My new Late Roman helmet

[jvrjenivs]

Indeed a wonderful job! And I second Virilis that it looks even better when you're wearing it. Well done.

[Matthew Amt]

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the comments and compliments.

Matthew

[Robert Vermaat]

Ah, now we're talking. Looking even better.

I had worries about the nasal, but that's just looking great.

The problem with the neck guard immediately shows itself: the 'top half' should be a bit larger (and wider), the 'bottom half' is indeed a bit too long, and the angle should be smaller, so that it fits your neck better.

I think the helmet sits just a bit too high on your head?

[Matthew Amt]

Ah, now we're talking. Looking even better.

Thanks, Robert! You Da Man for this Late Stuff. (Or at least one of Da Men!)

The problem with the neck guard immediately shows itself: the 'top half' should be a bit larger (and wider), the 'bottom half' is indeed a bit too long, and the angle should be smaller, so that it fits your neck better.

Okay, I can fix some of that, though I probably won't go so far as to replace it entirely.

I think the helmet sits just a bit too high on your head?

It's possible. I kept eyeballing the proportions as I worked on the bowl, wondering if I should trim a little off the bottom before adding the browband. But I didn't, so it may be a little tallish overall. Plus it does seem to be sitting just a little high over my eyes, but just fiddling with the lining will fix that. Of course, then the cheekpieces will end up a tad long! Well, perfect army issue fit, eh?

Much obliged!

Matthew

[Robert Vermaat]

Thanks, Robert! You Da Man for this Late Stuff. (Or at least one of Da Men!)

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The problem with the neck guard immediately shows itself: the 'top half' should be a bit larger (and wider), the 'bottom half' is indeed a bit too long, and the angle should be smaller, so that it fits your neck better.

Okay, I can fix some of that, though I probably won't go so far as to replace it entirely.

it may be a little tallish overall. Plus it does seem to be sitting just a little high over my eyes, but just fiddling with the lining will fix that. Of course, then the cheekpieces will end up a tad long!

No, the overall shape is correct, I meant indeed 'a little high over the eyes'. If you can take an inch off the lining, the cheekpieces should still be good.