Heer M42 helmet project

[1stCTHeavyArtillery]

No prob...my try my hand at it as well during the winter months- like I have nothing better to do- ha!

[WOODSNAKE]

Your strap should get there soon, eh?

I hope so Chris, I'm getting him to age it for me so it will take a little longer but it should be here soon

[WOODSNAKE]

Wooo Hoooo strap finally came in today's post.

[Studly]

WooHoo Looking Good Mate well done

Greg

[WOODSNAKE]

Thanks Greg, Just waiting on my Decals now, chased up the seller today and it would seem they've been lost in transit so i'll have to wait some more.

Cheers Phill

[Studly]

Who did you end up getting you Decals from Phil ?

Greg

[davejb]

Phill , I know this guy has aged the strap but its not quite right, the edges need to be taken down, they are too frayed, the best way to do this is take a lighter and carefully go along the edges burning the leather frays back a bit, they need to look a little darker and less "newly done", when youve done that rub the edges along the palm of a sweaty and grubby hand, the natural oils in your skin will give it that older look

[WOODSNAKE]

Your right again Dave, and no offense to Jim who i bought it from but i think i could have (and have) done a better job myself, and thanks for the tips Mate i'll do it today.

[WOODSNAKE]

G'day all, my decals finally arrived after the first lot got lost in the post, I would like some comments on which one you think would suit my lid the best.
Cheers
Phill

[WOODSNAKE]

Who did you end up getting you Decals from Phil ?

Greg

Sorry for late reply Greg here's the Address German-helmet-decals.com - Real looking decals on German, US and Soviet helmets i can recommend them they were very quick to replace the ones that got lost.

Cheers Phill