cairo1
Private 1st Class
Posts: 494
|
Post by cairo1 on Apr 1, 2011 22:40:59 GMT -5
just posted some pics of my kit.
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 1, 2011 23:02:07 GMT -5
Nice job. It looks like you'll have your basic impression down once you sew on the insignia. What is all your gear made by? Just wondering.
|
|
cairo1
Private 1st Class
Posts: 494
|
Post by cairo1 on Apr 2, 2011 20:23:08 GMT -5
uh mostly cheap Chinese labor, i have a post war Mess kit for now, and the bread bag is an original late war from my collection, BUT SHE SURE IS STURDY! the shovel is swiss and the belt and gas can came from AIM the camo is spearhead as well as the tunic I don't remember where the pants came from and the boots showed up at a Gun show
thanks ^^
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 2, 2011 21:45:12 GMT -5
What kind of boots are they by the way?
|
|
cairo1
Private 1st Class
Posts: 494
|
Post by cairo1 on Apr 3, 2011 19:14:25 GMT -5
look like late M44 low boots
|
|
Adler69
Master sergeant
Legio Patria Nostra
Posts: 2,859
|
Post by Adler69 on Apr 3, 2011 20:35:36 GMT -5
Yep , seems like M44s to me as well.
|
|
|
|
Post by CharleyNovember on Apr 3, 2011 21:16:21 GMT -5
How can you tell Adler? What are the differences we can spot?
|
|
Adler69
Master sergeant
Legio Patria Nostra
Posts: 2,859
|
Post by Adler69 on Apr 4, 2011 2:30:08 GMT -5
The M37 schnurschuh where made with black dyed leather , late war M37s where of undyed leather in 2 shades of Brown .
M44 schnurschuh where made of un dyed leather but in a single shade of brown.
Off course there are always different variations on these .
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Apr 5, 2011 21:24:57 GMT -5
Rampenfest, You look sharp  Only suggestion I have is a haircut. Makes me want to get out to an airsoft game and test out my own MP44!  |
|
gadge
Corporal
Posts: 1,199
|
Post by gadge on May 18, 2011 4:01:32 GMT -5
In the pic where you're wearing a ressie... *please* tell me it's a modern filter or you're holding your breath.
1940s cannisters had asbestos in them.... *never* wear them or breath through them - just not worth the risk of a very nasty death.
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 30, 2011 19:08:45 GMT -5
cdi
Looks pretty good so far. If you want to go all camo I'd suggest Dot 44 as a more realistic option. Major seems a bit too high of a rank. It seems to me a sergeant(not correct term for Germans) would be more fitting. As it will take you a while to even get a team with 9 soldats, which was the German equivalent of a squad.
|
|
|
|
Post by cdi on Jun 30, 2011 22:36:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the Input!
Dot 44 is probably going to be for my first SS impression but this is for Heer. I almost want my impression to be that of a Prussian Aristocrat, so I can say stuff like I had this made for me by Mussolini's personal Tailor while in Italy or something like that. As for the Major rank at most games I attend I am either XO, Command Staff, CO or a squad/section leader. I would feel silly ordering groups around as an Enlisted man. As for my team my XO and I have very high hopes for it. So far we have 6 people signed up excluding us and 3-4 more that are interested. I would hope to achieve a Unit size of 20+. Also have some Aux units with Partisan, Bulgarian,Romanian Hungarian and Italian type Impressions as well as an armored unit and artillery battery.
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 30, 2011 22:49:42 GMT -5
Not sure what a Prussian Aristocrat would wear ;D. For regular Army, officer tunic and trousers would be best. Custom made stuff wasn't very common especially among officers I would think. You know how the German Army was about appearances after all.
|
|
mccallion
Private 1st Class
Official Road Sign Reader (retired)
Posts: 770
|
Post by mccallion on Jun 30, 2011 22:57:54 GMT -5
well its good except for the tan and water tunic i would pick up a regular tunic and then tan and water parka, this way you could use the correct tunic and have the corect camo parka!
McCallion
|
|
ww2kid
Private
Ein Kampf Ein Sieg!
Posts: 21
|
Post by ww2kid on Aug 2, 2011 23:30:12 GMT -5
|
|
gadge
Corporal
Posts: 1,199
|
Post by gadge on Aug 6, 2011 16:33:45 GMT -5
cdi, some *very* odd choices there tbh. Why an afrika korps cap with *very* late war items and why an oak smock if you're wearing a camo tunic anyway? If you want to go down the Prussian Aristocrat route, i'd suggest breeches, tailored officers tunic and riding boots. Camo was incredible uncommon in the wehrmacht and tan and water very late war, I know a camo smock, reversible parka and trousers and few minor items were made in it but to be honest you've gone a bit overboard on the camo. This is my pal Dieselmonkeys Heer Majors loadout, its probably more in keeping with a traditional prussian officer look.  |
|
guitarmaster
Corporal
And at this range, I'm a real Frederick Zoller
Posts: 954
|
Post by guitarmaster on Jan 30, 2012 0:54:10 GMT -5
Is this for fictional airsoft play?
|
|
|
|
Post by cdi on Jan 31, 2012 11:51:55 GMT -5
Fictional or nonfiction....
|
|
guitarmaster
Corporal
And at this range, I'm a real Frederick Zoller
Posts: 954
|
Post by guitarmaster on Jan 31, 2012 15:01:29 GMT -5
My suggestions, get a haircut, shave, new cover, and dirty all that stuff up, among other things.
|
|
Adler69
Master sergeant
Legio Patria Nostra
Posts: 2,859
|
Post by Adler69 on Feb 12, 2012 20:45:45 GMT -5
That is a big NO NO with the Faust . Shoulder fire , by your side yes , against the body or in a confined space , NO. |
|
|
|
Post by cryonics on Feb 12, 2012 22:57:44 GMT -5
I'll agree on the hair cut and getting the stuff dirty (I do it naturally at games however) but for the facial hair it stays. My feelings on facial hair for German WW2 reenactment. Shave it off if you want to really relive history. You can grow it back in 2 weeks, no big deal. Showing up with beard or goatee in German uniform is just........ well let's just say to be nice...... not realistic at all. |
|
guitarmaster
Corporal
And at this range, I'm a real Frederick Zoller
Posts: 954
|
Post by guitarmaster on Feb 12, 2012 23:33:35 GMT -5
Unless your a Gebirgsjager...otherwise cut it, we all sacrifice for the sake of history. Honestly the only thing with the new pics, the facial hair, move your bayonet more towards the back, and ditch the helmet net, other than that it looks good.
|
|
|
|
Post by cdi on Feb 13, 2012 23:50:03 GMT -5
Adler69- This is airsoft. As stated it is for a team panzerfaust use pamphlet. After using these for years, trial and error you can get a more steady shot off if you use your hip as a base. It is easier to throw the valve back and provides for a more steady shot. Sacrifice realism to be more combat effective. If this was 1944 and the Russians were closing in and someone did that they would be in a world of hurt if they lived. Though this is for airsoft. However if you want to get into backblast the panzershreck I have half constructed is going to utilize a nifty backblast function that will coat anyone who stands behind it with powder.
Cryonics/ Guitarmaster I appreciate the concern for the facial hair but I am an Airsofter, not a reenactor or living historian. There was a time when I wanted to be a reenactor but after meeting several I was completely turned off to it. Another reason for the facial hair is, Its winter. I erect communications towers, I raised one in Rutland, MA today 110 feet ontop of a 350 foot hill 50 mph wind gust, a little bit of snow and bitter freezing cold, its really hard to communicate with a facemask and having facial hair is just a pure win in a situation like that. I will have facial hair till the day I die!
Thanks for the comments!
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 14, 2012 8:48:22 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about it cdi, I've seen quite a few reenactors with facial hair anyways. I am not saying its correct but its only a hobby whether talking reenacting or airsoft. I don't even mind long hair as long as its properly covered up at all times.  Anyways don't these belong in the comments thread? ;D |
|
cairo1
Private 1st Class
Posts: 494
|
Post by cairo1 on Feb 14, 2012 16:48:35 GMT -5
+1 SGTtom..
Now for my 2 cents.
I agree with the Facial hair comment, it would be dangerous to wear facial hair, especially as a Heer officer. if it has a practical purpose, i can understand keeping it. but in that case, i would not trim it into a Goatee, i would let it grow wild. alternatively, if you don't want a cold face up there you can shave, and wear a nice comfy Torque. i have found it ratehr fun to wear in the work place, as it makes a great hat, scarf, and facial cover.
in regards to the panzer faust thing. Ultimately its a tool, to be used against armored targets,or buildings. but it would be wise to study how to use them first. i would not recommend ever putting it over the shoulder, you cannot use the sights in that case, you either put it under arm, or in the crook of your elbow.
Keep on trucking CDI I like the new tunic, its much better then the Water tan one.
|
|
mccallion
Private 1st Class
Official Road Sign Reader (retired)
Posts: 770
|
Post by mccallion on Feb 14, 2012 20:46:02 GMT -5
|
|
Adler69
Master sergeant
Legio Patria Nostra
Posts: 2,859
|
Post by Adler69 on Feb 14, 2012 23:02:30 GMT -5
If you know what you are doing and have been properly trained on the use of the Faust , it is easy and period correct to fire it from the shoulder.
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 16, 2012 14:55:19 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by labrador on Feb 16, 2012 16:48:38 GMT -5
tali-ihantala. lots of great footage of REAL sturmi/stuG in action!
|
|
Sgt_Tom
Technical Sgt.
Combat!
Posts: 3,580
|
Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 21, 2012 12:12:19 GMT -5
Looks very good cdi!
The one thing I noticed was your MP44 pouches are on the wrong sides. Anyhow looks like you guys have a good group going.
|
|
