Not kilt related, me in the 1800s.

[Mr. MacDougall]

Did I recently see that a Brown Bess was something like .75 caliber? Would that make it a mini-cannon?

Keep in mind that muzzle velocities were significantly lower than what we're accustomed to seeing in modern longarms, so the larger caliber round was required for stopping power.

[Alan H]

One of my favorite paintings. I am slowly building a unform to match this highlander.

I LOVE that painting! That is just wonderful!

[Oatmeal Savage]

I can vouch for that, lol. I can hit the broad side of a barn at 25 paces.

Cheers

Looking at the Wikipedia article on the Brown Bess, I found some references to the barrel length being cut down with no significant effect on accuracy.

Best

AA

[cessna152towser]

Looking good. I am sure the highlander uniform you are building will be more comfortable than the tyrannic trousers in the first pic.

[MacWage]

Panache,
Is THAT the model for the Braemer?

On a more serious note: Look at the pocket and sleeve details! That look is the roots of the Braemer jacket cuffs.

[Mr. MacDougall]

Mostly a comment on the text below the image -- the MacDougall in my ancestry comes from a fellow who came to North America after being on the losing side at Culloden. He eventually married himself a Cherokee lass, and settled in the area where North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia come together. If you look closely, you'll find that the Eastern Cherokee Nation is still there, in western North Carolina -- but they're not anywhere near as strong and populous as they once were.

Unless, of course, you count all us white boys who are descended in part from them.

[MacWage]

One of my favorite paintings. I am slowly building a unform to match this highlander.

That is doable, not cheap, but doable.

It is MUCH harder to replicate a PARTICULAR illustration than a more "general" idea. However, the completed product is usually VERY cool.

So, where/what group do you work with?

I am hoping to get involved with the Darien Highlanders out of Savannah, Georgia.

[auld argonian]

I've always thought that this was adaptable:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=833

...or since they seem to be made as they're ordered, I'd think that Townsend might be able to customize a bit if asked.

Best

AA

[Woodsheal]

These people will produce Highland regimentals for you, for either F&I or RevWar periods:

http://www.baldwinclothing.com/Xindex.html

http://www.druidsoak.com/index2.htm

http://www.jarnaginco.com/FIcatframe.html

http://www.barkertownsutlers.com

http://www.ctraders.com/uniforms.html

[GMan]

You look pretty good for being around since the 1800's (he says with a grin)