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Jason G. Smith
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 Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject: globose/churburg breastplate construction |
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I'm about to set off into the wonderful world of armour-making, but there is some data I'm missing, or just not seeing, at any rate.
A globose or segmented breastplate (i.e. Churburg) usually ends how far down on the body? I can't really tell from photos (most are not on the person, and those that are are padded to the wazoo.) I'm simply wondering if it should end just below the sternum, or lower down, just above the navel. It's only a couple of inches difference, but I'm sure it makes a whole lot of difference in mobility. Any suggestion, thoughts or experiences are welcome! 
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Hugh Knight
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| Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: globose/churburg breastplate construction |
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| Jason G. Smith wrote: | I'm about to set off into the wonderful world of armour-making, but there is some data I'm missing, or just not seeing, at any rate.
A globose or segmented breastplate (i.e. Churburg) usually ends how far down on the body? I can't really tell from photos (most are not on the person, and those that are are padded to the wazoo.) I'm simply wondering if it should end just below the sternum, or lower down, just above the navel. It's only a couple of inches difference, but I'm sure it makes a whole lot of difference in mobility. Any suggestion, thoughts or experiences are welcome! |
The breastplate should just cover the short ribs--much, much higher than most people make it.
Regards,
Hugh
www.schlachtschule.org
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Grzegorz Kulig
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hi Jason.
I have made Churburg style breastplate. Mine was ended exactly in the waist, just above the navel and mobility in it was really great. I hope I can put here photo of myself in this breastplate and this won't be against the rules...  Sorry for bad quality of photos, but it was bad light at the moment.
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Jason G. Smith
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Thanks! Bad picture aside, that's nice work. Clears things up nicely. Now to find time to put all this together!
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Aaron J. Cergol
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My Churburg 13 comes right to the naval.
if you're planning on doing a truly faithful recreation of it I would suggest doing some research into it. there is a great thread about it over on the armourarchive- I'll look for it for you.
but for example- the original has the two front plates attached to the front plate by means of sliding rivets. thus acting as gussets used in later centuries.
I'll try and find the link for you.
Aaron
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Michal Plezia
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Thorkil-last time we met you were still a Viking  Changing your time of interest?
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Grzegorz Kulig
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| Michal Plezia wrote: | | Changing your time of interest? |
Never! I will always be a Viking! 
That armour was custom made. I think this is nothing unusual when armourer checks the mobility of armour before sending it to his customer. Isn't it? 
I still want to make a gothic armour for myself (just because of the beauty of gothic, not for changing reenacted period :P), but still don't have time for it. I have one elbow made, though!
And Michal, don't provoke me to write OT posts. I am new member here!
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