Show off your reenactment helmets!

[Steffen]

Hey Peiper,
looks good! Is this the helmet, which was used on one of your last pictures? (you know, the white one )
Some fading and it will become really impressive!

Best regards,
Steffen

[Peiper]

No kamerad, it is a different one, i have two para helmets

[Mooyman]

No kamerad, it is a different one, i have two para helmets

Anyway,they have the correkt colours and good job.
Why didn't you add texture?

[Peiper]

No kamerad, it is a different one, i have two para helmets

Anyway,they have the correkt colours and good job.
Why didn't you add texture?

There is a bit of texture, unfortunately it can't be seen very well from the pics,
but prior to panting i went over the lid with external "rough-cast" paint lol,
it leaves a "bitty" surface like on originals but not too rough like some ive seen

Pipes

[Hans Gowert]

what do people do to finish there helmets off,

I am currently painting one of my M38's up for early war , ive got to re do it as the paint as ran near the bolts, but once painted what do people to use as a protective coat ? Is it a dry varnish ?

Tom

[Peiper]

what do people do to finish there helmets off,

I am currently painting one of my M38's up for early war , ive got to re do it as the paint as ran near the bolts, but once painted what do people to use as a protective coat ? Is it a dry varnish ?

Tom

The five different helmets i own which ive painted ive left as is,
then when they get get knocked about "wear" comes naturally!

Pipes

[Hans Gowert]

just that my helmet is very dry and rough even tho i havent textured it. Want that smooth brand new out of the box look .

Tom

[dog green 1]

Tom try giving it a coat of flat or satin varnish. Once it's dried flat it back with a very fine sand paper. Coat it again a couple of times and you should have a much smoother finish. A good way to bring a natural shine without using ploish if you used flat farnish is to simply rub over it with your hand. The natural oils from your skin and hair give it a decent shine without making it sparkle.

Also make sure the varnish or laqure your going to use is compatible to go over the paint you used. Enamel with go over the top of acrylic/synthetic but not the other way on.

[Hans Gowert]

thanks for the tip buddy ,

next would be where to get decent helmet decals , not pre aged as i have checked that website and he doesnt do any standard eagle and shield decal. I have a set from RAU but the shield is pretty pants .

[Jagdpanther]

thanks for the tip buddy ,

next would be where to get decent helmet decals , not pre aged as i have checked that website and he doesnt do any standard eagle and shield decal. I have a set from RAU but the shield is pretty pants .

I get all my decals from this chap in the good old "US of A"....!

http://www.military-steel-helmets-and-d ... decals.htm

Is it for an early FJ lid? If so he does 1st pattern L/W eagle, plus second pattern...

List:

http://www.military-steel-helmets-and-d ... ilable.htm

(For 1st Pattern L/W eagle go to "Museum Quality Water Transfer Decals" section of the list. Always delivers quick, great service and good decals..)

Cheers,

Ade

[dog green 1]

Totally agree with the above. Best decals by far in my opinion.

[Hans Gowert]

cheers jadg, ill be sure to check them out and see what they have !


heres one i have just finished

[dog green 1]

looks nice. What colour did you use??

[Hans Gowert]

7018 Slate grey

[dog green 1]

Pieper what colours did you use for the camo on your FJ lid. Like the pale green you used. Very nice looking lid.