How To Make a 1/6 M1 Helmet Net

In the midst of the Second World War, the M1 Helmet Net emerged as an essential accessory for soldiers donning the iconic M1 helmet. Its purpose was twofold: to provide camouflage in the field and to secure additional vegetation for added concealment. This intricately woven mesh, now widely recognized as a symbol of the era, has captured the attention of hobbyists and collectors alike.
In this video tutorial, we delve into the world of historical scale modeling, where the meticulous recreation of a 1/6 scale M1 Helmet Net pays tribute to the brave men who fought on the battlefields of WW2.
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🪖 Constructing the M1 Helmet Net may seem like a challenging endeavor, but with patience and a step-by-step approach, it is a task that can be easily accomplished. The process becomes even more straightforward with the addition of acrylic paint mixed with olive and khaki colors for tinting the net.
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[@ubaidullah-ot4pw]

Wow thanks for sharing

[@biginjapanminiatures]

Thanks for watching, mate !

[@BoogerLewis1776]

it's always a great pleasure to watch your videos, many thanks

[@biginjapanminiatures]

I sincerely appreciate your support, mate!
Cheers!!

[@georgemartinezjr]

If you thin the paint and addTextile Meduim to the mix it well look l8ke the fabric was dyed this color and allow the fabric to move like natural

[@engelbertstrauss2354]

Sensationell ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@biginjapanminiatures]

Thank you so much! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@georgemartinezjr]

What color of americiana Craft Paint did you use.???

[@TeamSPM-p1r]

so if i'll make this 6 times bigger, it would fit on my real m1 helmet?

[@biginjapanminiatures]

Absolutely, my friend! Try to find a 2.5 mm string and do the same procedure. It will be perfect!

[@TeamSPM-p1r]

Thanks for the quick answer!
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[@anyoneandeveryone3014]

What if i want to make a muscle tshirt for a predator figure? How would one go about that?

[@biginjapanminiatures]

You can use the same process to make the net t-shirt with cotton thread

[@AdamMann3D]

Way over scale

[@NosferatusLair]

Not really, later war the Americans used whatever they could get. The British used Indian helmet nets on their helmets during ww2 and historical photos show some American nets quite large so they could have been using large nets also