Thanks Nick for giving me inspiration to create my own channel and start collecting 5 years ago, I currently have a 9th SS impression from 1944-1945 and a 12th SS Impression for the same time period. I’m in the midst of creating a Cold War East German NVA Impression. Im also going to purchase some items for my 1945 Volkssturm Impression.
It's always wonderful to watch one of your videos Nick. For me it's your passion and authenticity regarding this subject, which is never too much. Thanks for the awesome content and please keep it coming.
Hi Nick. I love your videos. They are very informative and entertaining. You are one of the pushing power for me to expand my collection. Like a month or two ago, I had the exact same problems with that exact same liner (the only difference is mine was size 64 and from a German vendor through ebay). These are hastily and really cheaply made. For sure, they are oversized, because mine didn't fit in the 64 Quist shell. In the last resort, I had to drill out the rear rivets of the outer band, and reduce the outer liner size and re-rivet the band. The chin strap on mine was also fitter in reverse and made of a lower quality leather. All the best from the Uk.
Thank you for sharing! I have recently myself restored a m42 helmet but haven't known how to age the new liner proper until now. These restoration videos have given me a big insigt to how you can restore these helmets proper.
Amazing video! Love German Stahlhelm. This channel is one of the best channels that shows WW2 stuff. Will you make a video where you show a german harmonica? I have seen it in some videos, probably german reenacting video. What you know to play on it? Thank you for best content about history on youtube!
I feel everyone always says, "You know it's a good day when Nick uploads." But honestly, after a two month break, I got super excited when I saw this and the titanic vid.
I wasn't expecting a video when I saw the notification! It was so fun to watch,plus it was very comedic ,I hope to collect some helmets in the future,but I don't know which shops are good in Europe. STALHELM OH!
hello Nick, did you get the liner from Nestof? i browsed the site yesterday and came across liners there but i'm wondering where you get your liners from , i also saw dday-1944 has liners i just don't know the quality , would like your advice thanks
This is the perfect video. I just ordered a week ago a German helmet that I’m going to be putting on my jeep and I was just gonna leave it black but now I’m gonna go the route that you did. Would you be able to provide the exact colors of spray paint that you used.
I can completely understand that kind of situations with helmet liners. Once, when I was restoring a helmet, it happened to me that the liner was a little bit to large, I tried for hours to make it fit but nothing happened. Luckily I was able to remove the pins on the rear of the liner, tight the liner band, mold it, and do the hole with a drill, but the idea of trowing it away never really left me until the work was completed.
Hi nick. really enjoyed this video, the helmet looks awesome. I sometimes loose my patience as well, and I know exactly what you mean about looking forward to doing something and then being disappointed, I feel like that a lot. You did a a great job in the end, keep up the good work mate. William 🙂🙂😁
Ik im a bit late and probably wont get a reply, but i watched this last night and it was sick, love your videos bro and im sorry for the troubles throughout the video.
Awesome 👍❤ Manu can wear it couple of days next month 😉😅 Your videos are always enjoying and funny as well. Especially that scratching with sound effects 😂 I laughed a lot Thanks again and have a nice day 😊❤
happy easter! you were correct. this was an amazing result! do you have any tips on how to identify the helmets from different years? i can pretty much tell which ones are ww2 and which ones are ww1.
Those split pins are almost identical to the 1920's-40's ones used in the U.S. for holding papers together. The main differences are their legs are longer and they are of brass, not steel. It is rare to find the "washer" for the split pins, as I suspect the people were too lazy to use them and they were thrown out. For punching holes in the metal liner pieces or any light metal up to 16 gauge (U.S.) I use a Whitney Junior metal punch set. ( I use it for electronics and making armor). I know there are Chinese knockoffs made. Great aging job.
What country would you recommend for reenacting as? So far I have reenacted US airborne (101st), Royal Artillery and British Parachute Regiment. It's a choice between German Army Heer or US 30th Infantry division what's your opinion?
FELD POST Hi nick! a few days ago i finally finished digging my own trench and bunker! However this bunker half buried under ground, and its made og planks i Hope that is Historically Correct, But I still need to work on some small details . But i just wanted to say thansk for the courage and inspiration to make my own trench. GREETINGS FROM DENMARK
Another great video, Mind if I ask where you got the replacement leather from? I might've missed you say it in the video but the liner I bought for a M56/76 to BII/M44 doesn't have the best leather so I'm heavily considering changing it
Nick your camoflouge was really great and sadly that chinstrap wasn’t the best but that could be „battle damage“ during a reenactment 😅 have fun with your new helmet
I have a Little question. I am trying to restore a very old helmet with no signs or codes. I don't know how I can put the liner because I don't know anything, so if you could tell me how to measure it, I'll be very happy. Go on, you're fantastic.
Easier to extract the inner ring from the outer one before mounting the leather liner on the inner one, that is, Once you know how how handle the three "springs" inbetween the rings.
Thank you for your restoration videos. I have learned so much from them and even tried restoring a ckl66 m42 with almost exact same method you used and I must say it looks really nice
Love your vids dude !! I recently got a reproduction 42 and want to change it from its normal like… light grey they come in to the field grey or something, I’m to nervous though that I may mess the spray job up haha 😂 you make it look soo easy haha 😂 I also want to add the late Ss badge but again I don’t want to mess it up haha 😂 one day I’ll pluck up the courage and just do it haha 😂 or I’ll be sending it to you haha 😂
Have a Historically Correct Day! 🪖
Well my country was invaded Yesterday 83 years ago
Thanks Nick for giving me inspiration to create my own channel and start collecting 5 years ago, I currently have a 9th SS impression from 1944-1945 and a 12th SS Impression for the same time period. I’m in the midst of creating a Cold War East German NVA Impression. Im also going to purchase some items for my 1945 Volkssturm Impression.
@@Brick_Builder_101 and may i ask what country you are from?
You too Nick!
@@ZingerBox61 Denmark Lord vader
It's always wonderful to watch one of your videos Nick. For me it's your passion and authenticity regarding this subject, which is never too much. Thanks for the awesome content and please keep it coming.
Ok, the part where you aged the helmet had me cracking up 🤣 Pretty thorough demonstration 👍
Amazing helmet and video. I recently purchased an original Luftwaffe Afrika korps NCO uniform, which cost me an arm, leg, and several organs.
Wow, that's really cool!!!! Congratulations!!
Thank you so much for this video, and don’t forget have an historical correct day too. Keep doing this amazing work, greetings from the us.
Hello Nick! Reminder that you are an amazing person, and I can't wait for more content! Take it easy and don't rush yourself.
We love you!
Thank you soooo much for your kind comment, it motivates me a lot!! Have an amazing Day!!
Hi Nick. I love your videos. They are very informative and entertaining. You are one of the pushing power for me to expand my collection. Like a month or two ago, I had the exact same problems with that exact same liner (the only difference is mine was size 64 and from a German vendor through ebay). These are hastily and really cheaply made. For sure, they are oversized, because mine didn't fit in the 64 Quist shell. In the last resort, I had to drill out the rear rivets of the outer band, and reduce the outer liner size and re-rivet the band. The chin strap on mine was also fitter in reverse and made of a lower quality leather. All the best from the Uk.
Thank you for sharing! I have recently myself restored a m42 helmet but haven't known how to age the new liner proper until now. These restoration videos have given me a big insigt to how you can restore these helmets proper.
2 videos in two weeks? This can’t be our nick. 😂 love the video!
I'm a spy and I hacked the channel!! I'm forcing him to make videos! 😂
Oh no!! 😂
Mate, that liner would’ve tested the patience of a saint. I would’ve done the same thing! I’m loving your channel, it really is superb 👍🇬🇧
Amazing video!
Love German Stahlhelm.
This channel is one of the best channels that shows WW2 stuff.
Will you make a video where you show a german harmonica?
I have seen it in some videos, probably german reenacting video.
What you know to play on it?
Thank you for best content about history on youtube!
I'm always impressed by your attention to detail, Nick. The camouflaging is perfect! The helmet looks amazing!❤
I love watching these restoration tutorial videos even if I don’t have the helmet he’s restoring😂
I'm glad you enjoy them!!
Same I just find it very interesting
@@History-Secretshow much would you sell it for? I’m a teen so it will fit me!
You know he’s committed to his videos when he gets in the shower wearing the helmet
Hahaha, and... maybe a bit crazy too??? 😅
Nice nick just bought a original German m42 helmet. Got it for $200 from a WW2 veteran
NEVER STOP POSTING
I feel everyone always says, "You know it's a good day when Nick uploads." But honestly, after a two month break, I got super excited when I saw this and the titanic vid.
I wasn't expecting a video when I saw the notification!
It was so fun to watch,plus it was very comedic ,I hope to collect some helmets in the future,but I don't know which shops are good in Europe.
STALHELM OH!
Oh noooo! I missed the day this was uploaded! How could I!? This is one of the best helmets! And the camp is butifull.
I love your videos.These are the best and funniest of all restouration of items from ww2
Your neighbour be like: „Aw no, he’s aging his historically correct German m42 helmets again!?“
I could warch these in depth restoration videos all day long. I wish you would do more of these
hello Nick, did you get the liner from Nestof? i browsed the site yesterday and came across liners there but i'm wondering where you get your liners from , i also saw dday-1944 has liners i just don't know the quality , would like your advice thanks
Great work Nick, the Aging process for me was hilarious :D Who knew it could be that much fun!
This is the perfect video. I just ordered a week ago a German helmet that I’m going to be putting on my jeep and I was just gonna leave it black but now I’m gonna go the route that you did. Would you be able to provide the exact colors of spray paint that you used.
Nick you made my day it’s my birthday and you’ve uploaded. Thank youuuuuuu
Amazing video and it makes realise how important Preserving history and to make sure it does get forgotten
The Closest thing to a " proper helmet " is a 1975 Austrian us copy so it's very cool to see you have so many
I can completely understand that kind of situations with helmet liners.
Once, when I was restoring a helmet, it happened to me that the liner was a little bit to large, I tried for hours to make it fit but nothing happened.
Luckily I was able to remove the pins on the rear of the liner, tight the liner band, mold it, and do the hole with a drill, but the idea of trowing it away never really left me until the work was completed.
Great video! Always loved these helmet restoration videos and I love the Normandy camo as well keep up the great work!
Thank you for the compliment!! Your name and profile picture fit this subject beautifully!
@@History-Secrets yeah I am an big enthusiast for Normandy and Normandy style things such as helmets
@@History-Secrets thanks so much!
Hi nick. really enjoyed this video, the helmet looks awesome. I sometimes loose my patience as well, and I know exactly what you mean about looking forward to doing something and then being disappointed, I feel like that a lot. You did a a great job in the end, keep up the good work mate.
William 🙂🙂😁
Man i was going to bed. But that is out of the window because History secrets posted ❤
Hahaha, hope you sleep good after the video!
@@History-Secrets you to i know its late but happy Easter 👍👍
Ik im a bit late and probably wont get a reply, but i watched this last night and it was sick, love your videos bro and im sorry for the troubles throughout the video.
Nick that is amazing restoration!
What was the spray on the end?
Nick, you don’t know how much of a fan I am keep it up. Don’t give up ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome 👍❤ Manu can wear it couple of days next month 😉😅
Your videos are always enjoying and funny as well. Especially that scratching with sound effects 😂 I laughed a lot
Thanks again and have a nice day 😊❤
Awesome video! One of these days you should do a original steel belt buckle restoration tutorial :)
Great job on the helmet, anymore updates on the MG42 Gun
Hi Nick.. I have a WW2 German helmet size Q68 and I just need to replace the liner.. where did you get that replacement leather liner? Thank you!
That's a work of art right there, great job as always!
I love all my helmets but the M42’s are my favorite ! Thanks for sharing. Klaus Weinholt says hello 👋🏻
What is the music playing at 22:51? 😁
Awsome job. Would it be worthy to add some texture with aluminium oxide or some thin metal dust?
Is it good to use primer on the helmets?
happy easter! you were correct. this was an amazing result! do you have any tips on how to identify the helmets from different years? i can pretty much tell which ones are ww2 and which ones are ww1.
what is the best paint? sympacolor or fosco?
Yo nick! I absoloutely love your videos. Especially ur restoration videos. Keep up the great work😊
What brand and color name of the spray paint are you using?
dankjewel voor deze video het is een lust om naar te kijken tot de volgende keer amazing work.
Hi nick do u have eny tips on resurch a solider I had. Retative who served during world war 2 but I do not know where
Nick you really should do a fallschirmjager or ss impression next reenactment!
What's the brand of this "bad replica liner" ? Does it come from Nestof ?
I got a m56/76 but i dont have the liner and I cant find a liner
What paint do you use? I would like to get some cans!
Nick it’s a honor to be here your videos help me through life and all I sent you some stuff did it come yet?
Hi Nick! Where can I find nice leather parts for my helmet that I am restoring now? Thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to your collab with BrullDozer😁!
Those split pins are almost identical to the 1920's-40's ones used in the U.S. for holding papers together. The main differences are their legs are longer and they are of brass, not steel. It is rare to find the "washer" for the split pins, as I suspect the people were too lazy to use them and they were thrown out. For punching holes in the metal liner pieces or any light metal up to 16 gauge (U.S.) I use a Whitney Junior metal punch set. ( I use it for electronics and making armor). I know there are Chinese knockoffs made. Great aging job.
Thank You
Great video as usual. Sorry but it’s nice to see I’m not alone when it comes to annoying accidents.
What country would you recommend for reenacting as? So far I have reenacted US airborne (101st), Royal Artillery and British Parachute Regiment. It's a choice between German Army Heer or US 30th Infantry division what's your opinion?
You're videos are really entertaining.
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that!!
FELD POST
Hi nick! a few days ago i finally finished digging my own trench and bunker! However this bunker half buried under ground, and its made og planks i Hope that is Historically Correct,
But I still need to work on some small details . But i just wanted to say thansk for the courage and inspiration to make my own trench.
GREETINGS FROM DENMARK
Wow, that's fantastic!! Congratulations on your own front soldier, hold that line, that's an order!!!! 😆
Got it🪖
Man, you remind me so much of Chris from Metal Detecting WWII Battlegrounds. You sound very similar to him and do basically the same stuff
Awesome Vid! Hope we can get some trench vids in the future, missing those!
for the motorcycle, are you going to add a sidecar? or just have it be a normal bike?
Another great video, Mind if I ask where you got the replacement leather from? I might've missed you say it in the video but the liner I bought for a M56/76 to BII/M44 doesn't have the best leather so I'm heavily considering changing it
Good Job!!! It's amazing seeing these beautiful helmets
Very interesting video. I hope you will do some more camping out videos in the trench. Those are my absolute favorites.
Where do you buy/get your helmets? I have been looking for one for a while
Hey nick I would love to see more reenactment videos I love watching them, haben Sie einen guten Tag
Nick your camoflouge was really great and sadly that chinstrap wasn’t the best but that could be „battle damage“ during a reenactment 😅 have fun with your new helmet
All lindsays oil works?
One of my favourite videos you have made.
I have a Little question. I am trying to restore a very old helmet with no signs or codes. I don't know how I can put the liner because I don't know anything, so if you could tell me how to measure it, I'll be very happy. Go on, you're fantastic.
so, uhh, where do you keep getting these?
Great restoration!
What are the paint colours?
great video nick!
This just made my Sunday like 38% more historically correct
Hahahaha, NICE!! 😂
Hello Nick, do you where I can buy original ww2 helmets in the US?
YESSS!! my favorite camo, thanks for uploading again Nick!!
Hope you like it!!
@@History-Secrets I really did!
When I was aging one of my helmets, I used it as a soccer ball with my uncle. I really enjoyed the montage though lol
Buy liners in Czech Rebuplic. Armyzdar makes good repros😉
Nick went through all 6 stages of Grief in this video. If that doesnt deserve a like, i dont know what does.
How mach dhat cast you qnd wath you wiel Juse, the Make, the restorison sory if my English is bad.
History Secrets! You were singing the Panzerlied song!
I watched some of your other metal detecting video’s, but I kept wondering where you were metal detecting?
I got my liner off a brand called IMA I recommend it it’s high quality!
Nick actually puttinmg blood, sweat and tears(rage) into restoring this helmet... Historically correct.
Easier to extract the inner ring from the outer one before mounting the leather liner on the inner one, that is, Once you know how how handle the three "springs" inbetween the rings.
Hey there this is a lot to ask especially from one person but could you make a video about what a soldier would wear and have as equipment
Thank you for your restoration videos. I have learned so much from them and even tried restoring a ckl66 m42 with almost exact same method you used and I must say it looks really nice
Hele mooie video
Ga je een deel 2 maken over de elite school?
Hey you should also try leaving it in the bright sun of a sunny hot day it fades the paint and looks worn and faded.
Really good job on everything of the helmet 👍
Nick where can I buy original wwii German helmets
Happy Easter history secrets
Happy Easter!!
„OH, Göffel!“ 😂
As a german I really love that kind of humor
Beautiful helmet. Great vid!
Thank you for watching!!
Love your vids dude !! I recently got a reproduction 42 and want to change it from its normal like… light grey they come in to the field grey or something, I’m to nervous though that I may mess the spray job up haha 😂 you make it look soo easy haha 😂 I also want to add the late Ss badge but again I don’t want to mess it up haha 😂 one day I’ll pluck up the courage and just do it haha 😂 or I’ll be sending it to you haha 😂