Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Torii Chair
In trying to create a Japanese campsite, the struggle comes down to furniture. A heavy fighter in armor who is not used to it, has a hard time sitting on the ground. A mundane camp chair is out of the question. Period Western chairs are also out. I used a bog chair with my mon on it for a while, but it was too bulky. I decided that a chair shaped like a torii gate would look cool. While this is not period, it gives the impression of Japan.
Legs: 18" x 2" x 2"
Short cross pieces: 4" x 2" x 2"
Long cross pieces: 8" x 2" x 2"
Top: 18" x 2" x 10"
Mitered at 30 degrees
Red paint and DONE!
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Second attempt at a Bitsu
This is the process of making an armor box based on the plans on Sengoku Daimyo.
Materials:
1/4" oak plywood
aluminum fittings, hand made
Dimensions:
17.5" x 17.5" x 20.5"
Weight:
XX lbs
1/4" x 4' x 8' oak plywood, $30 at Lowe's
Pieces cut out, scrap on the ground.
Each side is double layered. Here the glue is settting.
Wood glue is drying.
Wood filler is drying. Then the last sand before painting.
In place with my do and kabuto on a handmade stand.
First attempt at a Bitsu
This is my first attempt at making an armor box. In Louisiana, armor gets super moldy in a sealed plastic box or army bag. This was my solution. It has no top. I would grab the rope and sling it over my shoulder to carry it. If I didn't bring a chair to an event, I would put a shield on top of the box and sit on it.
Material:
1/2" plywood, (oak?)
aluminum edging, store bought
angle brackets
stainless steel ring
cotton rope
Dimensions:
13" x 13" x 24"
Weight:
XX lbs
