Beg: solid or falling buffe

Ideval · Post by **Ideval** » Wed Apr 04, 2001 10:55 pm

Hi,
today I made a 16g rapier gorget, after being inspired by the Wombat. Once finished, I was surprised that it looked clean and presentable. So, I decided to go all the way with a "siege buffe"(Valentine), to wear with an early morion/kettle helm.

For the first half of the 15th century, Iberian peninsula and outliers, what would be more appropriate: a solid bevor or an articulated bevor? If articulated, how many lames? What sort of breaths should the bevor haves: slots, holes?

Thanks all, I really appreciate it.

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Ideval · Post by **Ideval** » Fri Apr 06, 2001 1:31 pm

I've been working with cardboard to "mock" the chin and buffe, but I've had no luck yet. The gorget looks very clean and smooth, and I really don't wish to ruin it.

Tonight I will use sheet metal flashing, or somewhat heavier 22 gauge, to "mock" the buffe and see where that gets me.

In the meantime, is there any advice on this type of project? Specifically, solid or articulated buffe?
Thanks,
IdÃ«val