Sabrejet Posted November 19, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2015 I suppose we can view these stencils on three different levels? Firstly, they provide a means for reenactment groups to uniformly mark their helmets. Secondly, they enable collectors to create for display a marked helmet of a type they are unlikely to otherwise acquire. Thirdly...and perhaps most "controversially"...they provide would-be artefakers with a template for their creations. http://www.warhats.com/ww2-american-stencils.html?mc_cid=845a0f073b&mc_eid=8c1ff3d0a8 How to.... http://www.warhats.com/military-stencils.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant G. Posted November 28, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2015 I find that the fakers that actually use these stencils do themselves a disservice, they are incredibly easy to spot because we know exactly what the template looks like. Think of all the fake "War Correspondent" helmets that have hit the market since that stencil became available. If someone is in possession of a helmet that you are suspect of, simply examine the template and see if they line up. I'd much rather have fakers use these stencils than do it free-hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted December 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted December 1, 2015 Beats me why people use spray paint for these, as I think we can agree that very few people (especially in combat zones) had access to paint sprayers of any type in WW2... If I used one of these stencils, I'd for sure dab paint with a brush as that'd be far more accurate-looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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