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Post by binarypunisher on Aug 6, 2007 20:50:18 GMT -5
I took the photo...the Burger King guy was laughing too and asked us what we were doing.
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Post by Russianboy on Aug 7, 2007 0:26:46 GMT -5
I like the unit trips to the liquor store... Those are all ways a blast. Nothing beats going to publix and geting dared to run over a freshly polished floor in hobs...
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Aug 7, 2007 14:45:35 GMT -5
lmao, the drive-thru pic is amazing. Incredible display also.
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Post by red0leader on Aug 8, 2007 16:17:39 GMT -5
i have always wanted to go through the drive through the drive thru like that... except in a willies jeep fully manned.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Aug 10, 2007 17:11:00 GMT -5
Unionman
Looks good, is that a mustash I see or is a shadow? You are portraying a foregin SS unit correct? Which one? Are you sure about the jack boots or would low boots be more "correct" I think it looks fine either way. Do you have a breadbag, gas mask can, zelt, canteen, messtin, A-frame?
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Post by odinfish on Aug 11, 2007 8:00:46 GMT -5
Unionman - On the subject of Jackboots, since you have an M43 uniform, Marschstiefel were no longer issued by the time your uniform was. It's still ok to have them since you may have had them from a previous issue, your brother from another post gave them to you, etc...it did happen as they were never "banned" so-to-speak. But that is up to the persona you have created or are creating for yourself. Your M43 looks a bit baggy to me tho'...tunic a bit too long/big maybe? Pants seem larger than you need, maybe by a few sizes or too long where you provide a kind of officer's flair? Although, that was not uncommon either since a new Soldat lost weight in the field...sometimes a lot of weight. So then he had some options: have it tailored or wear it anyways, since exchanging it was rarely an option as no one wants to share another man's lice before he gets to the field. As always pictures can be misleading. Mike
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Post by Lev on Aug 11, 2007 9:18:50 GMT -5
No, not a stache, just a shadow plus a day of not shaving I too this pic on a break while redoing my kitchen. I'm well versed on the whole low boot versus high boot history. Truth be told, I did lowboots and gemaschen with Great War reenacting and hated them. Jackboots are easier, plus I think they look spiffy, so I've knowingly "gone against the grain." The fit of the jacket is one area of concern I have as well. I think it's okay for now, but I'd like to get a better fitting M40 from Janke or something like that in the future. Grant it, we shouldn't all think that every Soldat had a tailor made jacket, but it would create a good overall look. In this shot the fit is a bit baggier looking than normal as I am shirtless. The service shirt was ordered this week. The pants I think are okay. They are the late war m43 pants which are quite baggy, and well, I'm 6 foot 2 inches tall with long legs, so those are some pretty big ass pants While I am far too Anglo and in no way represent an SS man in terms of facial features (American mutts unite), I do meet the height/size requirement without issue:) My field gear has some holes in it but I will do another post once it's where I want it to be. As far as persona goes, I am going to go by the name Udo Schaaf, a Kriegsmarine replacement transfered into the 9th SS. My overall desire is to portray a late war, non-voluntary replacement in the SS that doesn't meet the standards of younger-early war volunteers.
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Post by valtteri on Aug 11, 2007 13:04:14 GMT -5
You're as grunt as one can get, ViiCii. Put something into your breadbag
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Post by Jager.Drü on Aug 11, 2007 13:21:17 GMT -5
ViiCii, Lookn good you Heer hun. Also I like how you are not wearing a lot of camo.
A couple things. Your web is on the wrong side. Also with the A Frame you can put the gasmask can inside it. See my above pictures of the Waffen SS unit, all their bread bags are on the right side and gas mask can on the left. Canteen goes off the right side D-ring. Mess tin off the left, on the breadbag.
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Post by Vii_Cii on Aug 11, 2007 13:53:46 GMT -5
I am a poor soldat, they don't even give bread to my bag these days, lost weight for at least 10lbd : < I planned to put my Zeltbahn on, but my cameras timer gave after a few shot only bright pictures, dont know why. But as camo, I would use zeltbahn. And webbing, I know it is a mess, just havent got any time to change it (or interest, yet) But I will surely do it in coming months, as new WW2 games are closing in. Thanks for the positive comments!
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Post by valtteri on Aug 13, 2007 4:32:18 GMT -5
Warum scheissen er zum ein Loch wenn er habt einem Scheisshaus?
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Post by Jager.Drü on Aug 16, 2007 10:50:28 GMT -5
ViiCii, your gators are on backwards. The buckles should face out with the straps going back. Other than that, you are dirty, battle ready Heer hun.
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Post by Gordak on Aug 17, 2007 10:08:10 GMT -5
AWESOME pictures guys! things are looking so good these days! JD, the Kubel in the drive thru is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Post by Capt. Zak on Sept 1, 2007 23:43:15 GMT -5
I'd like a large bratwurst, 3 pints of Meisterbrau and can you uber-size that please? Danke!
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Post by CharleyNovember on Sept 9, 2007 15:51:51 GMT -5
Valtteri Looks great man I wouldn't worry about the facial hair. He looks like he has been in the field for a few days and has a worn look. Not like a full beard or anything. There are pics of Germans with Goatees(I've only seen one) and that guy seems far from that. If you aged the photo and made it black and white the plastic bags may blend in. Looks great at any rate man!
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Post by binarypunisher on Sept 10, 2007 19:06:08 GMT -5
Great photo! I didnt notice that stuff until you pointed it out.
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Post by Adler69 on Sept 14, 2007 3:40:56 GMT -5
I have seen a few pics of Germans with goatees , mostly FJs and based in the Italian front.
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Post by 2ndranger on Sept 17, 2007 21:55:36 GMT -5
Good to see you on the right side! mwhahahahaha soon I will have all the allies...Axis!! mwhahaha! ;D Looks Good, I like the photo with you and the beer mug it kinda looks like a propaganda pic. Franz
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Post by Jager.Drü on Sept 17, 2007 23:19:14 GMT -5
Russian Your breadbag and meestin are on the wrong side. they go off the right side. Also the messtin goes on the left D-ring of the breadbag.
Also tilt the M43 cap to the right. See, A bad day for the SS thread. Look in the background. All soft caps were tilted to the right, be cocky you are a proud German soldier.
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Post by Russian on Sept 18, 2007 20:23:09 GMT -5
Ah, thank you on the gear placement corrections! I've been spoiled by doing Russian and US impressions...
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Post by flectarn on Sept 18, 2007 23:42:11 GMT -5
Also, ditch the zeltbahn and get a pistol and holster if you're doing true FG. Get the cufftitle as well!
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Post by Jager.Drü on Sept 19, 2007 0:36:31 GMT -5
No, zelts were carried by everyone. You do need a cufftitle though.
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Post by ukkolzi on Sept 24, 2007 12:51:46 GMT -5
Flectarn:
You should do something to those Schürschuhe, no German would be seen in the field using brand new, untreated shoes. If nothing else, use brown shoe polish.
The tunic model doesn't really matter. If I remember correctly, the "M40" had the highest production numbers of all the German tunics and would possibly be quite widely seen even in 1944, although an "M36" would probably be more common in 1941.
But you do have a nice basic set, some wear and rough crawling in the mud and sand would make your impression even better. The helmet looks cool!
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Post by Jager.Drü on Sept 24, 2007 13:17:24 GMT -5
Tighten up your belt so the back isn't saggy. The boots, leather laces and polish. What camo pattern is that on the helmet? Other than that you look great.
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Post by binarypunisher on Sept 24, 2007 15:26:30 GMT -5
Yeah, the tunic model really doesnt matter at all. I have seen photos of guys in M36s in 1945, M40s would have been more common I am sure. Stuff remained in the German supply chain for years.
Just dirty your stuff up in general and it will look really good!
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Post by flectarn on Sept 24, 2007 22:32:53 GMT -5
Yes, Im going to get some leather laces and put brown polish on my boots.
The tunic is an LB and the rear belt hooks are places rediculously high on the back so I left them out.
The camo pattern on my helmet is called "Marsh Pattern". It is one of the patterns my unit for reenacting actually used in Normandy; although I added a little more brown than usual to suit the terrain of southern california. Helmet done by our professional helmet "guy".
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Post by Russianboy on Sept 25, 2007 17:35:27 GMT -5
They seem right to me... Remember, Germans dont wear there belts "John Wayne" style.
Dont do brown polish. Use neatsfoot oil, that will get them a real nice brown.
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Post by valtteri on Sept 26, 2007 12:12:33 GMT -5
We used BW brown polish and had good results. Actually the boots don't even seem much darker than my US roughouts, which have only colourless greases put onto them.
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Post by Gordak on Sept 30, 2007 11:13:15 GMT -5
again, Im just really impressed at how well everyone is looking, Flectarn, Russian, you guys are doing great!! Keep it up. -Gordak
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Post by binarypunisher on Oct 3, 2007 16:08:44 GMT -5
You have a nice looking early war impression there slick!
Something you can do right now to make the impression look better is to either take some spare wood (maybe from your mosin project hmm?) or wadded newspaper and stick them in your MP40 pouches to make them look filled out.
Replace the pants, and y straps.
Is that a Cushmans helmet?
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