Monterey Jack Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 This all sounds fun! Look at "The Difference Engine" by William Gibson (and Bruce Sterling?) Cyberpunk meets the Victorian age.... Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Patrick Hand Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Yeah.... that's basically what Steampunk is........ Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being a historical Pyrate reenactor, but with Steampunk, because it never really did exist, it allows your creativity a place to play...... and have a lot of fun doing so......
Patrick Hand Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Rats.... th' pewter tried to double post.......
Cannibal Chrispy Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Patrick, you are a pinnacle of curious knowledge for a guy like me to look up to. I always learn something from you, I am not on the computer much, and was completely unaware of the steampunk movement. Very cool, how do I miss these things? I can pretty much recite the script from mad max and have watched waterworld at least 200 times, what a great artistic outlet. Anyway, I am thinking about making Chrispy blind on a regular basis and was wondering about pc glasses or goggles of some sort, any ideas that wont break the bank? Thanks for being you! Chrispy Illustration courtesy of Patrick Hand, and his Pyrate Comix. To see comic in it's entirety, click below http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13374 All rights reserved.
RustyNell Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 WOW! ....how very cool!!......I saw that Chrispy had posted here - (lol keeping my eyes on the hubby) and stopped in to check it out. I didn;t know there was a name or a movement associated with this aesthetic. Some of the work was amazing! I LOVE IT. I've always had a love of mixing the old and the new decor wise... don't really care for the shabby chic ...am more the victorian ashram bordello?! LOL...anyway I really love that you shared this! Awesome! “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce
Ransom Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Victorian, ashram, bordello! I didn't know you'd seen my merlot-red bedroom, with the deep green curtains, and antique brass fixtures. Oh, yeah. Maybe not too ashram, but very Victorian bordello. LOL ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Capn Bob Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Steampunk...well, if'n we be on that subject, and forgive me if this has been mentioned before, but might the readership be familiar with the Scientific Adventures of Agatha Heterodyne, as chronicled by the esteamed (cough) Phil Foglio? There just happens to be an online version, whic may be accessed here---> http://girlgeniusonline.com/ At the moment, they're in a "Cinderella" Xmas special, in case ye be wondering... Damn, thats sharp!
Patrick Hand Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Yeah... Girl Genus is fun stuff..... (I posted a link to it as well... up higher on this page...) I usually only read it about every other month... I don't have the patience to read it weekly, and want to read a whole chunk of it at once......... OH yeah.... I forgot to post this one.... The Steampunk Forum/Brass goggles... The Steampunk version of the Pub..... http://brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php
Capn Bob Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Yeah, I just now noticed you had mentioned it, about 45 minutes after I posted. I hereby humbly offer up my "Oops...sorry 'bout that, Chief" Yeah... Girl Genus is fun stuff..... (I posted a link to it as well... up higher on this page...)I usually only read it about every other month... I don't have the patience to read it weekly, and want to read a whole chunk of it at once......... OH yeah.... I forgot to post this one.... The Steampunk Forum/Brass goggles... The Steampunk version of the Pub..... http://brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php Damn, thats sharp!
Patrick Hand Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Anyway, I am thinking about making Chrispy blind on a regular basis and was wondering about pc glasses or goggles of some sort, any ideas that wont break the bank? Welding goggles only cost about $10.00... I glued leather over the base of them and then after cutting down the lens holders spray painted them gold (well then I imitation gold leafed them, but it didn't look any better than just the gold paint) I'll have to post a picture of them.... I've also made goggles outta leather and metal pipe fittings for the lens holders.... Here is a diagram of some real goggles... http://www.patrickwilson.com/goggles_plans.htm
Red-Handed Jill Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Jack and I are putting together some steampunkish outfits. Striped pants, frock coats, top hat with goggles. Just trying to figure out the weapons...
Dorian Lasseter Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Some ideas... Good pilot type stuff... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
Cannibal Chrispy Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks! Illustration courtesy of Patrick Hand, and his Pyrate Comix. To see comic in it's entirety, click below http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13374 All rights reserved.
Sealegs Constance Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 My sister Mad Woman Cheryl and I are creating outfit. So far we or should I say my sister has finished our hats. I can't wait until we get our outfits done. Sealegs Constance I am what I am
Patrick Hand Posted December 22, 2008 Author Posted December 22, 2008 This is a fun short read.... An Attempt To Explain the Unexplainable...“What is Steampunk?” http://dbvictoria.blogspot.com/2008/12/att...xplainable.html
Jack Roberts Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Gaiters I couldn't resist. So i ordered some. Crap I'm starting yet another hobby. Now I'm starting to research Victorian fashions. At least the patterns for that time period are more readily available. This is way cool.
Rats Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 OMG!!! Those are perfect!! I've been on sportsman's guide for theirs... and I was only going to convert em anyway!!! Very sharp!! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
Jack Roberts Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Thanks Rats! Good to know they'll work. This has been one of those few moments in my life I said, "Yep that's me. Doing it!" Happened the same way when I met my wife. I just knew it.
RedJessi Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 That site has LOTS of great stuff! Check it out! Cool pants! Chemical warfare trench airship pin?! women's dress coat women's dress tunic men's wool tunic I might just be in love.
RustyNell Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Wow Jessi thanks great sight to get the foundation garments to work from, thanks for posting this. “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce
RedJessi Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Oh, I cannot take credit, Rusty - those are all things I found from the site that Jack Roberts already linked to. But seriously great stuff - and lots more that could work with just a little alteration!
Red-Handed Jill Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Grrrr - too bad those pants don't come in smaller waist sizes! But I did order some of those gaiters.
Patrick Hand Posted December 27, 2008 Author Posted December 27, 2008 I'm takin' a break from the weed whacker (Dang thing was sold as a sewing machine, but all it can do right now is shred the thread....) I finished the "Combat Vest" and am (attempting) to sew a leather flight helmet.... I was digging through my stuff looking for the really old linen for a Buccaneer shirt, and found a russet brown jacket I forgot I'd bought... I'm Lining the thing with some light tan blanket (may be too warm to wear in Summer, unless I fold it up...) I still have to add the goggles loops, a brim, two "D" rings for the chin strap and sew the lining to the shell, so whenever the weed whacker decides to work again..... it should turn out great.... I might have to dig out the eyepatch I made... I wet molded the leather, and sewed on a skull and crossed bones necklace danglie... the cool part of it, is that the necklace danglie has holes for the nose and eyes, so I can see outta it..... Wax my mustache add a scar and I will make a down-right fearsome Airship Pyrate..... I also have to do some modification to the legs of the jophers that I made... but that should be easy enough... Then decide if I want boots with a ton of buckles, or to just make some tall gaiters...
Patrick Hand Posted December 27, 2008 Author Posted December 27, 2008 OH yeah.... pictures should be coming kinda soon........
William Brand Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Oh yeah.... I almost forgot to post this.....Dr. Steel My first piece of propaganda for the Doctor...
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