Skyrim Iron Helmet (short neck)

This is only a customized neck-guard, which replaces the original files “mid_back.stl” and “neck.stl”. Get the remaining files from the original creator ;) 

Besides the less restrictive wearability, the shorter neck guard also makes the helmet rest nicely on flat surfaces, so it is easier to display it as decoration.

I have worn this to a local medieval faire and had a blast, the people who knew Skyrim absolutely loved it! Beard made from wool was a welcome surprise, too!

I printed mine in 107,5% length, 107,5% width and 105% height.

Making process in general:

• take head measurements for correct size
   
• print all parts (PETG to avoid warping in sunlight)
   
• glue mask and neck together (rergular superglue, cyanacrylate based)
   
• glue top halves together, added clamps near the horns and put a few weight plates on the top because there was some warpage
   
• glue all parts together
   
• add glue to grooves where parts are split and let it dry, repeat until grooves are fully filled
   
• sand away any excessive glue and rough edges (I didn't sand any surfaces for painting)
   
• Remove glue discolorations on plastic with wet sponge
   
• cover the horns with paper
   
• spray paint the helmet with dark silver acrylic paint (intended for cars, actually)
   
• mix red-ish brown acrylic paint (intended for paintings), dip sponge into it and onto the helmet, rub color into the helmet with the sponge to create an uneven vintage rusty look of non-stainless iron
   
• add more red to the mix, apply it to the helmet with the sponge in a few spots around the helmet, leave them as they are, don't rub these spots, to create clearly visible rust spots
   
• mix bone color acrylic paint for the horns, fully paint them
   
• add color to the mix to create a darker hue, paint all the grooves of the horns with it
   
• cover the horns with clear-coat for water resistance
   
• DONE! time to go and slay dragons