Hello from Northern Ireland.

**andyfg** · 4th March 08, 09:37 AM

Welcome from upstate NY. Enjoy!

**Ayin McFye** · 4th March 08, 11:00 AM

Welcome to Xmarks! I've never worked with scaled down fabric but Woodsheal's post above looks like it might meet your specifications.

**Riverkilt** · 8th March 08, 01:38 PM

Welcome,

Guessing you'll be roaming thrift stores looking for an old shirt in your tartans to cut up.

Ron

**The Ulsterman** · 8th March 08, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Welcome,

Guessing you'll be roaming thrift stores looking for an old shirt in your tartans to cut up.

Ron

Hi Riverkilt, Yes indeed,

....The picture of the highlander in full dress, was made from a child's shirt

....and the funny thing is, the scale is near perfect.
No child's shirt is safe from now on.

Neil.

**Coemgen** · 4th March 08, 11:28 AM

from your friendly local Poor, Starving Liberal Arts Student!

**The Ulsterman** · 4th March 08, 11:41 AM

Hello again folks, and wow...thanks for that lovely welcome!!!!

Well folks,..we all know how much yardage goes into making a full size kilt,..and mine are no different i'm afraid.

When i say i make "true to sclae uniforms" i mean thay are made just a the real thing only in 1:6 scale.
So, the fabric would need to be at least 5 or 6 inches in depth, and about 20 inches in length, so i need yards of the stuff.
You see, my figures are made using real leather for belts, metal sporran cantles, real hair sporrans, and even the bonnets are made by using real ostrich feathers,

so the fabric need to be just right.
That ribbon looks spot on, but i am wondering if it would be the right material, as some ribbon can be quite shiney.
However,...i really do appreciate all your help.

By the way where do i post pics?....do i post them in this thread?
Neil.

**BEEDEE** · 4th March 08, 11:50 AM

from coastal North Carolina

Brian

**CactusJack** · 4th March 08, 12:13 PM

welcome: From a very snowy St. Louis, Mo.

**McFarkus** · 4th March 08, 12:32 PM

from Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Do you have any photos you can show us of your work?

**The Ulsterman** · 4th March 08, 12:44 PM

Yes McFarkus, i have a few of Black watch soldier in No2 Dress (ish)....and a Pipe Major in full highland dress.
However, these were made quite a while ago, and all my gear has been updated, so you will have to use your imagination i'm afraid until i get some more recent pics posted.
Here is the first one i made, everything is made from scratch including the bagpipes.

...and here is the No2 Dress soldier and piper.

Sorry for so many photos, but i hope it gives an idea of what i make.
Thanks for having a look.
Neil.