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Title: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-04-23, 13:44:36: what is your favorite helmet? have a picture of it? could be a real piece or a fantasy and doesn't have to be one you own. how would you make your kit if you had or could have that helmet? change anything?
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-04-23, 14:28:40: heh, funny you started this topic because I had made some inquires of the Armorer from Red Falcon Armouries about him making a custom Klappvisor bascinet for me at the NCRF last weekend! ;)

Sunday I had noticed his new leather pauldrons shaped like a skull and he mentioned that he could also make them in steel which caught my interest since I've been knocking around an idea from last year about having a helm with a visor in the shape of a griffon’s face. The gentleman was intrigued with the idea and I am supposed to contact him in a couple of weeks to find out approximately what the cost will be. So my “dream” helm could possibly become a reality…hopefully I won’t have to sell a kidney for it! ;)
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Matthew on 2010-04-24, 03:19:56: Tim from Red Falcon Armory made my leg armor and has done some other work for me, he does really nice work. I think you'll be pleased.
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Dragonlover on 2010-04-24, 17:40:40: Funny you should BOTH mention that. My first SCA armor was composed of archer's knees, which are able to completely curve on themselves. I used these exclusively since I was a scout killer and could actually run full bore in them. I talked to Partha at NCRF and he said he could construct another set. SWEET! Especially since I'm looking into the pauldron set Sir Brian is referring to done in steel trimmed in brass!
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-04-24, 18:04:50: Those would look fearsome AND cool! 8)
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2010-04-25, 17:07:52: I must admit, I really do like my houndskull ( pigface) bacinet although a nice Klapenvisor would complete my collection of C14th period helms.
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Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Matthew on 2010-04-25, 22:57:53: I'm pretty partial to my Kettle Helm, I don't see alot of people wearing them, despite the fact that they were so common for such a long period of time. I just got a Cabbasset, and I have to say that may be my second choice, not that I have an extensive collection to choose from.
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-04-26, 08:41:24: I like your kettle helm as well! It goes really well with your harness! :)
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Matthew on 2010-04-27, 01:16:21: Thank you Sir Brian, it has gotten me many compliments with that kit. ;)
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-06-26, 16:25:20: I can't decide. it's a sickness I swear it is

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607408489_1032321511_31330453_4333253_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607448490_1032321511_31330454_2164799_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607488491_1032321511_31330455_450411_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs035.snc4/34135_1448607528492_1032321511_31330456_4314800_n.jpg)

if you can't see these let me know and i will put on photo bucket
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Ancelyn on 2010-06-26, 22:04:07: I think I speak for everyone when I say . . . ZOIKES!
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-06-27, 00:56:33: Hey, I'm always a fan of the great helms!
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-06-28, 12:36:45: Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2010-06-26, 16:25:20
I can't decide. it's a sickness I swear it is

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607408489_1032321511_31330453_4333253_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607448490_1032321511_31330454_2164799_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs015.snc4/34135_1448607488491_1032321511_31330455_450411_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs035.snc4/34135_1448607528492_1032321511_31330456_4314800_n.jpg)

if you can't see these let me know and i will put on photo bucket

Rats! I'm not seeing them! :(
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-06-28, 21:11:56: they are facebook pics, can u see facebook from work? there up on my facebook reenactment photo page too
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Brian on 2010-06-29, 11:28:33: Ah that's why...no I can't see FB from work...I'll have to check it out from home! :)

Ok...you REALLY need some help! :D
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Matthew on 2010-06-30, 00:43:12: Wow! And my wife thinks my collection of weapons and armor is getting out of control.
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-09-11, 19:17:59: I'd have to go with kettle helm. The brim keeps the sun out of my eyes and protect me from the sunburn. Second fave would prolly be the transitional helm as it's a crusader favourite.
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Sir William on 2010-09-13, 17:29:24: I like this helm for a generic raider kit I'm thinking of putting together.

(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/MantisHelm.jpg)

Barring that, I'll settle for a well-fitted barrel helm like this one (which I had and let go, like a DA).

(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/TemplarBarrelHelm.jpg)
Title: Re: your favorite helmet
Post by: Lord Dane on 2012-08-20, 02:11:40: Quote from: Sir Edward on 2010-06-27, 00:56:33
Hey, I'm always a fan of the great helms!

Ditto. I am partial to the Pembridge style as it is what I mostly wear. But I also second the great helms. If I were to pick a later century style....I would choose an armet style.