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I masking taped a horn pattern on the helm.
I will peal it off and mark on 18ga. distressed (rusty and pitted) metal.
Beverly cut and start 3D shaping.
Hammer to fit skull then weld and blend with sander disk.

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How about three or four or what ever you can afford.
And I will toss in a 100 franks coin of 1954.

Hal

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I have a few fake Garnets that look pretty real. I'd be glad to send you a few to use if you'd like. Thank you very much but my wife has some fake diamonds she will let me use. This is a concept sketch of a lifting visor. Sketch1.jpg I shall use Chicago Screws so it is easy removable. I saw a scull...

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Is it not a shame that one makes something nice... then another beats on it with a stick?
Jolly well done.

I love when a plan comes together.

Hal

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I also found a 1935 1$ bill

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I would trade for current MRE.

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Any one need 1945 5 franc and a 1949 5 frank coins?

Hal

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My tool was used for articulation spacing on sabatons. However a second tool does hold down the washer inside. Sometimes I smack the rivet first with the flat hammer. That mushrooms it so the washer is held in place. Then I finish off with the ball pein hammer to dome the rivet inside. I like to pla...

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Holey crap Thoog made all that? That is some amazing stuff Many commercial patina russet compounds are available. That brown can be achieved with Japanese Brown from sculpt nouveau. A touch of black and a green scrubby pad with oil will antique it somewhat. Check out sculpt nouveau on YouTube for in...

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I like the leather drape on the helm.
Thanks for the new pics.

Yes... study period armour for design help.

Hal

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I will do the band and eyebrows in brass, add a leather suspension, then see where it goes from there. The riveted drape is black oiled. I have patina that will turn brass an aged green. Also patina for russet and black steel, not to mention the weed burner. Best I could tell from your post Mat... i...

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I ordered them from the Bud-K catalog.

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Huzzah!... Jolly well done.
I really like the flat ring riveted maile.
The patina is a two thumbs up.
Sewing the leather trim + 5

Over all... I will give this helm a 9.5 on a scale of one to ten.
Why.... Because their is no perfect ten.

Hal

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You photo shop designers have free access to the pics and have fun.
Several designs have resulted from such a hive endeavor.
The photo shop helm kit grill comes to mind.

Hal

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Konstantin the Red wrote:A Hammered Wombat Special, do you suppose?

Yes... His later ones had longer beards.
The teeth and fluted beard are a dead give away.

I wonder if all the paid orders were ever filled.
Every one has their Otto. No?

Hal

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There is nothing wrong with cold forming.
99% of my metal work is cold.
However... I will aneal at times.

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Brain the skull cap. That is, make a brain maze motif across the helmet with fluting, etching, brass overlay/inlay or something along those lines. Now that is cool. Sort of like Mars Attacks. Or a broken out piece of helm with brain pattern squiggles coming out? I really do enjoy the hive mind. Hal...

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Nice work shop, I like the use of the spot lights.
I use spot lights also.

Best of luck on your armour quest it is looking good to me so far.

Thanks for sharing.

Hal

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Well I spent some time and have this to show you. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/FantasyHelmProgressMaileBand.jpg This is a pattern for the head band that the maile laces to. The maile goes on the inside of the head band. This is a mock up of bat wings. http://home.armourarchive.org/...

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I like the bat wings, I should work on it some more.

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I find a cherry red and a soft... water quench to work wonders.
4140 is also good as supplied from the factory.
I use 1018 shanks to save on cost.

Hal

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I heat and water quench for harder tools.
The fluting tool is an example:

It welds nice also.

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You guys certainly have some good ideas and imaginations.
Now all I have to do is glue some nickels and gears on it. (just kidding)
Thank you all for your inspirations.

It is a work in progress and I will keep you posted.

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InsaneIrish wrote:Honestly, you've done that helm before Hal. Toss it down the creek and go a different direction.
Or atleast toss the skull face plate.

I hear you... yes I was copying myself.
I will hold off on the face and pay more attention to the helm top.
At least I can use my riveted drape from LWCM.

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I like the idea of vampire teeth.
The gold tooth is a good touch, maybe a fake diamond?

I was thinking brass eyebrows and a center crest.
Perhaps some horns?

The cheek pieces would work, I could put them on a leather hinge.

Thanks guys.

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Wow... that sure came out nice.
Thanks for sharing.

Hal

PS: About how long did it take to make that?

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Hello members, After reading through Zetheros link I want to make a fantasy helm. That young fellow has inspired an old dog like me. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/Fantasy.jpg I have started on this but it has no pazzazz. What does the hive mind suggest I do to make it pop? Besides s...

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Thanks for the updated pics.

You have a articulate way of explaining it.
All I could say is… man that kicks some serious ass dude.

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Now that has some mass.
Thanks for sharing.

Hal

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Thanks for the pics.
Jolly well done.

Hal

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What Jon said.

This is what I use.

Hal

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Very well done, I like it and thanks for sharing.

Hal

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My favorite is the ball hammer and a dishing doughnut.

Another good way is to get someone else to dish for you, offer them beer.

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I realy like the progress pics.
It is like I was watching over your shoulder.

Thanks for the pics.

Hal

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Jolly well done.

In Texas we call a chunk a large thick piece.
The ga. sheet metal is called sheet metal.

Brass is an exceptional find.

Got pics?

Hal

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i think the eye triangle spacing treatment is just fine.

Remember... this stuff is hand made.

Hal.

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