German M16 Stahlhelm Restoration

In this video, I will show the restoration of the World War 1 German M16 Stahlhelm.
The Stahlhelm was often camouflaged by troops in the field using mud, foliage, cloth covers, and paint. Official issue cloth covers in white and grey appeared in late 1916 and early 1917. Camouflage paint was not formally introduced until July 1918, when German Army Order II, No 91 366, signed by General Erich Ludendorff on 7 July 1918, outlined official standards for helmet camouflage. The order stipulated that helmets should be painted in several colours, separated by a finger-wide black line. The colours should be relevant to the season, such as using green, brown and ochre in summer.
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[@and7barton]

It's the old "Ship of Theseus" trick. Excellent.

[@Austeration]

I'm amazed how you can bring a pile of rust back to life like that 👍 very enjoyable to watch you do it. To be honest I liked it when it was just green. Fantastic restoration.

[@MisterHarleyQuin]

In the green phase that would have done great. Don’t like the colourful paint…

[@tomrogerlilleby2890]

I was thinking exactly the same. An extremely well done restauration - but the camouflage paint at the end kind of ruined it.

[@medievalarmorexptert6827]

@@tomrogerlilleby2890 its not really ruined when you can just paint over or remove it

[@KumaFall]

@@medievalarmorexptert6827 plus this is how the Germans back in 1916 camouflaged their helmets

[@stevejeffries1603]

Everything apart from the paintwork I'd say is totally brilliant

[@jackdozhier2151]

The paint is supposed to look like that, all the soldiers on the field painted them themselves it never looked professional

[@13christbane]

nothing brilliant about welding and body filler

[@dantegambino6182]

Yeah I feel the same. They usually thinned the paint out with fuel if I’m not mistaken. Made it go on smoother but still visible brush strokes.

[@kacperkucinski1982]

@@jackdozhier2151 I wouldn't say hes talking about it not looking profesional. The camo isnt really doing its job cuz the helmet is still giving off a bit of a shine wich the camo was meant to prevent

[@sugarrats666]

The colour palette is just plain wrong. 10 seconds, 20 tops before that's got a snipers bullet through it! THEN, maybe, it would look authentic lol.

[@christopherstasen2843]

It's great to see people who put in such effort to keep history alive.

[@fraiserwatson4790]

FAM HE DESTROYED TWO ORIGINAL HELMETS HE IS NOT KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE HE IS KILLING IT

[@KumaFall]

@@fraiserwatson4790 would you use a kidney from another child to save your child with no kidneys?

[@fraiserwatson4790]

@@KumaFall uh idk probably, but its not the same because one is a human life, and one is a part of history that will literally never go away unless you do something stupid like this to it

[@_Mother_Of_A_yotube-Developer]

​@@fraiserwatson4790глупый, реальная история была уничтожена сразу же после того, как уничтожили Германцев, а вместо Германцев сделали каких-то немцев. Если бы германцы совместно с союзниками выиграли ту войну, мы бы сейчас жили как свободные и живые люди, а теперь нас всех сделали не живыми рабами.

[@medievalarmorexptert6827]

@@fraiserwatson4790bro those two helmets were literally as good as you can get for bringing something back to a representable form. You cant show half a helmet with fuck ton of rust and holes and day that it represents anything it would have loooned like back then

[@davidhiscock1969]

Honestly, the condition of the steel at the start looks to be way too far gone but what an awesome job of reviving it. Did you use artist oil paints for the camouflage?

[@gr1mrea9er82]

Another asinine comment. Did you watch the video at all? All the Lefranc & Bourgeois oil paints seen @13:20 says Huile, which is French for Oil. And yes they are artist oil paints. It's not oil paints from the dollar store. This particular brand comes from the biggest manufacturer globally and it is the brand most used by both amateurs and professional artists. Similar to what Windsor & Newton is to watercolors. But it's quality is reflected in the price.

[@davidhiscock1969]

@@gr1mrea9er82 no need to get your knickers in a twist. Chill. A simple yes would have been suitable. I have never used oils paints so therefore unaware of brands names

[@user-jx1lc6it7p]

@@gr1mrea9er82 Что в твоей голове?! Разве в 1 МВ у солдат в окопе были элитные краски?

[@teresaholt5969]

@@user-jx1lc6it7p . it's a legit question. When items are restored, it's only normal to ask questions. That's how we learn

[@teresaholt5969]

@@gr1mrea9er82 Rude

[@mrledhead68]

Beautiful metal work. From ugly helmet to the Partridge's bus. 🎼C'mon get Happy. 🎶 Great work, WW2!!

[@user-dy2xu7vj5g]

Молодец! Лайк! Всё было хорошо пока не разкрасил.

[@falke_9775]

No, that paint design was real. He copied it onto the helmet

[@krak2889]

That’s the original look…

[@falke_9775]

@@krak2889 right

[@psypepper]

the colors are fine, but you won't see such rough furrows from the brush anywhere... I hoped to the last that he would smooth them out

[@falke_9775]

@@psypepper yeah, yeah i guess so

[@shintokatana17]

I love it man. Your restoration videos are the best! And the outcome of this specific restoration is just beautiful.

[@Wiisiaiqkqkqoqoqoqoq]

Thats sad that he destroy over 100 years old helmets

[@medievalarmorexptert6827]

@@Wiisiaiqkqkqoqoqoqoq not really. They cant be really called helmets anymore.

[@dernanerbitch]

It's astonishing how you can restore anything from any condition. Awesome helmet!!

[@lourencosantiago9779]

Congratulations! I think is totaly green more beautiful than many collors.

[@saranzm2977]

I guess they used to pain them just like he did for camouflage! 😊

[@RuthenianJachter]

Its amazing how often they find Stahlhelms of booth ww1 and ww2, I love these kinds of restoration videos, Keep up the good work!

[@AzovKop]

каски 3 или четыре нашел , копаю войну а реставрировать не могу и это дорого. спасибо !!!

[@dmitrymironov9775]

Мечтаю по войне сходить но живу не там а реставрировать приходилось и рогачи и со второй я бы не сказал что уж дорого разве краску намешать в правильный Рал.

[@FawadKhan-id2vr]

Love to see the restoration. Really appreciate your effort.

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Big Fan Bro Big Fan♥️ This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

[@scampykaynine8073]

I wonder what stories that helmet could tell. Was it rusted out naturally, or did it's owner suffer some fatal strike that went right through the helmet? These restorations are amazing!

[@yan-jr5dv]

probaly the first choice

[@nev707]

Have become a fan of this channel. No idle chit chat- just get to work with on screen displays on materials etc. Actually the helmet in the red colour looked cool.

[@nicky9690]

Ну всё, не бита, не крашеная, без пробега по России, один хозяин 😂

[@vladimirvladimirovich3528]

@GovoruN +++++

[@user-kv9ed8wo2v]

Bonjour, super travail ! Où avez-vous trouver les rivets d'aération en remplacement ? Cordialement

[@MrKersey]

Great restoration and paintwork, well done!

[@usmcgrunt_1944]

This is awesome! One question though, would you happen to know how to replace one of the missing ventilation horns?

[@jstaatzy5606]

You worked some magic on this one. Incredible work.

[@johnnysemtex1214]

Best Stahlhelm out of all the others! Love the M16 Stahlhelm ❤

[@leonardcummins4492]

Fantastic work. But I have questions. What type of car putty used? Also, what became of the discarded helmet bits?

[@paulywarly6977]

I want to change the chin strap posts on my M17, now I know how so thanks for making this very useful and informative vid. Love the camo finish 👌

[@AuVeI]

It's beatiful to see a k-on fan maintain his apparel

[@luc2527]

Nice! I love these Stahlhelms tons. Can you do a showcase of your helmet collection? I am rather curious :)

[@dai-nippon_digger]

Same, I'm interested to see what sort of helmets you have.

[@4rdF1Hunny]

Great idea!

[@kauaq1495]

3

[@user-zv3vv5tc8c]

Такой окраски не попадались

[@puppylove126]

@Luc Your profile pic is too cute 😋

[@pontiac99999999]

This is certainly a high level of dedication to the art of restoration....!

[@marcelopintosporto-np2my]

IMPRESIONANTE !!!! QUE TRABAJO !!! QUE MARAVILLA !!!!❤

[@tasospatriwtis396]

ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT RESTORATIONS ..WITH THE WRONG PAINT....

[@THE_NEW_CRUSADER]

It's a ww1 helmet, they are supposed to have that paint, it is historically accurate good sir

[@tasospatriwtis396]

@@THE_NEW_CRUSADER Green it will be accurate as well..

[@johnharmon9466]

Excellent job on this !! It looks amazing.

[@ThyNewRat]

poor guy that weared it 100 years ago... now he can rest in peace i guess. good work!

[@THE_NEW_CRUSADER]

Lol

[@myrestorations]

Simplesmente uma belissima restauração 🤝🤝🤝

[@blikkenspeelgoed]

This is so relaxing to watch. Great job on the helmet 👌🏻

[@Wiisiaiqkqkqoqoqoqoq]

He Destroy it

[@jefferykubitz4510]

Very nice job. I never would have thought you could fix that helmet.

[@Heisenberg000.]

Where did you get The reproduction liner? I have one with no liner and I would like to get one do you have a link from where you got it?

[@seriktastayev8722]

Отличная работа! Но зачем было раскрашивать !?) Зелёный цвет ему самый раз

[@krak2889]

Cause that’s the original look

[@seriktastayev8722]

@@krak2889 Okay, I wont argue.

[@endall6783]

You do some good work Sir. Do you make the liners to and/or where do you get the parts not that I'm wanting to buy I just didn't know anybody made replacement parts.

[@imperialweimarball]

I need replacement parts for my m16 Stahlhelm that I bought from Bulgaria.

[@stuka_bly4t102]

What’s the correct variation of feldgrau to restore an m40 heer made in quist?

[@abraaofigueira9448]

Man This not a restoration This is an remake haha Awesome job bro ❤️

[@wwiituberestoration1011]

;)

[@13christbane]

remade with body filler.

[@Octopetala]

It's still in there

[@krazyglue1]

Beautiful restoration!

[@stevebrooks4th]

How did you repair the big hole on the left side after you welded on the top? Did you take that area from the donor helmet?

[@bb6444]

Hi, I have a helmet like that just a little worn, but what I use it doesn't have to look so good, but it's fit for purpose. And I've never seen this artistic precision yet! WWII Tube Restoration so never stop videoing and the restoration of these beautiful historical objects! 👍

[@bobpolanski5419]

I like it. Very smooth. Здорово получилось!

[@graemesim40]

Fantastic work, great helmet when you finished, amazing 👍

[@MegaDims123]

На мой взгляд с таким коммуфляжем на каске ты становишься лакомым кусочком для снайпера!!

[@user-fx9hv3up3f]

How did you acquire these two helmets?

[@Hassar650]

I was dubious about restoring the helmet when it appeared to be little more than rust, but I'm mightily impressed.

[@antonchigurh6590]

Wow! Nice work and video of the process!

[@jerrymach9961]

Très beau travail !!! World War 1 helmet's. Magnifique

[@z1770]

Which part of this head gear should I say the original one? The upper part or lower part?

[@nostalgiadelpassato5621]

Congratulazioni! Il lavoro di restauro di questo elmo tedesco è stato fantastico! Good job! 👍👍👏👏

[@jagmaxwell1147]

Awesome work, awesome channel. Keep it up!

[@martimhenriques1169]

Now you should age it, it is a little bit too bright on the colors, so... A little bit of combat wouldn't be bad for this helmet😉👌🏼

[@alexal4179]

После войны такие в качестве туалетных горшков использовали. :-)))

[@bobpolanski5419]

А обычные горшки на голову надевали?

[@stepanfedorov561]

@@bobpolanski5419 а обычных горшков не было в деревне, поэтому использовали эти колпаки. Ещё их использовали как говночерпий для сортиров.

[@momsberettas9576]

Where do you get these artifacts from? are there any online resources?

[@AngrySockZa]

Great Work! Excuse the ignorance, I am assuming the tortoise shell painting was camouflage? And the rough texture to the painting would avoid glints or reflections correct?

[@West_Coast_Gang]

Yes

[@dennisp.2147]

Camouflage paint was not formally introduced until July 1918, when German Army Order II, No 91 366, signed by General Erich Ludendorff on 7 July 1918, outlined official standards for helmet camouflage. The order stipulated that helmets should be painted in several colours, separated by a finger-wide black line. The colours should be relevant to the season, such as using green, brown and ochre in summer.

[@paulb3517]

Thought you were gonna sand down the camo paint job to a smooth finish but I suppose that's how it would of looked originally, outstanding work none the less...

[@hackboigamer8249]

Were did you get the car putty and air vents from?

[@mariotreglia4066]

Some parts are close to how I would’ve done it, others are completely out of my league, I wouldn’t even dream of it, very good work! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@AlexSmith-qq8rf]

Where do you get your helmets from I really need more German stuff in my collection

[@paulo5501]

Very nice restoration. Bring back to life a piece of history. Congrats from Brazil.

[@Rodrigo_Silva821]

Ficou uma bosta 😅

[@MG-wi1eq]

Beautiful work!

[@jakobfromthefence]

My grandfather was force conscripted into German army. After he built his house after coming back, he used a german helmet for 40 years to empty out the septic tank. I asked him to give it to me after sewer renovation in the 90’ and he went into a rage fit over it. That thing disappeared soon after that. I never saw it again. Last I remember it was still in quite a good condition. Much better than the one in the video.

[@kenskinner6948]

Well done. History does come alive with patience and skill.

[@t.g.r.7043]

Really nice work, keep it up!

[@user-mw5tm1ic7b]

It's amazing restoration!👍

Amazing work, congratulations!

[@Slash25773]

Тут по-моему то и металла нет, однако все получилось! Well done!

[@hamoudy3d]

@WWIITuberestoration excuse me Sir but what do you do with those rusty pieces after you finish restoration process!? would you like to sell them? I mean your work is considered a Miracle returning them back from death I suggest that you should have a website & sell those pieces

[@CaptainFordoArc77]

Awesome, love it!

[@BottleBri]

What a great restoration, and TRUE paintwork like the original might have had! 👍🇬🇧

[@_Mother_Of_A_yotube-Developer]

Забавно, ты поставил тряпку британской мрази, а при переводе текста - эта тряпка становится тряпкой РФ .

[@West_Coast_Gang]

Nice, my favorite stahlhelms

[@spunkmeyer43]

Wonderful job... thoroughly enjoyed.

[@issacnova1527]

hats off to you man...!!! great job..!!!

[@sidmullins1194]

Amazing job ! Bravo 👏

[@stevantrninic7257]

One question, does restored helmet with car putty that way can be tough as before?

[@Musikus1871]

Good evening, How much do you take for a k98 bayonet restoration?

[@45thaidman58]

Beautiful restoration!!

[@JuliaCV9]

where'd you find that? Verdun?

[@leibnitz27]

hat für mich mit orginal nichts zu tun,kann man dann auch einen repro helm für nehmen!

[@lightofthemoon5197]

В каком жалком состоянии была каска :( видимо она много лет пролежала в земле или даже в воде. Круто вернули ее к жизни

[@jonathanechols9985]

What's the knobs on the sides for? Securing googles?

[@ddp47]

Do you not have a TIG welder? It would be better suited for this type of work.

[@TheRestorer]

Who knows how he does it?😮That's amazing, isn't it?👍

[@matfam744]

Awesome man, great job

[@kjamison5951]

Phenomenal job! That flared edge has a Star Wars baddie vibe to it!

[@josh05683]

That’s cause the Empire is based on the Germans in WWII

[@acerimmer1023]

Incredible...... When I saw the condition it was in I didn't think it could be restored..... Wonderful skills.... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@13christbane]

define restored? he candy coated a turd.

[@acerimmer1023]

@@13christbane see come on....be fair....he made it look brand new from 2 rusted old helmets.... That's one mighty fine turd

[@theceramicrepairstudio]

Great restoration. 👍

[@bjmorley]

Very good job, but I feel the paint has been applied too thickly with lots of brush strokes - I can't see that on the original.

[@obywatelcane6775]

That's the way soldiers did it back in 1914-18.

[@user-wl5ug2ue5k]

Скажите пожалуйста, вы ложите пэвещи в какой-то шкаф и красители или что? Там где длинные перчатки?

[@Turboman7375]

Очень крутая работа!

[@perschiller7690]

Amazing work!

[@italo-muenchner]

Awesome work 🤩🔝👍

[@paulsandersvoiceover8637]

A true Master craftsman.

[@oficinanasala]

Show de bola parabéns

[@Matthew-hc9vx]

I have seen in some of your other videos like the Luftwaffe helmet restoration, that you scrape like rust bubbles off the helmet. Does that prevent further corrosion? Asking because I have a helmet with many rust bubbles on it.

[@13christbane]

nothing he did will prevent further corrosion.

[@thatonerandomdude07]

Wow, this is amazing! You are very talented. Crazy how destroyed the helmet looked on beginning... Even if I don't like the paintjob too much tbh. It looks kinda weird... Kinda cartoony. But I would buy him from you!

[@destroyernet123]

I do agree with you on how that paintjob was goofy looking, however it is historically accurate.

[@user-ot6cy4tt9w]

Работа отменная. Но на мой взгляд лучше было оставить оригинальный единый цвет искусственно его состарив в ёмкости с камешками и песком.

[@turtleboyv718]

This person is a fing metal wizard keep it up this is awesome and I have to say must have taken you many hours which I respect

[@alekseialekseevic3541]

Отличный шлем Дарт Вейдера))) Столько работы и спецсредств я думаю версия автора будет стоить дороже чем оригинальный складского хранения. Видео лайк!

[@vladimirvladimirovich3528]

Да. Именно Дарт Вейдера. Кронштейны для крепления налобной броневой пластины есть... а самой пластины нет..... А складского хранения могут быть возможно только в Швейцарии - там войны не было, ни 1-й мировой и ни 2-й мировой и то, только в том случае если они закупались. В других местах после 2-х войн - тупо склады не сохранились ни то, что каски в них! ))))))))))))))))

[@alekseialekseevic3541]

@@vladimirvladimirovich3528 мой знакомый заказывал со склада в Венгрии, в районе 30 тыр, знаю что есть в Румынии, но самые зачётные - турецкие, выпуск был ограничен, характерной особенностью является отсутствие козырька. Да и во время второй мировой их выдавали обозникам и резервистам, у меня такой есть, в деревне валялся на чердаке, почти склад)))

[@vladimirvladimirovich3528]

@@alekseialekseevic3541 По доброму завидую! Более ничего не могу сказать.