SOF helmet correct colour?

[OliverVU]

Hello,

I use an M35 (infantry)helmet from Soldier of Fortune, although the website says it's painted in correct field grey, I have received comments about the colour being too dark. I portray late war Volksgrenadier.
Are there people who have opinions on the SOF helmets?

regards

[THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER.]

pop up a pic mate.

[OliverVU]

Here goes, I've also added a picture of me wearing it, I'm the Heer soldier

[Sheikh Al Stranghi]

It's fine, perhaps a bit shiny. Only good for mid to late war though, as it is.

[OliverVU]

bedankt Sheikh Yes, I only do late war

[ShaneH]

bedankt Sheikh Yes, I only do late war

but your kit is early war

[OliverVU]

I wore the m36 feldbluse on occasion, I normally always use an M43. I bought my kit together with another experienced reenactor who said this kit is correct for a late war impression, the only thing I see that can be improved for late war are the ammo pouches, the mess tin and Y-straps on the picture look good.

[les hearn]

wots wrong with using early kit ?....it was used throughout the war

[Mooyman]

It's fine, perhaps a bit shiny. Only good for mid to late war though, as it is.

Fine?,...were is the texture many late to mid war helmets have it.
So, i would repaint it.

[les hearn]

i have a couple of origional helmets ..late war ..raw edge ....only texture they got is the brush strokes.....

[Sheikh Al Stranghi]

i have a couple of origional helmets ..late war ..raw edge ....only texture they got is the brush strokes.....

yup, too many variations possible for general statements. As it is a m35 it would be an overpaint anyway. Nothing wrong with wearing a M36 late in the war either, as long as you don't have entire units running around in full poland getup. Depends on the unit as well.

[les hearn]

http://www.german-helmets.com/


lots of info on this site

i know we cannot go by all the sites but i find this one full of good info

[Mooyman]

i have a couple of origional helmets ..late war ..raw edge ....only texture they got is the brush strokes.....

Do your helmets have a fabric paint finish?

[Sheikh Al Stranghi]

No, they would be made of steel. Is it possible to see overpaint-brushstrokes on fabric?

[Stigroadie]

the only thing I see that can be improved for late war are the ammo pouches,

You and the guy behind you could improve things by fastening the ammo pouches?