Helmet Shelf

[Nitram]

Here's how I store/display my current collection, turning the top of by wardrobe into a shelf space. My M51 was being resprayed when I took the photo, so it's not pictured.



I'm thinking of making some wooden stands to leave the helmets on. Maybe someone more experienced with storing helmets can advise for/against this?

Comments & advice appreciated.

Nitram

[AMTG]

I bought some shelving from a hardware store, cheap and easy to put together......helmets need a home of their own!!!!

[Panzer 3]

Hi Nitram,
this is how i display my helmets on shelves, and the stick grenades i made in resin
they make good stands.
hope this helps.
Dave.

[Nitram]

I intend to move many of my books to the spare bedroom so I'll have some free shelves similar to Dave's, to give the helmets a more presentable display space.

The resin grenades are ingenious! Does it make a difference to the helmet's liners if the helmet is stored supported on the liner or stored as I have them now?

Nitram

[GIZMO8Z]

This picture is a little outdated, but it seems you and I had the same idea. My collection is also atop my dresser.

The use of stands really clears up room under the helmets for additional display space... although I feel my stands are too tall! I just need another shelf or something... I have around 10 helmets on my desk that need a home!

[Woolgar]

Amazing displays guys

Nick

[Panzer 3]

Hi Nitram,
No the helmets seem to be ok on them, i havent had any problems with the liners, but what i used to do is undo the liner lace and put the stand directly onto the metal of the helmet as i wasnt sure if it would do any damage. i made a mould and then used resin to make the stands and painted them. As said it gives more room around the helmet for displays.
Dave.

[Panzer 3]

Hi giz,
Nice collection mate, i would like to get hold of a Japanese one like you have, thanks for showing them.
dave.

[roger9344]

Love the helmet displays. I need to learn how to do resin molding, as I really like the grenade theme as helmet stand, and even the repro grenades are a little too expensive to use for this purpose.

[Walkwolf]

I use old wooden paper towel dispensers I find at thrift stores
for a buck or two. Resting on a shelf is also just as good
- they present themselves just fine.
You may want to have two rows though, so the back
row should be elevated on stands..........