sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 27, 2014 I'm very new to the forum and am enjoying it a lot! Wanted to share some photos of 2 tanker helmets in my collection. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 27, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 27, 2014 Those look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted November 27, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 27, 2014 Yeah those are beauties, Rawlings?.....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan2243 Posted November 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 27, 2014 Nice tanker helmets, I might try get an m38 in a year or so when I make a tanker display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks for the comments! Yes they are Rawlings. Sorry for the poor photo quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 27, 2014 Nice tanker helmets, I might try get an m38 in a year or so when I make a tanker display I have a set of tanker coveralls but not the tanker jacket. Still- the helmet with the coveralls, a 5-button sweater, wool shirt, and pistol belt with FA pouch, .45 pouch and holster makes a great display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM3 Posted November 27, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 27, 2014 Very nice Rawlings helmets Sandy, those are starting to get a bit pricey again. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted November 27, 2014 Very nice Rawlings helmets Sandy, those are starting to get a bit pricey again. Larry Thanks for the comment, Larry. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted November 27, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 27, 2014 I always enjoy seeing tanker stuff! Nice helmets! It would be cool to see more pics of your tanker set up. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted November 27, 2014 I always enjoy seeing tanker stuff! Nice helmets! It would be cool to see more pics of your tanker set up. Frank Thank you Frank! I hope to "dig out" some of my stuff that is in storage over the weekend, so maybe I can get some more photos up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 27, 2014 Nice helmets...really great shape. Now you maybe need to work at adding some comms gear and goggles etc., to breathe some life into them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted November 27, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 27, 2014 Very nice! and that sounds like a nice display. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted November 27, 2014 Nice helmets...really great shape. Now you maybe need to work at adding some comms gear and goggles etc., to breathe some life into them! Great idea. Can you refresh my memory on the type of goggles and comm gear used by tank crews? Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted November 27, 2014 Very nice! and that sounds like a nice display. -Dave Dave, I think I have a project to work on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 27, 2014 You'll need a pair of R-14 receivers plus the appropriate "Y" loom...getting harder to find and therefore relatively expensive, though What Price Glory do a repro set I believe? Goggles could be Resistals...rather scarce and expensive....Polaroid multi-purpose goggles (grey sponge frames, interchangeable lenses)....or M-1944 goggles, as seen here. Then, voice comms would be via the T-30 throat-mic. If you go see the movie "Fury", you'll see that all of the crew-members wear this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 27, 2014 R-14s, as issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 27, 2014 Here you go. Write a nice letter to Santa! http://www.bellsaviation.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BA&Product_Code=20074&Category_Code=boomthroatmics http://www.bellsaviation.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BA&Product_Code=25332&Category_Code=M-1944 http://www.bellsaviation.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BA&Product_Code=20070&Category_Code= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted November 27, 2014 Sabrejet, I am actually further along than I was thinking. Here is my T30 throat mic. Cool thing about this is I bought unopened and still sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted November 27, 2014 I believe these are the Polaroid goggles you described: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted November 27, 2014 #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted November 27, 2014 And I purchased these sometime back when they were current issue (may still be.) They look like the M-1944 goggles best I can tell- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted November 27, 2014 the spec/instruction sheet that was included- wonder if the M1944 design has lasted for many years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 27, 2014 The basic design was issued well into the 80s and beyond...known as Sun-Wind-Dust goggles. The main difference with the modern ones is a sponge face cushion and a slightly different strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 27, 2014 Yes indeed...though your throat mic appears to be missing its elastic neck-strap...unless it's out of sight within the packaging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw83071 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted November 27, 2014 The basic design was issued well into the 80s and beyond...known as Sun-Wind-Dust goggles. The main difference with the modern ones is a sponge face cushion and a slightly different strap. Cool how the basic design has been serviceable for so many years. Are the Polaroids WW2 correct? Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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