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WTB - 13th Century Stuff
Lord Dane:
Ditto. Love the painted helmets. I'm going to do one of my Pembridge's in blue & yellow. :)
royalist89:
I think its hard to break past that barrier in this head that screams 'fffaaaaarrrrb' even knowing it isn't at all.
I used household paint with a little egg in it and then enamels for the red. I thought about egg tempera and then my friend who makes it said it would be less effort, less mess and look equally as authentic to use standard house paint as well as enamels
B. Patricius:
I'm going to be painting mine with automotive enamels. It's not authentic, but it definitely will work for durability. It's always a compromise on some things between authenticity and modern convenience. For me, it's the ease of maintenance when I'm using my helm for rebated steel combat. I figure I wax my helmet twice a year just like my truck, and it should hold up okay.
Also, it helps to do a more authentic liner, at least in style for the helm too. That way you can take it out and maintain the inside of the helm easier. All our sweat and such can wreak havoc on the insides.
I'm debating on using more authentic techniques for my living history helm, I dunno. We'll see, hopefully this week I'll get pics from Les of my helms!
royalist89:
Hi Guys,
Been quiet, big event is tomorrow, kit is all ready and done, went back to a dull helmet as the painted one was too small so I had to get another helmet made! :( darn having a big nose lol
Heres the full kit guys all pretty much done! will be better when a photo is taken in action and not next to my telephone table but i spent too long sewing and making things today to not take a photo!
Sir Ulrich:
Oh wow, thats quite impressive, I rather like the look suits 13th century stuff rather well.
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