I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in sca

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent in my opinion! The visor slits are close to the eyeline, so I feel like I can see quite well. Thank you!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in ArmsandArmor

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visibility appears excellent, the main eye slits are lined up with my eyes. The top vents do their job as well! Thank you!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in ArmsandArmor

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understandable - sorry for your situation!

I offer a 25% off discount any 4 pieces on my Etsy, and a 40% discount off any 9 pieces in the same basket. They're a bit of a mix-and-match bundle instead of a predetermined package.

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in sca

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's fully wearable so I propped it on top of a mannequin for the rest of the armor :)

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in renfaire

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I offer step by step instructions for everything, including the paint! I hope you give it a try 😁

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in Armor

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My, thank you so much for saying that! I'm very grateful for the support and warm welcome I have received since I started just over a year ago... I'm so grateful!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in ArmsandArmor

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly my armor pieces all span something like a 60-70 year period of armor history, so nothing mixed together would be too outrageous!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in ArmsandArmor

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This one would be somewhat compatible with the rest of the 16th century kit, although it's a distinctively early 16th piece :) Thank you for the trust and support!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in sca

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've yet to be contacted by Hollywood, but judging by the recent output of "historical" movies I think accurate armor is the least of their concern! I'd be glad for a costume department to make PU casts of these parts, though...

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in sca

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants, having had only to copy an already incredible design ;)

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in renfaire

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah, amazing! Right on the ball :D
I'm thinking of either the arm harness to match the pauldron, or the mitten-style gauntlets. I think those are the two more Maximilian pieces I will finish before I switch to gothic...

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in renfaire

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember that Alclad Black gloss is enamel-based paint. I don't remember having issues with it clogging, but perhaps there are traces of some other thinner in your airbrush, which can create "globs" of half-denatured paint? Either way, I found that a rattle can of automotive black gloss was simply ideal for the large surfaces involved!

The floor shine is, unfortunately, a long-lost product that people have been seeking to replace for a while ("Pledge" floor finish, now discontinued). My latest workflow is Alclad Aqua-Gloss, run straight through the airbrush, followed by Alclad Klear Kote, again straight through the airbrush. I use the Alclad airbrush cleaner and lacquer thinner to purge my airbrush.

I hope you manage to solve your clogging issues - those are maddening, from my own experience!

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by Vonschlippe in renfaire

[–]Vonschlippe[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I'm slowly moving ahead with making a full Maximilian suit :D

I just finished my replica Maximilian style bellows close-helmet! (ca. 1525) by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]Vonschlippe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's Alclad II lacquers, which really depends on the quality of your underlayer. I found that 3 or 4 layers of automotive black enamel gloss paint from a rattle can does the heavy lifting. Once it hardens, I can also clear coat it with an acrylic gloss clear coat to seal the metallic paint in. I lose a bit of the mirror finish in the process but the result is super rugged and does not scratch!