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12-30-2009 04:38 AM
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Hi Raymond,
I prefer them as is, but we each have our own preference. I feel that since these are nearly 100 years old, I prefer to let it look the part and age gracefully. That is part of their "charm".
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Hi Raymond,
I personally like what you have done with this helmet, I in no way think it detracts from the "originality" of the item. I understand about leaving items alone, but it is a personal thing, and in this instance I like it. I wouldn't clean decorations, except obvious loose dirt, but making something more presentable for display like this helmet
What did you use to bring out the paint?
Cheers,
Spence
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Hello Steven , and Spence , thanks for your comments and points of view , as i said in my post we all have different views as to the cleaning of these items .
Steve , i know exactly what you mean and generaly i do just that , but the odd patern , the colours and the fact its the the first ww1 camo i have , i just had to clean her a little
Spence , i to think its bought the lid back to life , but on the other hand , i have another i got a few weeks back , battle damaged , and still with dried mud in the lugs , this one i didnt touch at all , ill post it here soon.
As to cleaning the outside , well i know it sounds horrific but its a drian cleaning product called Drian Opener , made in the states , it eats up dirt and crime and doesnt effect the paint , iv used it a bit on some of my ground dug relics , works very well . thanks guys , cheers Raymond
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Fantastic job mate..... i like the left as is look ordinarily but with this paint scheme lurking underneath you have done the right thing!!
Shes a beauty!!
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Relic helmets dont get much better than this, you have made a great job cleaning it even if it isnt to everyones tastes
Thanks
Danny
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
Hi Raymond,
what a great buy it,s a lovely helmet you have a real good lid there.
I would have brought out the colours on it as well, i think it brings out the best of the helmet. and a small size helmet to, i need one for my collection i have the larger size at the moment.
Well done.
dave.
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Re: Battle Damaged Camo Helmet
And it is the M18 pattern with remains of carbine clip chin strap buckle. Re restoration, I would have left it but it is your helmet and your choice. I respect that.
TRT
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