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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 5, 2014 19:21:50 GMT -5
The question has been on my mind.A lot of tropical stuff was used in the European front,particularly later in the war.I was wondering if the same applied to the tropical A-frames.Hessen is sold out of regular A-frames so I was hoping using a tropical frame won't be out of the ordinary.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 10:05:48 GMT -5
Actually, A Frames weren't really being used in general during the late war period. Even during early-mid war you still don't see as many soldiers with a frames as you do without. I don't plan on getting a A frame because I don't need one. But if you really really like a frames, I guess the tropical one is ok.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 6, 2014 11:21:28 GMT -5
Thanks,I plan on getting one but not until my most of my Heer gear is complete.The next thing I will try to buy is a splinter zelt with two greatcoat straps.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 15:03:23 GMT -5
What pieces of field gear do you have so far?
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 6, 2014 15:21:51 GMT -5
Nothing yet so far.I'm getting a job this summer so much more is on the way in the future.I plan on getting the zelt first because they're so cool but also because the job I applied is a bit of a bicycle journey.A zelt would be handy if I get caught in the rain :)Here is what I'll be getting in this order.
1.Zeltbahn (splinter) with 2 greatcoat straps
2.M40 tunic
3.Trousers
4.Belt (leather) with buckle
5.MP40 pouch
6.Y-strap
7.Boots (haven't decided on Jackboot or ankle boots)
8.Canteen
9.Mess kit
10.Helmet
11.M43 cap
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 16:33:46 GMT -5
Don't you already have the breadbag and gas mask can?
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 16:34:16 GMT -5
And I suggest jackboot because low boots are over represented in my opinion.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 6, 2014 18:48:40 GMT -5
And I suggest jackboot because low boots are over represented in my opinion. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Yup,gas can and bread bag is already in my inventory :)I will pick the jackboots,I was thinking about it anyway.Plus its a good look and a place to tuck a stick grenaten in it  |
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 19:00:57 GMT -5
I wish I got jackboots instead of low boots. I'll probably get some underwood stuff.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 6, 2014 19:11:12 GMT -5
I think I'll get mine from Man The Line,probably a bit later since its $169.00.Good luck on you getting a pair.I probably have to buy it one size up.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 19:40:31 GMT -5
I hear MTL jackboots are crap.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 6, 2014 19:44:08 GMT -5
Ohhhh,better watch out then.I guess I can look elsewhere some more.Something will come up.I just wish Hessen had some in stock.
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Post by LÏŸÏŸAH1944 on Jul 6, 2014 22:03:13 GMT -5
hessens are sturm = crap
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 6, 2014 22:36:48 GMT -5
I do suggest that you put money into footwear. Boots can make or break your impression. There are multiple civil war footwear sites that sell good WWII German jackboots.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 7, 2014 11:13:13 GMT -5
I also would add a greatcoat last to the list.I really need something for this winter!
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Post by princeofpinoys on Jul 7, 2014 21:51:43 GMT -5
I use East German Jackboots, not entirely correct but they work pretty nicely
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 7, 2014 23:11:04 GMT -5
You could resolve your boots to hobnails
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 7, 2014 23:14:02 GMT -5
I was thinking about getting East German boots too.Like what princeofpinoys said,its not the same thing but close enough.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 8, 2014 0:05:39 GMT -5
You can still resole to leather soles and install hobnails if needs be
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 10, 2014 11:57:14 GMT -5
I think after I finish the Heer impression I will start on either a U.S. infantryman or Finnish.I think the U.S. would be easy to do and there are plenty of guns for the impression.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 10, 2014 17:38:55 GMT -5
I was thinking of doing Finnish, but I decided I was going to do FJ instead.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 10, 2014 18:01:41 GMT -5
Yeah since Hiki is overseas its a bit more pricy shipping wise.At The Front has a good U.S. infantry package and might save up just to get that later.First things first though,must complete the Wehrmacht gear/uniforms.I'm figuring out what my next gun would be for the US impression.I'm crossed between the Garand or the Grease Gun.Good luck on your FJ impression!
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 10, 2014 20:15:45 GMT -5
Get the GARAND I would say.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jul 10, 2014 20:16:22 GMT -5
Thanks! I'm actually excited to start the FJ impression.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 10, 2014 20:34:44 GMT -5
Garand sounds good.Gives me an opportunity to get used to an airsoft rifle and the gas operation.I don't know much about GI gear but will learn as I go along.
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Post by princeofpinoys on Jul 10, 2014 22:00:50 GMT -5
They have the regular Aframes on IMA
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 11, 2014 10:44:57 GMT -5
I forgot all about IMA.I will look up their stuff.The only thing I don't like about their stuff is that their German WW2 tunics don't look quite right to me  |
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Post by insterburger on Jul 11, 2014 11:09:14 GMT -5
I have had good success with IMA. Some of their stuff is excellent, some of it is pretty bad. You need to do your research and have an idea of what you're buying. I got a very nice splinter helmet cover from them, as well as a Zeltbahn, both at very competitive prices compared to the Chinese vendors, and at least as good of quality-- minus the one month (or more) wait. Just the other day I got a couple of their belt buckles, decent enough repros that are well worth the $11.00 plus shipping (always pays to make a bigger order to get a better shipping rate). Also will shortly be getting one of their XL size 70 shell M35 helmets-- will report back on that when I get the chance. On the other had, some of their stuff is awful-- I took a flyer at two bucks on their "BeVo Breast Eagle-- Wehrmacht Officer" and might arguably have been better off flushing two dollar bills down the toilet, at least I would have had something interesting to watch for a couple minutes. Still, all in all I've had positive experiences with them.
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Post by luftwelle93 on Jul 11, 2014 11:26:41 GMT -5
I got a M18 cut-out helmet from them.The shells nice but needs a new liner IMO.They do have some nice stuff and antique guns!
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Post by princeofpinoys on Jul 11, 2014 18:59:03 GMT -5
they are pretty good, ive gotten my M43 and breadbag from them, the stuff is always darker than it looks on the picture though
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