Helmet update

After being screwed over by two different armorers, I half-expected it to happen again, great reputation or no. So, when I asked if my armorer had any photos of the work-in-progress and he drug his feet in getting them to me, I feared the worst.

I was overjoyed to find these photos in my inbox this morning:

This is a practice helm in mild. Sir Donngal wanted to be sure he got the shape right before making it in stainless. He worked the metal hot and pulled it up from one piece. I know next to nothing about making armor, but this technique is apparently a huge pain in the ass.

He's also penciled in where the brass plaque will go in the front. I think it looks amazing. I can't wait for the real thing.

Merry Christmas.