Babbies first Restoration
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Babbies first Restoration
My first restoration project, all set and raring to go.
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Looks like a major restoration project you are undertaking.
What's the background story to the helmet and where was it found?
Good luck and please keep us posted with pictures....
What's the background story to the helmet and where was it found?
Good luck and please keep us posted with pictures....
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Blimey! Good luck with that and keep us posted!
David
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The helmet (at least I hope there is a helmet buried under there) was dug out of the Ardennes by English relic seekers, at least I think that is the term for them. They found a number of helmets, along with other gear in what appeared to be a German depot site that had been shelled by US guns. As you can see the liner is mostly intact, though I doubt I can save the leather but you never know. I will post photos as the process continues. Stay tuned.
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Good luck but I think you are biting more than you can chew on this one!
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Just you wait that being said, any advice would be greatly appreciated.carvillan wrote:Good luck but I think you are biting more than you can chew on this one!
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update: rust removal is going fairly well. Hammerite gel and careful use of a wire brush, starting to see metal showing through.
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Update: project is on the backburner until I can figure out what to do with the liner. In the mean time, here is my other one!
Original condition:
Now:
Original condition:
Now:
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