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Christian G. Cameron
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Posted: Wed 08 Feb, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: German 14th c. Bassinet repro from Manning Imperial |
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I wanted a new helmet that was hardened, had full eye protection, and was still period-correct., for fighting on foot (and perhaps on horseback.) After some consultation (on this list and elsewhere) I settled on this helmet.
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Craig Sitch at Manning Imperial made the shell and visor and cast the verveilles. I'm no armourer, but I enjoy a project--it helps me understand the period. I had to polish the shell (which came pretty rough) and rivet the cap (flush, which I'd never done before) as well as add the verveilles and make a liner and stitch it in. None of that was very complicated,. and I may embarrass myself by saying that elements challenged my skills, but in the end...
Polished:
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Cap added with rivets flush and polished:
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Liner sewn (all hand, linen and raw wool)
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Verveilles in and visor riveted on (the last quite the complex operation--long dreaded--proved to be a snap. Sigh)
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And finally, aventail added temporarily (for fit--still needs adjustment)
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And yes, I will be correcting the top of the aventail...
Christian G. Cameron
Qui plus fait, miex vault
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Greg Mele
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Ian S LaSpina
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Posted: Wed 08 Feb, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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That is a very sexy helmet! I'm assuming this will be used for your kit in the Laurin Tournament I previously saw you post about? Can't wait to see the whole ensemble!
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Christian G. Cameron
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Posted: Thu 09 Feb, 2012 6:51 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Greg and Ian. Yes, Ian--gauntlets are under construction even now, and will replicate these in Florence:
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Jiri Klepac is making them--Karl Robinson is doing the gloves.
And there's new leg harnesses...
Christian G. Cameron
Qui plus fait, miex vault
www.hippeis.com
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