tilt helm

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Tue May 27, 2003 6:41 am

i have searched and searched all over the net but i can't find a single pattern for a tilt helm. i think they're also called frog helms. please could you help me.

[This message has been edited by thomas hayman (edited 05-27-2003).]

Vogeljager · Post by **Vogeljager** » Tue May 27, 2003 7:05 am

That's probably because a tilting helm is only good for tilting. You can't really wear one as costume or for re-enactment style sword combat, and to make an authentic reproduction you need to be able to work very heavy steel.

The good news is that if you have some armouring experience, it shouldn't be that hard to pull off. It's basically just a cap piece rivited to an over-sized wrapper. Find some good pictures and go from there.

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Tue May 27, 2003 7:28 am

unfortunately i am not a professional armurer but i suspose i will see what i can do. thanks n e way

Caesar_Salad · Post by **Caesar_Salad** » Tue May 27, 2003 5:28 pm

heres one:

http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/jb60.htm

hope it helps,

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Padrig · Post by **Padrig** » Tue May 27, 2003 10:15 pm

That's not a helm, that's a TURRET!

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Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Wed May 28, 2003 4:31 am

thanks everyone i will see what i can do with the few pictures i've got get bak to you when a plan is devised.