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Post by 5thrangerinfantry on May 18, 2006 10:48:42 GMT -5
to give it a dull sheen.......spraying WD40 on it works too, but you have to be careful not to spray too much cuz then it pools and looks like crap.....
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Post by CharleyNovember on May 18, 2006 14:25:10 GMT -5
It puts a little sheen on the helmet. Like they originally had in WW2. I believe the sheen was from cosmoline but they were not a flat OD color.
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Post by Gordak on May 21, 2006 10:37:58 GMT -5
Thats strange, I thought they were flat, I opened a factory box of 44 dated helmets at a surpluss store once, I have always tried to stick with that flat OD look. Sheen means reflective, and unatural.
REally old helmets gain a sheen from behing handled for 60+ years, human hands and cloth, literally polishes it.
any GI know-it-alls want to clear this up? -Gordak
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Post by mauser98k on May 21, 2006 11:26:46 GMT -5
I always figured that it was the greasey subtstances from your hands, nature, and other things that made it have a sheen, but on the other hand, its one of my wild guesses . If it heps anyone, mine does have a sheen, original front seam swivel bale.
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Post by CharleyNovember on May 21, 2006 12:47:32 GMT -5
I got my information from Savoy not to mention he told me about the vasoline trick. Perhaps he will post and let us know what is up. The sheen wears down a bit after awhile but still a little shine to it.
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 21, 2006 12:50:03 GMT -5
US helmets were (like so many US GI items) all over the map when it comes to uniformity. Some helmets were issued in a flat dull OD. Many were considerably darker as seen in color photos from the time. You can see period shots of a wide variety of shades within the same unit. The darker shade was issued that way and created a greater scheen then the flat OD. Often the helmet was used to heat water or even food so it blackened from that use. Netting was designed to reduce the scheen that either was on the helmet to begin with or formed over time. The bottom line is just about anything should be acceptable. The darker almost blackish green seems to be what you see the most in European Theater with the edges silvered from wear.
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Post by CharleyNovember on May 21, 2006 13:06:25 GMT -5
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Post by Nimlas on May 21, 2006 13:54:35 GMT -5
I agree that helmet shines!
The crate i opened was very flat and specled with little bits of cork mixed in the paint. I guess like 2nd bat said its really just how you want it to look, even though its a disadvantage, you can shine up your helmet and not look wrong.
Personally Im gunna stick with flat.
-Gordak (hacking Nimlas' account)
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Post by savoy6 on May 21, 2006 19:34:15 GMT -5
i too have seen the flat originals ...but i've seen as many or more, that have almost a semi gloss look to them...from what i've been told by the few vets that had an answer on the subject,they got helmets that had been rubbed with what they described as "cosmoline"..the usual statement being that it was put on as a rust preventative for shipment. but as has been stated,helmets saw alot of different uses that would affect the finish...so would say just go with the krylon flat for cheaper field use or the rapco for the really authentic look. the helmets i've seen pics of here would go fine for field use.
the vasaline thing is just a less "smelly" treatment than the cosmoline...am i the only person that likes that smell...??
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Post by bataanscout on May 25, 2006 10:56:38 GMT -5
I consider my Philippine Scout impression pretty much complete. I did tweak the impression over the last few months and added authentic but refurbished or original items.
However I am working on a 26th Cavalry (PS) impression. I still need the following:
- Cavalry boots - Mounted cartridge belt - Breeches that fit! - Philippine Department (seahorse) patch - Maybe spurs...
Otherwise between my PS infantry and pseudo airborne (not for reenacting, just for fun), I have everything I need. Never mind the horse... I can just say we already ate them in Bataan ;D
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on May 28, 2006 10:21:26 GMT -5
Hi All, Sascha Gusdorf here. As for the "Eastern Front" events, I'm ready ta' rock.
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on May 28, 2006 10:23:18 GMT -5
Hi All, Sascha Gusdorf here........................again. Well, who knows; maybe the "Western Front" might call me to fight (ha-ha):
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Post by mauser98k on May 28, 2006 16:49:25 GMT -5
Dang!!! Nice man, you got a lot of looks!
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Post by 101st all the way! on May 31, 2006 10:18:54 GMT -5
I'm not trying to be a jerk here Sascha but whats up with you cartridge belt?
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Post by silencer on May 31, 2006 14:58:20 GMT -5
Hey sascha, whered you get your russian stuff?
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on May 31, 2006 19:34:29 GMT -5
I'm not trying to be a jerk here Sascha but whats up with you cartridge belt? Yeah dude, that Ruck started to weigh down a little bit. My man-boobs will be protected in the incoming bombartment ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on May 31, 2006 19:38:45 GMT -5
Hey sascha, whered you get your russian stuff? As for as my Russian kit, I actually acquired it from one of my guys in my reenacting group. We, at 11th Komp "Der Fuhrer" have a whole lotta' guys in our unit; so, we split our group up at some of the Texas events and portray the Eastern Front. One of my boys had a few too many beers and pizza, got a little chunky around the butt area, and decided to sell his impression to me. As for acquiring a wonderful impression, I'd most certainly recommend www.collectrussia.com
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Post by TastesLikeChicken on May 31, 2006 19:44:51 GMT -5
what rifle are you carrying in the russian picture? it looks like an MN, but i cant tell for sure
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on May 31, 2006 21:18:16 GMT -5
Hey Chicken, Yeah, it sure is a Moisen Nagant.
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Post by schmitty on Jun 1, 2006 8:43:33 GMT -5
Awesome. Great to see a few Russian impressions!! Schmitty
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TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Jun 10, 2006 14:03:38 GMT -5
Ok this afternoon I want to take some pics on the progress of my USMC impression, I unfortunetly do not have a photo account set up on the internet. Would someone be able to help me out in posting them?
PM me if so.
Thanks
TommyGunner
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jun 10, 2006 16:33:40 GMT -5
email them to paintgames@hotmail.com I can put them on my server and you can show them from there easy.
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TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Jun 10, 2006 16:36:19 GMT -5
Thanks for offering to host them Dan but Russin was the first to reply so he will put them up for me.
Hoepfully after I check this free hosting site Mauser gave to me I can put them up myself.
TommyGuner.
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Post by longsword on Jul 3, 2006 4:26:49 GMT -5
www.airsoftevents.se/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=28107&g2_page=2"Texas" belongs in "Check my stiches.." imo, he usually portraits a British Paratrooper, with Denison smock etc, but changed to this quickly to blend more in with the "Commando" look for a 4 man mission (very sucsessfull imo! ) to find and knock out a German 2 barrel flack gun behind enemy lines. (before the Br. Paras and US 82nd AB would land.) The posing pictures was taken just before the mission, so they where a hasty bit of work. The gun was borrowed (S&S No4), as was the bandolier. My kit: *Cap comforter brown, wool. *Denim Battledress Blouse. (-42) *Australian "mustard" P49 wool battledress pants -52., but with leg pocket retailored to the front for a more "ww2" look. (will be degraded for "extra" pants when i get my denim battledress trousers.) *Gaiters *French "Rangers" buckle boots of current issue instead of SV or ammo boots. (atleast they look "ok" with gaiters.) *P37 webbing with pistol holster, in need of more "Blancho No3", missing is the correct vaterbottle with carrier, a more correct twin 45. magazine holder and of course a f/s dagger! *Toggle rope
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Post by Gordak on Jul 3, 2006 6:24:48 GMT -5
OMG! AWESOME!!!!!!
-Gordak
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TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Jul 10, 2006 13:38:11 GMT -5
Alright there not the best for gear shots but for combate shots there great, but I should be getting some more from a friend, here are a few pics from the July8th event. From behind forward My gear: Helmate repro M1936 Suspenders repro Helmate cover 2 repro 3 mag Thompson ammo pouches repro USMC colt.45 holster repro USMC pants original 1942 Pistol belt original 1942 colt.45 ammo puch 2 original 1942 cantiens original 1942 haversack (not in pics) original medical kit and pouch I had all my marine gear, just not the correct HBT it was army, but still the correct color and worked good for the game. Ill add some good overall shots when Ethan gives me the Photobucket link. TommyGunner
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Post by bataanscout on Aug 21, 2006 15:41:46 GMT -5
Hullo, I thought I'd share my unfinished 26th Cavalry (Philippine Scout) impression. I could use a pistol lanyard, spurs, and an M1917 bolo. I have 1936 suspenders I just didn't bother attaching it. And here's someone's Photoshop job on it: A little bit more about the 26th Cavalry: Click HereAnd this is my pretty much my complete infantry impression of the Phil. Scouts. I'm the guy on the right: "Having fun" pics: , [/
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Post by davejh on Sept 6, 2006 11:39:00 GMT -5
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Post by mauser98k on Sept 6, 2006 13:39:13 GMT -5
Just make sure that you take the flag off.
Nice getup!
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Post by 29ththerealpimps on Sept 6, 2006 17:49:05 GMT -5
Yeah I agree take the flag off and a hair cut might help but none the less great uniform
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