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Post by kerberos on Jun 27, 2014 6:50:51 GMT -5
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ScottCollins
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Post by ScottCollins on Jun 27, 2014 7:44:41 GMT -5
The one thing I don't understand is why don't you make an African campaign down there! You have the perfect climate and environment to have Brits fighting the DAK! I would definitely go to a game like that. Good impressions nonetheless! (Although that looks like an unusual shade of green. May just be the camera)
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 27, 2014 10:48:41 GMT -5
Great start. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
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Post by patrickl29th on Jun 27, 2014 14:43:16 GMT -5
It looks like hes wearing m1943 and for the marines a dark shade HBT, I think the color pretty good.
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Post by kerberos on Jun 27, 2014 17:35:09 GMT -5
@ ScottCollins: I have a buddy that I'm trying to convince to do British SAS based on the Africa campaigns. He currently has the Brodie helmet (original) and a Lee Enfield. He doesn't have the uniform, but I'm trying to help the guy out. The daylight is a little funny cause it was evening. I also noticed that my M43 jacket was a slightly darker shade of OD versus the pants. Not sure what happened when I got the different color but I figured it was close.
@2nd Bat: Thanks! I'll keep posting more work as I progress!
@ patrick129th: Yup they are M1943s based off of later war post D-Day operations. Not to be confused with the ones Easy company wore in Band of Brothers, they were still wearing M41s I believe. I let my friend James borrow my HBTs. They don't have the Marine insignia and I think they are Vietnam era HBTs but I figured they were close. I still need a helmet cover and the suspenders with the "O" rings. Thanks for the input!
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Post by patrickl29th on Jun 27, 2014 20:20:35 GMT -5
The Vietnam HBT's look exactly like dark shade ww2 HBT's, and on band of brothers they were wearing m1942's and in the Ardennes they were wearing m1943's with trench coats, artics and other cold weather gear they could find.
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Post by ScottCollins on Jun 27, 2014 20:30:00 GMT -5
I see that one of your Germans has a nice Bar98 in progress! Always good to see those in the field!
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Post by ssgjoe on Jun 27, 2014 23:00:57 GMT -5
Don't worry about the different color shade of pants. That's how it always was.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jun 27, 2014 23:01:23 GMT -5
Wait...I'm thinking about infantryman. Wrong impression! Lol
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Post by aldrich on Jun 28, 2014 0:32:42 GMT -5
Nice work on the impressions! I'm not much of an expert on American impressions, but the German ones are pretty solid outside of a few details. The terrain you are on reminds me of a trip I went on to Italy. If you want a theme, I would say Italy would be an excellent choice. The Italian front saw reinforcements being drawn in from all over, from both tropical areas, and non tropical areas. Therefore you see a wide variety of uniforms being worn. Not only could you incorporate those wishing to use tropical impressions, but also those who like the more "continental" uniforms as well. Otherwise, lookin' good!
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Post by joebakka on Jul 9, 2014 22:43:12 GMT -5
hey looks good man! where abouts in the valley are you? and i think you ought to bury you equipment in the mud for a week. its gives it that authentic look  |
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Post by kerberos on Jul 10, 2014 10:52:36 GMT -5
@ Joe: I live in the Gilbert/Mesa area. Been airsofting at places like Vanguard indoor arena and out at Elliot and Ellsworth field. Not sure if I want to get my uniform THAT dirty. But I have gotten plenty of dust on it from the field. I try to shake it out after skirmishes since this is the desert.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 12, 2014 0:32:35 GMT -5
Wait, CA or AZ?
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Post by kerberos on Jul 16, 2014 13:48:55 GMT -5
I live in Arizona.
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Post by CPL. Mills 2nd Rangers on Jul 16, 2014 16:09:23 GMT -5
Hey I'm currently working in Phoenix, if you get a game going I could get some of my kit down here.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 16, 2014 23:00:33 GMT -5
Ah. I was thinking the CA valley when you said valley
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