Monday, July 25, 2011

HALO JUMPER KITBASH

Here is another High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jumper. Most of the parts for this kitbash are from older companies such as Dragon and BBI. So keep your older supplies they are still very usefull for kitbahes. Lets check it out.

Reference photo for my kitbash

He wears a black jump suit, Oakley boots and gloves, HGU 55 helmet.
His weapons include XM-177 and a glock 21 pistol.

A better view of his weapons.

An altimeter attached to his arm and he carries as assault pack.

Back side showing MC-4 parachute

"The MC-4 Ram Air Free-Fall parachute, designed with US Army Natick funding, is the military standard for free fall parachute systems around the world.The main and reserve canopies are 7-cell, 370 sq. ft. spanwise constructed. The Harness is adjustable at 7 points, and has provisions for a main ripcord release or reserve automatic ripcord release. It has an adjustable belly band and 4 equipment rings, that accept all current oxygen bottles, radios, navigation aids, weapons, rucksacks, equipment bags and lowering lines." [source]
MC-4 parachute





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