norbert Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi I start this topic with a question : Which type of flotation collar do these crews wear for operation over water ? LPU-34P ? Do they use the same in the Marine Corps ? Many thanks in advance for your help Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Wenman Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) This is what I've got and or HTH P Edited July 27, 2015 by Pete Wenman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Many thanks Pete, it can not be more clear. does the same kind exist on jet fighters and other carrier planes ? Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The SV-2/LPU-21 configuration w/HG-84 hit the fleet with me in 1994 (I was in the first batch that was given HGU-84's between winging and leaving Whiting for the FRS) and the first A/P-22 Airsafe vests showed up in 1999, still with the LPU-21 as I left helo's for E-2's. The helo fleet began migrating to the LPU-34 from about 2001 onwards. The CBR gear sucks. Timing was about the same for fixed wing; in my E-2 squadron with had A/P-22 with LPU-21 until 2002 then moved to the LPU-34. The jet community was on average 18-24 months before that, depending on deployment timing. I believe that T-34, C-2 and P-3/P-8 stayed with the LPU-21 because the LPU-34 is not compatible with the quick donning parachute. HTH Spongebob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Many thanks Spongebob giving the use you had in the different timeframes, it helps a lot. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Wenman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 does the same kind exist on jet fighters and other carrier planes ? I'll scan the other pages for you - I picked this up in 2013, so hopefully is still current. Give me a couple of hours and I'll post all the other pages. Loving your figures by the way P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 HI Norbert, LPU-21/P and LPU-34/P were/are used on helis. LPU-23/P and LPU-36/P were/are used on fixed wings. LPU-XX/P means: Life Preserver UNIT-mod. XX They are identical with the eception of the inflatable device. On fixed wings the LP (Life preserver) opens automatically (or manually with the handles) when touching the water. On helis the LP can be opened only manually when the pilot or any other crew issfely outside the helis. Try to image if a LP opens when the pilot/crew is still inside.... cheers Maurizio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Wenman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 OK all 13 pages can be found in a dropbox folder here. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zyvsukent3n4vae/AAD4rqT8nMdftVgbYrUsCe8Ma?dl=0 P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Many thanks Maurizio, many thanks Pete very helpfull Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Many thanks Maurizio, many thanks Pete very helpfull Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 On fixed wings the LP (Life preserver) opens automatically (or manually with the handles) when touching the water. Not quite accurate - on ejection seat aircraft the LPU has the auto inflation device; E-2, P-3, etc. do not for the same reason as the helo's - you may need to do an underwater egress. Also, from about 2006 on E-2's equipped with the new parachutes have SEWARS (salt water activated release) and an automatic altitude based opening device which includes and orange "sponge" (similar size/squishiness) on the right strap. Note the parachutes stay in the plane as they are the seatbacks; crew wear torso harnesses. HTH Spongebob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Hi Did not progress much, but have this one done. Will be OK for navy, USAF, USMC and even army depending to the period. The challenge was to do the vrey thin glasses with the whole face behind... as you can see from his face, he is looking at his MH-60S in maintenance crew hands (Yes, I'm kidding) Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Simply amazing! Game changing for the industry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) She's hiding a big butt under that jacket. Time to wave over a NFO. Edited October 3, 2015 by Spongebob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi, Back to modern US Navy : we made a HGU-84/P US Navy helicopter helmet in 2 versions, with or without visor cover. And full interior like the previous HGU-56/P Cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 They look fantastic. Any chance we will ever get to see the 1/35 SPH-4 vietnam era helmets? I really want those for my Huey builds. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi, Back to modern US Navy : we made a HGU-84/P US Navy helicopter helmet in 2 versions, with or without visor cover. And full interior like the previous HGU-56/P Cheers Norbert I assume the US Navy pilots will be galloping shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Norbert perfect helmets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 The SHP-4 will come, I just have so much to do. some deck crew to come, french and US, and a thingy for Oliver hmmm ? and more. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hi added one more deck crew preparing for tie-down (or releasing tie-down), that can be used also with a helicopter. Will be available in 1/32, 1/35, 1/48 and 1/72. In 1/32 In 1/48 Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hi Made a second US Navy or USMC helicopter pilot with CMU-33/P survival vest and HGU-84/P helmet, this time looking inside : cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Very nice. Another order placed. Edited April 10, 2017 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 many thanks Gino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Did another US Navy helicopter crew, this time sitting at door or on ramp. Another one laying inside will also come soon : as you can see, he is not an inflight version, but made for an helicopter on ground that will not take off soon cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Mmmm, Is this going to be for someone doing a KnightHawk diorama in 1/35 scale? Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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