03-26-2007, 09:18 PM
First thanks for all of the images and advice.
Also thanks for the tip on anodizing Marcus I will look into it. I had not thought about doing that at all.
As for aluminum I bought the piece that was already done. But I like the idea of not having to worry about rust and still being able to get a shiny surface for low cost. But I am not sure I would have chosen it. Oh and you can get it much cheaper just go to the local scrap metal yard. Thats where I get most of my metal for projects and I use aluminum all the time. As a matter of fact I picked up part of the drop tank from an F105 fighter at the local scrap yard.
Also I think I am going to trip the breastplate in some kind of gold plate or polished brass not realy sure yet. All depends on cost but I need something to cover the nonrolled edge. And looking at roman 1st century pieces that were two tone gold and silver it makes sense.
Also thanks for the tip on anodizing Marcus I will look into it. I had not thought about doing that at all.
As for aluminum I bought the piece that was already done. But I like the idea of not having to worry about rust and still being able to get a shiny surface for low cost. But I am not sure I would have chosen it. Oh and you can get it much cheaper just go to the local scrap metal yard. Thats where I get most of my metal for projects and I use aluminum all the time. As a matter of fact I picked up part of the drop tank from an F105 fighter at the local scrap yard.
Also I think I am going to trip the breastplate in some kind of gold plate or polished brass not realy sure yet. All depends on cost but I need something to cover the nonrolled edge. And looking at roman 1st century pieces that were two tone gold and silver it makes sense.
Patrick Lawrence
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