My work, closed sallet in prog. (03-20-16)

jarlragnar · Post by **jarlragnar** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:28 pm

Looking forward to seeing the bascinet. Will it be one of the narrow faced variety with tubular vervelles?

Bender · Post by **Bender** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:14 am

I espeicially liked the close helm. Those are a bitch to pattern and fit right. Nice symetry-great attention to detail. Right down to important things like sneck hooks and pegs.

It never occured to me to weld up a visor and then cut out the sights. That would be a great way to get in those hard to do "stop shelves" the bottoms of some have too.

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:56 am

I used this bascinet as a reference

http://picasaweb.google.com/smokedim/Bascinets#5433290470539817922
http://picasaweb.google.com/smokedim/Bascinets#5433290475827695970

And here's what I have done so far

jarlragnar · Post by **jarlragnar** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:22 am

I can't wait to see more. This looks awesome.

Count Johnathan · Post by **Count Johnathan** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:51 pm

Great work GP!

I was wondering, are you dishing all of your domes with a hammer into one of Halberds dishing donuts?

I was thinking of ordering one soon. I know they have many uses.

Thx

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:07 am

Thanks!

Yes, I use Halberds made dishing doughnut. I think I have the small version and it works simply great. You can dish cops and helmet halves with it. Buy one (or three) from Hal and you won't regret it.

Count Johnathan · Post by **Count Johnathan** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:45 am

Soon.

Caleb · Post by **Caleb** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:29 am

Hi Ghostpig,
Could you tell us a little bit about how you finish the metal in your projects? How you clean up a weld and what tools you use to get the surfaces to your liking? I'd Also really love to see a picture of all the tools you use to get a helmet mostly shaped and ready for surface preparation.

thanks!
Caleb

zippy · Post by **zippy** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:57 pm

been a long time since i have seen a ghostpig update. so...... thread necro

LastKNIGHT · Post by **LastKNIGHT** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:39 am

Thank you zippy for bumping this thread. This man looks to be a god of amouring based on how fast he was able to get items made.

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:46 pm

Yes it has been too long since I last time swinged my hammers. Zero shop time because of full time day job. But when I get some time I'll finish that bascinet and other orders that I have waiting. And some day I'll make a new version of that Húrin helmet with all the brass, leather and dragons.

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:54 am

Hi Tomi how you been? The bascinet looks great. Miss your hammer work. Keep in touch.

Take care

Pitbull

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:03 am

Have some time to play in my shop so I started to make a second version of thet Húrin helmet. Not a commission, just for fun.

Top halves and bands 2,5mm cold rolled mild and rest 2mm. This time it will have some brass decorations and I'm gonna blue/blacken this like that gjermundbu/coppergate I made earlier.

owen matthew · Post by **owen matthew** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:34 pm

You are amazing, great work every time!

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:28 am

Thanks Owen!

Some progress. More brass...

Donngal · Post by **Donngal** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:22 pm

Lookin good!

Donngal

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:27 am

Got couple days of time to work this Hurin helmet. Close but not done yet.

Anyone know how to make crests? What materials to use? I'd like to make that dragon crest to go with the helmet.

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:10 am

FABTASTIC!

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:38 pm

Now that is dang cool, I like it.
The brass work really pops.
Thanks for the progress pics.

I see your doughnut is holding up well after 3 years.

Hal

Smilingotter · Post by **Smilingotter** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:11 pm

Anyone know what's become of Ghostpig? I was really enjoying this thread...

RandallMoffett · Post by **RandallMoffett** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:30 pm

He has been pretty quiet lately hasn't he.... after his last helmet maybe he just is taking an awesomeness break. If I made a helmet like that I might have to take a break as well.

RPM

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:23 am

I don't have any time for armouring until july. Then I have three weeks to finish that bascinet and Hurin v2. Hurin helmet will have removable grill and face plate and I also have some ideas how to make that dragon crest to go with the helmet. It will be on sale once it's done.

Smilingotter · Post by **Smilingotter** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:34 pm

Glad to know you haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Keep us updated whenever you can.

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:27 pm

Time to finish that bascinet.

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:23 am

Hi and Welcome back Tomi. Man that Close helm came out FINE. And that bascinet is looking Shveeet!

Cant wait to see more pics

Take care

Pb

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:51 pm

Thanks Andy!

Bascinet is finished.
Next summer something else.

http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Katulan ... t=3&page=1

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:27 pm

Outstanding.

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:09 pm

Hi folks!

Got some things done. Made a dragon crest. It is made of polymer clay, original Sculpey and Super Sculpey and baked hard. I'll paint it later. And also made new nasal nasal pieces. Next I'm going to make wax models and had them cast. They will be brass.

http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Katulan ... t=3&page=1

Zetheros · Post by **Zetheros** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:54 pm

Wow! Very nice!

Ckanite · Post by **Ckanite** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:07 am

Oh MY! I can not wait to see the finished castings!!!

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:14 pm

Got the brasses installed and the grill welded. also the dragon is painted. They still need some tweaking and I'm gonna redo the face plate. Don't like it anymore.

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:46 pm

Oh that is cooler than hell, thanks for the pic.

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:43 am

Thanks Hal!

Got the Húrin v2 done today. I scrapped the old face and tried to make a new one but that didn't work either. So no face plate here, just the grill. Overall I'm happy how the helm turned out.

This will go to the classifieds once I figure out a proper price tag. How much should I charge?

More pics: http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Katulan ... t=3&page=1

Ckanite · Post by **Ckanite** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:08 am

Beyond fantastic!

Garreth · Post by **Garreth** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:22 pm

Ghostpig wrote:Thanks Hal!

Got the Húrin v2 done today. I scrapped the old face and tried to make a new one but that didn't work either. So no face plate here, just the grill. Overall I'm happy how the helm turned out.

This will go to the classifieds once I figure out a proper price tag. How much should I charge?

More pics: http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Katulan ... t=3&page=1

I'd say at least $1000. Fantastic work BTW!

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