Kumo Posted August 30, 2021 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2021 Got an old Gentex H-4 flight helmet from a collector in Spain. Looks like it has suffered a restoration attempt. Webbing/leather is in bad shape and it would need the black rubber edge roll at least to look better. So, anyone knows where to get (if possible) spare parts for this helmet? It's maybe a long shot, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted August 30, 2021 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2021 Not many parts available for the H-3-H-4 series helmets. The French used a licensed version (Socapex). You may find something over there. Look for a parts helmet and rob what you can. Good luck. There is the liner on Ebay now. Seller is "aotpltd". Size is small. Look under" H-4 flight helmets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumo Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted August 31, 2021 @72psb Thanks for the tip. Looking for pictures I saw Canadians also used this helmet, I'll explore that too. I already had that liner in my eBay's shopping cart XD it's the best option, imo. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted August 31, 2021 Share #4 Posted August 31, 2021 Kumo, best of luck on your restoration. The one thing that stands out to me is the aviator wing decal. It is not correct since it lacks the anchor behind the shield. I have attached an image of the correct type of wings for the H-3 / H-4 series of helmet. Have fun with that project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumo Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted August 31, 2021 @Wayward SonThe decal looks too new for this helmet. Someone has tried to restore it before. But it's a poor job, I think. I'll try to locate a correct decal. Thanks! I don't know if I can fully restore it, but at least I want it to be better looking and historically correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted September 1, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 1, 2021 You can get a pretty good decal from Garcia Aviation. The P-3 and P-4 decals on the sheet are incorrect, but the Navy wing is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumo Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted September 1, 2021 5 hours ago, 72psb said: You can get a pretty good decal from Garcia Aviation. The P-3 and P-4 decals on the sheet are incorrect, but the Navy wing is pretty good. Located and bookmarked, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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