Cascabel

My Chinese is a bit rusty, but I think it says something like "No, we not see your cat. Please stop asking...... You want fried rice with order ?" >>>>> Cascabel

As used by Italian pirates, no doubt !!!! ;) >>>>> Cascabel

What is the flat thing with the handle ?? >>>> Cascabel

That's sho 'nuff scary !!!!!!!!!! :lol: >>>>> Cascabel

Welcome aboard, sit ye down, and enjoy the company. Lots of good info available here, and it's all free of charge !!!! Remember, the only dumb questions are the ones that are not asked.... >>>> Cascabel

What I am needing is someone to play the part of Capt. Jonathan Barnett. The guy that has been playing him (Portside Tom) will not be available. It is a pretty critical part, with important lines. I can show you the script when we get together down there. The character is the one that captured the two female pirates. He should be played as a very straight laced, no-nonsense type of guy. Very religious type, almost a Quaker. Very disapproving of pirates and other criminal types..... >>>>> Cascabel

The one I made incorporated a waist belt, with a single vertical strap that was secured to the thigh with two straps. The belt hook slid into a narrow "pocket" on the vertical strap. The vertical strap was made in two layers, with a simple slot to admit the belt hook. Looks much better than any kind of bulky "holster" type of arrangement. Make sure the rig rides low enough on the thigh to not interfere with sitting down. >>>> Cascabel

Ha-Hah McCool! Then it be time to peep under her skirts again. Jas Hook I made one of these rigs for a lady a good number of years ago. It worked out quite well, and may still be in use. It looked great, and was quite stable and secure in use. The pistol in question had a belt hook installed, so the entire pistol was visible when the skirts were raised. The rig was very compact, and neat looking. >>>> Cascabel

Welcome aboard...... Your grammar is quite understandable. Enjoy the Pub !!!

Save the blade and trash the rest. Make an entirely new hilt in either brass or steel. Anything you do to the existing hilt will not hide it's origin. >>>> Cascabel Ahoy, Cascabel - It be time to start that project... without any pommel to unscrew, any clue as to hilt's disassembly?????? Thankee sir. Jas. Hook Usually this type of sword uses the type of construction where the end of the tang is peened into a slightly countersunk recess, and then ground off flush, and polished smooth. You can carefully grind the tang and pommel down far enough to remove the peened area, (not very far, maybe 1/8"), and then simply drive the whole guard, and handle off of the tang by striking it at the front using a block of wood to prevent damage to the brass parts that you may want to save for future use. Depending on how long your new hilt assembly works out, you may need to weld a bit of extra length on to the tang to be able to do a similar attachment of the new hilt. Or you may want to weld on a piece of threaded rod to use a screw-on type of pommel, which can also be peened in place for added security. If you are planning to do any welding on it, be certain that what ever type of steel you use will not become hard from the heat of welding, as you will not be able to spread it by peening. Also, if you are planning to fight with it, you can create a brittle area at the weld which can break under stress if you use the wrong material. >>>>> Cascabel

Well....... The best way to get a positive response is for the event to offer compensation !!! Let us know if that is being considered. >>>> Cascabel

My personal take on the camping issue is that the beach camping area was way too far away from the fort, to the point that the public didn't even know it was there or were willing to make the long hike to see if there was anything going on at the camp area. I always thought the camp area would be better moved in closer to the fort. It would also make it closer to the privies !!! >>>> Cascabel

Aye, true enough.......... However if Pedersoli made the Queen Anne pistol as an actual turn-off piece, it would add quite a bit to the price. For our purposes, which is mostly firing blank loads, a turn-off barrel really serves no purpose. The Pedersoli piece is still considerably better than what comes out of India as to quality and reliability right out of the box. I have always thought of it as a great entry-level pistol. >>>>> Cascabel

I know who did it !!!!!!!! It says so right at the top of the page under the heading, "Recent Topics Added"....... Mel Fisher Gold Bar Stolen by Diosa De Cancion :D :D :D :D >>>>> Cascabel

Neat idea, and well done sez I !!! What do you do to get the water balloons to survive the force of firing without breaking ? >>>>> Cascabel