Brass trimmed sabatons.

Mad Matt · Post by **Mad Matt** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:51 pm

Finished these up a little while ago. First thing I've done with brass in a long time. Brass trim is now available as an option on anything pricing will be based on the trim being done.

I think they turned out really nice what do you think of them?

There is a slight gap between the lames but it's there because of modern combat expectations. Kneeling bends the foot at an extreme angle. These sabatons have a 180 degree range of motion which will allow for more then your foot will be able to throw at them.

Klaus the Red · Post by **Klaus the Red** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:07 pm

Real purty. My sense on latten trim is that it was generally tacked down with countersunk flush rivets rather than head-out rivets, though obviously the articulation rivets at the bottom of the brass-trimmed lames are doing double duty here. Have you considered offering a "premium" version of this design with a crease down the center of all pieces as well?

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:33 am

Best of luck with your project and product.

Hal

Gaston de Clermont · Post by **Gaston de Clermont** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:51 am

I'd wager more than half of the 14th century sabatons you'll find don't have a center crease. The Chartres ones do and they're studied a lot which can skew our perceptions of what's common, but most effigies have a smooth look like Matt's doing.
I found I got better articulation by deepening the arch in the lame pattern. As the lames become flatter near the toe you have to adjust the curve a bit so they all fit together when they're bent, but you can't change each line too much or the edges don't look parallel. It's fiddly work.

Baron Conal · Post by **Baron Conal** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:55 am

can we see them bent and from the underside?

rough estimate on price?

Mad Matt · Post by **Mad Matt** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:01 pm

There's a bent pic on my site they're in the legs section.

I'll do center creases or flutes (they're different) on anything you want just ask for a price.

I know the rivets should be countersunk flush. I like the look of rivets though. Be happy to do them that way though.

I think I charged $50 for the brass on those. It all depends on what you want.

I think I have some underside pics but I'm not at home. Remind me this week if I forget to post them.