A-4E Skyhawk Pilot Re Skin of Vietnam era ?

[Basco1]

This is a request to all of those gifted skinners out there

 

 

I am asking if it is at all possible for a re skin of the community A-4E Skyhawk pilot,and I am after a re skin to represent a Vietnam era Pilot 1965-67 period of the famous VA-163 ' The Saints' that operated from the USS Oriskany during this period.

 

 

As you can see the helmets have Royal Blue Checkerboards and the Saints A4 tail Motif over a White helmet.

 

 

Below are some picture references that I have collected together for those that can help,thank you in advance,I am sure this will be the first re skin of a pilot for the excellent A-4E and will look superb if created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 25, 2019 by Basco1

[Strut]

Ive done a quick job on this and have come up with these edits, the only problem with the texture is that the Visor Slide area on the centre front of the helmut is very wide and makes it very hard to seperate for smooth clean edges. There is also no Visor cover. I have two examples you can have which ever one you want, one with both sides seperated like the real one, except with the unavoidable large gap, or the joined version which looks a bit crappy in my opinion. I have also given him an orange May West and found an Arm Patch. I Hope you like. Let me know then Il publish it.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 26, 2019 by Strut

[Basco1]

Strut,that is first class Sir !!.....your VA-163 pilot looks the business,can't thank you enough matey

 

 

Thank you very much indeed

 

 

I like this one the best(bottom pic)is there a way of painting/creating a visor slit by any chance ?,and could you create a version with a 'Vietnam era' red Mae West please (see pic)?

 

Not sure about the badge,these pilots do not appear to have badges so please leave that out,the rest of the pilot is superb my friend,simply stunning.

 

 

Vietnam Era US Navy Red Mae West

 

 

 

 

Edited January 26, 2019 by Basco1

[Strut]

Thanks Basco, Il change the May West colour no probs, Il take the Patch off, and I will play with the Visor see what I can do.

[Basco1]

Thanks STRUT,your a Gentleman Sir,and I really appreciate your time and work on this buddy.

[Strut]

Basco, I couldnt make a visor slit that was believeable,it looked pretty bad, so sorrry there, someone better than me might come up with something. But as for the rest find below the best that I could do, I hope it is satisfactory.

 

 

[Basco1]

Strut,that is excellent mate,no worries about the visor slit,if it's not possible,it's not possible......but you've created one hell of a pilot skin buddy.

 

 

Thank you very much indeed

 

 

I really appreciate your time and help on this Strut,the new pilot really looks the part,and will be a great addition to my A4 Scooter.

[Strut]

No probs Basco, glad I could help , PM sent.