Story behind FALLEN HEROES HELMET. AND CREATED FOR

2 MEN WHO THE WORLD WILL NEVER FORGET...

Starting with the back.. it has a cloud scene with the

american flag flying high with each one of these honored

neroes names. ( from request of Nancy). So I designed and

drew out this flag design with a upgrade and idea to put

there picture on the flag. This technique I came up with

from a old school trick for motorcycle custom work, to pull a

picture from a magazine page and inbed it into the clear...

well that works great for a flat surface. So I came up with a

new way to do it on a curved helmet. I have looked high and

low and have never seen anyone accomplish it but me. So I

transfered there picture as a background image for the

airbrushing onto the flag....it took me 17 hours to master

the clear coat picture transfer onto the helmet with many

failed attempts and several issues that had to be overcome

Next I added a flag poll for the deserving flag. I put the eagle

flying in and added a touch.. I have the eagle carrying in by

mouth the gold halos in resemblance of angels being born

and getting there halos. I made a small change and decided

instead of colored letters for fallen heroes I would do see

through letters so u could see the sky back ground Through

the words. I put a fade in view around the piece to draw attention to the tribute helmets main focus and what it

stands for and built from within. I added clouds and as a

special touch added small specs of gold flake representing

family members who love them in the flag. The flag is

accented in pearl. Next I added real 22 kt gold leaf in effect

of there names being created from gold and the remnants

being left behind and pulled away. I decided to give the gold

leaf a distressed look of weathering the storm and staying

strong through all that comes our way. That in its self came

with many challenges. Next I decided to give that section of

helmet there own on each side , so I added some out in the

neavens gold meteors flying in. And I put in gold pearl with

just a hint of

Ghost pearl lines in the background around there gold

names. Then I added some beautiful stars of 3 on each

Name so they shine in the heavens in the sun light. Next I

decided to pull a few gold pieces flying towards the back

being pulled in and over the helmets back and turning into

hearts and being pulled into the helmet like it's being

absorbed by these honored mens souls. Next I added what I

Call a needle point accent stripe in white around the face

and top of helmet ending in the back top and sides gradually

to sharp dissapearing

Fine ends. They are painted in white pearl paint. Next I

added the date on the lower chin guard center. I honored

them with a in step as brothers quote around the sides and

across the front to show they left this earth not alone, but

together and strong for the next journey. Next for display

purpose and to honor them to the fullest. Instead of looking

at one side and only seeing one name displayed , I decided to add the other heroes name that's not in gold to be just

below it, in a red colored pearl paint. So that no matter what

side or look someone takes of the helmet, both heroes

names will be viewable and honored...Next I added a semi

ghost pearl needle point accent stripe separating top and

bottom of the chin guard names and quote. Next I misted

gold flake pearl over the falling gold pieces on the sides.

Next I wanted to top it off by honoring there memory with

Fallen heroes from back top to front top along the top of the

helmet in a negative design style letter shading in white

pearl. I painted the air vents white pearl to add some

contrast and even it out alittle colorwise. The complete

helmet is all designed and airbrushed by Me. It is clear

coated with lacquer clear. I picked a gold design because

nothing can replace them ,but to resemble how cherished

and special they are with the most valubale material. Then

to take it over the top unlike any other helmet ever designed

and created, I imbedded a ruby heart into the top of the flag

poll. And added real diamonds in the eagles eye and one on

the north star position at the top of helmet in the center of

the star between fallen heroes. The diamonds and gold were

tested as authentic diamonds.but unfortunately the red ruby

heart tested fake after it was recieved. But since the time

didnt allow it,l had to continue with it anyways. I wanted to

contribute my time and everything I could for a cause that i

honor .The planning,design, stages,transfer, airbrushing

and art work and stripe work took over 100 hours to create

this tribute helmet for 2 unforgotton men and families and

friends who will never be forgotten, and have lost so much

And to all the family and friends that was affected by this senseless act or any other. And to anyone who has been

affected by tragity...God bless you all for everything u have

indured and lost... and a special THANKS TO NANCY

MATTERS AND HER TEAM for making this all happen and

allowing me the chance and being open to possibilities and

putting trust in me to create a stunning beautiful piece...GOD

BLESS!

Sincerly, JIMMY MOORE

Custom built plaque.