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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Stephen Hand wrote: | | Thanks Aaron, that was indeed a big help. I'm always keen to use the next man's experience and avoid making my own mistakes. |
Good - I'm glad at least some of my babble was coherent. As for mistakes... yeah, they were there too - lots of them. It's simple things, a lot of which I addressed (like keeping a decent moisture to the leather so it doesn't tear and stitching both sides concurrently, rather than running one side a ways first, then the other). I'm not saying this is the only way or the best way, but it did yield the results you see.
| Stephen Hand wrote: | | I'm not sure how long my scabbard will take, or whether I'll allow the world to see it after it's finished, but I have a lot of swords that need a home, so... |
However long, Stephen, I'd love to see what you wind up with - even if it's private email. You mentioned it's of the same general era as the Ritter... have you considered how you want to deal with the suspension? I had actually considered not using a buckle in favor of a forked tie belt, but decided to do that on a later project - one of the other Type X's, perhaps, if I pick one up.
I hear you on the multiple swords looking for a decent home - I've been able to build this one, one for the Vinland, and the Knight's core that was in the other thread is going to my friend John's Knight. I have a dozen other swords that need scabbards, though... runs the gambit from Viking through Rapier... lots of longswords, so those suspension projects will be a treat.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Steve Grisetti
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I know I'm a day late and a dollar short, but, Aaron, I have to say that is fabulous work!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | I know I'm a day late and a dollar short, but, Aaron, I have to say that is fabulous work! |
Much appreciated, Steve! Thank you.
Now that I'm back at work for the next couple of weeks, I am already really missing being able to work on these projects... but I can at least do the prep work, do some research and compile some sketches and notes... I mentioned above that this is part of the Templar kit... that whole thing is nearing completion... I just need about 2 more days to work on it - after I get home. THAT project has been a long time coming... can't wait to finally have it done and displayed on a mannequin...
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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