kalbs
Administrator 
ADMIN
Hair is over rated
Posts: 940
|
Post by kalbs on Sept 13, 2009 23:15:04 GMT 8
|
|
|
|
Post by Pumba on Sept 13, 2009 23:37:43 GMT 8
ok heres what Ive done so far: My good friend gave me his grandfathers M1 helm from the 2nd war. So i think its pretty brittle around the edges. Im trying to put together a private ryan look. I used Mr. color model paint brand Olive Drab #1. Its glossy but will get rid of the shine with some Testors Dulcote (thanks for the tip Kalbs). My next problem is finding the right material for my uniform. Since my 3rd word currency dictates that I cannot afford to order repros online, I am forced to source out for the material elsewhere.  Im also planning to drag it around outside a bit to "weather" it. All that paint makes it look too new. sorry i do not trust spray anymore. It just doesnt seem to come out right. But if you buy modelling spray paint it should turn out better than regular pylox paint..my bad Materials used Paintbrushes Mr. Color OD#1...thats bottle #38 (Tamiya works but the bottle is smaller for the price) Mr Color Character white...bottle # 107 for the vertical "Officers stripe" at the diamond and the rank at front Mr. Color thinner 110 to err well thin the paint so it doesnt streak when brushed on helm Tamiya X-6 Orange for the diamond Gundam Marker for writing the number 2 on diamond. The lady in the model store said its paint. I just hope it does'nt blot when wet. |
|
kalbs
Administrator
ADMIN
Hair is over rated
Posts: 940
|
Post by kalbs on Sept 14, 2009 6:44:12 GMT 8
Did you hand paint the Ranger logos? Those look awsome Pumba.
I found this place in HK once that sells all the buckles and straps etc. for web gear and helmets. Maybe I could do a lot buy next time I head out there
|
|
|
|
Post by Pumba on Sept 14, 2009 7:16:43 GMT 8
Did you hand paint the Ranger logos? Those look awsome Pumba. I found this place in HK once that sells all the buckles and straps etc. for web gear and helmets. Maybe I could do a lot buy next time I head out there hey thanks! yes i did have to hand paint it myself. Im not sure of the size of the diamond though. I just reckoned it to be that size from pics over the internet. Ooh HK? Great! Im going to need to replace the straps soon. They are still in original state and might tear soon. |
|
kalbs
Administrator
ADMIN
Hair is over rated
Posts: 940
|
Post by kalbs on Sept 14, 2009 9:00:04 GMT 8
|
|
|
|
Post by Pumba on Sept 14, 2009 14:56:50 GMT 8
nice nice...I have yet to find those here. Time to go shopping online
|
|
|
|
Post by mikevictor on Sept 15, 2009 20:35:55 GMT 8
Nice M1-C, Sir Kalbs! Nice to see something other than the spade. That's third battalion, 502nd, right (dash on the left of the heart)?
By the way, there's an interesting side note that men from the 3rd Bn. of the 506th wore the markings of the 1st Bn. during D-Day.
|
|
kalbs
Administrator
ADMIN
Hair is over rated
Posts: 940
|
Post by kalbs on Sept 15, 2009 20:46:46 GMT 8
|
|
|
|
Post by Pumba on Sept 15, 2009 23:07:46 GMT 8
very nice down to the tabi boots. How'd you come around getting your gear together?
|
|
|
|
Post by montgomery on Oct 24, 2009 11:37:26 GMT 8
Sir Kalbs and sir Pumba, I'm jae from the philippines, if it's not too much to ask, can you please post the measurements/dimensions of the NCO bar and the other M1 markings. How do i also make the markings look old/weathered? Plus, what alternative material can i use for the helmet net. I think the original net is OD or is it khaki (not that sure though, any help will be much appreciated), the only net i've seen so far as an alternative is black and its nylon. Really need help. I would like to show the person who gave me the M1 helmet what i've done. He's old i know he'll appreciate it. I don't know what era my M1 pot helmet is. Thank you. ![]() img515.imageshack.us/img515/1263/pa240004.jpgimg245.imageshack.us/img245/8563/pa240006.jpg[/img] Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by montgomery on Oct 24, 2009 11:42:03 GMT 8
Here's another pic of the same M1 pot helmet. thanks! Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by montgomery on Oct 24, 2009 11:45:06 GMT 8
sorry for posting 3 replies. im having trouble posting pics on the same reply page. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by DAN SAN on Oct 24, 2009 12:41:28 GMT 8
@monty that is a late war m1 pot helmet..the sim line is at the back of the ridge on your helmet...either thats is a 60's to present helmet.. thou good enough for a late war impression.. bec the type of this helmet was issued to the allied soldiers from late 1943 to 44..and maybe posible your helm is a vietnam era..the attachment for the chin strap swivels. if you need help pm us or post it here..most of us are based in the philippines..and if you want a cheap original liner we can definately help you getting one. just keep us posted and supporting OUR website. cheers chap!   |
|
kalbs
Administrator
ADMIN
Hair is over rated
Posts: 940
|
Post by kalbs on Oct 24, 2009 17:32:22 GMT 8
Sir Kalbs and sir Pumba, I'm jae from the philippines, if it's not too much to ask, can you please post the measurements/dimensions of the NCO bar and the other M1 markings. How do i also make the markings look old/weathered? Plus, what alternative material can i use for the helmet net. I think the original net is OD or is it khaki (not that sure though, any help will be much appreciated), the only net i've seen so far as an alternative is black and its nylon. Really need help. I would like to show the person who gave me the M1 helmet what i've done. He's old i know he'll appreciate it. I don't know what era my M1 pot helmet is. Thank you. I assume you mean painted markings. You can mask and spray paint the markings after making a template (light coat). An airbrush using Tamiya paints works best. Let the paint dry for a bit then either use duct tape topull paint of or scrub using a kitchen pot scubber sponge thingy. Look through this web page for sizing and types of insignia on the ww2 M1 helmet: www.toppots.net/main.php?do=home&action=home |
|
|
|
Post by montgomery on Oct 25, 2009 9:57:04 GMT 8
@monty that is a late war m1 pot helmet..the sim line is at the back of the ridge on your helmet...either thats is a 60's to present helmet.. thou good enough for a late war impression.. bec the type of this helmet was issued to the allied soldiers from late 1943 to 44..and maybe posible your helm is a vietnam era..the attachment for the chin strap swivels. if you need help pm us or post it here..most of us are based in the philippines..and if you want a cheap original liner we can definately help you getting one. just keep us posted and supporting OUR website. cheers chap! Thanks for the info sir. I would really like to restore this M1 and start on a US WWII collection. Been seeing Php 300.00 orig helmet liners at quiapo, but the problem is the straps are new and modified to nylon. Would really like to know where and how much a liner would cost. Thanks for the info sir. ;D |
|
Apr 6, 2014 20:35:43 GMT 8
Apr 6, 2014 20:35:43 GMT 8