son of desertrat Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #26 Posted March 25, 2011 I Tought that this forum is for only Original Military War Items to be talked about on descussions.. NOT for the intended to be able to Educate these Helmet Fakers and con-artists + Gansters trying to Screw Honest Hard Working People for there Money that sell as Original Military which is not as described ! Not on about aging a Helmet thats how these guys are being Educated in Today world because its a Mine Field for them and there laughing... not being funny but im sure these fakers can access this topic if they really wanted to its just my openion on the matter thats all no offence. I understand where you coming from. I am admitting that it was a stupid move on my part. Im not going to do it again. This was just an experiment on how to do it. This will never be up for sale in this condition. If i do sell it i would strip all the paint off and explain what i did. this is also not that good of a job. Keenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Herd Posted March 25, 2011 Share #27 Posted March 25, 2011 The helmets started out new during WWII and aged with use. When you use new equipment in the field it gets stains and wear from day one. I don't know how many units did this, put my Dad said the 76th Division had men put their helmets on posts and a guy with a spray gun repainted them. Chin straps and all, he kicks himself because he tossed his helmet on the turn in pile in Germany, the paint job was so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted March 25, 2011 Share #28 Posted March 25, 2011 I understand where you coming from. I am admitting that it was a stupid move on my part. Im not going to do it again. This was just an experiment on how to do it. This will never be up for sale in this condition. If i do sell it i would strip all the paint off and explain what i did. this is also not that good of a job. Keenan Hey Keenan Don't take it up the wrong way or anything my friend with what i said, All i do mean is this is the way that these Fakers are getting Educated on topics like this on different Forums thats how these guys are getting very Smart as we are Collectors of Historical Military Pieces and there is enough Faked Items out there for now thats all i mean nothing else or nothing less im not having a go Just saying thats all as we are a lot smarter then them Crooks + Gangsters ! Regards Tomás :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of desertrat Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share #29 Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Keenan Don't take it up the wrong way or anything my friend with what i said, All i do mean is this is the way that these Fakers are getting Educated on topics like this on different Forums thats how these guys are getting very Smart as we are Collectors of Historical Military Pieces and there is enough Faked Items out there for now thats all i mean nothing else or nothing less im not having a go Just saying thats all as we are a lot smarter then them Crooks + Gangsters ! Regards Tomás :thumbsup: Sorry about that...i didnt mean to come off like i took it the wrong way just how i typed it. Keenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101world Posted March 26, 2011 Share #30 Posted March 26, 2011 set it next to the swimmining pool overnight the chemicals in the air will help age it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted March 26, 2011 Share #31 Posted March 26, 2011 Sorry about that...i didnt mean to come off like i took it the wrong way just how i typed it.Keenan Keenan, Your all right My Friend Honestly you didn't come across like that to me and i also hope that i didn't come across like that to you eithere on this side i was just saying at the end of the day thats all, Anyways Have a great week end and Take Care ! God Bless Tomás :thumbsup: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpwings Posted March 26, 2011 Share #32 Posted March 26, 2011 Weren't Helmets issued brand new, and not 70 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted March 26, 2011 Share #33 Posted March 26, 2011 Weren't Helmets issued brand new, and not 70 years old? Correct they were new stock issued out Brand New during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteater101 Posted March 28, 2011 Share #34 Posted March 28, 2011 I thought the whole purpose of this was age a "new" issued pot to look like it has been in combat and abused. Not to make it look like it was in combat and abused 70+ years ago! That's why I use the white gas stove, the soot rubs off and , well darn you just have to cook out of it again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonewaller Posted March 28, 2011 Share #35 Posted March 28, 2011 This thread interests me as I am looking to age a helmet for a USN impression. However not to be made to look 60+ years old, just worn in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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