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Sir Brian:
Well the visor doesn't stay up at all so I jury rigged an ugly though not visible "fix" to keep the visor up. I am in the process of removing it now. I have a spring pin setup but I'm not sure if I can get it done before this Sunday. I am also putting on a new chin strap and securing them with post screws instead of those ugly aluminum rivets and nuts. This is a stainless steel helm and it has some weight to it, about equal in weight to my new bascinet with aventail. The padding I made is a bit thin but will easily allow for a coif and is velcro'd in so it can be easily hand washed. I'm only parting with it because I don't really wear it all that much anymore. I wore it maybe once all of last year, so if someone else can put it to better use then let it serve a greater purpose than dust collecting in my closet!  ;)

Sir Matthew:
That is a sweet looking helm and I think might go nice with the Teutonic Knight I'm eventually going to put together. I have alot of things I'm trying to save up for right now, but if there are no takers this weekend, I might be tempted later this summer when I've got the rest of the stuff I want for my current 16th/17th century kit paid for. Since I'm actually doing some reenacting with that kit, it kinda takes priority right now.

Sir Brian:
Funny you mentioned Teutonic Knight Matt since that is predominantly what I wear it with!  ;)

I was able to remove the atrocious visor latch but can't find the spring pin I had saved. I might be able to prepare another one tomorrow but that is looking unlikely. I did manage to add the new chin strap though so that is ready to go. Again I will bring this helm with me on Sunday so anyone wishing to check it out is more than welcome. At this point I'll even toss in the white and black feathers.

UPDATE:
Success! I managed to prepare TWO spring pins but won't be able to put them in prior to departing
this afternoon. :(
However as I was working on them it occured to me that Phil the blacksmith at VARF will perhaps be able to put the spring pin in. I'll have to ask him when I go to purchase my Hungarian Axe from him. ;)

Sir William:
I LOVE that axe, Sir Brian!  What a sweet deal...and cool that he can fix that helm for you.  When will you meet up with him again?

Sir Brian:

--- Quote from: Sir William on 2011-06-06, 14:04:35 ---I LOVE that axe, Sir Brian!  What a sweet deal...and cool that he can fix that helm for you.  When will you meet up with him again?
--- End quote ---

Yes well I discovered rather quickly that you Templar types prefer battle axes to parasols which is understandable but the
parasols might have served your fallen brethern better at the battle of Hattin!  :D

As for the helm Phil couldn't get to it, truly he did not seem very confident to attempt it, no worries though I'll give it a try later
this week!   :-\

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