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The felt was milled and the first layer was applied. Then, after drying, the material will be chemically stiffened and sanded. I was assisted in the work by Kenny, as four hands were needed to put the insert on the dummy's head.

The back skin of the visor was glued with some kind of glue.In addition, the holes were thickened with too thick needle and thread.It was very difficult to do something about it.Apart from this shortcoming, the pickelhaube looks phenomenal.The presentation will be made by Sandy because it is his...

Sandy, that's not a problem. The helmet is nice. I'm just pointing out the previous owner's inappropriate repairs. Repairing this item is a pure pleasure for me.However, summer is the best time for such repairs. It dries very quickly.

The slit at the back has been re-stitched, and now the entire helmet, including the kink at the top, is being straightened.Now there will be a technological break due to the drying of the item.

The Pickelhaube has already been repaired amateurishly. I found the original holes which now need to be cleaned.

I always gently moisturize the item with a 10:1 solution of water and vinegar

The first step.

It was supposed to be quick, easy and pleasant, but it turned out as usual.Pickelhaube for straightening and sewing.

Beautiful item, congratulations!

It's actually kind of weird that the bow doesn't cover the skin. I'd love to see more photos, especially the interior. This will explain a lot whether this is a conversion from a firefighter. The first impression of this pickelhaube is positive. Wojtek

Very nice presentation, congratulations!

This item is being exchanged as a collector's item for an even worse condition, which is completely eaten by moths. Don't worry, the canteen cover will get a second life. Such a good product is not wasted.

A parcel with repair material has just arrived. To patch the damage, I will use a WWII canteen with identical felt.

A few weeks ago, my wife was brushing the dog and I took a ball of hair, thinking that it might come in handy someday.

Borax mixed with water in the ratio of 1 liter of water and two teaspoons of borax.Object painted with a brush twice a day for a week.Structure of the material made as in the original,that is, concrete.Now I am waiting for the felt, which will be ground and cover the repair areas.Knopf mounted...

This is a very interesting topic, how propaganda used children. I have several such photos.

The seller did not write that it was an original product, but a used product. Therefore, it is worth reading the descriptions so as not to step on a land mine.

That's it for today.I am taking a technological break while waiting for materials for further work.The skeletal structure is finished.Thank you beautifully for all the comments.

Preparation for filling holes and a little straightening. To strengthen the structure, I will use Kenny's recipe, i.e. borax dissolved in water in a 1:10 ratio.Due to the lack of a rabbit, Cziko's hair will serve as the initial patching of holes, and then the right felt will go.

I need felt dust to smooth out moth damage. This is the same technique used for restoring steel helmets with ground rust.