What mask would fit best?

[vajo]

I can't decide which mask would fit historical best to the helmet.

 

I was on the way for a russet color, but now i have a offer for a black und a red mask. What you think - what kind of mask and which color would be the best for the kabuto?

 

Thanks a lot for help.

 

[TETSUGENDO]

Chris I think you should get what you like, to my taste your original idea of a matching theme would be ideal, mixing in something bright and garish would be discordant.

 

Cheers,

    -S- 

[uwe]

Yes, it’s a matter of taste.....

I myself would prefer a “simple” Nara-menpo, in the same color if possible.

 

(if the rust is still active, you should take care about....)

[vajo]

Thanks Uwe. Did you have an example picture for me?

 

Like this?

 

 

[uwe]

Not really.

 

More such a kind....

 

 

 

or...

 

[Shogun8]

Chris,

 

I agree with Uwe. The mask you posted is from the Myochin and I think a Nara-type like the first one Uwe posted would suit best. However, it's always a matter of personal taste. Also, if you can, try to match the tare/yodare kake of the mask with the shikoro of the kabuto as closely as possible, with the same plate style and odoshi colour and pattern (hishi nui, mimi ito, etc.). I this particular instance, the plates of your shikoro seem to be covered in sabi nuri (urushi imitating russet iron) and the odoshi is quite simple - sugake (wide-spaced) in dark blue with no accent colours (hishi nui or mimi ito in different colours).

[Nickupero]

Chris got a few menpo in case you're interested....

 

[vajo]

Hi Nick,

you have some very nice stuff, but my moneybag is not big enough. Sorry.

[b.hennick]

Ask about the piece that you are interested in you may be pleasantly surprised. Use pm to chat with Nick.

[vajo]

Thanks all. 

[vajo]

I found one and purchased it. It should be on the way to me.

 

To look if it fits, i have assambled the pictures together in photoshop. The scale, lights and direction of the pictures don't fit exactly but i get i good view how it will look like.

 

 

[TETSUGENDO]

It looks very promising Chris, nice find!    Hope it works out for you..... must be anxious to receive it.

 

Cheers

    -S- 

[Stephen]

Nice pick...glad you found one you like.

[Ken-Hawaii]

Yes, very nice.

[vajo]

I picked up the menpo this morning from customs. It looks awsome.

I was making a fast picture with handy how it looks on the stand. 

After the christmas holiday it goes to restauration. 

 

 

I'm very happy now.

[Ken-Hawaii]

Nice! I can just imagine how that would scare some poor rural Samurai who had no idea what a gaijin looked like.

[Guido]

For those not familiar with “Denglisch” (German pseudo-anglicisms): handy = mobile phone     

[vajo]

Sorry 

Thanks Guido

[vajo]

I make a new stand to fix the mask with the helmet. So it looks better.

 

 

[EdWolf]

Very nice. A cool addition to your collection.

[TETSUGENDO]

I make a new stand to fix the mask with the helmet. So it looks better.

 

kabuto_stand.jpg

 

Great stand, Chris, and a very fine helmet.     Can't wait to see what the new year brings, bet the finished product will fulfill your Christmas dreams.

 

Cheers,

     -S-