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Post by fuserman3457 on Nov 3, 2017 11:14:05 GMT -5
Hey guys I'm new to airsoft and I love WW2 replica guns which is why I'm only going with WW2 style weapons...Where could i get some WW2 U.S army gear that I could wear when I'm on the field, including a helmet. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 3, 2017 15:27:09 GMT -5
There are many good suppliers of gear and uniforms that can outfit you to an exceptionally high level of authenticity. As with all things you get what you pay for and a full, complete impression is going to be a fairly spendy proposition. If you are just going for a "good" overall look reminiscent of a correct impressions there are some pretty decent approaches that can generate a very convincing look for not a lot of money.
Are you considering US, German, Japanese, Italian...? Are you leaning more towards an airborne or other elite forces or straight Infantry? These are of course all considerations.
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Nov 4, 2017 12:40:11 GMT -5
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Post by fuserman3457 on Nov 4, 2017 12:40:11 GMT -5
There are many good suppliers of gear and uniforms that can outfit you to an exceptionally high level of authenticity. As with all things you get what you pay for and a full, complete impression is going to be a fairly spendy proposition. If you are just going for a "good" overall look reminiscent of a correct impressions there are some pretty decent approaches that can generate a very convincing look for not a lot of money. Are you considering US, German, Japanese, Italian...? Are you leaning more towards an airborne or other elite forces or straight Infantry? These are of course all considerations. Airborne is pretty awesome but I'd probably just want to go with the standard U.S army infantry bc it would probably be a little more budget friendly.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 5, 2017 12:39:55 GMT -5
Straight leg Infantry is definitely more affordable for a "get by" impression primarily as you can "get by" with thrift store footgear that looks close and can be camouflaged with leggings where an Airborne impression calls for (demands really) the iconic brown Corcoran jump boots which are pretty spendy. The straight leg Infantry impression ideally has a reproduction set of wools (trousers and shirts) but thrift shop brousing can cough up really close looking substitutes. A tan belt and the leggings provide a pretty convincing look. Reproduction M41 field jackets are pretty affordable as is a liner and steel pot. Reproduction web gear is also pretty affordable and once caked in grass stains and mud will all look quite authentic.
Show up at your local events and definitely get the "WOWs". Sometimes as quys on here outgrow their impressions or move on to other hobbies full impressions come up for sales at bargain prices.
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