You in yar garb.

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

Nice job, I like the powder horn..where did you get it?

Not sure, it's been a bit. They are available at many places though for about $20.

[michaelsbagley]

Nice job, I like the powder horn..where did you get it?

Not sure, it's been a bit. They are available at many places though for about $20.

I see them on eBay pretty frequently for about $14 or so... And if you are patient enough, I have seen vendors at re-enactment who sell them for as cheap as $12 or less.

[Captain Jim]

Or you could go to Track of the Wolf and spend 10-20 times that amount! Oh, but my, aren't they gorgeous?

[Quartermaster James]

There are a few guys who regularly have horns on the trade blanket over at the TMA site.

Also, a gentleman named Austin Walker sells some fine horns over on eBay. Good plain horns, wood pegged, around the $40 range.

[Bright]

Powder horn & kits source

http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=800-300-000

[PoD]

Me and the wifes best friend with my as yet costume. I have the correct shoes but as this was just fancy dress I opted for the bucket boots

[Captain Jim]

I hate to tell ye mate, but she's probably a better shot than you: look where the muzzles are pointed. If the breech plug on hers was polished I believe it would have reflected the flash.

[PoD]

I hate to tell ye mate, but she's probably a better shot than you: look where the muzzles are pointed. If the breech plug on hers was polished I believe it would have reflected the flash.

Judging from my attempts at shooting on the Wii over xmas I believe you are right ha ha.

[Captain Jim]

I once saw a photo of several, five or so, fast-draw champions pointing their guns at the camera. All of them reflected the light from the flash off the face of the breech. Don't piss off those guys...

[PoD]

I once saw a photo of several, five or so, fast-draw champions pointing their guns at the camera. All of them reflected the light from the flash off the face of the breech. Don't piss off those guys...

I'd go for the Clint Eastwood approach in the unforgiven and just go get a blunderbuss

[PrincipessaMarley]

It's not much but it's a start I suppose

Edited January 4, 2010 by PrincipessaMarley

[silas thatcher]

pm... give yerself some time, check out everyone else's garb, decide what look you wanna go for, try to make it, get frustrated, ask for advice and tips on the board, get some great advice from the people who were once in your shoes !!

many started off exactly where you are now !!

good luck to ya !!

[j8ksdad]

My new ticken short vest, linen waist coat and linen shirt

[William Brand]

My new ticken short vest, linen waist coat and linen shirt

Is it awful that I noticed the Mercury iphone first and foremost?

Great kit. Love the colors you chose.

[Captain McCool]

I dig it. Nice stuff, mate. And I really like your sheath knife, which incidentally looks a helluvalot like my own. By any chance, is the maker's mark a tiny little canoe?

[Captain McCool]

It occurrs to me that I have not yet put up any pictures of myself in garb on this thread, which boggles the mind, as I tend to be a raging narcicist. Well, I shall remedy the situation forthwith.

Here ye go, folks. Jack McCool, Irish-highwayman-turned-pirate. Pretty much none of the kit is period accurate as of yet, but we're working on it. For now, I'm pleased with my Hollywood Pyrate kit.

Okay, that should be about enough of me to last you folks a lifetime...

Edited February 7, 2010 by Captain McCool

[Bos'n Cross]

J8ksdad- Wonderful job mate, lovin the ticken weskit......the mercury iphones pretty bad ass....if you like ...THOSE..guys.......*grin

Master McCool- Though not pc...i still like it...tis a very nice hollywood kit...i love the pic wit the patches and missing teeth lol..heck your wearing trousers in that on score one on the pc side! lol

[j8ksdad]

Thanks for the replies gentlemen.

William, The phone is kind of prominent. Always glad to tell people about it.

Captain Jack, Yes it is the same knife. Great kit by the way!

Mr. Cross, I have my tailor (mother-in-law) working on some ticken breaches to go along.

Edited February 7, 2010 by j8ksdad

[Captain McCool]

Thanks! And in regards to the knife, do you happen to know who exactly makes those? I bought mine from the Mountain Man - this little re-enactment store down near Colorado Springs, about an hour and a half away from me - and I haven't been able to get back there since. I'd be interested to see some more of that particular maker's stuff, but I don't remember the name the guy at the shop gave me. All I have to go on is the tiny canoe.

[j8ksdad]

Thanks! And in regards to the knife, do you happen to know who exactly makes those? I bought mine from the Mountain Man - this little re-enactment store down near Colorado Springs, about an hour and a half away from me - and I haven't been able to get back there since. I'd be interested to see some more of that particular maker's stuff, but I don't remember the name the guy at the shop gave me. All I have to go on is the tiny canoe.

PM Sent

[Captain McCool]

Groovy, thanks! Using said PM I actually found out that the maker is Dean Oliver, of a company called River Traders. They've got some really nice knives.

[LadyBarbossa]

Pretty sharp there, J8ks. Especially th' brown linen waistcoat. Right nice there, it is. And th' ticken... equally sharp. Nice combination with th' metal buttons.

Aye, I'm with Cross on this one, McCool. It's still a good outfit. :) But ye be not too far from th' marker unlike some others. So, pat yo'rself on th' back.

~Lady B

[Liam McMac]

Thought I'd post a picture of my jacobite garb which includes the tartan shortcoat I enquired about ealier. Here's what my character would look like at home in the highlands.

and here is what he would look like once he joined up with the Yankee pirate crew.... The Iron Brigade.

and there you have it

Edited February 25, 2010 by Liam McMac

[William Brand]

Very, very cool. As a pirate and a Scot I approve.

[RedJessi]

McCool -

Mandalorian Pirates?!

Liam - looks great, sir!

Edited February 25, 2010 by RedJessi