USMC-EOD
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Hey Brian,
Thanks for taking the time to follow up. To Amy as well for sending out photos of the completed work!
My vulcanfibre version of this helmet is not twisted or torn, but my fittings are definitely dirty.
The biggest issue that has stayed my hand at starting any type of restoration is what was used for originally lining the interior.
The original liner was literally paper thin leather with the silk stitched in and was marked "Depahaug Patent" with what appeared to have been an image of the statue from atop the Brandenburg Gate.
That paper thin leather lining crumpled like dust with the slightest handling. Like ancient parchment or something! That really did kind of suck...
Have you ever seen or dealt with an issue like that? Do you use any specific replacement leather?
Bryan.
Thanks for taking the time to follow up. To Amy as well for sending out photos of the completed work!
My vulcanfibre version of this helmet is not twisted or torn, but my fittings are definitely dirty.
The biggest issue that has stayed my hand at starting any type of restoration is what was used for originally lining the interior.
The original liner was literally paper thin leather with the silk stitched in and was marked "Depahaug Patent" with what appeared to have been an image of the statue from atop the Brandenburg Gate.
That paper thin leather lining crumpled like dust with the slightest handling. Like ancient parchment or something! That really did kind of suck...
Have you ever seen or dealt with an issue like that? Do you use any specific replacement leather?
Bryan.