Deepeeka\'s new Gallic and Itallic helms...Issues?

[Magnus]

I just got my Gallic F this week...well, my g/f has it at home. Apparently most of the new deepeeka helmets suffer not from authenticity issues, but construction ones. I am planning on doing a full review on it when I get home this week-end, and taking a lot of pics. I'd welcome any other comments and pictures from people who have recently purchased any of the "steel" Itallic or Gallic helmets.

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

I have the gallic G and the Itallic D.

both have been complimented and complained about many times on here.
Mostly fit and finish problems, such as the welded seam join at the back.
:roll:

Look forward to seeing your photos! I take it you haven't tried it on yet then?

[Peroni]

My comments on the steel helmets and their inadequacies and innacuracies have already been sent off to Deepeeka.

See this thread..
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 124#147124

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Do you have the brass Neidermormter in stock Peronis?

[Robert Vermaat]

Who cares about their Gallic helmets - how about when they finally start altering their Late Roman helmets!

No, cheek plates don't count, well, hardly.

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

:lol: seems they are as concerned about late helmets as the Romans were LOL

[Peroni]

Not just cheek plates Robert! :wink:

The neck guards were reduced too! The placement of the attachment rivets, and the decorations refined too. (on the intercisa helms)

I think that Deepeeka may have halted development work just for now, but they have the plans from Aitor for the Inter IV and hopefully we'll see an improved version of that one along with the Burgh and Duerne too.

[Titus Publius Saturninus]

Hi gents long time no type have been a sicky,

I have two. The italic "G' Hebron and the new gallic "G" with crest.

The gallic item seems ok save very rough hinges. I have lubed them but to no avail. The italic has problems with the brass piping around the cheek guards. It pops off and was obviously not properly hammered on. The cross bars also do not hug the dome of the bowl they have a considerable degree of light showing under them. Seeing as how the extant ones are not accurate as in the original I will eventually replace them anyway.

When one purchases a supposedly finished item the buyer should be able to appreciate it's positives rather than resent the negatives and it does represent a sizable cash outlay. Over all I am not terribly unhappy but I believe the workmanship falls a little below the mark.

Cheers all!

Rick

[rusty myers]

Anyone else remember when the deepeeka helms were $325 and not very authentic, but were the best we had for under $800???

Now they are $175, much more accurate than ever before, and...???

If you want perfect, go custom. For the price, Deepeeka helms are very accurate and a great value. There is significant cost to redesign and such that deepeeka has absorbed with NO price increase to us, and we (your deepeeka suppliers) have already voiced complaints on the construction issues. I am sure they will get better. I am also sure they will never be A) Free or B) Perfect.

[Paullus Scipio]

Right with you there, Rusty !
As I have said elsewhere, Deepeeka have allowed Roman re-enactment to come within the reach of many who could just drool at the custom-made stuff before (such as me! ).
And until two "identical" Roman helmets are found ( not yet AFIK ), quibbles about minor 'inaccuracies' are just that, quibbles ! No two Roman helmets were alike !

[Tarbicus]

Aside from the weld seam and the occipital lengths on a FEW helmets, I like the dodgy bits like imperfect edging, etc. No way I'd be willing to fork out for all-custom kit. When it comes to the fine detail like intricacy of detail work, it's a great opportunity to get stuck in without needing a blacksmith's setup in the house to make the main piece.

As a suggestion - if you're going to review a helmet and find it fits or doesn't fit, maybe it's worth taking full measurements of your own head and put them in the review at the very beginning.

Front > Back
Side > Side
Eyebrow > Top of Crown
Forehead sloped or flat

That way, others should be able to judge more objectively whether the helm will fit their own noggin.

[Titus Publius Saturninus]

SALVE!

Gaius Julius Caesar!!

Have missed you mate! How goes it??

Titus

Regards and remember it takes two hands to handle a coleus!!

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

better now my friend
new job, still on trial period, but hopefully will turn into something longer term!

[Titus Publius Saturninus]

Byron thanks for that. I have every confidence/faith in you that you can achieve anything you seek out. Yer a sharp cookie and more than that DETERMINED!

I wish you all good things mate and I know your new calling will be well answered.

Be Well!

Rick

[Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs]

I don't wish to sound ungrateful but I feel I should add a comment here since we're talking about production flaws. My gallic "g" which I have worn exclusively since it's arrival had some very disturbing metal quality issues.
There were holes on it which were very poorly filled and left somewhat unfinished and at the browguard a long slash left untouched that was sort-of covered by the guard. I let these things go for the reasons stated by others( better than they used to be/ if you want quality you should buy custom,etc.) Also, I used the "happened in combat/field repair" rationale
but that still doesn't help my disappointment. Mine looked like it was made from scraps left over. Maybe this helps to keep costs down.
I hadn't intended to say anything but since the can of worms had been opened..........(a nasty place on the neckguard of my Monte, too, that looks like they ran out of brass to fill the gap-but that for another time.)
Did I mention that for whatever minor acuracy flaws my earlier "H" had none of these issues?