03-30-2004, 08:41 PM
Ave,<br>
On twisting the collar plate,<br>
Quintilianus asked "Is this what the Romans did?"<br>
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Your problem is that you are using flat sheet, bending it in one plane. The originals are forge shaped to the shoulder. They bend front to back, but also slope down to the shape of the shoulder. (Remember, the illustrations you are all copying are flat 2D views) The breast and back plates are also body shaped. When hinged, these hang at the correct angles, without a gap and do not require substantial padding providing they have been made correctly for the intended wearer. Problems of fitting, as previously mentioned, come when trying to wear a lorica made for someone else. If the plates are made to fit the man, using cardboard templates first (remembering that cardboard bends easier than metal, so add a little bit), shaped to the body (which you are simulating slightly by torquing the flat plate) they should hang correctly. Also, fit the hinges to the mid-collar plate first, so that you can make any extra adjustments to the angle of the dangle later.<br>
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Does that help any?<br>
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Good luck,<br>
Claudia <p></p><i></i>
On twisting the collar plate,<br>
Quintilianus asked "Is this what the Romans did?"<br>
<br>
Your problem is that you are using flat sheet, bending it in one plane. The originals are forge shaped to the shoulder. They bend front to back, but also slope down to the shape of the shoulder. (Remember, the illustrations you are all copying are flat 2D views) The breast and back plates are also body shaped. When hinged, these hang at the correct angles, without a gap and do not require substantial padding providing they have been made correctly for the intended wearer. Problems of fitting, as previously mentioned, come when trying to wear a lorica made for someone else. If the plates are made to fit the man, using cardboard templates first (remembering that cardboard bends easier than metal, so add a little bit), shaped to the body (which you are simulating slightly by torquing the flat plate) they should hang correctly. Also, fit the hinges to the mid-collar plate first, so that you can make any extra adjustments to the angle of the dangle later.<br>
<br>
Does that help any?<br>
<br>
Good luck,<br>
Claudia <p></p><i></i>
