Heer M42 helmet project

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-20-2011, 05:37 AM

by GIZMO8Z

Sorry it took so long for me to respond!

Here is a link to the artificial patina stuff they used on cleaned ancient coins:
Patina Restoration Products - CRE Loaded Ecommerce

Cheers Giz thanks for taking the time I'll have to check it out

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-20-2011 05:37 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-20-2011, 08:08 AM

More pics G'day all, Now I'm Tipping they will prob load up Arse about so what we have is the black basecoat rubbed back and 2 coats of green basecoat, I'm wanting the top coat darker, the same as the Gasmask fliter but I'll have to get that colour matched at a paint shop, I'm also leaning towards a SD Heer With a basket instead of Camo.

Phill

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-20-2011, 03:13 PM

The Decal is suck on with Blue Tak just foe thr photo... can anyone reccomend a good site for quality Decals on-line?

**Karl** · 10-20-2011, 03:37 PM

by WOODSNAKE

The Decal is suck on with Blue Tak just foe thr photo... can anyone reccomend a good site for quality Decals on-line?

I have restored quite a few WW2 German helmets that I bought from a guy that had a horde of them in varying conditions. I got my decals for them from this site: German Helmet Decals

They make some decals that are real high quality......

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-20-2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks Karl, I have dealt with tem before

**Studly** · 10-20-2011, 09:53 PM

Hey Phill try this place i found them pretty good to deal with and quick

https://www.landser.com/cart.aspx

Greg

**sandgroper** · 10-21-2011, 09:57 AM

by WOODSNAKE

More pics G'day all, Now I'm Tipping they will prob load up Arse about so what we have is the black basecoat rubbed back and 2 coats of green basecoat, I'm wanting the top coat darker, the same as the Gasmask fliter but I'll have to get that colour matched at a paint shop, I'm also leaning towards a SD Heer With a basket instead of Camo.

Phill

Phill, that helmet is really looking good, you are doing a great job with it. Mate this might sound strange but to match up the paint try going into your closest model or hobby shop, they should have model paints that match the German military colours very accurately. You can also get them from there in pressure pack cans for bigger jobs, the cans are'nt like full size pressure pack paint cans but 2 - 3 should do your helmet quite comfortably. Have a look mate and see what you reckon. Cheers, Dave.

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-21-2011, 12:56 PM

by Studly

Hey Phill try this place i found them pretty good to deal with and quick

https://www.landser.com/cart.aspx

Greg

Thanks Greg, the name rings a bell? I'll check them out

**WOODSNAKE** · 10-21-2011, 01:03 PM

by sandgroper

Phill, that helmet is really looking good, you are doing a great job with it. Mate this might sound strange but to match up the paint try going into your closest model or hobby shop, they should have model paints that match the German military colours very accurately. You can also get them from there in pressure pack cans for bigger jobs, the cans are'nt like full size pressure pack paint cans but 2 - 3 should do your helmet quite comfortably. Have a look mate and see what you reckon. Cheers, Dave.

Thanks Dave, it was one of the first places i checked out, i used to build alot of Tamiya kits when i was a kid and they do the small pressure packs but they are a tad dear, the paint on the lid now was made up for me by a local bloke who can colour match anything and put it in a fullsize spray can for $30 Bucks, "Too Easy" Cheers Phill.

**sandgroper** · 10-21-2011, 01:47 PM

No worries Phill, the model paints are shockingly expensive, the colours are spot on and the quality of the paint is great but they bloody charge like wounded bulls for it. Well done mate, Dave.