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Post by blitz on Jul 27, 2008 9:34:52 GMT -5
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kalbs
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Post by kalbs on Jul 27, 2008 10:12:47 GMT -5
No, fabric is all wrong as is the cut, color and buttons.
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Lev
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Post by Lev on Jul 28, 2008 14:26:48 GMT -5
+1
That's a big fat "nein." These days the minimum required uniform is something made specifically to pattern a ww2 blouse. East German and Swiss uniforms just won't cut it when there are reasonably priced alternatives on the market of far better accuracy.
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Post by 2ndranger on Jul 28, 2008 20:44:24 GMT -5
I agree here, on ebay *not strongly reccomended* you can get tunics for 60-90 bucks. They arent prolly the best quality but for the price they are much more accurate than east german items. If your willing to drop around $120-160, then Atthefront.com and other vendors might be a better option.
Franz
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jul 28, 2008 21:00:17 GMT -5
If you are on a budget go on ebay but be careful who you buy from and get a cap to go with it. Then later get a weapon, then after that get the gear. Then later get a helmet. The cap and uniform will get you started and playing, the rest will follow I hope.
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Post by blitz on Jul 30, 2008 9:10:36 GMT -5
When were HBT uniforms used? Is the wool light or is it heavy, like a Civil War wool tunic? I am asking this only because I don't mind buying the real thing, however I have some friends that would be interested, but don't want to dump a load of money right away.
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Post by 2ndranger on Jul 30, 2008 11:27:06 GMT -5
Thats great that your friends are interested but they should save up, so if they plan on getting into WW2 Airsoft they can do it "correctly", opposed to just rushing in half dressed with east german uniforms. Wools are useable all year around, where as HBTs are good for the summer.
Franz
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Lev
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Post by Lev on Jul 30, 2008 15:51:11 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of HBTs. Firstly, they just weren't issued that commonly compared to a wool tunic. Second, they're made of cotton and cotton does not breathe. Wool does. It sounds crazy, but a wool tunic can actually be cooler than a cotton one in some cases. To answer your other question, the thickness of a German tunic is about on par with an American Civil War jacket. However, keep in mind that most reproduction Civil War uniforms are made out of wool that is far too thick. Sack coats, for example, were made out of thin wool flannel, not thick blanket material...but I digress, this is a ww2 board  |
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Post by blitz on Jul 30, 2008 16:25:03 GMT -5
Thanks Udo, i just wanted to make sure because I don't want to be running around in a hot itchy wool tunic. But it seems as though they are fine. It's funny that my friends think you actually have to spend money to get good things!!??
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Lev
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Post by Lev on Jul 30, 2008 18:27:53 GMT -5
It's funny that my friends think you actually have to spend money to get good things!!?? Hehe. Don't you hate it when your friends are right? |
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 3, 2008 22:05:25 GMT -5
It's funny that my friends think you actually have to spend money to get good things!!?? Uh yeah...your friends are right.  WTF??? |
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Post by blitz on Aug 4, 2008 18:55:25 GMT -5
Haha i meant to put don't in there. Lol my bad.
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