My Functional Klappvisor Bascinet and Cuirass, late 14th C. design - 3D printed progress!
Hey all, new to posting on social media, but thought you might like to see some projects I’ve been working on.
Historical armor from the 14th to 15th century is one my obsessions to study and there’s nothing more exciting than to experience history “first hand”. Being able to design helps feed that for me…
Shown is some of my progress:
A fully enclosed globose cuirass (w/ saloon-door backplates) inspired by the CH14 Churburg breastplate and manuscripts of reredos backplates.
As well as, my design of the Veste Coburg Klappvisor Hundsgugel bascinet.
I will preface by stating this helmet is not intended to be a total 1:1 reproduction; I wanted to capture the Coburg style with my own design for the Klappvisor - with respect to the extant examples. The bascinet has its own hand sewn suspension liner and leather aventail (chainmail not yet attached). The klappvisor is removable and can be switched out easily for different styles.
The full set also includes full leg harness, hourglass gauntlets, and arm harness.
I plan on posting more updates and projects. Based on reception, I hope to release my modular designs and sewing patterns for people to be able to create their own. There’s certainly never enough medieval armor in the world.
I hope you all enjoy. ☺️