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01-24-2016 12:53 PM
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From what I can see it is an M40, the difference from an M35 being the inclusion in the pressing of the shell the two vent holes on the side. The later M42 helmet has an unrolled (raw edge) to the rim. You haven't lost a lot in your experiment as it is only a relic shell. Better luck on the next experiment.
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Looks like it's as clean as you're going to get it now regardless of what method you used. Results look fine. Get'er on display and enjoy it!
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Blackcat, thanks for confirming the model.
Yep, that's as good as it'll get and luckily I like it for what it is
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Glenn66
Nothing wrong with relics!
Mate, if I could turn a relic into something like any of them after a soak and a clean I'd very happy.
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I always use white vinegar to clean my relics but have a problem stopping the rust reforming. The linseed oil finish looks good so I may try that.
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Salzburg
I always use white vinegar to clean my relics but have a problem stopping the rust reforming. The linseed oil finish looks good so I may try that.
Trust me, ive tried lots of stuff and linseed is a winner. It dries after a few weeks into a film, so you can handle it without washing your hands after. Great stuff
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James C
Great work tony on your restoration
and i have to agree with glenn ,nothing wrong with relics
Thanks James.
I have lots of relics, all from WWI apart from the odd WWII Mills and have used electrolysis in the past on heavy lumps of metal. Hopefully i can pick up a cheap helmet sooner rather than later to have another go at this new method (for me) of cleaning, but even relic helmets seem to be getting expensive for what they are.
Tony
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