Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Out Of Curiosity...

Anyone know where I could get my hands on one of those blue UN helmets?

Purely for decorative purposes, I assure you.

That is all.

25 comments:

Tango said...

http://shop.ebay.com/?_nkw=UN%20Helmet&rvr_id=250493782393&clk_rvr_id=250493782393

Wolfman said...

http://www.rddusa.com/Military-Surplus-Kevlar-Helmet-Military-Head-Gear-Headgear-Army-Headwear-Army-Navy-Surplus-Military-Clothing-Military-Accessories-Gi-Outerwear-Outdoor-Retro-Fashion-Vintage.aspx

PLUS


http://www.homedepot.com/Blues/Paint-Spray-Paint/h_d1/N-5yc1vZapz5Z1z13o7a/R-100670415/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Lokidude said...

Wolfman beat me to it. Krylon is your friend.

Why do I get the feeling that missing Blogshoot this year is about to make me sadder than previously planned?

Andrew said...

Given the proximity to a certain event, I like where this is heading.

Mopar said...

If it's for what I suspect, cheap is better then strong... http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-russian-military-helmet-olive-drab.aspx?a=792446

plus the blue krylon, of course.

Jake (formerly Riposte3) said...

Gonna decorate the backstop, huh?

Shiny!

Jay G said...

Mopar,

That is *PERFECT*, thanks.

Now, anyone know the exact Krylon color for UN blue???

West, By God said...

You can get 'em on ebay for sure. Might be cheaper to stop at the local milsurp store and buy whatever they have and paint it blue.

I see 'em from time to time over here, but the guy wearing it might notice if I tried to steal it.

Anonymous said...

I can get you one but it will have a hole in it. :)

JB Miller said...

http://www.thebestmoment.com/servlet/the-10525/United-Nations-Military-Helmet/Detail

Borepatch said...

Make sure at the blogshoot that you put it on some sort of stuffed toy. Like Bart Simpson, or something.

Lokidude said...

Bart is far too nonconformist for the UN. Now, say, a Care Bear or the suchlike...

Old NFO said...

Why???

Andrew Sarchus said...

f its for the blogger shoot, I say buy kids costume helmets for a buck each and spend the difference on tannerite to fill it.

Although it would be a great gunny version of the dunce cap for the worst shoot to wear...

Bob H said...

I was gonna suggest cracker Jack boxes, their "surprises" have become that crappy.

{Note: my word verification was "holaubl." Was that a subtle message from Satan?}

Braden Lynch said...

Does a 0.308 go right through them?

JFT said...

I was going to suggest outside any young girl's bedroom wherever there was a "peacekeeping" going on, but I had decided against it until I saw my word verification was "unater." Just one more letter, and it would have been perfect.

lee n. field said...

http://www.thebestmoment.com/servlet/the-10525/United-Nations-Military-Helmet/Detail

I'll look around to see if any come prepunctured with decorative .223 holes.

DES said...

I got a feeling this is going to be good! Remember to take plenty of photos!

Jay G said...

Ordered. Now to find spray paint...

Heath J said...

Buy lots of condoms. All UN "Peace Keeping" forces do is rape anything that moves, I imagine the exchange rate would be in your favor of rubbers to head armor.

Mopar said...

I'm thinking we need a few plushy type things to "display" this hat on...........

Anonymous said...

Sportsman's guide has blue UN helmet covers

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/2-new-un-helmet-covers-blue.aspx?a=288306

Anonymous said...

I wanna see a helmet-wearing Barney-the-hated-dino get perforated.

Geodkyt said...

Pantone 279 C.

Any paint store should be able to get it.