Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Painting Haitus - Houndskull'n

Well no sooner had I picked up a brush in quite some time, and an ebay arrival has distracted me from further work on the Perry WotR figures. Couldn't pass up the price with free shipping; and I always wanted one of these helmets. It's pretty high quality with removable visor and an adjustable leather liner inside.
The leather bindings inside are adjustable with a nice strap. Brass vervelles ring the base of the helmet for attaching an aventail.
Even with the breather holes, it gets hot inside when the visor is down.
Suppose there is a bit of a resemblance.
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  1. CyrusAugust 18, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Cool helmet Dean, it doesn't look very comfortable.

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:13 AM

      Thanks, Mike. The leather liner with adjustable strap really keeps the bascinet on securely, but the visor does make it feel a bit awkward. Although I can see out of the eye slits better than I had expected. Regards, Dean

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  2. Black PowderAugust 18, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Haha, cool - wear it the next time you and "the white beast" go for a walk in the neighborhood ;0)

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      That would be a sight in the neighborhood, Soren. Regards, Dean

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  3. Jason MeyersAugust 18, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Ha! Very cool. Sure to keep you safe on the way to mail box. ;-)

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:15 AM

      Thanks, Jason. Just couldn't resist picking it up. Best, Dean

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  4. Michael AwdryAugust 19, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Absolutely wonderful Dean, that is a serious piece of kit.

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks, Michael. It is constructed quite impressively - especially considering the relatively low price - about $80 USD with free shipping. It was sold by an importer in Georgia (USA), and I think the helmets are made in India - cheap labor. Best, Dean

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  5. PrufrockAugust 19, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Brilliant Dean - I agree with Black Powder, wear it down the street when you walk your direwolf! ;-)

    Cheers,
    Aaron

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks, Aaron. I plan to add a mail aventail to it too - now that plus maybe a heater shield with a lion rampant would be appropriate. :) Warm regards, Dea

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  6. jmilesrAugust 19, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Very chic - although such a fine helmet really should be accompanied with more formal attire than a T-Shirt. Might I suggest a nice red smoking jacket to pull the whole ensemble together?

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:19 AM

      Heheheh. Thanks, Miles. I'm hoping to someday get a brigandine or coat of plates :) Best, Dean

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  7. RodgerAugust 19, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    That is excellent Dean! Well done sir!

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:20 AM

      Thanks, Rodger - I'm glad everyone seems to like it too. Nice collector's piece - and wearable too! Regards, Dean

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  8. Jonathan FreitagAugust 19, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Cool headgear! Dean, is that you in there?

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 6:20 AM

      Thanks, Jonathan - yes, that's yours truly - in an old Enfilade! convention t-shirt. Best, Dean

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  9. maximexAugust 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    How it works if you have a runny nose...

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 12:27 PM

      Good point, MM. Figure it's a trade off - you don't want the enemy to see you have a cold :) Regards, Dean

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  10. HandgrenadealienAugust 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Where did you get this from Dean, looks like quality work. Try to resist the urge to collect a full panoply, 1:1 wargaming isn't cheap & it hurts.
    Regards HGA.

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    1. DeanMAugust 19, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Greetings, HGA. I picked it up off of ebay; probably made in India considering the relatively low price (about $80 USD free shipping from Georgia), but the quality does appear very nice - the adjustable leather liner itself quite impressive. as well as the visor. I know you speak from experience - but I have an urge to add stuff like an aventail, splinted/studded limb armor and hour glass gauntlets :)! Warm Regards, Dean

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  11. The KiwiAugust 27, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Nice helmet! Not sure it would last at my place. The environment would take it's toll I think and it would need a lot of care.
    cheers

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