GDFB Klapvisor Helm

[Sir Edward]

Yeah, not all of the visors stay up on their own. I don't think GDFB makes that a priority. My sallet wouldn't stay up at all, nor would it lock down for combat, so Allan was kind enough to add spring pins to lock it in both places. A very elegant solution!

[Sir Brian]

That is probably the way I'll have to go. Do you mind posting a couple of close up shots to give me a rough idea of how and where to consider adding a spring pin or two? 

[Sir Wolf]

a lot of bassenets also had a strap that went around the back of the helm and buckled to itself on the other side.

but a spring pin can be made from 3 rivets and a hacksaw blade too

[Sir Edward]

Yep, I should be able to take some pictures. I'll try to remember to do that tonight.

[Sir Brian]

a lot of bassenets also had a strap that went around the back of the helm and buckled to itself on the other side.

but a spring pin can be made from 3 rivets and a hacksaw blade too

Yeah I have the straps and buckles for that and will go that route as a last resort if I can't make a simpler
method work, but you certainly have piqued my curiosity about making the spring pin! 

Update:

I called KOA and they’ll refund me for the return Klappvisor (I had no doubts that they would). Since I don’t know how long their sale is running for I opted to purchase the Great Bascinet outright and have the
Cost of the Klappvisor deducted from my balance when they have a reasonable time to get to it.

Here is the NEW new helm!
http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB2971&name=Great+Fighting+Bascinet

[Sir Brian]

Well I got my new bascinet and I like this one much more. Not only does it fit better but the visor stays up and has a locking spring pin. All in all a well made bascinet. 

[Sir Wolf]

and pictures of said helmet on your noggin?

[Sir Brian]

I KNEW you was going to ask! 


Stay tuned as I go take them...I might be awhile!

Here you go:






Remember folks this helm is still on sale over at KOA!

[Dragonlover]

Wow! Photo number 5 is MOST fearsome indeed!!!!

[Sir Brian]

Yeah the new leather scary mask fits perfectly! 

[Sir Wolf]

dude that last picture with the visor is nasty hehehehe oh wait it was up? ehehehe jkjk

great looking helm man, can't wait to see it with the aventail attached

[Sir Brian]

Now I'm just waiting for the aventail to be delivered from Therionarms.

I was contemplating on getting some scales and adding them to the aventail for a more unique look.
I think that was sometimes done in period but I'm not positive. Can anyone offer up any verification?  

UPDATE:
Ah found that someone has already done some research on the subject! Scale aventail is looking like a very good probability now!
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8147&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[Sir Wolf]

you know how some people have dags at the end of their COP or under their soup can knees? i think it would look cool around the top edge of the aventail.  you see so many with just the leather straight edge, that some flair maybe neat

[Sir Wolf]

my image handling isn't as good as Sir Edwards

[Sir Brian]

hmm, that would look kinda cool. The aventail would need some re-work but it's a possibility!