Toned Heer M42 ET66

**luftwaf** · 05-23-2022, 04:04 AM

more pictures of the helmet

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-23-2022 04:04 AM

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**Danmark** · 05-23-2022, 04:12 AM

Wish we'd seen these features the first time - that looks better for a field depot repaint. Just ( as has been said ) need real sharp decal shots to see features and if has been carefully masked around etc...

**luftwaf** · 05-23-2022, 04:14 AM

Problem is that I cant get any sharper pics I don't have any other camera then the one on my phone

**Danmark** · 05-23-2022, 04:22 AM

Gotcha, I have a similar problem.... just thats what these things need to see the subtle identifying features.

**RustyRelics** · 05-23-2022, 07:05 PM

That texture is thicker than the oatmeal I make.

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-23-2022, 07:54 PM

The helmet is probably fine but on this hobby 100% certainty is what you need.

**Oberschutze** · 05-24-2022, 02:47 PM

by Danmark

H'mm, that's a mighty HEAVY texture for a Thale factory helmet ... unless it was done in the field?
And a 1941 Eilers chinstrap on a M42? ...... interesting to hear what the others have to say about it.

Hi,
I am not a subject matter expert by no means, but why there is such a big deal with chinstraps produced earlier being attached on M42 helmet liner? Not meant as offense, but i had seen at least 2 M42 helmets being recovered from bunker with early production chinstraps- the buckles were made from aluminium and just last saturday i was right beside my comrade when he found an M42 helmet with what was left from the liner together with early production chinstrap- made in 1940.

**Schwerpunkt** · 05-24-2022, 03:22 PM

by Oberschutze

Hi,
I am not a subject matter expert by no means, but why there is such a big deal with chinstraps produced earlier being attached on M42 helmet liner? Not meant as offense, but i had seen at least 2 M42 helmets being recovered from bunker with early production chinstraps- the buckles were made from aluminium and just last saturday i was right beside my comrade when he found an M42 helmet with what was left from the liner together with early production chinstrap- made in 1940.

It should not be an issue. Everything was made in different locations they were not going to year match a chinstrap to a liner band date.
Also the first in first out concept was not used then either , a chinstrap was a chinstrap. Some early ones at the bottom of the crate could thus be applied on later helmets.