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by Taurinor
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)
Replies: 33
Views: 43123

Re: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)

Thanks! That means a lot, especially from someone with such a well thought out kit as yourself. Are those the "Medieval High Shoes" from Boots By Bohemond? They look great! I may have to invest in a pair myself after seeing yours. I love my current boots (Franken-boots though they may be),...
by Taurinor
Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:47 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Getting started, old and new - kit photos in the woods
Replies: 19
Views: 38426

Re: Getting started, old and new - kit photos in the woods

I really like the horn containers - I've been trying to figure out a way to carry things that need some waterproofing without resorting to little tins.
by Taurinor
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:27 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)
Replies: 33
Views: 43123

Re: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)

Elleth wrote:Did you line your hood? Or is it a single thickness of wool?
It's a single thickness. I was going for a three-season sort of garment, so I'll probably need to make a heavier winter one or make a wool arming cap to swap out with my linen one.
by Taurinor
Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)
Replies: 33
Views: 43123

Re: The beginning of my kit clothing (pic heavy)

Finally took a picture of my kit out at the shooting range. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PbJc3wPyyvE_9c060rOOyrspOFnzIqYX9Jof22lSR77TbCokIpaM1rf3JDY6pcYgg3GL0ez7kJ9j6ELXE0V-dziY9wG7gge9qEwWLJKwOzQhi1XCoGUrDDlsz_tI8EfQv2T-ayw6NA I think the browns work pretty well with the surroundings, but I th...
by Taurinor
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Quiver Mk. III
Replies: 24
Views: 31467

Re: Quiver Mk. III

Wow! That looks amazing! The star remains on my old one until I find a way that I'm pleased with to age/patina stainless steel. Input appreciated. I've never tried it, but you can buy treatments specifically for aging stainless, like this: http://www.sculptnouveau.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=78&categ...
by Taurinor
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: $60 BLONGBOW
Replies: 24
Views: 26843

Re: $60 BLONGBOW

wulfgar wrote:I am having some issues with the fletchings cutting my left hand.
That has happened to me. I usually wear a glove when I shoot off my hand to keep it from happening.
by Taurinor
Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Longbow drawing hand position preferences?
Replies: 12
Views: 17794

Longbow drawing hand position preferences?

I was recently reading this article on medieval longbow technique , and I was intrigued by the instructions for how to position the string on the fingers of the draw hand. hold the string on the second joint of the first and the first joint of the third finger For one, I'm having a very hard time vi...
by Taurinor
Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:37 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Hats
Replies: 44
Views: 46315

Re: Hats

Thanks, everyone! It was a lot of fun to figure it out. That looks great! I was going to get a blank from Historic Enterprises, but this may be a cheaper route. I'm sure the blanks from Historic Enterprises are very good quality, so it may be a 'get what you pay for' sort of situation. If you can fi...
by Taurinor
Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:49 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: True WMA in film
Replies: 38
Views: 45880

Re: True WMA in film

Slightly off topic but, where did you get a copy of Solomon Kane that is playable in the states ? I looked forward to this film coming out and then it never played in theaters here. I was more than slightly pissed ! I got the DVD as a gift several years ago and it was all region. It's also currentl...
by Taurinor
Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Hats
Replies: 44
Views: 46315

Re: Hats

So a broad brimmed hat is a vital piece for this person. Something akin to those worn by the musketeers in their movies? only not as flamboyant! It seems the Brothers Hildebrandt agreed with you; you can see Aragorn wearing a musketeer-esque hat in this painting of the Fellowship . This weekend, I ...
by Taurinor
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Plans you want to see?
Replies: 16
Views: 21905

Re: Plans you want to see?

Willrett wrote:Here are two pictures of my gear box. It currently has alittle of everything in it.
Sorry about the off-topic question, but how do you like the Windlass archer's axe? I've been eying it for a while now, but just can't make myself pull the trigger on it.
by Taurinor
Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sweet Flask Instructions
Replies: 11
Views: 13640

Re: Sweet Flask Instructions

A lot of people on the board have made bottles like this. Here's one thread: http://ranger.budgetauthenticity.org/fo ... le&start=0 but there are several others in the Crafts section.
by Taurinor
Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:47 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Internet Search in need of some Assistance
Replies: 12
Views: 12839

Re: Internet Search in need of some Assistance

I have a buckle from Revival clothing (http://www.revivalclothing.com/bucklesa ... dings.aspx) that I'm happy with.

I haven't ordered from Historic Enterprises, but they also carry buckles (http://historicenterprises.com/reenactm ... c-102_184/)
by Taurinor
Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Armour
Replies: 22
Views: 23577

Re: Armour

I agree that use of armor by rangers would probably be based on the situation, and I found a couple of quotes that support this idea. From FOTR, Chapter 3, The Ring Goes South The Company took little gear of war, for their hope was in secrecy not in battle. Aragorn had Anduril but no other weapon, a...
by Taurinor
Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: It's rangersamII 's Birthday
Replies: 12
Views: 14573

Re: It's rangersamII 's Birthday

I don't know, even Florida isn't doing so well. Happy Birthday! Thanks for bringing so much enthusiasm to the board :mrgreen: