10-05-2009, 07:35 PM
Matt.
I wonder if you have considered the use of Gilding metal for in the past I've used this myself, don't ask me for the metalurgic breakdown of this stuff but it's such a nice soft bronze to work with.
Here are some pictures of the one I made for the late Doug Arnold who was at one time with the IIAVG UK
http://www.northumberland-computers.com ... cur111.jpg
http://www.northumberland-computers.com ... cur112.jpg
This particular one is a one from a statue of Drusus that is shown in the H. R. Robinson, I do know what you mention about the abdoman working however this is a short one that can be worn on horseback. This one took some time as it had to travel the whole length of England a few times for fittings but I got there in the end, it was not my first go as I had made a couple in brass prior to this and paid a lot for very soft brass.
I wonder if you have considered the use of Gilding metal for in the past I've used this myself, don't ask me for the metalurgic breakdown of this stuff but it's such a nice soft bronze to work with.
Here are some pictures of the one I made for the late Doug Arnold who was at one time with the IIAVG UK
http://www.northumberland-computers.com ... cur111.jpg
http://www.northumberland-computers.com ... cur112.jpg
This particular one is a one from a statue of Drusus that is shown in the H. R. Robinson, I do know what you mention about the abdoman working however this is a short one that can be worn on horseback. This one took some time as it had to travel the whole length of England a few times for fittings but I got there in the end, it was not my first go as I had made a couple in brass prior to this and paid a lot for very soft brass.
Brian Stobbs
