julius27 Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Fer any who are interested in such things, I have read many descriptions (including official court testimonies) of a pirate being so heavily armed that the observer was astonished that he could stand under the weight. I proceeded ta pack me baldric 'til there was no more room fer another weapon at all! The followin' be the result: Too bad I only got the two hands! I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
Captain Midnight Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Ahoy Julius! For some reason the pics are not showing up, mate... "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945)
Atala Syrcuse Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 They didn't at first fer me either. But when I right clicked, I got them ta come up real pretty. Drink Up Me Harties Yo Ho!
julius27 Posted July 15, 2006 Author Posted July 15, 2006 Blast it! I can't get 'em ta come up fer me, neither. Grrrr. They showed up fine when I previewed the post. I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
Captain_Jack_Sparrow Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 it may be a problem with yer coding mate... Pray tell what sort did ye use, and what is the URL for each?
Atala Syrcuse Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 I can see the first 3, but not the others. Drink Up Me Harties Yo Ho!
Captain_Jack_Sparrow Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Hmmm the code is alright...maybe its the site ye be linkin from... 'ave ye tried photobucket? or image shack?
julius27 Posted July 15, 2006 Author Posted July 15, 2006 I be usin' webshots, mate. An' like I said, I seen 'em fine when I previewed the post an' when I looked back at it the first time. I'm gettin' frustrated! I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
julius27 Posted July 15, 2006 Author Posted July 15, 2006 Alright, here be a pic o' me wearin' the cursed thing an' none o' the weapons free o' their moorin's. If that comes up, I'll put 'em all on Photobucket an' repost. I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
julius27 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Posted July 20, 2006 Now I got the pics on photobucket, here they be! So, whaddya think? I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
CaptainJackRussell Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 It's quite a little "overdressed"... Pirates may have owned a lot of weapons, and they also may have them worn...but I'm pretty sure they didn't at the same time...! Let's sort it out and check the weight: -Two pistols, here cheap toys. Real ones three times as big and heavy. Together: 3 Kilogram -Boarding Knife: Why two? The one on your back will it make much more difficult to go within the boarded ship's riggin. Weight of an authentic one: One Kilo. -Knife: Always a good idea. But why such a large on? Unsuitable to make ropework or to silently grab an enemy sentry. What I miss at this costume: Powder, balls, maybe a boarding hook or belaying nail. At the other hand: It looks quite...impressive:) Jack
julius27 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Aye, yer points be all good (don't yet have suitable shot an' powder containers). The main point ta my mind bein' that if yer suitably intimidatin', ye've no need ta use any o' the gear anyways. Then ye take what ye want, trade ships if theirs be in better shape, an' set 'em on their way. Why go ta all the work o' killin' folk if ye can get 'em ta give up without a struggle, eh? This rig be around fifty pounds (whatever that comes to metric), an' its a right bloody lot ta be totin' around ta be sure! I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
Capn_Enigma Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Yikes! Pushbutton for securing the upside down knife! "The floggings will continue until morale improves!"
blackjohn Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 A word of reminder... this post, being as it is in Plunder, isn't really subject to the same scrutiny or criticism that it would be if posted in Capt Twill. With that... if someone wants to copy parts of this into Capt Twill and discuss it there, I would be happy to follow along and join in. :) My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
julius27 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Another thing I fergot about an' thought I'd mention. The reason I got no extra shot or powder, is once ye shoot, yer probly too close ta other lubbers lookin' ta gut ye ta be takin' the time ta reload. Just go to the next biggest weapon 'til its no good an' so on. I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
Jib Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I like your wide belt Julus. Did you make it or buy it? Your replica flints are nice also.
julius27 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Posted July 22, 2006 Oh, my kidney belt! I made that. Gotta get a picture o' just that ta put up here so's ye can see it better. I tooled a celtic knot design inta the back that came out real sweet! I am Julius Aurelius, future ruler of the universe. Kneel quickly, for I have many feeble minds to overcome.
Jib Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Yeah that kidney belt is sweet. I'd like to do something like that to give me a little support when I do stage fights. It also looks like you could hang alot from it. Have any of you ever seen those little brass/ steel lions that have a ring in the mouth that are often punched into leather belts to hang items from? Those on a kidney belt would be close to heaven!
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