Francois

I had to post this one. Avery dear friend of mine acquired this Frock from the 2003 movie Peter Pan. I was allowed the pleasure to get my photo with while we were at an Revolutionary War re-enactment event last weekend. I will also include a photo of Captain Hook who wore it in the movie. Check out the detail.

François

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Nice to see I dont stand alone. Although being full of meself and being meself could be company enough. I guess?

Francois

My money is on all of us.

Ring in if you think your full of yourself as a Pyrate or in any other period of reenactment.

My family tells every one that I am so full of myself when it comes to my reenactment . Always talking about it. Always carrying photos around to show, well anyone. What could I say I have to agree.

So I'm willing to bet most of you guys are too and you know it. Or am I alone on this one.

François

I havent been on line in about a month. I just saw this posting. I know the dead line has past, If you guys dont mind Id like to enter the contest. I just recently changed my signature and all though I liked the other one I thought this new one I made was kinda cool.

If I cant enter my vote is for Hawkyns.

Francois

Ok I'm in for a few reasons.

1-my cholesterol is in the mid to high 300's. From what I understand on a bar graph that's labeled heart-a-tack.

2-I'm about 18-20 pounds over weight. Not so worried about what number or what I weigh just concerned about how I look in the mirror and how may thin cloths fit. Oh yea and my physical well being.

3-I need to tone up my man boobs.

4-I ran into Scupper yesterday and he told me he was trying to loss weight. (stop drinking coke scup, Cafine free diet coke) So I figured I can kick him in the you know what to keep him motivated and he could do the same for me.

Paisley I had singed up but I didn't sign up in the group. I don't know how to change that. Do you know how I can be added to the group?

I need to find a fat pic to post

François

One of my self taught trades is restoring antique and classic cars. I learned to restore the trim molding on the vehicles such as the stainless steel and aluminum. Since I had all the supplies equipment and 20 years of practice I decided to do swords and my flintlocks. the metal is all very workable. I can make a rust pitted blade look brand new. I can also make any brass parts look new. The way I do it is by first taking it all apart. I have high speed buffing machines and use bars of jewelers rouge. there are many different rouges for many different applications. This also goes for the buffing wheels. If the metal is pitted then sanding is involved. When finished I apply different products depending on what the blade is use for. If it is a wall hanger urethane clear coat goes on it. This protects the metals and wont change the bright work of the metal. If its just a side arm for show only I use collinite wax it is a pure wax used for cars. it goes on light is long lasting and brightens the metal. For fighting blades I use the same wax on the hilt and oil on the blade. The oil I use is the oil that's used for oiling pneumatic tools. Its heavier than wd-40 but lighter than 2 in one oils. on my guns I use that same oil.

Although I have to agree with Hawkyns if its showing natural wear let it go. He could testify that there are many seasons I tend to let my weapons go longer than I sometimes should.

Sorry for being so long winded.

Francois

We had discussed religion at one point and it made me wonder.

How do you think Pyrates celebrated Christmas?

Did they follow the traditions of their roots?

Did they make up their own traditions?

Did they ignore it all together?

Did they drink themselves drunk till they passed out?

Any guesses are welcome but more so Id like to know if there is any documented proof.

And while were at it.

What about New Years?

Francois

Capt. Morgan

Thank you for the complement. I may go back this spring to pick up more. I also agree with you about the 17th Century trading of goods.

Francois

The photos arnt great. It gives you an idea of what I was talking about.

This is me and my son.

Hi Jack,

I had the same problem. Although a simple linen is appropriate and easy to come by I wanted something in silk with a pattern. For a year and a half I looked around and had no luck. I came close once when I found some silk scarf's in a museum gift shop but didn't like the colors. Two summers ago I was at Plymouth Mass and walked into a store with goods from India they had at least 40 different types of silk patterned scarf's that you see the Indonesian and Packastanian women wear they are a square shape and slightly bigger than 30 inch square. anyway If you find a store or web site that sells silk scarf's for women of that culture you might find what your looking for.

François

I can post a photo of what I have if you would like

If your looking for a historically correct sword and want it blunt it can be done. There are many dealers selling repros that are very nice and reasonably cheap $64.00 plus or minus. Just do a search for pirate cutlass or cutlass swords. If it comes in as a sharp or with out a stage combat ready blade you can take out the sharp edge by grinding it down and fileing it. As a rule of thumb when we make our combat blades we take a radius of a dime and cut down the tip to that. Also check out ebay you might find something there.

François

Thanks for sharing mates. Mike I think ill do without the bleeding to make me feel well. I'm not fond of the site of blood. Especially when its mine. Oh and as for the sanitation well lets just say I wouldn't want to get caught by the authorities. I could use to lose a few pounds so Ill take the period diet.

François

I would have to agree with Dorian. I have tried Flash paper myself and it works fine. Just make sure you know how to store it and handle it with the use of black powder. You can also use small wads of thin tissue paper it will burn up just as fast.

Francois

By the way Dorian we missed you at pennsic this year. I brought my cutlass's with me this year to do some off site live steel fighting with you. That of which we talked of last year.

Nice Stuff. I like the sea chest they are selling the plans for. I almost bought one just like it at Pennsic. They wanted $300.00. I figured I would try to make one on my own this winter. That will make it easer if I get the plans. The bell ropes are great. I never saw such a variety. Thanks for the site.

François

Why thank you kindly Studly. They are quit the boot water proof and very comfortable. They started out as a Dunham work boot that had an ankle high cowboy boot style. I took off the top half got some nice heavy leather cut them into the shape I wanted and sewed them into the lower half, then matched the color. I couldn't match the two leathers the way I wanted because I couldn't find the exact type. After wearing them for two and a half years and letting them age on there own they look just fine now. Unfortunately I don't think they are making that style boot anymore. When I bought it was on sale from $180.00 down to $50.00.

They also work well when I do Elizabethan caviler or musketeer as you can see in this photo. All I do is flip them up and add on my spurs with the spur stirrup protector and there you have it.

François

Its not a great shot but, My coat was custom made. The color and the brocade is all from a early 1700's type pattern. pockets are functional it has a nice lining and is very comfortable. I even wear it at times on nights out around town with jeans and a dress shirt when the weather cools down. If anybody has interest I can give you the makers name. He commissions work from his house. He has some stock available in most pre rev war and rev war clothing. Including militia uniforms and the kings army uniforms. All his stuff is patterned after authentic clothing from the period.

François

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Ill be there too. Ill be camping 2 blocks up the hill from BO8 right behind the Romans. Are camp is called Archers Glenn. You will also see me on the cannons With me mate Hawkyns. For those of you who do fencing Id be glad to cross blades with you. For those of you who drink I will have my Private Stock Rum and ale so stop in for a drink . See ya there middle week Friday till end.

François

Ok its my turn. My compliments to all ya Pyrates that posted photos its good to put a face to some of the names. Its even better when your in your pyrate cloths. We all look so much better. I'm not sure which period that I do that I like better. So I will put in a couple.

enjoy

François

Me and me mate Hawkyns have found a new home. We are gunners on the 1600s merchant ships the Half Moon. So far we were able to live on the ship in period kit for days at a time. We are her gun crew firing deck cannons and cannons below (so far we have done 3 at once) what a feeling. We were also demonstrating musketry off the weather deck. I was trained and went aloft any time I wanted to. We will also be doing sword demonstrations as time goes on. When we are in between our demonstrations we help out with the guided tours. In the future we were asked to do a week long shake down sail out to sea and get the full experience of what we do at port. I cant wait.

I admit I am bragging only because it was a fantastic experience and I'm looking forward to more like it.

My question is.

How many of you have had this experience?

Can this be as close to the real thing as we can get or can we and to what we do to make this a more realistic experiance?

François

Thank you mates for for all the wonderful compliments. I might add I have seen a lot of other banners on this site that inspired me to do one.

Francois

I finally figured out how to blend a nice photo for my signature. Then it took me another 2 days to figure out how to post it.

What do ya mates think?

Not sure If any of us can make it yet. Will let you know.

Francois

Sailor's did not begin to wear persceibed uniforms until the late 17th century. While officers wore uniforms, seamen often did not. One item of clothing that many many seamen had was a kerchief. It was a useful item to wipe away the sweat in the cramped quarters, especially among the gun crew in men-of-war. The kerchiefs worn by these sailors were highly varied.

Tradition has it that British seamen began wearing black kneckerchiefs as a mourning badge when Admiral Nelson was killed at Trafalgur. This British Naval hero was revered on both sides of the water, and even though the flegling American Navy was separated from the British Navy and in fact, in conflict with it, the American Navy continued the use of this to use this folded scarfe. The Americans even adopted the black silk.

Made as it is of tough silk of very light weight, this kerchief has been found to be of great value as a first aid appliance to stop hemorrhage, sling a fractured arm or bind up a broken head. And so its continued use in the modern Naval uniform has the support of both tradition and custom, and of the medical authorities who see in it a first aid appliance of the very highest emergency and greatest utility.

Some women did not hide the fact that they were women. This is why you see photos with thier breasts showing and thier hair is down. Understand there were also whole families that were pirates including women children aunts uncles and so on. It made sense for the family to stay together and protect each other and work together to share there bounty.

The pants you see her wearing could have been a venetian breeches or dutch slops. they may have been too long for her this could be why they are down to her ancles. It was typical for them to have button flys and a tie in the back to allow for growth so that you could get more years out of them.

The cap is similar to a Smeerenburg cap, knitted of white (actually slightly off-white) wool, this type of cap was found at a Scandinavian burial site dating to the early to mid 17th century. It's the equivalent of the Monmouth cap.

The shoes could have been a type of gentalmen shoe with the open top and large gold buckle. They had differant types and hight heels. BTW for those of you looking for a cheep similar style go to the store Bon Ton. womens shoe. It looks almost exactly like a period shoe the only differance is it is a flat shoe and you and the buckle as it could fit to the shoe. $45.00 if they still carry them.

In my opinion I do not belive that the photo is artistic license or sensationalized. The artists back then (if the print is in period) wanted to capture the true person as did the person being painted. This was the only form of preseving time so the person being painted wanted a true portrait of themselves.

Francois

Ahoy Hawkyns,

As for me I think you know were I stand on these questions. For all the rest of you. I strive to be as authentic as I possibly can. Whether it be a rev war pirate or an earlier period pirate. I also try to educate myself so that I could pass on the history of what I portry. I am always adding to my collection of piratical props too. I try to get items that are authentic or close to authentic.

Boy Mate it seems you ruffled some feathers (parott) feathers. Which brings up the question if you have a parott would the bird have a choice of being authentic too?

I read through all 13 pages and now I got a bloody headache from all the reading and some of the big words that were used. Would someone please pass the rum.

Bottom line I have a lot of fun with a bunch of great people who have become very good friends.

Francois

Arianne

Your garb would depend on a few things before you decide. First thing to consider is. Do you want to be authentic and look period or be a ren fair pirate. Second, you should pick I time period. A pirate from the late 1500's dressed different from a pirate in the late 1700's and so on.

Remember if you do a period pirate most women dressed as men to hide the fact they were women. Of course with the exception of Anne Bonny, Mary Read , and many other women you can find on this link.

http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/wome...menpirates.html

I do an elizabethan (1540) Pirate and a rev war (1775) pirate. I also do a French cavalier (1620 musketeer). I try to be as authentic as I possibly can in each period. If your interested I can send some photos.

From my point of view a wench is a wench, a pirate is a pirate.

François