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Robert Hinds
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 Posted: Mon 20 Dec, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject: GDFB Sallet modification questions |
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Hello,
Today I received my GDFB sallet helmet. (well ok It's my Christmas gift but I found it and couldn't resist trying it on...  )
Well the front and back are alright, but the helmet rocks from side to side when I move quickly. I'm planning on replacing the infamous all leather lining and installing a period correct lining when I can. My 3 questions are:
1) Does anyone know of where I could find a manuel/topic/article on how to reline the helmet exactly? I really have very little information on how to do that.
2) If I relined my helmet would that fix the side-to-side swinging problem?
3) Incase relining doesn't fix that problem, and as a temporary fix, would glueing some foam bars or strips on the inside sides of the helmet work? And is there any better way to stop it from swinging from side-to-side like it does
Thanks for your reply's in advance. 
"Young knight, learn to love God and revere women; thus your honor will grow. Practice knighthood and learn the Art that dignifies you, and brings you honor in wars." -Johannes Liechtenauer
"...And he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one..." Luke 22:36
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Aleksei Sosnovski
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Proper lining can solve everything (well, unless the helmet is twice the size of your head). Everything depends on how you make this lining. If the proportions of the helmet are wrong, you may need to use extra padding at the sides. If historical padding does not allow you to do it-invent something of your own. And if at first you do not succeed-keep trying until you do.
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Scott Hrouda
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Good morning Robert,
You will find some useful information and links in this previous thread:
GDFB Helm
...and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped. - Sir Bedevere
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János Sibinger
Location: Hungary/France Joined: 31 May 2009
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Christopher Treichel
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Robert Hinds
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Thanks for the links guys.
As for a temporary fix, I was inspired by 12th century arming caps, or more specifically the ones with the roll of cloth to support the helm.
I remembered about those and decided to try something similar, I rolled 3 hand towels up and secured them by putting rubber bands on them. Then stuffed that in the helm under the leather suspension liner already there.
It fits almost perfect now.
"Young knight, learn to love God and revere women; thus your honor will grow. Practice knighthood and learn the Art that dignifies you, and brings you honor in wars." -Johannes Liechtenauer
"...And he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one..." Luke 22:36
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