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your favorite helmet
« 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?

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #1 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! ;)
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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #2 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. 

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #3 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!

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #4 on: 2010-04-24, 18:04:50 »
Those would look fearsome AND cool!  8)
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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #5 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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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #7 on: 2010-04-26, 08:41:24 »
I like your kettle helm as well! It goes really well with your harness!  :)
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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #8 on: 2010-04-27, 01:16:21 »
Thank you Sir Brian, it has gotten me many compliments with that kit.   ;)

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #9 on: 2010-06-26, 16:25:20 »
I can't decide. it's a sickness I swear it is






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

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #10 on: 2010-06-26, 22:04:07 »
I think I speak for everyone when I say . . . ZOIKES!

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #11 on: 2010-06-27, 00:56:33 »
Hey, I'm always a fan of the great helms!
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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #12 on: 2010-06-28, 12:36:45 »
I can't decide. it's a sickness I swear it is






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

Rats! I'm not seeing them!  :(
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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #13 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

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Re: your favorite helmet
« Reply #14 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
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