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11-14-2012 08:38 AM
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Hi there,most transitional helmets would have been double decals lids with the national shield on the other side also.Your decal does seem to show metalic elements to it but it appears to show very little detail in these pictures which would concern me.The problem i have is that the paintwork appears to be in good condition and yet the decal is well worn down.I think i would need to see some better pictures in natural light without the flash to be sure but as it stands i'm not to keen.
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Hi Fallschirmjager,
I did ask what had happened to the decal. The seller says, the helmet had been painted all over black, then later the black paint was removed, the decal had been smeared / distorted in the process, as too much pressure had been applied in removing the black top paint. Looking it over last night, I didn't find a trace of the black paint, makes me wonder if the helmet had been painted over dark grey and later the paint over the decal removed. That's why I asked about the helmet being repainted. He's looking for 500 Euro for it, claims a collector is willing to pay that - I'm sure the collector hasn't seen the decal yet, in this condition I'd say a value of 300 Euro. Perhaps that's too much?
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Agree that it looks to have been cleaned of a previous paint.
Hard to see any details to be sure of with those pics though.
Brad.
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
I don't think I would pay 300-500 euros for that one mate. There are better examples of the type on dealers sites right now for similar money. The decal is too tricky to judge with those pics I think. I'm not sure I believe the black paint bit, there isn't a speck of black left even around the vents and rivets, and the grey doesn't really have the washed out look of a stripped lid to me. Personally I'd avoid it and wait for a better one.
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Hi Alec,with the extra information you have given us about the seller saying it has had an overpaint i would be inclined to let him find the "collector" who will give him the 500 euro's as there are to many questions hanging over this one.I would save my money and follow KRADSPAMS advice and buy a better legit one.Good hunting!!
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Hi Alec
Something also bothers me about the liner. The color, the wear, or lack of wear, bothers me. I also dont buy the black overpaint theory. I feel the seller is using the "I have a collector willing to pay _____" as a scare tactic that you might lose your chance to buy it. I also had someone do that with an SS helmet he wouldnt let me inspect in hand prior to receiving money. Dont fall for it. When in doubt, pass. More will come.
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Decal is real enough, I've got issues with the liner as well. I'd pass its not worth it and save your 3-500E for a better one.
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Re: M18 Transitional SD - are Decal & Paintwork Original
Doug do you think that is a gray lined Heer decal, given its a wartime reissue?
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