M35 SS dd helmet - subtle camo?

[SSamir]

I'm can't add anything about the decals but the paint on the liner pins is not right, they stand out like a sore thumb!

Pins are fine and not unusual on an M35 Q helmet.

[radidas]

Pins are fine and not unusual on an M35 Q helmet.

It was the lack of camo paint that bothered me, Samir, especially on the rear pin. Looking again at the photos I can't say for sure if there is any of the camo scheme on the other two?. Maybe it is just my eyes. If they look ok to you, I look forward to the outcome on this one.

Happy new year by the way

Chris

[Nigel Lesgate]

Alot of mixed signals with this lid....decals, camo, rivets, combine for alot of contradicting and unanswered questions. Poor pix never further the cause either.

[SSamir]

Here's a similar M35 Q helmet. This one is original and untouched. Note the pins.

[radidas]

Here's a similar M35 Q helmet. This one is original and untouched. Note the pins.

Point taken with the pins, Samir
I guess with a finish like that on them the camo paint would not bind well and be easily disturbed through use?

[KradSpam]

I had a Q '35 Luft with the same issue. Pin colour was slightly different and the paint didn't adhere well to them.

[SSamir]

Point taken with the pins, Samir
I guess with a finish like that on them the camo paint would not bind well and be easily disturbed through use?

Good question. I believe its possible.

[DougB]

Here's a similar M35 Q helmet. This one is original and untouched. Note the pins.

I believe Q is one of mine Samir!

Yes the pins can be a different color, but there should still be some camo paint on them in some fashion in particular in the crevices of original paint.

[SSamir]

Doug, you still own this one? I saved the pics when Peter posted it. Cant recall exactly when.

[DougB]

Yup. I got this in a trade years ago.