Armor Build: Making a Game of Thrones Medieval Lannister Helmet

[@LightningForce4427]

To someone who is completely incompetent when it comes to this sort of thing, you absolutely amaze me with your skill. I don't think I could do even a single step of this successfully. Your skill in this area really does show.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you for your compliment. Every step is easily learned. Dedication and patience go a long way when learning this type of craft.

[@teutonieth]

One thing i didn't see you do was harden the metal. Did you leave it out purposefully? Just saying, that in its current form it's not armor grade.

[@LightningForce4427]

teutonieth Why need to make it armour grade? It's just a prop, anyone trying to make use of it as actual armour would see how ineffective it's design is to actually protect the wearer.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

This was built from mild steel so I am unable to harden it. Also this version is too thin to make an effective helm for actual combat. Technically speaking all of the brass except the faceplates were hammer hardened. Hope that answers your question.

[@alfonsosanchez766]

Just as I was watching this I thought "that sheet metal is too thin for actual combat" then you commented on the actors and such, and then I saw this message, and confirmed my viewpoint, nevertheless I am doing a master in steel manufacturing engineering and I am very impressed with your technique, congratulations, love your workshop too...

[@SaucySoviet]

DO MORE GoT Gear!!! this was great

[@DrawbridgeProps]

i hope you all got a chance to check out the custom hand of the king leather belt building video I did. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faW6qXR3ZqeDnaM

[@duffyvonmanstein6198]

The kingsguard or the hounds armour would be awesome!

[@ottogofast3882]

Ser Loras’ armor from his joust with the mountain though

[@jn6305]

I haven't even gotten to any of the smithing work and I'm already jealous of your skill making paper hats....

[@KnyghtErrant]

Beautiful work! Looks fantastic!

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Wow! That looks incredible. Don't much like the Lannisters, but their soldiers look awesome.

[@karolzwadowicdziecmin65]

Real Blacksmith from Westeros.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Tom Paxton thank you!!

[@elvinsonramos1324]

Now try to imagine making thousands of this helmet!!

[@bambostarla6259]

Lannister smiths shit steel apparantly😀

[@templarofapollo9478]

I am now 13 years old and I like work with metal its nice to learn from these vids I like ur work 👍👍👌👌

[@Spydet2733]

first off love your channel you are very talented and i was wondering if you would you ever consider doing a series of making a full suit of armor that would be really cool

[@DrawbridgeProps]

That is definitely in my future..... but which suit?

[@Spydet2733]

+Drawbridge Entertainment whatever suit you would prefer, I would just be interested in seeing the work that goes in each individual peice and how it all comes together

[@Niclassen084]

Alot of people love that fantasy armour and or from movies. Ask around what people want. I would love to see something from Skyrim, but there are alot of details on those armours. Movies on the other hand maybe something from Gladiator, the shoulder armours there are fantastic!. Anyways I love the vid and you have gained another sub ;)

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Niclassen084 thanks so much for subscribing and commenting. love gladiator. going on the list.

[@ArkarthGamer]

i do have to say i do like the idea of skyrim armor plus ik that would bring in a huge fan base

[@albertoperezparra2919]

Wow, superb!, real blacksmith here.

[@dreadcool3329]

i love medieval stuff i could watch armor making all day long.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I will be posting more medieval videos soon!!

[@ramtron1775]

Dude....you're a savage!

[@trottheblackdog]

Lannister helmets always reminded me of Samurai helmets. Impractical though, like Knightsguard helmets, as they leave the face unprotected and limit visibility.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I agree ! Although the visibility straight down is quite good because there is no bevor.

[@ethan073]

Holy crap. Beautiful.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much!!

[@bobbishmax62]

Here I am, writing a comment to say that this is very impressive

[@mooncake4371]

Really love this! I always found the Lannister armour very Japanese inspired, especially with the red and gold.

[@TheViolentLeprichaun]

You sir, are a smithing wizard. Definitely worth a subscribe.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you! Love sharing this kind of project.

[@factbeaglesarebest]

I feel like you would be the most fun person to hang out with I’ve ever seen.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Fact: Beagles Are Best I like beer, swords and hanging out with friends!!

[@charlesw5919]

That was a lot of fun.

[@salottin]

A master crafter!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Júlio Salotti thank you!!

[@stinkyboy111]

please do more game of thrones helmets/armor. not only is it beautiful work and awsome I think I would help your channel grow tremendously. keep up the good work!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks for the encouragement!! Game of thrones is always on the list. Such fun armour in that show.

[@gozer87]

Great tutorial, I particularly liked the little tips throughout.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much for the comment. Anything in particular you want me to go into detail about in my upcoming videos?

[@bobsbigboy_]

absolutely stunning!!!!!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much

[@jenniferbrewer5370]

You just picked up a new subscriber.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Welcome!!!

[@vi55i]

now i could definitely do that

[@samsongerald7165]

Nice ! Thank you !

[@geoffthecarpenter]

I thought it would be cool to make a Lanister helm, after watching all these special skills and tools, not so much, great job well done 👏

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks!

[@jeffhreid]

Wow. Remarkable work!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks!

[@andrewstrongman305]

I like your style. You explain what you are doing and explain how as you go. Great pacing, too. Keep up the great work!

[@Ctulhu911]

You deserve more views, you are an artist!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much. I'm really just getting started here on youtube. Your comments, likes and shares are always very appreciated. Thanks for subscribing!! New video coming in the next day or two.

[@Ctulhu911]

Thank you for this opportunity to have a look at your building process, it's really informative. As a concept designer I always impressed how actual high quality props are made! Keep up the great work, I will definitely follow your channel and share.

[@67rotorhead]

Excellent Job and craftsmanship. I LOVE the Helm

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks very much for your kind words

[@tanngohoang8737]

That makes House Lannister as the wealthiest house of Westeros 😁😁

[@jimbeaux89]

Wow man it clearly shows that you’re an excellent craftsman. Great work!!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you!

[@snorreklepphillersy6156]

Amazing work. I really enjoyed watching this piece of armor being replicated so precisely from scratch. Thumbs up.

[@julsqqdesign]

It's great to see how helmets are made! just wow! Didn't know it took so much effort to hammer it to shape.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

:)

[@ImaginationHobbies]

best helmet ive seen yet

[@charliefingerhut8935]

Pretty cool

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks

[@rcarvalhocutelariaartesana7087]

Very DartVader ... nice!

[@dakdims]

That is some great work.

[@TheBobber95]

This is the first video I saw from you and I am completely amazed!! Enjoyed every second of it :D Will watch your other video's aswell

[@Michaelkayslay]

Lannister body armor looks amazing, try that!

[@user-yh2nb3rl8d]

Incredible work!)

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you

[@terryhalsteadgamer]

Absolutely amazing! One of the best tutorial vids I've seen. Keep up the good work can't wait to see more!

[@andreehansen1042]

sooooo well done ! great job

[@fernandosantacruz6138]

Sir, you are amazing! thank you for the video, you got yourself a subscriber, hopefully you'll keep making these videos!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Fernando Santacruz thanks so much for your kind words. I have a couple more videos in the works now.

[@fernandosantacruz6138]

I'll be looking forward to watch those videos!

[@michielmentink5989]

Looks great !!

[@fedaykeen]

Amazing.

[@bambostarla6259]

I don't like the lannisters, but your creation is absolutely beautiful!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much!

[@nathanielpowell2682]

This was the coolest damn thing I've seen on KZbin for quite some time. It's the first video of yours I've watched.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much for the nice comment. Hope you subscribe. I will be making more videos soon.

[@gilmccomb8740]

that was cool

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Hope you like my newer videos too! Building a Viking helmet right now.

[@notownsavage2024]

Awesome job! Amazing work! 😮❤

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you! 😄

[@Qmaster31]

Beautiful work

[@cjstemplar]

I never knew how much effort and time it took to make a helmet. You made it look so simple but the final results were fantastic! Looking forward to future projects!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+cjstemplar thank you! New video coming this week!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Will be posting my next video tomorrow morning:) It's modern but more movie fun!!

[@Costume_CO]

Great video! Amazing reproduction.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@norby511]

beautiful!

[@benjaminbeltran7004]

beautiful work.

[@satevari_forge]

Great work! There is some magic in a process of helmet making.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I have another helmet build in the works now! Viking style

[@zofcxgnkf]

A true master!!!! f88king incredible!!!!!!!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks so much for your enthusiastic comment!! Hope you like my other videos as well.

[@MagnusUlfgarsson]

Great stuff!

[@Ulfheodin]

Omg that is so beautiful !

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you. I have more builds I want to post so please subscribe for updates and share with your friends.

[@Ulfheodin]

+Drawbridge Entertainment Already shared :p (I'm Gab Pillet in the United Leagues of Armourers)

[@zhengbq]

Amazing craftsmanship. Deserves much more subscriber!

[@II-qf6jd]

Amazing! Please do kings guard Armor!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks! On the list of future builds.

[@ileoliang]

Most satisfying video

[@davidlorang7697]

Wow. Thank you for telling us what the names of tools are and the blades etc. also a very immaculate shop. Can’t wait to do this too!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

It is a fun build.

[@arnjhon]

I'm going one year to blacksmith school this autumn, when I'm done there I'm gonna be an apprentice. my dream is to smith swords, knives, axes and many other tools and weapons. Now I want to smith armour too! you're gonna be a huge inspiration to me and I hope I will learn many some interesting techniques from you. :-)

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks for the compliment. Do you have any pics of your current work on the internet to show off to everyone? I would love to see what you're working on.

[@arnjhon]

I haven't started on anything yet, but August 22nd I'm starting on a school hoping to become a blacksmith. So I'll be learning to forge on school 10 months ahead from then. I'm really exited to start. I hope I find somewhere to be an apprentice as there is limited numbers of how many there can be each year, just so people don't get an education and then they don't get any jobs when they're done. I am however prepared to move out of country to do my apprentice-ship.

[@havoc092]

Gorgeous Work, dude. Seriously good stuff!

[@DrawbridgeFinance]

havoc092 thanks so much

[@gingerninja1559]

i justed watched my favourite helm come to life excellent work mate.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

thanks so much!!

[@gingerninja1559]

How would u suggest I get into armoring

[@DrawbridgeProps]

find a local armoursmith. Facebook has a great group: United league of armorers or start yourself. leather is the way a lot of people start. less tooling required for startup compared to steel. but really you just need to build armour again and again and you will build your skill.

[@gingerninja1559]

You just replied no one ever replies to me

[@gingerninja1559]

I'm in england

[@marcogavazza4885]

you are a genius

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Marco Gavazza thank you for enjoying my videos!

[@thvideos8837]

I am the first Arab to follow you You are awesome ❤

[@mobiboom1663]

Bravo maestro.

[@jeremyslavsky9344]

Fantastic work and great video, loved all the detail!

[@Rollspelarn]

You just made my favorite kind of helmet :D!! Great work!

[@Vntiger86]

You are a beast dude that's pretty awesome!

[@adamrudling1339]

very nice work

[@melvincaunois6032]

C'est génial très bon travail, bravo 👏

[@nathanng3112]

A true Ron Swanson

[@Wright.Fitness]

Great video! Loved it!

[@mingHiewNN]

Fantastic work! I was just wondering how the medieval people would be able to mass-produce all the armors and helmets at such a level of complexity and texture for thousands of soldiers, given the absolute absence of all the tools you have.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you!!! There are quite a number of comments and discussion on this video regarding this topic. Quite a few people have chimed in. You can read below... the summary is that this is fantasy movie armour not medieval style. In medieval times there would have been thousands of people working to arm thousands of soldiers.

[@titogarcia3708]

very good!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you!

[@RazorbackX99]

I randomly stumbled across your channel and was immediately hooked. Subscribed! Great work - love the detail and craftmanship displayed.

[@C.Veigas]

So cool!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

thanks !!

[@daylightliving8929]

super great work!!!!!

[@westfalianwarchild6137]

Absolutely glorious! A wonderful piece of craftsmanship! Keep it up! in this video alone you showed me things I didn't even imagine :D

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Westfalian Warchild what wonderful compliments. Thanks so much for enjoying my videos.

[@vinicioshgak6983]

trabalho espetacular , assisto seus videos da que do Brasil .

[@renaudgarcia153]

amazing

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Renaud Garcia thanks for the kind words

[@jacklarson6281]

cool, i always wondered how the ancient armorers made a bead by hand. now i know. also i see now how hinges were made. basically the same techniques as beading , then introducing a rod to form the (don't know what you call it), tube parts of the hinge. very cool man, thanks for teaching us this. Subbed Up!!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks. Welcome to the channel!

[@guillermorujana1043]

Muy buen trabajo, quedó hermoso. Saludos

[@britishball2991]

love the lannister helmet

[@JackCupcake]

Me too. I think it makes the Lannister soldiers look awesome. I think They have the coolest looking armor in the show.

[@britishball2991]

Exactly plus unlike all the other houses they can actually protect most of their face

[@JackCupcake]

Very true.

[@mybawzarerichie]

+Buster Peterson but they can't see shit lol, and the mouth is still exposed. Best helmets/armour in the show go to the kingsguard, very useful and practical but also ornate and beautiful

[@JackCupcake]

Not really, the Lannister soldiers can see just fine with those helmets. They don't even look impair your vision. Maybe not the best for archers, but I'm sure you could see just fine. Also, when it comes to looks, I think the Lannister helmet looks a lot more interesting, and just cooler in general. I do agree that their mouths are a bit exposed, but the helmet kind of protrudes down to protect the face. And as for the Kingsguard helmets, the face is a bit unprotected too. It seems quite effective, but it's still a pretty big opening. But hey, atleast they have some face protection at all. Most houses don't even have helmets that offer face protection. I was only saying that they look cool, not necessarily the most effective. The costume people actually said that they designed the Lannister armor to look flashy and to show off their wealth, not as much for effectiveness. I don't agree with you entirely, but you did have some good points. Sorry for so many words. :) Have a good day friend.

[@elgostine]

it occurs to me this is also how youd go about making a roman late era ridge helmet with a few adjustments for form of course

[@king800pwm]

Love this :D

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks for the love. Stay tuned. I plan on releasing a video this weekend showcasing my top 5 halloween masks that I've built.

[@ivanpopov2788]

Goooooooooood WORK! You are, my good sir, have a plently of a free time and much more skill in your posession, and your hands made from gold not flesh and blood of a mere mortal. Sorry, if i made couple of mistakes in that epitaphy to a MASTER of his craft.

[@haraldr3223]

Can you do the unsullied helmet or the stark guard sallet helmets? they are quite easy to make and yet so useful

[@paigejoannaa]

Hello from the train :)

[@jaydiamond5031]

Hey man, I've just found your channel and this is bloody amazing, you are stupidly talented. Could you try and do the mountain armour set? (The original one) I would love to see how you'd do that

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks for the compliment!! I've got new builds underway that will be fun to watch! But mountain armour is now on the list. :)

[@Outland9000]

Just need to find a giant to wear it.

[@rudolfvonwolf6647]

I would like to see him make a full suit of Lannister armour

[@ArmureDube]

Cool :)

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Armure Dubé Thanks so much for this!!! I have to say you have been a huge inspiration in my armouring career. Your videos have taught me many, many techniques and you have set a very high bar in the world of modern armourers.

[@B18bVtec]

Talk about having the right tool for the job.. geezzz

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I do have a few tools :)

[@morganfreeway9342]

This Is Glorious, the replicas I find Is nowhere close to this.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks!!

[@fanta4897]

Very nice work. Btw. what type of helmet would this be? I'm not sure, it seems like combination of sallet and bascinet with uneffective face protection.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks. I feel like it is most like a Japanese kabuto. All of the Lannister armour has a Japanese feel. I feels like it needs a bevor or face guard to have similar protection to a European sallet