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Vietnam Era Heli Pilot

Model Available here - https://www.artstation.com/a/12801271
Helicopter Air Crewman Vietnam. The soldier is wearing the Gentex SPH-4 Helicopter Helmet, which was first produced in 1969 although this particular helmet appears to be a post war example. He is also equipped with a US Army issue 2-piece “Nomex” flight suit and the “Armour, Small-Arms-Fragmentation Protective” jacket which was commonly referred to as the “chicken plate.” No. 9 Squadron was a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The squadron was formed in early 1939 and saw active service in World War II as a fleet co-operation unit providing aircrews for seaplanes operating off Royal Australian Navy cruisers. It was disbanded in late 1944, but was re-raised in 1962 and later became an Army co-operation unit, flying helicopters in support of Australian troops during the Vietnam War. The squadron was disbanded in 1989 when the RAAF transferred its battlefield helicopters to the Australian Army's aviation regiments.
Helicopter Pilot I made for practise and to pose along-side some helicopters I've been working on (Even though they aren't Vietnam era.) decided to go with with era and uniform because I found the uniform extremely interesting and I liked the idea of doing an Australian RAAF pilot, even though I'm pretty sure Australian pilots wouldn't have used this uniform (Especially with US markings on the backside XD) But lets say old mates scrubs were dirty that day. I Also liked the woodland variant jumpsuit a lot, but felt it gave the character more of an infantry feel, so made a plain jumpsuit to help reinforce the pilot look. Had a tonne of fun with this and it turned out fairly nice, can see some areas for improvement, but that's what these practises are all about.

SketchFabView. (no AO,Metal,Roughness)

Zbrush Turntable

Unreal, showoff/animations.

Zbrush Polygroup setup

Zbrush Polygroup setup

MayaInfo 77.6K Tris. 5 UV Sets.

MayaInfo 77.6K Tris. 5 UV Sets.

Unreal Posing

Unreal Posing

Vest with pocket for claymore.

Vest with pocket for claymore.

Visor Closeups

Visor Closeups

Badge was an image I found online and got working in designer to use as a stamp in painter.

Badge was an image I found online and got working in designer to use as a stamp in painter.

Plain Jumpsuit

Plain Jumpsuit

Backside

Backside

Skull For proportions and fun

Skull For proportions and fun

Early Stages ZBrush

Early Stages ZBrush

Helmet Gear

Helmet Gear

JumpsuitUVS

JumpsuitUVS

VestUVS

VestUVS

BodyUVS

BodyUVS

BootUVS

BootUVS

Helmet+PartsUVS

Helmet+PartsUVS

Zbrush Renders

Zbrush Renders

ZbrushWireframe

ZbrushWireframe

Ref Board

Ref Board

Unreal Poses for fun

Unreal Poses for fun

Unreal Poses for fun

Unreal Poses for fun

MayaUVs

MayaUVs