Pontrest
Active member
Attached are some current photos of my current active project: a Kurassier that has been painted black.
I started with a dremel, and transitioned to a power drill with a wire brush attachment, as the paint was persistent, and beneath it is a pretty thick coat of rust. I'm in the process of removing the rust now, and it's looking good, but will take some work. The spike and base were painted black as well. No eagle (wappen) came with this helmet, but I'm confident I can find a decent replacement. I'm still considering whether to lightly tap out the creases, or leave them as is.
More photos and updates to follow.....
I started with a dremel, and transitioned to a power drill with a wire brush attachment, as the paint was persistent, and beneath it is a pretty thick coat of rust. I'm in the process of removing the rust now, and it's looking good, but will take some work. The spike and base were painted black as well. No eagle (wappen) came with this helmet, but I'm confident I can find a decent replacement. I'm still considering whether to lightly tap out the creases, or leave them as is.
More photos and updates to follow.....