rje71 Posted March 17 Share #1 Posted March 17 I usually am just lurking, but hoping to post more going forward. Here are a couple of my current projects, first is a HGU-55 that I am planning on displaying as FB-111A used circa late 80's. It is pretty much complete needing a power cable for the PLTZ goggles and also the mask needs to have it's hardshell replaced. I was happy with this find and is the second SAC HGU-55 in my collection. And the second is a shell I have had probably from the late 80's, when put back together ( needs a lot of the internals ) will be as worn by A-10 pilot from the 104th TFG MA ANG. That is where I got this from back those years ago. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 18 Share #2 Posted March 18 Excellent projects.. the dual visor is killer… and the A-10 helmet will be a good frame off restoration… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightGearSTL Posted March 18 Share #3 Posted March 18 Love them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted March 18 Share #4 Posted March 18 If you want to spruce up the large visor washers. They are "#8 Tinnerman washers". any aircraft hardware outlet should have them. Both look like great projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vark_07 Posted March 19 Share #5 Posted March 19 This PLZT -55/P is a killer, it reminds me a lot of my example with its painted bayonet receivers (for which I had to grab a mask power cord as well - here you can find one), cool projects ! Also, thanks Bob for the washers' nomenclature. I knew these were aeronautical for sure, but was never been able to find their exact denomination (and size) to order them. A French forum member that works in the flight hardware range had sent me some similar-looking countersunk washers for my B-52 helmet's PRU-36/P restoration, but they actually ended up a little too wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 22 Author Share #6 Posted March 22 A side note to my post here I just learned that Tom S (mohawkalse) passed away last month, is very sad and unfortunate to hear. 🙁 I was hoping to share and show these projects to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vark_07 Posted March 22 Share #7 Posted March 22 Yeah, he'll be greatly missed. I discussed with him about some projects, and his advice were always welcome. Here's a thread where you can pay him a last hommage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 27 Author Share #8 Posted March 27 Thank to you all for the responses ! Was able to order the power cord from Flighthelmets as you said VARK07 ! Thank you , hopefully it will arrive this week ... Also a replacement 5P hardshell as well. Unfortunately they were all out of the o2 mask com cord keepers so I will be on the look out for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 28 Author Share #9 Posted March 28 Was happy to get the package from flight helmets yesterday, it did arrive quickly. Unfortunately I didn't realize that the only hardshell's for the MBU5p they had were black instead of green, so I am back to the drawing board trying to locate the correct green hardshell...🫤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vark_07 Posted March 28 Share #10 Posted March 28 That's too bad. The pic on their site is quite misleading, to be honest. Now, if you ever need a german helmet someday for your collection (Gueneau 316, HGU-2A/P(G), HGU-55/G), this black hardshell could still be of use . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 28 Author Share #11 Posted March 28 I have a 12p mask that could be built to pair with it. Can see what parts I can gather for it. I have the mask and the comm cord so that is better then nothing to start with 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT500E Posted March 29 Share #12 Posted March 29 I didn't realize that the only hardshell's for the MBU5p they had were black instead of green, so I am back to the drawing board trying to locate the correct green hardshell...🫤 what size are you needing? - green hardshell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 29 Author Share #13 Posted March 29 AMT500E I would need a Regular Narrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obviousman Posted March 30 Share #14 Posted March 30 Spray paint it? I also have an MBU-5/P, regular narrow, that is cracked. I am trying to decide about replacing the shell, and trying a repair. If I go new then I'm in a similar situation to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rje71 Posted March 30 Author Share #15 Posted March 30 This one has large pieces missing, so not really able to repair it... But the correct one has been found for me now, so I should be all set with any luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeym_us Posted May 17 Share #16 Posted May 17 On 3/26/2023 at 8:01 PM, rje71 said: Thank to you all for the responses ! Was able to order the power cord from Flighthelmets as you said VARK07 ! Thank you , hopefully it will arrive this week ... Also a replacement 5P hardshell as well. Unfortunately they were all out of the o2 mask com cord keepers so I will be on the look out for those. I was lucky to snag the mask power cable for my mask as it came with the 4707 cord only paid $100 for the pair. I still need the helmet power cord though for my project helmet. And I also got hold of a HGU-55 helmet recently too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeym_us Posted May 17 Share #17 Posted May 17 On 3/28/2023 at 8:18 PM, rje71 said: AMT500E I would need a Regular Narrow You actually might be able to get away with a regular wide hardshell. Or you could airbrush the black hardshell Olive Drab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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