11-06-2007, 01:09 PM
That armour looks really nice. Please post more pics when you finish it. I think you just set my next project for me. I still want a Manning Cuirass, but I may have to make one myself for education's sake. The mm converts to 16 gauge brass if I am not mistaken. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it is worth the money for a 16 gauge sheet to attempt to make one. The worst that can happen is that I end up with a twisted mess of metal to dispose. How did you cut it out? Metal snips or saw? Also, does the metal bend easy enough to get the gentle bend of the overall cuirass by shaping it to your own body or do you have to hammer than out first? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I also agree with the observation Giannis. I intend to make my subarmor from linen for the body, padding, and straight pteryges on the shoulders and waist, but I am going to make the disk shaped ones out of leather and then sew them all together. It would just seem impractical to sew a circular seem when the straight flaps would have been the ones providing protection down the lower torso and thighs. I think the circular ones are more ornamental or aesthetics for the transition from the subarmor to the cuirass. Just my two cents.
I also agree with the observation Giannis. I intend to make my subarmor from linen for the body, padding, and straight pteryges on the shoulders and waist, but I am going to make the disk shaped ones out of leather and then sew them all together. It would just seem impractical to sew a circular seem when the straight flaps would have been the ones providing protection down the lower torso and thighs. I think the circular ones are more ornamental or aesthetics for the transition from the subarmor to the cuirass. Just my two cents.
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Chris Boatcallie
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