My new hat (S-18 armet by Oleg Yanchuk)

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:36 pm

A couple months ago, I started talking to Oleg (Eisenberg here) about making a reproduction of the Churburg S-18 armet, with a speculative visor. Today, it arrived in the mail. Now, Oleg had been sending me progress pics as he worked, but it was a whole new level of awesome to see the piece in person.

Since this is a pretty rare helmet to see reproduced, I figured I would post some of the pictures that Oleg sent me. Once I get it lined, I'll take some more.

And for those who want to know:
The pictures speak for themselves, really. I found Oleg extremely easy to deal with, his communications were clear and regular. I would gladly do business with him again. As with some of the other Ukrainian armourers - western union or money gram (and their fees and exchange rates) is the only payment option. I mean it when I say that was the *only* downside of this transaction.

The helmet is mild steel, welded (12 ga if I remember right) bowl with 14 ga sides.

Enjoy!

and a bunch of others (from Oleg's thread in the Classifieds section):
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... 3&start=41

GideonMacKay · Post by **GideonMacKay** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:21 pm

thats one nice hat man... I like it an aweful lot...

LWCM · Post by **LWCM** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:21 pm

Can't wait to hit it with something

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:50 pm

Gorgeous helmet! Ever since I saw his introductory thread Ive been thinking about making a similar helmet for myself to fight in. I love seeing early 15th century stuff...its been neglected for too long.

And I love the visor.

You could also do a version with the rounded/squashed nose....rather like pigface marries a klapvisor.

Otto von Teich · Post by **Otto von Teich** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:19 am

I love that! Great job, well done, congrats!

Carnifex- · Post by **Carnifex-** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:38 am

This is an awsome helmet!

Bruhn Engbrecht · Post by **Bruhn Engbrecht** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:23 am

amazing, such a unique helmet. eisnberg does incredible work.

he's gotta get him self a website lol, and this whole "progress pics" is what i should do for my new custom helmet from maxim. I always enjoy looking at the making of armour from start to finish..

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:14 am

Bruhn Engbrecht wrote:amazing, such a unique helmet. eisnberg does incredible work.

he's gotta get him self a website lol, and this whole "progress pics" is what i should do for my new custom helmet from maxim. I always enjoy looking at the making of armour from start to finish..

Yeah - I am very happy. Just need to get the liner and camail put in. I will definitely be getting some practice at threading on the camail, since I am going to try and avoid the gap at the front that some folks leave. And I am still deciding if I should line the camail or not. Since it will need to be separate from the helm liner, it will be something easily added.

And I have a ton of progress pics, but I only posted a few - I may go back and post a couple more just for a more full 'start to finish' effect. I think it is good to not just show off the final product, but the process as well. I also think it helps folks understand the amount of work involved.

Bruhn Engbrecht · Post by **Bruhn Engbrecht** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:28 pm

what are you using this for? Sca?

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:14 pm

Bruhn Engbrecht wrote:what are you using this for? Sca?

Nope - I'll be using this for HES/WMA armoured combat work. And, of course, decorating the house

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:33 pm

Dude that is sweet! Nice hat!

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:26 pm

Kenwrec Wulfe wrote:Dude that is sweet! Nice hat!

Thanks - now I just need to fight off the left overs and get a liner in it!

Eisenberg · Post by **Eisenberg** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:19 pm

Andrew Young wrote:Gorgeous helmet! Ever since I saw his introductory thread Ive been thinking about making a similar helmet for myself to fight in. I love seeing early 15th century stuff...its been neglected for too long.

A good choice for respiration, protection and viewability.

Eisenberg · Post by **Eisenberg** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:30 pm

lower parts("guanciale"in Italian) separately

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:51 pm

Thanks for the extra pics, Oleg.

I'll have to take a pic of it on my armour stand one of these days too.

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:03 pm

as promised, here is a (*cough*crappy*cough*) pic of my armour stand (with sword case and spear trainer even!)

Greg Mele · Post by **Greg Mele** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:04 pm

Let me just say that having seen this helmet in person, as amazing as the photos are, it's even nicer in person! Oleg does some amazing work!

Talbot · Post by **Talbot** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:55 pm

Greg Mele wrote:Let me just say that having seen this helmet in person, as amazing as the photos are, it's even nicer in person! Oleg does some amazing work!

I can hardly wait to see this helm!

I am also interested in seeing the arms that Jess Wasson is finishing up for you right now. They would go quite well with this hat should you choose to give them away to David.

Greg Mele · Post by **Greg Mele** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:37 pm

Jeff has finished the arms, and I'll post here once they arrive.

Yes, they would go very well indeed, but Dave will have to cut them off my cold, dead body!

d-farrell2 · Post by **d-farrell2** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:27 pm

Greg Mele wrote:Jeff has finished the arms, and I'll post here once they arrive.

Yes, they would go very well indeed, but Dave will have to cut them off my cold, dead body!

well, that and stretch my arms about an inch or two

nah, I think I'll just get my own