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Post by roninpenguin on Sept 11, 2014 17:51:49 GMT -5
First off, many exuberant noises that Clang is about to start making helmets again. I actually was all about buying one of your helmets almost a decade ago when I switched to a Japanese persona, but by the time I had the money to get one you had stopped production due to health issues so it is wonderful to hear that you are in the position to make your helmets again. I agree that your helmets are based off of period designs (which other armorers can't do for some reason) but they also have a "Clang" look about them and I was afraid if I went with the same design I would end up with the same look because I was so inspired by your design. That led to the hybrid that I'm making for my friend. I pretty much designed my Shikoro by looking at your helmets and drawing out patterns by proportion because they had the look I want and it was hard to find period examples with enough pictures of different angles to do the same. I also made a mempo for the helmet as well so I knew if I did the same style of bowl it would have a super similar look. That led to a helmet top that is inspired enough by period helmets that most people wouldn't catch it but would also have the more sleek look that is helpful in our game. Oh and here is a profile pic. Hopefully I'll get a chance to work more on it either this weekend or next week.
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Post by roninpenguin on Sept 27, 2014 18:46:28 GMT -5
In case anyone was wondering how this would look after it was cut out and shaped this is it. The tape fell off once and I had to put it back together for the picture so it is a little low in the back but other than that it is ready to have holes punched.
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