where does this open

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:42 am

im about 75% of the way through the making my plates om my indain suit but im trying to work out how the sucker opens up and how you are supposed to get into the suit.

the other question i have is i know some people have done this piece before and i was wondering if any one had a pattern for the torso piece as im not sure how that leather coat would work, bend etc. so if any one has a patten that would be great..

thanks guys.

pip[img]

T. Finkas · Post by **T. Finkas** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:43 am

Ask Chris Gilman. He has made at least one and seems very knowledgable. He posts here under "Sir Gaston". Check oui this thread:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ght=indian

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:02 pm

The Indian armour in your picture is in the Wallace collection in London. It is and 18th century piece I believe and I have only seen 2 other examples like it, both of the same period.
The body is 2 separate pieces (front & back) attached at the shoulders (I used 2 buttons on each side) and tied on the sides. (I used 2 or 3 ties per side) The shoulders are also separate and I have attached them using the buttons that hold the front and back together. The body and shoulders are many layers of heavy fabric quilted and then held by small rivets (On mine 26,000+) The outer layer looks like a silk velvet.
So to answer your question, how/ where do you get in to it...Everywhere.
(I received your email; I thought I'd answer it here.)

Halfdan · Post by **Halfdan** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:55 am

IIRC, the maiile is butted. It's been a while since I've been to see it though.
That's my 1/2 cent.

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:50 am

hey, thats sweet, how do the plates at the side wrap around then, do they go over the seams i thought those plates go all the way around the sides
does any one have a photo of the back of it....

i used gold stitching instead of the nails as i cannot afford nor have the patience to do it.

it actually looks fairly cool the test piece i did.

pip

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:50 am

ps does anyone have a pattern for the coat

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:44 am

The pattern is basic, use cheap fabric to mock it up and you can figure it out.
There are no plates on the side.
The back is like the front.