Finished crusader helm

Hugo de Stonham · Post by **Hugo de Stonham** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:26 pm

Finally got pics of my new helm on the internet. I built it based on what I've seen from Hal's Helmet kits (thanks Hal for the inspiration) took about 2 days to construct. Its made of 14guage mild steel and has rivits about every 1 3/4. Its already taken a beating in the SCA and held up nicely. So here are some pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25559583@N04/2437720798/

Hugo.

InsaneIrish · Post by **InsaneIrish** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:49 pm

nice job.

Questions: what is with the skulls on the shields in your pics?

And what is with the flaming helmet guy?

Hugo de Stonham · Post by **Hugo de Stonham** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:59 pm

I really don't know why he has skulls on his shield? And as to the flames on the helm....If you thought that was bad you should see his pants.....

Just one part of the SCA I hate...I don't mind period looking gear or even ugly gear for beginners but the guy with the flames is a squire.

Hugo

Jean Paul de Sens · Post by **Jean Paul de Sens** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:17 am

Hugo of wiesenfeuer wrote:I really don't know why he has skulls on his shield? And as to the flames on the helm....If you thought that was bad you should see his pants..... Just one part of the SCA I hate...I don't mind period looking gear or even ugly gear for beginners but the guy with the flames is a squire.

Hugo

Yah, he's a special one... nice helm though, and you're kit looks great. I'm sorry I didnt' get a chance to meet you at Medfair, but I guess you were only there on Saturday?

JP

InsaneIrish · Post by **InsaneIrish** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:36 am

Hugo of wiesenfeuer wrote:I really don't know why he has skulls on his shield? And as to the flames on the helm....If you thought that was bad you should see his pants..... Just one part of the SCA I hate...I don't mind period looking gear or even ugly gear for beginners but the guy with the flames is a squire.

Hugo

hmmm, yeah, ok....A squire? :shock:

Anyway you kit looks cool, keep up the good work!

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:40 am

It came out rather well.
Goes great with your kit.

I still need to paint mine red and white.

Thanks for the pics.

Hal

DeCalmont · Post by **DeCalmont** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:18 am

Looks good Hugo, congrats!

ETC · Post by **ETC** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:59 am

Nothing like doing it yourself. Great job.

ETC

Hugo de Stonham · Post by **Hugo de Stonham** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:41 pm

Thanks for all the kind words (especially about my kit).
I've put a few hundred hours into research and construction to keep as close to time period as possible (about 1250) I plan on adding greaves sometime soon.

Jean Paul de Sens, I was actually only out at Medfaire Friday. I spent Saturday and Sunday recuperating from the blow Lord Aethelstan gave me to my unprotected shoulder. But was a shame not to meet you.

Hugo