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Coastie posted a small image above in his post.... But here is the link to the full sized image. It is plate 48, that I believe you would be most interested in. Chapman's Ship Designs While these ship designs are dated to the 1760s (or thereabouts), it is unlikely that ship designs would have changed much for Longboats. And honestly, if you show up with a longboat to an event that is 30 or 40 years later dated, I seriously doubt anyone would even comment on it. That and as no period longboats have been found to make plans from, and no period plans are available, this is the closest you will likely find. The plans are detailed, but lack the lofting charts. From what I have read on the subject, seriously experienced boat designers can make lofting charts for these types of plans.... But that will require the hiring of such a person... Which I would wager a guess that would be a pretty pricey endeavor. Apparently, there is lofting software out there, but I have read mixed reviews about these things, and they are not exactly cheap either. Regardless of which route you take, best of luck to you guys! It's a worthy venture!

You certainly can do that.... Some people swear by that method... Others who are more lazy (like me) buy waxed linen thread.... There are dozens (hundreds?) of suppliers, most re-enactment oriented vendors sell the stuff.... Mind if i ask what you would like it for? It definately works well for making certain items, but it can be a nuisance for making other types of things... It is a pretty job specific item.

The above posted stats seem very much in contrast with the feeling of cultural ratios that seemed to exist in the Buccaneer era (a feeling derived from my currently reading the Esquemeling book). The stats also seem in strong contrast to the actual populations of peoples (citizens) of the Carribean of the time. Now I know 30 to 60 years can make a sizable difference, but that much of a difference? Did the English (British) really hold that much of a superiority of the seas during that era in the Carribean? I don't want to question the research of such a reknowned expert on the subject, but the numbers seem a bit more than just skewed to me, they seem down right improbable. Are the stats even Cordingly's work, or is Cordingly citing an English (British) census of the English (British) colonies in the Carribean (which the other nationalities would not factor much into at all, and make these stats more logical).... Sorry but the above cited stats are firing off a lot of red flags in my mind, and rasing more questions than answers. My copy of Cordingly's book is at home and my curiosity is getting the better of me if there is anyone out there that has a copy on hand or knnows off by heart....

Alginic acid (also sometimes calle alginate, either way its a seaweed derivitivr) also works as a flame retardant and water proofing agent. Many non-latex special effects makeup molding compounds are made from 100% alginate.... Unfortunately, self treating with an alginate or boric acid will not work for RumbaRue's needs, or anyone else who needs their tent/tarp/canvas treated for insurance purposes... That's a frustrating predicament, I really hope you find a business that can treat and certify your canvas for you RumbaRue

He Rumba, I'm not sure if anywhere would do that for you.... But your best bet would be to take it to a marine service place. They may treat sails, and by extension could treat your canvas tent. I just have a feeling if you go looking for a tent treatment business you will wind up spinning your wheels and getting frustrated, but if you try and think of some other business that would treat canvas, you will have better luck. I don't mean to split hairs, but you won't find anywhere that "fire proofs" canvas.... But there are treatments that make canvas "fire resistant"... Asking for the correct service might also help you in your search. If you would consider doing the treatment yourself, and you are interested in a long winded tirade, let me know, and I can either message you or post here with all kinds of suggestions about treating canvas. It's something I have done a lot of research on recently.... Most of the methods I know are modern(ish) though. Patrick Hand posted something about a period method of treating canvas in another thread (I think the "Making Tentage..." thread in the PiP channel of this forum). if you want to look at that. Best of luck to you on that!

How about these? http://www.experienceshoes.com/cavalierboots.html Experience Shoes Or http://www.scaboots.com/Merchant2/merchant...tegory_Code=100 SCA Boots A search on "Cavalier Boots" found me the above two links.... I am not sure if you have seen these or not, or what you are using to search, but using different terms might help in your search (maybe try "pirate boots" if "bucket boots" is the only search you have done). The SCA boots are only $80 US, so they should be well within your affordable range. Hope this has helped.

The links that Captain Pogue posted earlier include ladies hats: Thanks! Those are exactly the images I was half remembering and looking for! Sorry I was being too lazy to think of going back through this thread to find them.

Hey GoF (or anyone else), I'm not sure if it was a figment of my sometimes faulty memory, but is there a similar montage for womens hats out there? I've been half-heartedly looking for it for a few days, and since the topic is fresh... Thanks in advance for any links or images provided.

'E'veryone I know with me.

DWARF ACCIDENT I had a crash on the way to work today. I rear-ended someone at a traffic light So the guy gets out of his car and he' s a dwarf He says "I'm not happy..." I said "So, which one are you , then?"

I second that.... we need everything from ankers to, and I hope I remember this correctly, butter buckets.... How would a butter bucket differ from a butter churn? Or was that what you were trying to think of Cpt. Sterling? And what is an anker?

It's not so much as protection from a sword thrust, but the defensive manuevers talked about (if i am not mis-reading the posts) is that an opponents sword is swatted out of the way. When sword fighting (more fencing style) the tip of the sword is often waved around just out of range in an opponent's face to try and psych an opponent out or gain positioning. By swatting the point of the blade away, you (if you are lucky and quick about it) can possibly get a thrust in with the opponents blade out of the way. Does that make more sense? So if the sword fighting option is what it is supposed to be, it is there NOT so much as "armour", but as a mild safety defense to prevent scratches when swatting a blade out of the way. And I think the other option you are talking about is a sailor's palm (used to reduce rope burn on hands?). There is a thread about sailor's palm somewhere in twill if memory serves me well.

Although nothing has been set in stone yet, I briefly discussed joining this caravan/van pool with Callenish coming in from Columbus to meet in Pittsburgh. It will be myself and my better half Jessica (assuming all goes well). It's still way too early to tell for sure, but the project I am currently working on is looking to be going into a bit of a lull at the time of PiP, so the odds of my being able to attend and join this caravan/van pool are looking very good (if you'll have us). Just so you know, I own a minivan, and have offered (assuming I can make it) to drive and use my vehicle for the pool. Callenish mentioned that the idea of renting a vehicle had been played with, this could save all of those involved a fair chunk of change.

Awesome job Aminjiria! I had started one of those for my other half, but had gotten stuck on the boning issue. After hearing you had good success with plastic boning I will probably follow suit and use that as well, I had previously thought of using metal boning, but that sounded like too much hard work compared to using plastic.

Well I'm not Patrick, but I just learned this little bit of info a short time ago from someone here in this forum. Canvas has two threads twisted together in one direction, and a single thread going across the two threads and is done in a simple weave. Twill fabrics have two seperate threads going in one direction, and then one (or two) seperate threads going in the opposite direction, and is woven in a more complex manner than canvas. There are probably more complexities that could be explained, but this is the short version of the answer. As for how different does hemp canvas wear from cotton canvas.... Having not ever used hemp canvas I can only guess... But I would guess it would start out being stiffer than cotton canvas, but hemp would eventualy soften up as nicely. Hemp canvas would probably last longer and be more durable. This is just a guess, so please do not take this as gospel, I'm sure there are plenty of folks here that could provide information based on experience rather than theoretic guesses.

I'll be driving down to see the exhibit myself... Hopefully on the openning day. If the museum decides it needs any extra volunteers, specially on weekends, let me know!

Or could it be... that they were not invited back for a 4th..... Gotta save face you know. Then why did Orlando Bloom publicly state on Jay Leno a few night ago that he would come back for more Pirates of the Caribbean movies? Just saying what the fans want to hear perhaps? It's entirely possible I heard a false rumour.... Maybe he will be back for the next film (or other hypothetical future PoTC film).

Thanks for clearing that up for me Chole! Fulling versus Felting had perviously been described to me in an inconcise manner that left me with a bit of a mild misconception, and it is always nice to have things explained more accurately.

I see what you mean about felting it does look better how does one felt a monmouthcap? Hmmm.... I would wait for CrazyCholeBlack to chime back in on this one... As she definately seems to know a lot more about fibres and fabric than I do... But there is "Fulling" wool, (wash in hot water and then dry on hot) which fuzzies the item up (but usually shrinks it a fair bit as well). And then there is "Felting" wool, which is pounding/grinding fibres together until they mush into a more solid subtsance. Not trying to split hairs here, more trying to ensure I have the terms and concepts correct.

Oh, there's no doubting that either captain wouldn't cause the demise of a crew member to their own gain/survival (by direct or indirect action).... It's just with Jack the odds of an untimely demise would be higher, but better that you would see it coming. I don't like suprises. And please, Michael, I'm really not that fond of my last name... Not that I take offence by it's use, I just really prefer Michael.

Well I'm not Kass... But you are correct, ideally for a linen shirt, you would want to use linen thread. And NOT the waxed stuff (the waxed stuff is more for tentage or other heavier duty uses in my opinion). While not local to you (sorry I took the liberty of checking your profile to see where you are), there are two places that sell decent linen thread that do mail order I can refer you to, Ursala's Alcove in Pennsilvania, have some great "Normandy Linen" thread I have been using lately. (Second item from the bottom on the link) or Smoke and Fire have some good garment weight thread that I have used in the past. I am sure enough searching will find you a few resources closer to home, but these are here if you want them.

As much as Barbosa tends to be a more decisive and effective Captain, I think I would prefer to sail under a captain that for the most part would not summararily shoot me/run me through/maroon me/otherwise screw me over, out of blind malice or just for sh1tz and gigglez.... As Barbossa would.... It actually took me some thought... but when weighing a possible random death by a strong decisive captain to following a bit of a buffoon... I'll folllow the buffoon in hopes of escaping stupid circumstances on a regular basis over wondering when the lead shot in the back was coming....

Or could it be... that they were not invited back for a 4th..... Gotta save face you know. Fair enough, they may not have been invited back as their story had run it's course and really hd no where else to go. And I am in coplete agreeance with Fasle Ransom over the lighten up on the CGI.... Less see less archaic gods and monsters and more pirates.... I'm a little suprised by the feelings of sympathy for Norington.... I never cared much for the character, he slightly redeemed himself with his demise.... but one nice act still isn't enough to make me like his character. Although resurecting him could make him a decent antagonist (again).

Well, over all I generally liked it.... I thought the plunge further down the well of mysticism took away from the pirate feel of the movie and made it more epic fantasy (a la LOTR). Don't get me wrong, I love epic fantasy, but I really like pirate films too, and while the two can co-exist, I feel they are both better off as seperate genres. One thing that I am a bit annoyed about, is that I found out the day after I saw the film, there was an extra scene AFTER the credits. I won't spoil it in case anyone is interested, but I can say the extra scene (from what I was told) while adding a very small bit to the story was superfluous and nto a make or break the story for thiose who like me rished out or were ruished out of the theatre. As for Will and Elizabeth, I've heard they ended that story line as they did as both Knightly and Bloom would not sign on to do a 4th movie .... And as Depp and Rush have both expressed a willingness to do more of the PoTC films, you can bet that any future film will centre and focus on those two. As for the level of violence... Did no one see the second film? Dead Man's Chest began with guys in cages having their eyes pecked out by crows/ravens.... If anyone who saw the 2nd film and has problem with violence, one only has to question why said person would bother with the 3rd film? Violence is NOT new to PoTC, unless anyone who had issues is very selective about the exact nature of the violence shown or implied.

Ack.... I just got most of the way done my first pair of the late period breeches only to discover that I apparently have "Thunder Thighs". I was just about to start sewing the fly flap on, when I thought I would try them on for size... and I discovered that while they would have easily fit my waist, they could not fit over my thighs. The breeches have been hand sewn to this point, and are made of a nice brown 100% wool twill. Is there anyone who has a 34 inch waist and chicken legs that might be interested in them? They are currently about 80 percent finished, and that is how they wil stay unless or until someone expresses some interest in them. So for my second attempt, I will still use the same size pattern for the waistband, but will try with a larger sized leg pattern and have a fuller leg with more of a gather.