WWII M1 helmet transformation! Can I make a Chinese copy look original?

I take a wack at making a Chinese copy of a m1 helmet look less like a Chinese copy. Let me know what you think!
Note- if you have an original helmet with less than perfect original paint, this is not intended for you. Please don’t do this to a descent original. They will only be original once.

[@ThEmAnOnAmIsSiOn100]

Those Chinese helmets were the same ones used in the movie Hacksaw Ridge

[@Alienkiwi730]

Yup, threw me off so much while watching that movie

[@SpriteLovuh]

Yeahh… they really should’ve just asked reenactors if they could rent them from them…

[@Michaelanthony24680]

I'd say it seems like a good idea if you want something custom, or a project, and don't want to modify a historical piece.

[@Caliwarriorkent]

I did a resto mod on a Belgian m1 that I got from my local surplus store. The helmet was this weird green color so I decided to paint it. Made my own cork from an old coaster that I sanded with course sandpaper in a tray. Then I got some paint from Home Depot and it actually turned out pretty well!!! With the exception of the non period correct chinstraps it actually looks pretty good

[@AdamMann3D]

This is interesting. I have a roached out vietnam helmet i plan to do this with. Id love to see your other helmets.

[@WarQualityReviews]

Good luck with yours! I’ll have to do a video on my other helmets sometime.

[@nekokyun]

MAYBE not historically accurate look, however, I used some of that textured "stone" spray paint. Just a Walmart rattle can spray paint that has a fine/medium texture to it~ than I sprayed OD over it. Turned out really nice.

[@parachutereenactor1]

Tbh you deserve more than 35 subs

[@jimmymarsh2489]

You done a good job on a china made M1 to make it look real ww2

[@agochoa]

The pot isn’t as deep and the front of the dome isn’t as high. It slopes more gradually than the WW2 m1. It’s kind of hard to tell until you put them side by side. Great work though. Easy to see why they’d use them in ww2 films.

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

like i tell my husband who just customized an Italian police ballistic kevlar helmet for his job WEAR GLOVES WHEN YOU PAINT 😂 😂😂😂! for crying out loud

[@itz_ashton1894]

how do you only have 69 subs you deserve more

[@robertmunoz7543]

What sewing machine did you use? Ive looked into bar tack specific machines but too expensive!🙄 Jman

[@WarQualityReviews]

@@robertmunoz7543 I just used a regular sewing machine with a denim/ upholstery needle on a zig zag setting.

[@robertmunoz7543]

@@WarQualityReviews Didn't know if It needed the torque like industrial machines to sew canvas?🤔 Jman

[@SGTLevi011]

I tried doing this but the paint I used was horribly inaccurate but when i got the paint it looked like the accurate color.

[@Tristonia2]

they look quite good are they the right material on the helmet itself?

[@WarQualityReviews]

@@Tristonia2 I’m not sure, I guess I could try shooting at it.

[@megandarling2215]

@@WarQualityReviewswell is the liner a hard plastic? And is the shell steel?

[@WarQualityReviews]

@@megandarling2215 yes, this is correct.

[@megandarling2215]

@@WarQualityReviews got it!

[@robertmunoz7543]

Unfortunately they copied an 60s production M1 rather than a WW2 example which is shaped differently!🙄 What sewing machine are you using?🤔 Jman

[@freduinst4333]

The Jman?

[@robertmunoz7543]

​@@freduinst4333old call sign😁 Jman

[@Mr.WW2105]

Nice dude I subscribed to your channel

[@aaronsoriano2421]

can these stop shrapnel?

[@WarQualityReviews]

@@aaronsoriano2421 might be worth a test!

[@viciosabeer]

Que usas como textura? que material es? Gracias

[@WarQualityReviews]

It’s ground cork

[@viciosabeer]

@@WarQualityReviews me sorprende que sea corcho!! pensé que era algo más sólido, hierro o arena! Gracias!!

[@HarryCowl]

Sadly...not enough texture ! You should have used much more cork !

[@4002corbe]

No, they’re shit …!