3 days later and a LOT of nicotine, I have finally got this cuirass to a point where I can work with it(Much Thanks to those who helped me get this far). There is still a lot of work to be done involving the shoulder straps and leather straps at the waist and I plan on making a seperate male "skirt" to fit underneath. just thought I would share the "SLOW" progress. BTW the shield is one of 3 that will be available the other 2 are close to being done. Sprout :O)