Need to show this gladiator helmet off.

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:39 pm

A buddy of mine had me make him a gladiator helmet out of mild steel. After thinking about it for a while i started working on it and it went together fast. though i did make 3 sets of cheeks until i was happy with the shape. The thing weighs a good amount but its a 12ga mild steel top and 14ga for the rest with 1/4"round bar welded to the edges. My buddy got a great helmet at a great price and when we blacken it i will post pics also.

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:36 am

Cool helm... I like the rings for the grill, it looks real.

Yes more pics of the patina when ready.

Sean_OCeallaigh · Post by **Sean_OCeallaigh** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:29 am

How much to make another one possibly with a crest or without please.

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:48 am

these helmet run $700 for mild steel and it depends what crests you want,the price is determined by the hair color.

redrook · Post by **redrook** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:39 pm

Fantastic!!
Any chance of an interior photo? I have considered making a similar helm,but have yet to see one in person ,to examine hinge placement.

PatternWeld · Post by **PatternWeld** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:53 pm

That is a kick ass lid.

I wonder what you could do with a Carolingian type morion hat? One of those with a ring grill and differently shaped locking cheeks would be sexy.

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:24 pm

I dont have the helmet anymore so no interior shots sorry.

Patternweld-so far it seems i can make anything i set my mind to as long as it isnt a face hehe. (worked on a menpo and hated it,turned out good but it wasnt a full face)

zippy · Post by **zippy** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:49 am

was that for evil kevin?

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:57 am

naw zip kevin already has one,this was for lonny.

Ckanite · Post by **Ckanite** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:12 pm

wow that is so cool!!

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:46 pm

That looks nice Gunther good work. Is that a downward turned large roll around the brim? Or a Triangle roll? I cant see it clear in the pics but what I do see of it looks awesome.

Have a good week

Pitbull

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:03 am

naw man its just a welded on 1/4" thick round bar.

woodwose · Post by **woodwose** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:33 am

GuntherofOrkney wrote:naw man its just a welded on 1/4" thick round bar.

so is it welded to the bottom-edge or the brim rather than the edge-edge of the brim? I hope that question makes sense... regardless of how its done it looks great.

GuntherofOrkney · Post by **GuntherofOrkney** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:35 am

its kinda set underneath the brim then welded so it gives the thickest amount of metal so it will resit denting as much as possible and the flat edge at the front looks cool too.

Pitbull Armory · Post by **Pitbull Armory** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:54 am

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