TLeo Posted August 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2015 I have had a project going for a couple months now and thought I would share it for the modern flight helmet guys here. I picked up this very well used shell that was totally stripped and edge roll in tatters. it was so dirty that the blue Pegasus on the back appeared black so I did clean it with some home degreaser with decent results. I then bought the mask receivers, chin and nape straps and put them on. Next I sent the helmet off to flighthelmet.com to get a new edge roll and liner put on so I could continue the project. I purchased the visor assembly and before putting it on, I had the idea it would be best to have the liner installed prior to the visor assembly so I got the folks at flighthelmet.com to install it for me as well. Well she arrived today looking more like a flight helmet so I proceeded to tape the visor with white tape and then the squadron designation and design I took from a photo of one of their crew. I have the earphones and cups to install next along with the wiring I have on the way. I also have to get the boom mic mount to go with the mic I have standing by. All in all, I think it will turn out nice but here are some before and after shots...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted August 26, 2015 before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 26, 2015 and after...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted August 26, 2015 I'm tempted to take it out and drag it around in the dirt and pavement to make the new tape match the old original (not really) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted August 26, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2015 Nice helmet restoration project! The PRK-37/P shell assembly in the HGU-45/P or HGU-45A/P configuration. The OV-10A Bronco used the HGU-45/P with a dark outer and clear inner MBU-12/P mask nose cutout. The OV-10D used the HGU-45A/P with the EEK-3/P light green and clear laser protective visor with the MBU-12/P nose cutout. Helmet is probably from the mid 1980s. If there are Velcro tabs for the later Velcro-on woodland camouflage cover, the helmet could even be from the early 1990s The book Marine Air by John Trotti and George Hall has pictures of the VMO-2 helmets with all green MBU-17(v)-1/P (MBU-12/P variant) oxygen masks. Some parts you may need: -One piece black leather V-Tec form fit liner. -Black ear cups with Velcro square on the back-no holes on the top or bottom for parachute cord. -Black ear cup foam without front hole. -H-87B/U earphones with silver front and tapered back. -Gentex or Scott black vinyl ear seals with bump on bottom. -Gentex (lower case) or SCOTT oxygen mask receiver data plates. -CX-4708A/AIC earphone cable with red release dot on plug. -CX-13155/A Y type cable for aircraft connection. Straight not coiled. Cloth covered or rubber covered. -AM-3597C/A rectangular helmet mounted amplifier with black plastic bracket. Possible aluminum bracket also. -Short communications cable, cloth covered, CX-4434/A. -Black M-87/AIC microphone element with short black ball and socket type boom. -Possibly need--EEK-3/P light green laser protective visor and clear (outer?) visor. Try aviationhelmets.com or flighthelmet.com . MBU-17(v)1/P oxygen mask: -Green face piece, hose, and straps. -Shiny (not dull) offset bayonets. -AM-7067/A amplifier. -M-94B/A microphone element. -CX-13154/A straight cable. -MC-3A hose end connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks for that list. I have the proper cord and ear cups/ear phones on the way. I will have to look for that helmet mounted amp and clip though. I think flighthelmet has the straight cord for that connection between the amp and mic. and I have the m87 mic on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted August 27, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2015 Great resto project, looks really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted August 27, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 27, 2015 Nice Job on that Helmet! Great Work Semper Fly, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Fryer Posted September 9, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2015 Fantastic job there, I have to say re-taping a helmet is a real pain to make it look right........ you have got it spot on there. Just wish I could find old helmets like that this side of the pond!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted September 9, 2015 Fantastic job there, I have to say re-taping a helmet is a real pain to make it look right........ you have got it spot on there. Just wish I could find old helmets like that this side of the pond!! Thanks. I'm just glad all I had to tape was the visor and finding some stencils and a sharp modeling knife really helped with the letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted November 12, 2015 Finally finished this project with the addition of v tec liner, AM3597C/A amp and comm cord....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted November 12, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 12, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlegto Posted November 13, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 13, 2015 That looks really great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycretan Posted February 28, 2016 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2016 Here is my VMO-2 helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkALSE Posted March 2, 2016 Share #15 Posted March 2, 2016 I want a VMO helmet! I kick myself for not getting the ones I saw in the past. Id love to find a VMO-1 helmet but the 2s have cool designs. Recent interest in OV-10s has me into the Marine flight gear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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