Hello,
serious question from an ignorant WWI sniper collector.
Why should the Germans have painted the inside of a helmet in tan?
That does not make sense to me.
This is like painting the inside of a tiger tank in ambush camo or wearing camo underwear!?
Or is it just that simple that the Germans wanted to get rid of their camo paint and did not want to pollute the desert?
Thanks
Wolfgang
Hello,
and on this photo it looks like the helmet was already heavily rusted when it was overpainted.
Folks, I do not question your knowledge and/or experience! But that is what I see.
Thanks
Wolfgang
Hello,
I do not want to research the paint or overpaint of German helmets or the issue of rust and oxidation of painted steel surfaces, because I’m not interested in that stuff.
I’ve asked a simple question, and pointed out my observations.
If you feel insulted, I’m very sorry about that.
Thanks
Wolfgang
I'm not insulted, I welcome such questions as stated. I simply suggested that you research these issues if they are of interest and if they don't support my opinions on those issues, post them up. Subjective opinions without citation or factual support, mine included, are more in the nature of sphincters than facts or developed knowledge. Everyone has a sphincter.
Hello,
please keep in mind that my native language is not the same as yours. It takes some time for me to translate some phrases.
That wasn't cynicism from my side! Maybe a bit! ;-) Just a question.
Have enough trouble to collect the German WWI sniper scopes and rifles. No need for me to study the lids.
Just my observations.
Thanks
Wolfgang
Hello,
sorry, but that is normal rust.
What I wanted to point out is shown the the attached photo. It looks like there are rust bubbles unter the tan paint, where the surface of the paint is not damaged.
Two more questions please.
Did only the Luftwaffe paint the inside of the lids in tan?
Do you know any other German helmet camo that was applied to the inside as well?
Thanks
Wolfgang
Do you know that is rust under those spots and not dirt, globs of paint, etc.?
Asking the same questions over and over again is not going to change my answer to you if you are asking a question, and is not going to change my opinion.
NO! I do NOT know that it is rust under those spots. That is why I said " it looks like .....".
What question did I ask OVER AND OVER AGAIN?
You are pissed at me. Why? Only because I dared to asked a simple question?
no it wasnt specific to a certain branch, just depended on the individual that painted it and with what. here is my M40 Heer lid with painted rim...
I dont know much about helmets, but what HB said can be used for most things, including K98s, dont get caught up in one detail and miss the whole picture.
Hello Amberg,
Did only the Luftwaffe paint the inside of the lids in tan?
- No, every branch of the German army did it.
Do you know any other German helmet camo that was applied to the inside as well?
- Yes, I have seen plenty of them.
And yes that could be rust underneeth the camo paint.
Are this good enough answers to your simple questions?
Regards,
P
PS: btw I'am not pissed either.