05-16-2007, 11:39 PM
Since genetics decided that I was to have this square shaped head inherited from my Germanic ancestors I had to make my own helmet. Nothing I have tried from off the shelf vendors would fit properly.
First thing I done was to order a bowl blank from Rudiskunstwerk in Germany. First Class folks to deal with!!!
With the help of Mark from Clang Armoury we cut the bowl from the blank, and fashioned a brow guard from the surrounding bronze. Creating the brow guard was probably the hardest part. Fitting it to the bowl was much harder than I anticipated. The cheek plates were fashioned after a pattern provided by Peroni from 16 gauge bronze. I believe these are copied from the Schaan helmet in the Landesmuseum in Zurich. I decided to go with the stud chinstrap fastener as per the original.
The feather tubes were created from brass tubing purchased at the local hobby shop. I admit these were an addition that’s not on the original, but I prefer this style over the X shaped ones commonly seen. As you can see in the photo there is a dent in the rear of the helmet. This occurred when I dropped it in the shop on the anvil horn. I think I will leave it gives it some character that others don’t have. .
Overall I am very pleased with the final result. It still needs to have the slot cut in the spike, and its final polish.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... 020335.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... 020336.jpg
First thing I done was to order a bowl blank from Rudiskunstwerk in Germany. First Class folks to deal with!!!
With the help of Mark from Clang Armoury we cut the bowl from the blank, and fashioned a brow guard from the surrounding bronze. Creating the brow guard was probably the hardest part. Fitting it to the bowl was much harder than I anticipated. The cheek plates were fashioned after a pattern provided by Peroni from 16 gauge bronze. I believe these are copied from the Schaan helmet in the Landesmuseum in Zurich. I decided to go with the stud chinstrap fastener as per the original.
The feather tubes were created from brass tubing purchased at the local hobby shop. I admit these were an addition that’s not on the original, but I prefer this style over the X shaped ones commonly seen. As you can see in the photo there is a dent in the rear of the helmet. This occurred when I dropped it in the shop on the anvil horn. I think I will leave it gives it some character that others don’t have. .
Overall I am very pleased with the final result. It still needs to have the slot cut in the spike, and its final polish.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... 020335.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... 020336.jpg
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a.k.a. Paul M.
a.k.a. Paul M.
