(Hollywood Casino in PA continued.)
-So the final thing they had is a claimed "Screen Used Hudson" armor.
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Having already read of 4 claimed screen used sets of Hudson armor, I am cautious to accept this one. I couldn't match the camo pattern and I can't find the thread where Harry participated in the reunion of all 3 Hudson armor sets. If anyone can locate it, I would love to compare this to see if it is one of the other 2 sets, maybe just changed hands.
This armor looks the part. Its very nice and no question it is made by Terry English, even if not original
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But a few things give me a reason to pause.
The "Death or Glory" skull looks like it may have been a vinyl sticker that is pealing, and not painted. It could just be flaking paint I suppose. Until I see the other 3 sets and/or match it to a screen shot, I will always be hesitant toward it, but it is
possible for the breastplate.
No other accessories were present (no grieves, ab bad, webbing of any kind, etc). The body armour and helmet are on the mannequin with many ridiculous added on bits and the helmet is way off to me.
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The little thin IR reticle is typical of later TE Reproduction work, the ear defender isnt painted at all, and the hinge for the ear cup portion is set EVEN with the base of the M1 helmet. The real Screen used helmets had a cut out where the ear defender was set up into the M1.
So in short, I personally don't buy the armor as screen used. I believe more research on the Breastplate is in order, but the rest including the helmet was tacked on later.
FUN FACT: That mannequin is wearing a screen used belt from GHOSTBUSTERS 2...for some reason.