Saxon Off. pickelhaubes (3 rd)
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Steve Nick
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Perhaps English is not your first language but, "Give me your opinions" is interpreted as a demand not a request. It's considered rude and impolite.
I suspect that's why no one has responded.
"Please give me your opinions" will encourage a better reaction.
I suspect that's why no one has responded.
"Please give me your opinions" will encourage a better reaction.
The only incorrect thing I see are the four other ranks dome headed brads retaining the spike base. These should be stars since the helmet appears as an officer grade. Detractions are the repaired rear visor and the wear to the interior. Still not a common helmet to find, so it would be a nice addition to most collections.
Ron
Ron
Steve Nick
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The interior is a bit rough but the exterior is in very good shape with the exception of the domed studs for the spike base which should be replaced with proper star studs. This is is easy to do.
The major flaw in my view is the "Frankenstein" repair to the rear visor. I'd be looking to replace it with a used visor of the same configuration. You might have to wait awhile to find one and enlist the services of someone who knows how to do that type of work but, it would be worth it in my opinion.
I'm afraid if I attempted to conduct a conversation in French based on my very poor French I'd likely offend someone as well. No worries. We're a pretty forgiving group.
The major flaw in my view is the "Frankenstein" repair to the rear visor. I'd be looking to replace it with a used visor of the same configuration. You might have to wait awhile to find one and enlist the services of someone who knows how to do that type of work but, it would be worth it in my opinion.
I'm afraid if I attempted to conduct a conversation in French based on my very poor French I'd likely offend someone as well. No worries. We're a pretty forgiving group.
What draws my eyes is that the spike base is dented, but the lacquer is intact. How does that happen?
Added to the fact that aeration holes are not correctly oriented.
This is a vulcan fibre helmet( black interior) which explains the nice exterior! As to translation and second language posting here.....I could just imagine the reaction if I tried to post on a French forum using my Ontario high school French! I go on French forums where I read and learn but I do not post. I have tried to supplement my poor French by reading Lacarde, Ebay fr, and a serious study of this language on cereal boxes, soup cans etc.! I would also remind everyone that TEXTING/TYPING in any language can lead to misunderstandings and silly arguments. We are very lucky here to have a world wide membership.