SE/hkp M42 Luftwaffe "restore"

Hermann LW · 10-31-2017, 11:52 AM

Hi All!

I got one SE/hkp M42... little bit rusty, but not too bad... (see on the pictures)

With the help of my friend, we've put it back a bit..i hope thats its not too bad?

What do you think?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-31-2017 11:52 AM

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**HoundsTooth** · 10-31-2017, 02:37 PM

I think you've done alright - perhaps a little 'shiny' but still looks good. Colour seems OK too.
You could probably get some split pins fairly cheaply to complete the look?
Nick

**MAP** · 10-31-2017, 02:55 PM

So you varnished it? Was the decal added to a relic shell or was it just cleaned? I can't tell from my cell phone

Personally I would have left it untouched but that is just me.

**xedos6** · 10-31-2017, 03:08 PM

by MAP

So you varnished it? Was the decal added to a relic shell or was it just cleaned? I can't tell from my cell phone

Personally I would have left it untouched but that is just me.

He's just varnished the repro decal, like on the original ones. The decal is from me btw. I think he did a wonderful job for the first time.

Hermann LW · 10-31-2017, 03:09 PM

Hi MAP!

THX your reply!

I cleaned the helmet, then spraying little bit, after decaling, then varnish the decal...I still have to make a matt surface.. This its my first job.

**MAP** · 10-31-2017, 03:56 PM

Thanks guys.

It will display very well.

Not being a pain, just my advice...as we all know, the markets are flooded with helmets that have added decals but that are sold as real. I know you are doing this for yourself and not to sell but I would always recommend just a little clarity and to note if a decal has been added. When I looked at this from my cell phone it was clear that it was a repro decal.

Again, as a restoration project there is no issue. And you did well. Congrats!