Want to order a Sir Gaston's Corrizina Breastplate Kit

James of York · Post by **James of York** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 8:55 pm

I spoke with Sir Gaston about reviving the Corriizina Breastplate Kit which he used to sell over 12 years ago. Here is the link to the finished product:

http://www.globaleffects.com/ArmsArmor/ ... intedh.JPG

The kit would include 2 front plates, 2 rear plates, the plates for the faulds, (all plates made of 1/4" ABS plastic) assembly instructions, and a full size pattern for the cloth.

This is based on the Breastplate on display at the Met. (It is believed that the design of the faulds may have been modified during the restoration in 1920)

http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/vi ... %2E154%2E3

He is asking appx $100.00 for the kit, but for him to re-start production of this kit he will need at least 5 more people to get this project resurected.

If your interested E-mail him at this address: chris@globaleffects.com
and please post here if you are.

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:20 pm

Email already sent.

I figure I can wear one of these during the hotter months of the year.

James of York · Post by **James of York** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:40 pm

In Ga. it is oppressivley hot, heat is a major factor from May- Oct. so since the breastplates are plastic I am going to incorporate places that will hold 4 icepacks all around. Instant A/C, My new name will be the Frige... (I hope it works and I dont go into shock or something) :wink:

I am number 2, just a few more to go...

Damian · Post by **Damian** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:47 pm

Have to see where the finances are but I will likely order at least 2 sets of these if made availible, depending on sizing.

-Damian

Munz · Post by **Munz** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:07 pm

I'm interested. How many more do we need?

Greylond · Post by **Greylond** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:52 pm

I'm definitely interested as well.

Thaddeus · Post by **Thaddeus** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:57 pm

I'll pony up for one.

Munz · Post by **Munz** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 3:51 pm

Sounds like there is some interest. As a suggestion, we should try to keep the orders relatively small so we don't end up with the giant mess of the maille order or the lamellar order. Best to think about it now rather than later if this gets popular.

How does Gaston suggest we pay? I'm sure he would like to have firm orders before he starts the work.

Tristan vom Schwarzwald · Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:27 pm

James of York wrote:
He is asking appx $100.00 for the kit, but for him to re-start production of this kit he will need at least 5 more people to get this project resurected.

Put me down as a tentative yes. When the price/payment figures are firmed up, I'll give a more definitive answer.

Morgan AEthelwulf · Post by **Morgan AEthelwulf** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:37 pm

I'd be interested in picking one up

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:44 pm

I'll echo the "I'll pony up" thing.

Heck, even if I'm still too chubby to wear it, it'll be a good incentive.

Effingham

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:35 pm

Kits are in the works. The breastplate will now be one piece, so you can cut it in half or leave it depending on the style you want to copy.
I estimate that it will take 2 to 3 weeks to rework the tooling and get all the pieces together.

By the way, 1/4" ABS is the same weight per sq. ft. as 20 ga. steel, so look at these as period weight armours, instead of period material armours.

I'll let people know when they are ready to ship and you can send money and kits will be sent out

grendel · Post by **grendel** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 7:35 pm

I am interested in one.

Is there a way to modify the fauld?

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:47 pm

Does anyone have any images of a period covered breastplate similar to what one of these kits would look like. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to keep the breastplate solid or cut it in half...

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 11:09 pm

Personally, I would leave them whole and make something like this:
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/sasuke/44_v.jpg

Chris

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 11:20 pm

Sasuke wrote:Personally, I would leave them whole and make something like this:
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/sasuke/44_v.jpg

Chris

Good photo, what book is that from?

I will include in the kit many pictures of period examples of this type of armour, as well as photos of suits I have made useing this type of breastplate.
Here a 3 links for examples.

http://www.globaleffects.com/Rental/War ... k&ylwh.JPG

http://www.globaleffects.com/Rental/War ... intedh.JPG

The one on the left:
http://www.globaleffects.com/tempimages ... penn32.jpg

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:01 am

Sorry, I have no idea where that is from. It was in my breastplate folder of pics. I know there is a similar pic in one of my books but I can't seem to find it now.

Chris

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:24 am

Sasuke,

Thanks!

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:12 am

Sasuke's picture is from Boccia and Coelho's "L'Arte del Armatura in Italia", a very rare and useful book.

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:54 am

Thanks Jeff.
I was afraid of that. That's one book I haven't been able to get yet.

DWolfhunter · Post by **DWolfhunter** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:02 am

Howsabout a pattern for us really "portly types" ? You know, Size : Junior Missile.

Baron Hamish

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:53 am

Thanks Jeff. I need to get that book. Anyone have a spare laying about?

NP Evil_Merlin.

Chris

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:46 pm

Sasuke,

If you got about $700 I'm sure I can track down a copy. =)

Maelgwyn · Post by **Maelgwyn** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:20 pm

Boccia and Coelho's "L'Arte del Armatura in Italia"

Wow, that is rare. According to OCLC WorldCat, no library holds that work. AddAll.com shows none for sale in their 36 bookstores. Google has no hits for it. Are you certain this was published as a book?

Thaddeus · Post by **Thaddeus** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:36 pm

Gaston,
What sizes can you produce these in? I have a friend sized 'oh my gawd' who might be interested.

Brandr · Post by **Brandr** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 5:52 pm

I am interested too if you can make them to fit the more rotund of us. In particular approximately a 50" waist and a 54" chest.

Let us know if you can do that.

Thanks
Brandr

Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:41 am

Maelgwyn wrote:Boccia and Coelho's "L'Arte del Armatura in Italia"

Wow, that is rare. According to OCLC WorldCat, no library holds that work. AddAll.com shows none for sale in their 36 bookstores. Google has no hits for it. Are you certain this was published as a book?

Try this spelling instead: "L'Arte dell'armatura in Italia"

Chris

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:16 pm

Someone throw me a line when you get ready to place an order I will buy two or three maybe more after I check around with some guys who might want one.

scottfrappier@comcast.net

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:39 pm

Put me down for one as long as they are going to be made for us fully grown folks.

Damian · Post by **Damian** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:51 pm

..Still waiting to hear the good word on sizing, have my checkbook open....

James of York · Post by **James of York** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:00 pm

Damian and others waiting on the sizing,
I am sure Sir Gaston is pretty busy getting everyting together to start up production and unfortunately he is the only one who can answer any questions.
I too have a sizing question but I am a "Little Guy" so I am sure I can always trim it down.
Once the kind gentleman reads this post I am sure he will answer all your questions. Thank You,

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:07 pm

It seems to me that making a larger size would be the standard; since it opens up the front, people with narrower waists could cut more from the center.

Effingham

Baron Alejandro · Post by **Baron Alejandro** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:44 am

Chevalier Gaston,

If you please, monseigneur, could you expound a bit on the foot covering found in this suit of armor;

http://www.globaleffects.com/ArmsArmor/ ... intedh.JPG

Perhaps speaking of their construction, providence, and functionality? Those of us who live in the darkness without the light of your knowledge would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, kind Sir, and we appreciate your time.

Alejandro

Thaddeus · Post by **Thaddeus** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:33 am

iirc there is a photograph of such a foot covering in the Osprey Crecy book. It is on the figure of a heavily armed crossbowman. I dont remember the exact provenance of the carving, but will check it when I get home.

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:45 am

baronalejandro wrote:Chevalier Gaston,

If you please, monseigneur, could you expound a bit on the foot covering found in this suit of armor;

http://www.globaleffects.com/ArmsArmor/ ... intedh.JPG

Perhaps speaking of their construction, providence, and functionality? Those of us who live in the darkness without the light of your knowledge would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, kind Sir, and we appreciate your time.

Alejandro

"The light of my knowledge"? :roll:

I'm using a candle! But thank you for your kind words.

They are studded boots. I set shallow rivets into the leather uppers before they where sewn into boots. I donâ€™t think this was correct, but it looked good at the time.

As far as size. This was made to fit someone up to a 44â€

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