FrankBoss Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I was wondering if there was resources for Vintage scout projects like Lookout towers and Tents. I have a book with a Jumbo Tent and Green Bar Back Pack. Lets start Lashing and sewing! FrankBoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal_Crawford Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The Pioneering merit badge book is a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutldr Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Check out a vintage copy of the Fieldbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanescouter Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Try my site at http://insanescouter.org/c/66/lashings.html'>http://insanescouter.org/c/66/lashings.html which has lots of pioneering stuff... hope it helps.. Scott Robertson http://insanescouter.org http://www.linkedin.com/in/insanescouter Helping leaders one resource at a time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2eagles Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 As said in another post -- older field book is a good source. Also check out books from other country's -- New Zealand and Ireland come to mind. One of the projects my scouts did was to plan a base camp site (old style) they had a perimeter fence, gate, 2 towers, teepee style cooking shelter, wash site and a few other items I can't remember now. Each patrol had there small items they started with -- then the whole troop worked the towers. Oh, Before they start they had a mini plan and some example they had created out of sticks. Tents are tougher if you use heavy canvas and want to use a machine -- most require commerical machine -- hand sewing is a bear to do with thick materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBoss Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Good stuff. I did buy some Field books, haven't received them yet. I see all the Bridges and towers now!") Any Tent Plans? FrankBoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle1982 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 http://www.bsatroop780.org/skills/Pioneering.html Pictures of lots of pioneering projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBoss Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 that is a good link.... I'll be able to show the boy some projects so they can plan them out. FrankBoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudu Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 FrankBoss writes: "Any Tent Plans?" How about teepees? Teepees at a Camporee are WAY cooler than tents Here is a 12' teepee plan at The Inquiry Net with links to others: http://inquiry.net/outdoor/shelter/tepee.htm At one time it was popular to learn the basics by building models first. A small light was added to the above teepee to make it a boy's bedroom lamp, a gift for mom, or a Troop meeting room decoration. Building lashing models indoors during the winter before making the full scale projects outdoors, was also popular. The first step was to hold a knotting board competition: "There is no reason why such boards should not be made for each Patrol as part of an inter-Patrol competition, while it is still more valuable if every Scout in the Troop is required to produce one. A minimum standard of knots to be done should be laid down, but all and sundry should be encouraged to add to that minimum as much as they can. It is rather difficult to imagine a maximum, but perhaps it might be attained by some 150 different knots, hitches, bends, whippings, splicings and lashings." See: http://inquiry.net/outdoor/skills/b-p/models.htm These knotting boards and pioneering models were also used to decorate the Troop meeting room. Kudu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYScouter Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Try this link for Instructions for Homemade Backpacking Gear http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html There are plans on how to make backpacks, shelters, stoves, cookware, sleeping items and other things. I've been thining about trying to make a Hunters Lean-To or often called a "Whelen" Tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonsmom Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 You can also contact Civil War re-enactors (or other similar groups) as they have plans for tents and other items. They can also help you find the supplies for canvas, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
local1400 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You should be able to design a tent and construct it. I myself have visions of one day making my own 'Baker" tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
local1400 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You should be able to design a tent and construct it. I myself have visions of one day making my own 'Baker" tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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