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errrrrrrrrrmmmmmmm...The Tarten kilts!(ducks for cover)

If my missis' was put on a horse she would have to be hoisted on lol... (ERRRRR,Dont' tell her i said that)

Yes indeedy we did..My better half made the tent from scratch and i did all the woodwork etc..Here are a few pictures if it helps... http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/latheaxe/th_007.jpg http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/latheaxe/th_010.jpg http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/latheaxe/th_014....

Might being a bit thick here but...Is Dupion acceptable for jupons??,i seem to recall a post on here saying that it was suitable for surcoats/jupons??

Baaaaah!..I thought Yurri was my closely guarded secret lol.. :twisted: I have a Klappvisor and a great helm of him,all i can say is fantastic,i dont' think anyone can make the quality in this country for the same price..The Klappvisor fits like a glove and the great helm,i have yet to pad out. Agai...

Fantastic!...How long did it take you to do the bear???

Afraid so Eric..The wife wont' let me out any more than that
Well spotted though,i will have to change it...Thanks

This is me....



Ahhhhhhhhh....Re-enactment at its' best!

Nice pictures...pity we could not be there!

Was it eaten in the 14th century and how widely available was it??? :wink

Some pictures of Rufford can be found here...Hope ya all enjoy them!
http://marc859.fotopic.net/
http://www.redzebraphoto.co.uk/

Mostly of our group and all medieval but what the heck!...
http://marc859.fotopic.net/

Hi, Could anybody tell me if this style of headress that Henry IV is wearing was in use about 1350??.His lifetime spans from April 3, 1367 – March 20, 1413.Also would the object on it be a jewel or would this have been embroidery? One final question is the construction..I take it is just a simple tu...

Whos' a lucky boy then..Very nice bit of kit there...Wouldnt' go around shouting that you cant' fill your cod piece lol...

We get our cotton velvet in black £2.00 per metre and in blue,deep red £6.00 per metre...

There is a guy on this forum who does' acw that had someone portray a slave...He may answer soon..

You are talking around 1371!
Also try this link....It gives the dates and origins... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livery_collar

Here is a link if you are after one...http://www.pewterreplicas.com/dept.asp?id=34
We have been considering buying a couple...

Is there gear mass produced stuff or individually made??

Very nice matey... Have you any more pictures of you standing up???

Welldone,Looks fantastic...

Hi,
Thanks for the info.We are actually trying to find some information on making crespinettes,Cauls etc.. ..Are there any websites/books out there?...

Sorry..Mainly female but male as well if possible...Thanks

Do any of you know of any "how to guides" for making the various styles of 14th century head dress.Managed to find one source but it aint' that good.
thanks

Hi,
Could somebody in the know please tell me if the males colours should be on the left or right of a ladies combined heraldic dress.
I have seen it both ways and wondered which way is correct before the material is cut!
Thanks...

Hi,
Thanks for the responses...We are looking around 1330 - 1376 (Black Prince era in England and a rank of a Lady!.Are there any how to's/patterns about for a ladys head dress??.Looks like the earrings are out in this period in England?
Many thanks,

A question from my better half if anybody can help.Do any of you have any images or examples of 14th century earrings?Would the ears have been pierced?Also is there any patterns out there for 14th century head dress?
Many thanks in anticipation..

I got started when i watched a program on BBC1 at 2 am in the morning following a guy who was having a full suit of armour made for him.Since then i have been hooked and learnt' one hell of a lot about history.. Anybody know what the name of this program is?The armourer had tons of catalogues and th...

Some replicas' on Ebay at the moment from Leeds Armourie
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1