Shortshanks

my friend and I built our own brig. pics are in mt gallery, have a look and let me know what you think.

Was at the Escondido Gold Coast Renn Fair yesterday and found this guy. Morris Design Studios

http://dmorrisdesignstudio.com

BEAUTIFUL work. Works in ancient mammoth ivory.

that looks real good!

I used the buckle design Jib got from me for Halloween. Took some pictures so everyone can see what it looks like on a baldric. I had my baldric made so I can switch out buckle designs.

nice!!

You want buckles on the frog I take it. The frogs we've been making have multiple holes on the back part of the strips that hold the scabard so we adjust for fit-ment. Hope it gives you some ideas. Thanks for the compliment on my work.

I believe this is where we introduce ourselves. If not, please let me know the longitude I should be in. That said, hello all!

Thanks fer' the cousre and tack correction.

Sorry Jib, they are in there now. Took me a little bit to get it in. Thanks for the complement.

I believe this is were I should introduce myself, if not please direct me.

My name is Shortshanks (Jason). I'm 43, in Southern Cal. I'm completely new to the site, and pirating in general. I got introduced to it a few years ago by a friend who throws a pirate party every year. We've been to renn fairs/pirate events ever since. We just started dressing for them last year. I've been interested in pirate things since a small boy. Have a few flintlocks.

Totally awesome! I bought a water balloon launcher off the web. We've used it for airsoft re-enactments (naval fire for Tarawa) We're using it for D-day OP(german 88) coming up. We have used ALL kinds of things but the BEST are nerf howler rockets. We get 1500ft at 100psi. We're in the process of making a carrage for it for our pirate part. Also making a fiberglass shell to go over it. Kids will fire water ballons across the lake at a target. Just thought I'd share.

My friend and I built a miniature boat. Pics are in my gallery.

I put some pics in my gallery, have a look.

Don't think it worked. Sorry, new comp. (Mac) don't know all the tricks.

Tried to post pic. Don't know if it went through.

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My friend and I have been making our own modified English Civil War style baldrics for about a year now. Ours are 3 part baldrics. We've sold some but mostly given them away at our events. We're looking at having a jeweler make some PC buckles but they'll be pretty expensive.

We do it this way.

1) Make your frog. Figure out the angle of your sword-from straight back to steep angle. This will determine where the front strap will be mounted.

2) Measure(w/seamstress tape) from left belt line-over the right shoulder- back down to left belt line.(base length) Add however many inches till it sits at the hight you want.( this is the overall length). *if you are NOT using a buckle ie:single strap-skip steps 3 + 4.

3) Figure out where you want your buckle. This will give you the length from frog front to buckle. Add 2 inches, 1" for mounting buckle, 1" for mounting to frog. Mount your buckle onto the front strap.

4) Figure out how much of the tongue you want past the buckle, add that to the length from the frog top.(back strap). Add how ever many inches you will need to attach to top of frog. (back strap).

5) Attach straps to frog.

This is a VERY basic way to do it, there are a few adjustments here and there. I suggest doing a test run on cardboard/construction paper. I hope this helps and stirs the creativity. I am open to any suggestions.