02-28-2005, 11:40 PM
I would like a clarification as to the proper method to construct the girth plates for the Newstead.<br>
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The drawing on the Newstead Lorica by Bishop " implies" that the left side plates overlap the right side plates as the drawing is laid out with a "right side " orientation to the breast/collar/back and shoulder plates. I assume that the girth plates are for the same side as the those listed above. The girth plates show the location for the "cast tie loops". If this a true representation then the side with the "brass cover plates" must be on the left side. Therefore the girth plate overlap is left over right.<br>
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In addition it would appear that the right side breast/back plates overlap the left side breast/back plates as the brass coverplates are indicated on the "right side" per the drawing by Bishop.<br>
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It is interesting that the breast/back plates overlap "right over left", but the girth plates overlap "left over right"<br>
<br>
The photos from the Legion VI site of a completed Newstead Lorica show an overlap of right over left for the girth plates or opposite to the implied layout from the drawing by Bishop.<br>
<br>
Is there a correct overlap to be used?<br>
<br>
Does it matter?<br>
<br>
Are both methods of overlap found in the artifacts?<br>
<br>
Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter! <p></p><i></i>
<br>
The drawing on the Newstead Lorica by Bishop " implies" that the left side plates overlap the right side plates as the drawing is laid out with a "right side " orientation to the breast/collar/back and shoulder plates. I assume that the girth plates are for the same side as the those listed above. The girth plates show the location for the "cast tie loops". If this a true representation then the side with the "brass cover plates" must be on the left side. Therefore the girth plate overlap is left over right.<br>
<br>
In addition it would appear that the right side breast/back plates overlap the left side breast/back plates as the brass coverplates are indicated on the "right side" per the drawing by Bishop.<br>
<br>
It is interesting that the breast/back plates overlap "right over left", but the girth plates overlap "left over right"<br>
<br>
The photos from the Legion VI site of a completed Newstead Lorica show an overlap of right over left for the girth plates or opposite to the implied layout from the drawing by Bishop.<br>
<br>
Is there a correct overlap to be used?<br>
<br>
Does it matter?<br>
<br>
Are both methods of overlap found in the artifacts?<br>
<br>
Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter! <p></p><i></i>