. I learned a lot makeing it, had a good time also and next time I will not make the same mistakes. So let me know what you think of my first try and what I should try and fix on it.My first helm
My first helm
Well its also my first try with any metal shaping at all. You can check it out at http://www.angelfire.com/dragon2/minotaur/ . Its 14ga hot rolled. I messed up a lot when I was planishing it and it got mared up, made a bunch of other mistakes also . I learned a lot makeing it, had a good time also and next time I will not make the same mistakes. So let me know what you think of my first try and what I should try and fix on it.
. I learned a lot makeing it, had a good time also and next time I will not make the same mistakes. So let me know what you think of my first try and what I should try and fix on it.Strike while the iron is hot. Steel is strongest so say we all.
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Lord Ogier
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Interesting and mean looking helm.
Try a slightly heavier hammer with a lighter touch. The Hammer I use for plenishing is a 28oz ball-pien that the flat side has been polished to a mirror finish. Note: It is also very flat. No curve. I use this for Helm tops and other outside curves.
Try a slightly heavier hammer with a lighter touch. The Hammer I use for plenishing is a 28oz ball-pien that the flat side has been polished to a mirror finish. Note: It is also very flat. No curve. I use this for Helm tops and other outside curves.
With regards,
Lord Ogier
Lord Ogier
Don't be so hard on yourself. I think is a great first try. I also think it looks pretty cool for an original design. I really like the side profile and back view. I'm if on the eye slots but thats just me. I also agree next time grind down the weld.
I wish I was set up to start welding!
Good luck on your next attempt,
I wish I was set up to start welding!
Good luck on your next attempt,
John Woods
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WOODS ARMOURY
http://www.woodsarmoury.com
Ottawa School of Medieval Armed Combat
http://www.ottawasword.com
interesting take on a sallet. I kinda like it. Did you modify a design you found here on the archive?
Are you in a combat club? 14 guage is pretty heavy for something that isn't designed to prevent an injury. If this is for dress, you might want to try some lighter metal
Are you in a combat club? 14 guage is pretty heavy for something that isn't designed to prevent an injury. If this is for dress, you might want to try some lighter metal
Per pale sable and gules, two eagles rising respectant Or and in base an open
book argent.
book argent.
I got the pattern off of the Archive. What happened was I cut it out dished and welded the top because I couldnt get my folder cutouts to take the right dished shape. When I put the folder mockups on the side and face I didnt have enough room. I also couldnt see anything with such a narrow slit. So I played around with it till I got something I liked, unfortunately I ended up with the pislon(sp) look. Next time I will cut the pieces to better fit my head and face. I used the 14ga because I got a 2x2 sheet for free. I did this mostly for learning so it came out good in that respect.
After you look at it for a while you get accustom to its face. I am not sure now if it looks more fantasy or sci fi.
After you look at it for a while you get accustom to its face. I am not sure now if it looks more fantasy or sci fi.
Strike while the iron is hot. Steel is strongest so say we all.
Interesting take on the eye slots, and not to bad for a first try.