Enigma Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Just delivered. 2nd LT bar afixed on helmet. I'll put the correct straps on later. Edited March 17, 2015 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Just finsihed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 what kind of price are ww2 ones going for now ?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Jack's helmet should have had Old Baldy on the back. Interesting Press design there my friend. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Jack's helmet should have had Old Baldy on the back. Interesting Press design there my friend. MB I had thought about posting the same thing Mark, but I wasnt brave enough!!! Incidently, have you seen the latest adverts for Head and Shoulders? "Dont break up with your hair?" :-D Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Didn't you know Jack's mop has broken out on a career of it's own ? All a bit sad really .........won't have anything to do with him now apparently - and after all he did for it..started it out on the road to fame and fortune...so much ingratitude . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 what kind of price are ww2 ones going for now ?........ Jmurray asks about 200$ for a refurbed one, WW2 shell and correct liner (can be postwar). Then you don't have any markings yet and postage. I must say he makes good repro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 2 star General helmet. Apparently difficult because the stars are flat on a curved helmet. ( I let a mate install them). A LT stripe can be bend to follow the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Pathfinder helmet (D-Bale incl. paraliner). Edited March 17, 2015 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
404boy Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Pathfinder helmet had its first outing today looks great, but have to finish off the rest of my M42 jump suit pathfinder style joe d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Enigma, Collecting helmets is one of my secondary hobbies after vehicles. I have to say that having read this entire thread, I would comment that your knowledge and skill levels are extremely high. The second generation corking is very good indeed. I thought you, and a few others, may appreciate this picture. It is one of the best helmets in my collection. A battle damaged M1c, front seam fixed bale, with para liner. Not a textbook combo, but living proof that not all equipment was as issued. Issued to a trooper of 502 PIR, 101st AB. I acquired this from the grandson of the owners of Rolley castle, in Belgium. It was picked up near the castle, after the unfortunate trooper was hit during the battle immediately prior to Pattons relief of Bastogne. This photo is a good overview, but does not show the heart motif, or the exit hole and webbing detail. I could load more pictures, but not sure if such a post would be regarded as an unwelcome trespass on your thread. Regards Mark M Edited September 13, 2009 by mark m uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 @404boy, hope you had a good day. Show us a pic when you have all your gear camo-ed. @Mark, thanks for the comments. Congratulations on a genuine piece of history. Got more (detail) photo's. Para's used indeed fixed bales, some with straps like on a d-bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Additional pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the extra pics. Great piece of history you got. I am jealous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Fantastic stuff.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 26th, Yankee Div. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Captains rank, Swivel bale, ABL shell Edited March 17, 2015 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 1st Div, swivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 the last picture shows a first infantry helmet with a different shade of green behind the 1 is this a later war version or is it just down to personal taste? Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 the last picture shows a first infantry helmet with a different shade of green behind the 1 is this a later war version or is it just down to personal taste?Nigel In my helmet books I see several versions. This one and a black border made with a template and red one without lighter green in it (the template one semms to be the main type). Also the famous MP one which has a all black shield with the red one on it. Guess the differences are down to the painters time and talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 so looks like personal preferance of artist then ,thanks Olaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 so looks like personal preferance of artist then ,thanks Olaf Yes, and because I allready made one of the simpler template type I thought I'd try the one with lighter green background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Olaf what is the cost nowadays of a plain straight standard non painted Infantry (divisional)M1.....original shell please or ? Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Olaf what is the cost nowadays of a plain straight standard non painted Infantry (divisional)M1.....original shell please or ? Regards Lloyd PM sent. :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Here a detailed photo of the 1st Div. marking. Note the corkstructure, made to resemble a few months of age. Lots of re-enacters use a 65 year old helmet with totally flattened cork, nice but they weren't that old in WW2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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