suwanneetrader Posted May 13, 2011 #26 Posted May 13, 2011 As my 4 year old Grandson would say "WOW WOW". I've got a question from other comments. When and why did Disney decorate helmets and what is and what does it do "Bic #4" ? Thanks again for showing a helmet I can dream about. Richard
Saskatoon Light Infantry Posted May 13, 2011 #27 Posted May 13, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
airborne1968 Posted May 14, 2011 #28 Posted May 14, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I'd love to see a before picture!
man860 Posted May 14, 2011 #30 Posted May 14, 2011 WOW! Truly a one of a kind piece! Thanks for sharing it.
Belleauwood Posted May 14, 2011 Author #32 Posted May 14, 2011 I'd love to see a before picture! Here are some "before pics. You can clearly see the grime in the rough grain of the original finish. While it not not my intent to bring to "as new", it is my intent to preserve and stabilize. Opinions vary, and there has been much discussion on this forum about preservation. Most, if not all the preservation on these helmets would go un-noticed by the observer unless I told them. These stuff I use to revive the paint is not tacky, sticky or discolor over time and is water soluble.
1perazzi Posted May 14, 2011 #37 Posted May 14, 2011 I've never seen a finer helmet, truly outstanding :bravo: I also think you did right to preserve it like you did. Looks to me like down the road the paint would have started to go around the brim if you hadn't , well done. Mike
Red Devil Posted May 14, 2011 #38 Posted May 14, 2011 I've never seen a finer helmet, truly outstanding :bravo: I also think you did right to preserve it like you did. Looks to me like down the road the paint would have started to go around the brim if you hadn't , well done.Mike My thoughts exactly!! That helmet is a beauty! -Johannes
Schnicklfritz Posted May 14, 2011 #39 Posted May 14, 2011 That helmet is friggin' outstanding! Great job preserving it.
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 14, 2011 #40 Posted May 14, 2011 A SUPERB addition to the museum Dennis, a fantastic helmet in any sense!
Lucky 7th Armored Posted May 14, 2011 #41 Posted May 14, 2011 Simply amazing! I think the preservation was needed as well! Job well done, now time to sit back and just stare at it!! Haydn
Popo367 Posted May 15, 2011 #42 Posted May 15, 2011 Dennis....... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Bugme Posted May 15, 2011 #43 Posted May 15, 2011 This is by far one of the finest pieces of M1917 art work that I've ever seen. Your preserving technique, while not what I normally ascribe to, has without a doubt, brought back the true color and look to this beauty. So much so, that you have me rethinking a couple of my own helmets. :think:
BEAST Posted May 15, 2011 #44 Posted May 15, 2011 This is a new addition to the Belleauwood Museum! - These photos are after cleaning and a liberal application of Bic No. 4. This piece was painted over the original heavy cork/sand finish and had 90 years of what appeared to be well adhered dust and grime in every nook and crevice. The Bulldog portion exhibited sever paint loss and had some loose flakes that are now somewhat stabilized with treatment. Hope you enjoy! DJ Well Dennis, my mouth actually fell open when I saw this helmet! Art museums don't know what they are missing when they don't include this type of work. Just incredible! You mentioned using Bic No. 4; What is that? A stabilizer? Once again, another beautiful addition to the museum!
KevinBeyer Posted May 15, 2011 #46 Posted May 15, 2011 I don't collect helmets of any kind, but this one, to me, might be the cream of the crop. You did an outstanding job of cleaning and preserving it. With and example like this, how could you find any better? Congratulations! Kevin
USMC Ben Posted May 16, 2011 #47 Posted May 16, 2011 I can't even begin to imagine how long that would take to paint.
boisbelleau Posted May 17, 2011 #48 Posted May 17, 2011 Dennis, Absolutely stunning...I am in awe!!! Boisbelleau
BigJohn#3RD Posted May 17, 2011 #49 Posted May 17, 2011 It is just GREAT :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: John
Hired_gun Posted May 17, 2011 #50 Posted May 17, 2011 Plain and simple, one of the best, if not THE best I have seen.
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