Type B Helmet just landed on my doorstep

[Spitfire]

See what the mailman dropped at my doorstep today.
My brand new/old Type B Helmet, oxygenmask and goggles from Sefton Clothing...
Hope you enjoy it just as much as I do

All made of original bits and pieces - and some new material.

 

[BaggyPants]

How much did the whole set-up cost you, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Spitfire]

Far from the 2.700 £ - as an original went for at e-pay!!!!

 

[PADDY]

Marvellous!

Soren, that has style!! you KNOW what I'm going to say next...(pics of you in the kit..?).

 

[H.Johnson]

Isn't Steve's work just amazing? The guy is a genius!

Well done, Spitfire, it's beautiful!

 

[Smithy]

Søren, you've hit the jackpot old boy. Looks bloody fantastic, those boys over at Sefton really know their onions when it comes to making repros.

Good job mate

 

[Windsock]

Excellent Søren, that was the way to go, especially as you can play with this lot and be terrified of damaging it.

You also just know with the attention Steve puts into his gear that it's about as correct as it all could be given most of it's new aside from the hardware.

You just need to find the tiny metal throat strap tip that's on the original helmets- it must be hard for him to make as that and the brylcream staining are the only obvious things missing.

 

[Spitfire]

Allthough not exactly 22 years of age - but here it goes:

 

[Smithy]

I love it Søren, great photo :eusa_clap

I also like your steely eye "just let Jerry even try it" look you've got there

 

[KilroyCD]

Bloody marvelous Soren! I'm more than a little envious. I guess I'll have to save up a few quid and order a set for myself!

 

[Spitfire]

Here's just another one:

Thanks Tim and Killroy

 

[Spitfire]

Well - it was bound to happen.

 

[Spitfire41]

WOW! I want to get one of those so bad......Really, Really cool!

 

[Spitfire]

Excellent Søren, that was the way to go, especially as you can play with this lot and be terrified of damaging it.

You also just know with the attention Steve puts into his gear that it's about as correct as it all could be given most of it's new aside from the hardware.

You just need to find the tiny metal throat strap tip that's on the original helmets- it must be hard for him to make as that and the brylcream staining are the only obvious things missing.

Stephen had problems with the metal tip, but he has made them now - and one is in the mail. With that done it should be perfect!

 

[Fury964]

I thought I recognised the handy work. I took delivery of one of Steves B type helmets and D type oxy masks. Outstanding workmanship. I learnt the hard way after having bought an original B type helmet from Mick Prodger in the States and then tried it on. Although it was the right size and the leather is in great condition, I didn't account for the stitching. Some of it gave way. After having spent quite a lot on it (OK, not just quite a lot, a large lot) I then had to get it repaired. I did get the leather treated as well though. Would really like to get my hands on the type 19 mic though, as Steve doesn't make these anymore.

 

[Fly Boy]

Outstanding! What was the damage on that, may I ask?

 

[Fury964]

Outstanding! What was the damage on that, may I ask?

I believe I paid somewhere in the region of £800.00. When I have posted more than ten times I'll put up a couple of pics (if I can figure out how, computers and IT are not my thing) but it doesn't look any different from Spitfires above. I'll post one of me in Just Jane, sat in the bomb aimers position.

 

[Fury964]

Well - it was bound to happen.

This art work is great!

 

[B-24J]

That's Life

Art work more appropriate to the period...

John

 

[Spitfire]

Wow - great work! Instead of the cover of The Rolling Stone I end up on the cover of LIFE. lol lol lol