Rannulf's finished Crusader helm

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:34 pm

This is finished with the oil and scrubby finish.
I think it blends it in and gives it a satin easy maintenance finish.
I also apply wax to retard acid finger prints.

And his sword.
I refinished and sharpened it ever so slightly.
Good enough for a zombie. :wink:

So what do ya think?
Am I still a hack?

Hal

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:50 pm

Came out great Hal...as usual...can't wait to see what the next one I order from you looks like.. :idea:

LOL!!!
Rannulf

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:52 pm

Hey...it there a way to dull up the brass tip on the scabbard?
Rannulf

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:53 pm

Thank you Sir.

Problem is... I don't make custom helms anymore.
Your coif will be inside the helm box.

At your service.

Hal

Jr · Post by Jr » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:53 pm

nice stuff man !

Tyr Palenske · Post by **Tyr Palenske** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:53 pm

Sweetness! :shock:

Wulfgar · Post by **Wulfgar** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:55 pm

Nice helmet Hal, I always like your armour.

Who made the sword?

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:04 pm

Thanks guys.
I like crusader helms.

I don't know who made the sword.
However the scabbard is in bad need of oil and brass refinishing.
Plus, it does not have any belt buckle holes.

I have not touched the scabbard.
That was not on my job order. :wink:

Hal

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:12 pm

I got the sword on ebay for a steal I mean a freaking steal on ebay a few years back...I mean cheap.
Rannulf

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:56 pm

Shiny.

I really like the... well... lip (for want of a better word) on the rim. Sweet.

Effingham

Wulfgar · Post by **Wulfgar** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:15 am

I'd still love to get a helmet like shrugs off you one day.

Konstantin the Red · Post by **Konstantin the Red** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:06 am

Halberds wrote:So what do ya think?
Am I still a hack?

Hal

Now yer a fisherman. :wink:

Reel in them complimentz!

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:43 am

Hal makes this style in a kit form too if you want to try it...a simplified version of this helm he could probably do too for you..he loves crusader and viking era.
Rannulf

knotwolf · Post by **knotwolf** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:55 am

Nice helm sir. I especially like the little flare at the top & the big ol knobby rivets around the browband. I agree about the scrubby & oil satin finish, very easy for maintenance.

R

Rod Walker · Post by **Rod Walker** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:23 pm

So very sweet looking.

The sword looks like a Hanwei.

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:34 pm

no hanwei...was made in the czech republic as best as we can figure out

RenJunkie · Post by **RenJunkie** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:45 pm

Damn, Hal, I think you make my favorite Crusader hats. Killer.

You have a PM waiting for you...

Christopher

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:45 am

Wulfgar wrote:I'd still love to get a helmet like shrugs off you one day.

Shrugs hast to be my best favorite Crusader helm of all time.
This is a old progress pic of him.
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/h ... Shrugs.jpg

Bronze my fellow armourers... bronze.
There is nothing like it.

Hal

PS: RenJunkie, PM replied... thank you.

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:57 am

OK, so you say... brass is fine, what's the difference?
Perhaps I can enlighten you.

Bronze has a rich golden glow that brass can not achieve.
The aged patina of bronze is more attractive than brass.
It is more forgiving during hammering.
It buffs to a higher sheen.

Did I mention it has a better color?

Hal

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:25 am

The reason we didn't go with a brass brow band...don't want people assumeing I am baron, royalty or a royal peer... there is something in just having a nice kit that looks like it should be in that period..sometimes..simplicity of lines say more than 2 more pounds of brass or bronze..don't get me wrong...there are some nice helms ..that have brasswork...its not me..

Rannulf

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:41 am

Yes Rannulf.
Your helm does not have any latten trim.

It is made to look right off the campaign.
Nothing fancy or polished.
A soldiers everyday helm.

May it serve you well.

Hal

PS: When you win crown, send it back for a latten embellishment.
And a matching queens cornett.

Italo Norman · Post by **Italo Norman** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:11 am

If it is God's plan for me...I am so blessed in so many ways. I feel like my life is finally coming together. I may never win a crown..but others that have will never know the love I have for my wife and children. And Hal over the years now I feel I have the added blessing of calling you and your wife "Friends"

Thanks
Rannulf

Ghostpig · Post by **Ghostpig** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:39 am

Very clean and nice helm!

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:23 pm

Thanks Ghostpig,

The helm and sword shipped out Fedex yesterday.
I hope all is well.
The sword went air, and the helm went ground... due to the package size.

Hal

PS: Good thing swords don't get soft at 30,000 feet.

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:37 pm

Howdy, Real, Real nice helm Halberds. Very clean. Keep up the good work.

Thank you

Pitbull

Rolland · Post by **Rolland** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:13 pm

yes vary cool helm im a long way from that grade of work

white mountain armoury · Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:24 pm

nice lid

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:49 pm

Thanks Roland,

Adam,
He could be going to you next, as the helm might be too small.

I never cash the check until my client is happy.
I can refund if worse comes to worse.

If my client ain't happy... I ain't happy.

Hal

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:46 pm

The top is really cool looking, and the face is a nice "mean" look!

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:05 am

As it turns out... I have failed my mission.
My client can not achieve the 1/2" minimum padding required.

The helm will be returned and I will tear up the check.
Oh well... another one for the creek.

At least the last big rain storm washed all the old stuff down to the lake.
Perhaps it is doing some good as a fish habitat.

Hal

____________________
Unhappy metal pounder

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:41 pm

Hal If you cant sell that helm here on the AA Ill buy it myself. Want me to put it up for sale on my instock page for a bit? Keep your chin up , ##$% happens. Keep up the good work.

Take care

Pitbull

marcus the pale · Post by **marcus the pale** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:46 pm

Post size and price info, no doubt someone will snatch up this awesome hat.

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:12 pm

When it comes back, I will take careful measurements and put it on the classifides.

I'm retiring from SCA helm making.
My shoulder and wrists asked me to.

Hal

Gerhard von Liebau · Post by **Gerhard von Liebau** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:41 pm

Halberds wrote:When it comes back, I will take careful measurements and put it on the classifides.

Then... no more helm building for me.

Boo. I've seen guys like Thaden, Jiri Klepac and any number of others mess up on sizing a helmet and having to do it over! Don't give up because of a failure. Each success comes with a number of those, Hal. You do splendid work.

-Gregory

Sigurd Fjalarson · Post by **Sigurd Fjalarson** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:44 pm

Ask mattmaus about helm sizing issues. He had a couple with me when I started in the SCA. :wink:

Rannulf's finished Crusader helm

Rannulf's finished Crusader helm

Re: Rannulf's finished Crusader helm

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Halberds