
As a suggestion, add some packing between the blade and the wood when you wet form. If it ends up a little loose its easier to fix then if its tight and you can't get your sword out.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:01 pm
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1318
Re: Arbedo--New Ranger Sword?
You're only making it worse.... I'll PM you my address so I can save you from it
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: The Adventurer's Guide: Weapons
- Replies: 2
- Views: 877
Re: The Adventurer's Guide: Weapons
As the Guide is supposed to be an In Character book, I'd try not to use meters as a unit. Feet&Inches (or Yards) are better, but if it was me I'd use body measurements such as Paces, Arms-length, Handspan, Hands-breadth and Thumbs-width. So for instance "A Greatbow/Longbow/Warbow is a Man's...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:59 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Thoughts on Civil War "Dog Tents?"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1481
Re: Thoughts on Civil War "Dog Tents?"
Napoleonic Redcoat here. In my Period there were instructions how to make a tent from two blankets, two firelocks and four bayonets. So we assume tent groups of four..... Packing a sodden blanket into your pack must of been horrible, especially when any dry(ish) clothing would of been in there to. T...