Heer M42 helmet project

[Thanatos]

She look's top's Phill.Job well done mate.
Good on ya.

[WOODSNAKE]

Cheers Mate,

[Dean]

You've made us all very proud, mate. Cheers to ya!
~Dean

[WOODSNAKE]

Thanks Dean, all the compliments are more than appreciated (my heads swelled that much it won't fit me any more ) LOL

Cheers Phill

[Danmark]

Just freshening up an old thread Phill - any more projects on the horizon?
Dan

[WOODSNAKE]

G'day Dan, my apolagies for my late reply and nice of you to drop by Not much doing on the restos just finally ordered a repro liner for ny Camo M40 that i did ages ago so i'll post up some pics when that happens, just been busy with other pursuits and work and life in general, i find it Good to have a break and refresh otherwise it gets a little mundane for everyone, but i'm never far away and have my eye on a couple of lids at the moment but moneys a bit tight, all the best and Cheers.

Phill

[DaggerVez]

Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

[WOODSNAKE]

Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure, glad you liked it
Cheers Phill

[peewee]

My M42 ET68 Shell ... Restauration !

1 Step - buy / find the shell
2 Step - clean in warm water and detergent
3 Step - cleaning the shell in water with lemon-salt for 24 hours
4 Step - remove dimples / imperfections and bumps with fine pastes/putty
5 Step - finish the final form ... with fine sandpaper (most difficult operation)
6 Step - applying primer
7 Step - find the correct paint
8 Step - applying paint & decal
9 Step - apply a water-based protective lacquer (optional)

Enjoy !!

[1stCTHeavyArtillery]

Nice work here! I really like the gas mask canister as a display, I do this as well- great look!