Modifying a Helmet

[Magnus]

All you need is to use it as a chair....here is what you do.

First, take off the brow band, or it will FOR SURE snap!

Then, put the helmet on it's side...you will probably have to put something under it so the neckguard isn't what you are resting it on. I would use a piece of wood, or an anvil under the part of the helmet just above the ear cut-out. So with the helmet on it's side, with the bottom ear cut out (not the flange part, just above it on the helmet bowl) just resting on top of something solid, gently put some weight on it. What you can do from here is gentle "pushes" on it, so you are forcing the sides in toward each other.

I had to do this with my Gallic F...except I tried it with the brow guard on, and it snapped in the middle. But, it worked, and the helmet fits well now and looks much better Once you've smushed it from side-side, you may have to use some washers to put the brow guard back on since the helmet bowl will have changed shape.

Oh, and this didn't cost me anything. :wink: