Forging a Bronze Gladiator Helmet - Part 4 - Final Assembly

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In this, the final video in the series about constructing a bronze gladiator helmet, I form the brim and face plates and then assemble the entire helmet.
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[@harrisgraves592]

"I'm off to fight a fire in Sheffield now." I almost choked to death! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimstine1066]

Had a great time watching. I've been making armor for 30 years, Its always fun to see how other people approach the process. I use a press since my elbow has given out.

[@aleksandrborodin5803]

Мне очень понравилось. Великолепный мастер. Хорошо снято. приятный человек, по нашему мужик, что надо!!!

[@GFunkEra1992]

beautiful! This helmet is flashy, this would've been worn by the local Arena champion for sure. As far as for the shoulder plates, I say a big YES.

[@rickratcliff6231]

Another Thak work of art. Just WOW! Yep make the rest of the kit.

[@Bismallahnebda2mozakra]

True work of art!!!! Man iam really glad i found your channel!!!

[@ViceAdmiralMcNugget]

Unbelievable skill on display here in the finished piece. Wow. Absolutely masterful.

[@donvanderahe5336]

Amazing! Really enjoy hearing your thoughts outloud as you work and think about possible ongoing changes

[@damonturnbull5903]

OMG, I didn't realize metalwork had many euphemisms in its terminology. LOVE IT. Love to see you in a LITTLE loincloth and metal armour, Thak.

[@ThakIronworks]

I better start getting into shape then

[@KaleSchlegel]

Absolutely amazing as always !

[@shocktrooperau]

Love your work as always. My understanding of the gladiator amour is that there where too balance the fights each armour had its pros and deliberate cons and fighting styles, so to keep the fights entertaining each fighters had different disadvantages to fight against in their own kit and where set against fighters who didn’t have the same disadvantage.

[@capuchinhelper]

Those who are about to forge, we salute you!

[@DavidGuyton]

Absolute work of art, brother.

[@ThakIronworks]

Maybe one day we could do some kind of collab

[@DavidGuyton]

@@ThakIronworks I'm up for anything! Would be a real honor.

[@ThakIronworks]

Send me an email...I have a few ideas right off the top of my head

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

On the subject of the crest, i think it's because the gladiator fights were a spectator sport, not meant to be the most efficient or practical thing. Just my 2 cents. Also YES to the rest of the outfit!

[@RedmarKerkhof]

Leaving out the grille was the right decision. Just the lines looks better, and more consistent with the lines on the dome too. Amazing helmet! Well done.

[@TeutonicRoom]

So awesome

[@rogaliousdoofalious8173]

Scoured the internet to essentially find this video series regarding well made gladiator helms, and you did not disappoint! Amazing craftsmanship on display here! I give a HELL YEAH to finishing the outfit!

[@arbdapeish]

The old world and sci-fi met here. Beautiful. Skill.

[@1clinkerman]

Wonderful!

[@Taargkrizzt]

Wow! What an absolute amazing build to watch. Imagine walking into an arena to the cheering of hundreds of people wearing something like this. And YES, we want to see the rest of the armor build (and worn) maybe even a gladius to fit. Cheers o/

[@MERALLAK]

so much work! amazing

[@jakebern6460]

Not sure how it would look on a bronze age style helmet, but @howtomakearmor uses a button/spring style rivet for holding hinged pieces together on occasion. Im sure you'd know the proper term and uses for that. Would love to see a long distance collab between you two Cheers from Sask!

[@dragonwaterforge]

So cool

[@eduardocometta8902]

Espectacular!!!

[@ughmas]

Really awesome to see it come together - bronze is such a cool material. And yes of course need the matching armor sleeve!

[@justingoodman5600]

I don’t know 💩 about historical gladiator armor, except movies😂 but I love it. Amazing work and design 👍👍👍

[@markbenoit4187]

Awesome, wouldn’t know the history but wow that would be a lot of weight lol

[@arcopierik3894]

It is a very beautiful helmet. The craftsmanship with which this is made is of the highest order and quality. If we look at what you started with, and what you now have in your hands on your head or on the table, then I can only say , Very well done.

[@collinbutterfield4368]

Love it! I wish KZbin took into consideration the arts that take longer to make and would push those more. Underrated channel for sure, love your content and you inspired me to start metalworking a year ago. Thank you

[@MrYanngo]

I think the arm thingy is called a Manica. And yes. DO IT ! please.

[@pjamestx]

I feel like I need to weigh in here. I have significant expertise in things that are amazing, and that is exactly what this is! Amazing to have seen this come along, and what a spectacular result! Well done sir!!

[@mareepster5130]

say less, we vote for the rest of the armor. Great work it looks amazing

[@jamesbrady3433]

Well done Thak. Great video. Thanks for your time in making it.

[@northernfool7453]

Thak continues to amaze!

[@Helstren]

Hey Thak, I... "dabble" In alot of sculpture and is why i love your content. This year I thought i would try my hand at a sword (it has been 9 years and i am yet to make a sword) and I figure I'd try my hand at Conan the Barbarian's Atlantean Sword, Nothing serious yet, just going though the order of processes. I was wondering how you would approach this recasso area on it... has me stumped... I am aware the answer is probally more indepth than a YT reply can provide but I thought I'd ask regardless. Who knows maybe even inspire you to make one one of these days :P Killer helm my dude!

[@emmanuelstrattmann1148]

wow ! You are an absolut master for this type of work/art. Thank you for sharing, you help me a lot on the way of sheet metal work.

[@jacknobrex]

Awesome craftsmanship, impressive.

[@ethannunez1637]

Beautiful work

[@Vikingwerk]

Incredible work.

[@JohnSmith-kz7rd]

Awesome helmet, good job!

[@Evan-rj9xy]

Looks really good!

[@Damati27]

phenomenal work!!

[@stephengent9974]

Makes no sense to have face armor that splits down the middle, it just makes a weak point.

[@grandmajosephine383]

To eat a gladiator snack.

[@emailusgenericus4890]

Would the center catch perform well in actual use? Would it shake open with impact? I like the accessibility of it and the sexy reveal of the face. Just my armchair thought. Amazing work and enjoyable commentary