SpearralSquid
Garheim
Green is not a creative color.
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Post by SpearralSquid on Apr 4, 2014 8:12:07 GMT -8
I really am sad that lego does not make an official version of the Nasal helm, the one used by the Normans, and my puristyness means I don't want to buy one from 3rd party. However, just in this one case, my specific flavor of puristyness does mean I'm perfectly happy to modify the current neck protector helm to make my own. I'm happy with the way this turned out, I think Ill make more in the future.   |
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Post by Sir Valiant~ on Apr 4, 2014 8:33:08 GMT -8
Not to shabby for a first time custom, it just needs horns!  although I cant believe you butchered a LEGO castle piece! I don't think I could ever cut up my LEGO! Sir Valiant~ |
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SpearralSquid
Garheim
Green is not a creative color.
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Post by SpearralSquid on Apr 4, 2014 10:49:43 GMT -8
Not to shabby for a first time custom, it just needs horns! although I cant believe you butchered a LEGO castle piece! I don't think I could ever cut up my LEGO! Sir Valiant~ Actually, the reason I like is that it doesn't have horns, that means it's much more historically accurate! There is an official piece like this, just it's intended to have horns in it so it has these big holes in the side. Horn helmets were never used it history, an I prefer this version. Yeah, I never cut or paint or stuff like that except this once, because I wanted to see how it looked and I really wanted this style of helmet. |
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Post by Erathor Pridenar on Apr 4, 2014 10:57:08 GMT -8
It looks good from the front, but a little sanding down may be needed on the cut piece. I could never do that to my LEGO!
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SpearralSquid
Garheim
Green is not a creative color.
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Post by SpearralSquid on Apr 4, 2014 11:12:38 GMT -8
It looks good from the front, but a little sanding down may be needed on the cut piece. I could never do that to my LEGO! I know, until recently I never could've either, but then I saw a MOC with one of these in it that was really inspirational, so I just thought, why not? I actually did sand it a bit, I think after I took the picture. This is probably the only part I will ever butcher, though. Besides that I'm too purist. |
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Post by Erathor Pridenar on Apr 4, 2014 11:33:37 GMT -8
Purism is good, but I don't mind BrickArms/BrickForge products, as longs as they're only there to complement the actual LEGO.
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SpearralSquid
Garheim
Green is not a creative color.
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Post by SpearralSquid on Apr 4, 2014 11:52:21 GMT -8
I guess the reason I did this is I just will not do Brickforge/Brickarms/Brickwarriors. For me, having to cut Lego isnt good, but it's a better a alternative than 3rd party, because technically it is still Lego. Just my thoughts and reasoning.
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Post by Lord Rolf Thrandr on Apr 4, 2014 13:37:28 GMT -8
I think the helmets from the Viking theme were nasal helms. But the 'butchered' helmet does look nice, though I would never do it to my own pieces.  |
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David
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Post by David on Apr 4, 2014 15:03:36 GMT -8
I don't think I would be brave enough to do this also, but it looks sweet. nice work!
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SpearralSquid
Garheim
Green is not a creative color.
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Post by SpearralSquid on Apr 4, 2014 23:56:46 GMT -8
I think the helmets from the Viking theme were nasal helms. But the 'butchered' helmet does look nice, though I would never do it to my own pieces. True, but a: mine of those are back with my collection in the US, and b: they have unsightly big holes in the side where horns are supposed to go. Hornless helm look much better IMO as well as being more historically accurate. |
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GyustSil
Lenfald
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Post by GyustSil on Apr 5, 2014 5:19:46 GMT -8
As the other said, I would hardly do this to my LEGo. But the result is very good. I looks like a realistic helm. Great job!
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StephenB
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Post by StephenB on Apr 5, 2014 18:01:54 GMT -8
I would never do this, but it looks cool!
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although I cant believe you butchered a LEGO castle piece! I don't think I could ever cut up my LEGO!
LoR - Myles of Lenfald --------- 
