Patrick Hand Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 The interesting part is.... trying to fit everything into the RV..... I have my computer set-up.... but am still trying to figure out where the heck to put the printer..... Some stuff is easy... there is only one place it will fit.... some stuff will only fit in storage.... my suit of armour..... and two chest of drawers full of garb...... So it's kinda like a puzzle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Well, it's Halloween season again and that means I must do a haunted house prop for the Jaycees. This year it was a skeleton tree. For those of you who are interested, you can check the first page of it out here. Here's a promo shot: "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Well, it's Halloween season again and that means I must do a haunted house prop for the Jaycees. This year it was a skeleton tree. For those of you who are interested, you can check the first page of it out here. Here's a promo shot: God, I love you guys. Caraccioli, Cool Tree! And love the house ~ Patrick ~ I wanna see pics! I love the idea of downsizing - seems like the projects would be more manageable that way! Projects right now for us ~ scraping the adhesive (using a SUPER WICKED chemical) off the front stoop (used by prev owners for brown astroturf which had seen better days), then deciding on concrete stain or slate resurfacing for the entry and stoop area. I am out to the tea house/hot tub, to seal the cedar before the weather turns for the winter. And Kitchen/Dining Room Curtains to replace the 1980s "came with the house" vert blinds. God, what a pain. Windows are 120" across, west exposure, new neighbors oh so considerately cut the lilac hedges nice and low ~ so they can see right in, even before all the leaves fall for the winter. So I am looking for sheers and curtains, finally got everything picked out and home, and I got the wrong size (TOO SHORT) rod. D@mmit. Love our house, though, and the projects are what make it ours. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkeo Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have 2 Star Wars outfits I'm working on. Storm Commando (black biker scout) and Tuskin Raider Help Pyrate Minicity grow, click a link below! Pyrate Population Pyrate Transportation Pyrate Industry http://pyrate.myminicity.com/sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Mark - that tree is, as they say, WAY cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have 2 Star Wars outfits I'm working on.Storm Commando (black biker scout) and Tuskin Raider Sounds cool. My kids are going to be teeny Jedi for Halloween. Son #2 claims he's really Darth Vader, or the Emperor. Son #1 would be very happy if he could Boba Fett. Me? Non-pirate projects for right now would be a throw back to my original reenacting shtick, the medieval stuff. However, to make it sound more interesting, some of us have been referring to it as Iron Age Heroes! This is what it looked like in 1985. I suppose if I go through with this and do it right I'll look a helluvalot cooler. Funny, I still have that same helmet, and those gloves I actually used back in the spring when fighting Mr Lassetter. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I dunno BlackJohn. That looks pretty tough to beat on the coolness scale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks. I'll have to try. I know how to up the coolness factor, but the bottom line is it will require expending a generous amount of money. I'd like to have a nice replica of a Vendel helm, or a Coppergate or Sutton Hoo. The rightmost two on this site would work. http://www.regia.org/helmet.htm While I'm dreaming, a pattern welded sword would be nice as well. Something like this would be fantastic, and not tooooo far beyond the realm of reason. http://www.myarmoury.com/review_tmpl_suthoo.html Anyone want to buy all of my pirate stuff? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Anyone want to buy all of my pirate stuff? I'm looking for a hat...and shoes. (What size are your feet? ) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkeo Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Blackjohn here is a web site you might like: Museum Replicas Help Pyrate Minicity grow, click a link below! Pyrate Population Pyrate Transportation Pyrate Industry http://pyrate.myminicity.com/sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I generally steer away from Museum Reps, but thanks just the same. The big question in my mind right now is chainmail or lamellar? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Anyone want to buy all of my pirate stuff? I'm looking for a hat...and shoes. (What size are your feet? ) So you want my Ruby Slippers do you? What size is you head? How much would you spend on a hat? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abrams Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hey, Blackjohn, I see you're interested in viking stuff. I've got a leather viking helmet that ye might want. 'Course I'm not sure how period it is or anything, but it looks pretty nice... Got anything you'd like to trade? EDIT: Forgot to mention that I'm trying to get into Star Wars stuff...not sure what to call it...costuming? Stormtrooper, Rebel Pilot, it's all good. I've got the heart of a pirate, just not the garb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Anyone want to buy all of my pirate stuff? I'm looking for a hat...and shoes. (What size are your feet? ) So you want my Ruby Slippers do you? What size is you head? How much would you spend on a hat? And your little dog, too. Last time I purchased a hat for which I was actually measured I was a 7-1/8. That was quite awhile ago, though...some people I have gotten a much bigger head since then. (I'll trade ya' more than its cost in Star Wars AFs. ) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well.... I started to re-paint the bedroom in the RV..... I'm going with a kinda 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea/Psudo-Victorian look..... The upper wall are spongepainted copper (well the 1/4 I have done so far....I have to wait untill tomarrow, so I can paint the walls behind the bed...(so they can be sorta dry by tomarrow night...)) The small cabinets around the top of the room will be spongepainted Hunter green with some black randomly mixed in. Then the trim will be gold. I have the paint, so I will work on that first.... Then..... I want to get two brass(ish) curtain rods, and some heavy dark green cloth for the side window cutrains, and a long curtain between the bathroom and bedroom. I want to get some red cloth, and gather it to cover the cealing (for that kinda gawdy Victorian look) I also want to do some of the faux/fake stained glass for the back window... so I can get rid of the blinds that (don't ) hang at an angle over my head.... A red puffy/quilted headboard might be an interesting project... I haven't decided what I'm going to do for the lower walls/drawers yet.... maybe a faux dark mahoginy...... Right now it's a mess.... but I will have to post pictures when I'm done.....(or kind done....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Patt - you'll need tassels. Lots of tassels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I think I am going to try to make a life size Bing costume.... Kind of like a "Mascot" costume.... Anyone know where I can get faux fur (long hair) cheap? GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaRed Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hey its Bing and Bong! Sweet! Love those guys...but I don't think they show them in the States anymore. Could have something do with Bong's name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Patt - you'll need tassels. Lots of tassels. And heavy gold fringe for the curtains...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Anyone know where I can get faux fur (long hair) cheap? "Long shag fur"... also called "Fashion Fur" (but then they charge more for it....) (the fur is about 3" long) will cost about $12 to $15 a yard.... A larger fabric store might have it, but then it's going to be more expensive.... 1" open cell foam "Topper pads" (Uppulstry shops...not Fabric stores ) are about $8.00 per 2' x 5' sheet .... but we buy then by the bundle, so they might cost more.... You'd want fairly firm foam, not the rubbery soft stuff (the grey ones are usuly better, but sometimes they are too soft also....) NOTE: the prices I'm listing are aproxamately what my Boss gets supplies for.... but she's been shopping for materials for a long time..... So they are the lower range of cost..... and that dosen't cover shipping....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well I got behind the bed painted... now to give it time to dry befor I can put the mattres back.... Then I have to take down the blinds, and paint behind them....I just have to time it so I can put them back up at night ... 2 reasons.... I get a lot of "walk by traffic" ouside by bedroom ...And it lets too much heat out...... But the copper walls look cool........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Patrick, I just finished reading through this thread for the first time. Keep us posted on the RV project. I lived several years in an old bread van (Ford P400? - it was some time ago...) I converted to an RV. Your pyrate caravan will be much more spacious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Syren Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hey Patrick for the faux stained glass Home Depot in the decor dept with the blinds offers a stained glass that is either stick and peel or it goes on the window like tint..but it looks like stained glass and is reasonable. Check it out and definitely post pictures I so want to see this! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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