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Title: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Todd Eriksen on 2013-02-11, 02:36:59

I've posted my new russet archer's breastplate, 1470's, before.  I know some don't like the russeted look, but I do.  Now,here's the question:  Do I match my archers helm to the breastplate or leave the sallet shiny and wear it with the russet breastplate?

Title: Re: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-02-11, 03:37:42

"OCD James" says match 'em up; russet the helmet

Title: Re: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Ian on 2013-02-11, 15:57:33

Or you could apply some Joe Metz style 'aging' to the helmet with some gun blue! :)  I love that lived in look that he applies to his Great Helms.

Title: Re: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2013-02-11, 22:07:24

I'd age the helmet, I honestly like the look of aged arms and armor a lot more than shiny stuff. Plan to do it to my kettle helm eventually.

Title: Re: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Ian on 2013-02-11, 22:48:54

Some bluing along the center ridge and around the liner rivets might look pretty nice.

Title: Re: Help with a nagging question
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-12, 15:06:23

Quote from: James Anderson III on 2013-02-11, 03:37:42

"OCD James" says match 'em up; russet the helmet

I agree; make'm match.  Unless your persona is on campaign in which you can just say that your helm was captured off the head of one of the hapless enemy.