15thC Italian Cuirass & Great Bascinet in progress

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:43 pm

Alec wrote:This whole harness is just truly inspirational!!!

A question about the faulds. They look like they are directlt articulated to each other rather than to internal leathers. Is that the case? I had thought that the italian style harnesses from this period generally used some form of internal leathers.

Thanks again for posting this.

Thanks!!

Yeah, it's true the fauld/culet should be on leathers eventually. Currently the fauld and culet are still in the rough, so are temporarily fitted with screws. They'll be on internal leathers when it's assembled. I still have to put the leathers' holes in but that'll come soon as we'll heat treat next week.

If you look at extant cuirasses, they have rivet heads showing where my screws are, and they just blank off the test fitting holes. There are open holes on the underlapping upper plates, which you can see from the inside on most Italian "ball and socket" type cuirasses like this one I'm building.

Good eye. When I get to that stage I'll put up a couple of photos of the assembly arrangement.

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:44 pm

Hi there, what an excelent looking cuirass. I cant wait for more pics when you get time.

thank you

Pitbull

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:35 pm

Here ya go!

The Tourney visor...

...and the Tilting visor...

Overall I'm pretty pleased with it, and I'm hoping the client will be too.

zachos · Post by **zachos** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:24 pm

Gorgeous Jeff. Absolutely gorgeous.

Sean Powell · Post by **Sean Powell** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:48 pm

Jeff,

I was discussing a similar suit and the topic of arms and shoulders was raised. Can I ask what you are planning to do for the shoulder protection?

Thanks,
Sean

Black Swan Designs · Post by **Black Swan Designs** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:26 am

Further to btmcrae's comments above, please note that our next Knight School session will be held on Saturday, April 4th.

Check out the Knight School Website for more info.

Gwen

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:58 am

Hi there Mr Hedgecock, Wow im in love with that helm. The lines on the back and visor are very nice. What kind of Helm would you call that?

thank you

Pitbull

Otto von Teich · Post by **Otto von Teich** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:34 am

Fantastic Work!

Black Swan Designs · Post by **Black Swan Designs** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:08 am

It's a great bascinet.

Reference the title of this thread- the cuirass is the part on the body, the helmet is a great bascinet.

Gwen

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:22 pm

Looking great guys!

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:25 am

Here are a few more photos of the helmet:

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:26 am

And with the tourney visor...

Ideval · Post by **Ideval** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:08 pm

Oh my...
thank you for updating!

IdÃ«val

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:48 pm

Yes... I just love the progress pics.

It's like I am looking over your shoulder and you are showing me how it is done.

Thanks,

Hal

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:51 am

You're welcome at the shop anytime, as is anyone else. I'm happy to show everybody around if they come by.

lorenzo2 · Post by **lorenzo2** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:32 am

I love that tourney visor

The original is one of my favorite pieces and you have done a good job with it on this helm.

I also have relatives in San Diego so I might be able to take you up on your shop visit invite someday.

KinnieKat · Post by **KinnieKat** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:57 pm

It's all shiny now, Yay! Thank you for all the photos, it's really good being able to watch as it gets closer to completion.

Kitty xxx

Black Swan Designs · Post by **Black Swan Designs** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:48 pm

The cuirass had its first outing this weekend-

Arms are on order, so at this rate, the client and his harness will take their first lance strikes by the middle of summer....

Gwen

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:17 pm

Hi there Mr Hedgecock, Thank you for the picture updates. The armor is super nice and its fun to see the progress pictures as you go.

Thank you

Pitbull

Jiri Lucius. · Post by **Jiri Lucius.** » Wed May 06, 2009 5:53 am

got any more new pictures ???

Black Swan Designs · Post by **Black Swan Designs** » Wed May 06, 2009 9:31 am

Good timing, as more pieces were delivered this weekend, and the client had a ride in them:

Tourney visor:

Jousting visor:

Getting ready to take it for a spin:

Walking around to check it out:

He's riding our Clydesdale X Thoroughbred 'Leopold' (6 years, 16h)

Gunvaldis · Post by **Gunvaldis** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:11 pm

Looks fantastic!

Otto von Teich · Post by **Otto von Teich** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:13 pm

Thats elegant. nice lines. No nonsense. sleek and effecient. Excellent work Jeff.