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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 24, 2015 13:29:18 GMT -5
Guys I know its a lot of pressure to decide to do so but why aren't these in the stitch NAZI thread? They look awful good to me and I think by putting them in the working on it thread we are intimidating potential new members?
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Post by jared21 on Mar 24, 2015 17:54:34 GMT -5
That's a very good point, I'd rather be ripped to shreds on the stitch nazi thread than discourage potential new members...
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 24, 2015 19:15:07 GMT -5
believe me anyone who would rip apart the looks you present here has no life. you look great!
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Post by Dracul on Apr 13, 2015 18:27:24 GMT -5
Was on the fence about posting these, but hey, it is a work in progress thread anyway. My work in progress Scottish Black Watch impression. Please disregard the ballistics, camelbak hose, and barrel condom. Uniform and Kit list: -Stillwater Kilt's Thrifty Black Watch Kilt and flashes -Belgian P37 BD jacket -Belgian P37 leggings -Repro or refurbished doughboy helm -Gear is a mix of British, postwar, Belgian and Danish. Trying to get all of it a uniform color. Going to be improved on soon enough. Does anyone know where I can get longer L straps from? These things are way too small and its making my gear look funky.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 13, 2015 19:00:02 GMT -5
A cool, different sort of look. No question what you're pruporting to be. Any tips or suggestions are no doubt ones you're aware of. Its funny how we all have a tendancy to immediately gravitate and comment on whats wrong rather than what's right but that is human nature I suppose. i actually think some appropriate looking thrift shop purchased shoes would look better than your modern GI boots but i'm sure a certain comfort level and familiarization goes with them from your prior service. The new shirts you acquired will also help the look I think.
Overall a neat impression and one i'm glad you shared.
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Post by volkssturm on Apr 13, 2015 19:16:22 GMT -5
What was it the Germans called the Scots? "The ladies from Hell"?
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Post by Dracul on Apr 13, 2015 19:39:35 GMT -5
Volksturm: Correct, that was their nickname from WWI, but I believe that was only for the Black Watch. Not sure about other kilted regiments.
2ndBat: I'm not going to go thrift shopping just for boots. I have enough that I barely wear, haha. However, I do eventually want a set of legit ammo boots myself, but won't be for a good while. I consider boots one of those "finishing touches", and I have these M1 jungle boots as a stop gap already.
This impression will slowly get better.
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Post by OwO Jima on May 24, 2015 19:51:34 GMT -5
Just a teaser for now. What better way to break in new uniforms than to wade through the Pacific Ocean, and take a 5 mile hike up to a WWII costal artillery fort? That's the old dock.
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Post by reichelderfer on May 26, 2015 11:16:41 GMT -5
You wouldnt happen to be in Oregon would you? Just a random guess. Nice B&W photo.
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Post by volkssturm on May 26, 2015 16:30:58 GMT -5
2ndBat: I'm not going to go thrift shopping just for boots. I have enough that I barely wear, haha. However, I do eventually want a set of legit ammo boots myself, but won't be for a good while. I consider boots one of those "finishing touches", and I have these M1 jungle boots as a stop gap already. This impression will slowly get better. There once was a time, many years ago, when I could buy boots off the self and never have a problem. No blisters, no nothing. Those days are long gone. Now I buy boots for comfort. If they're not accurate, well, "It's close enough for Airsoft."
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Post by Dracul on May 26, 2015 17:30:32 GMT -5
Well... since I posted this, I did get myself a pair of not just proper Ammo Boots, but proper Kilt socks and leggings to go along with it.
They are a size too big, but that just meant throwing in a pair of Dr. Scholl's pads and was good to go. I've been wearing these to work for awhile and no complaints.
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 26, 2015 18:18:29 GMT -5
I have found several pair of wonderfully appropriate boots for assorted thrift shops including a couple pair of Made in Germany Jackboots. I think the most I have paid for footgear at Flea Markets is $7.00!
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Post by OwO Jima on May 26, 2015 21:30:18 GMT -5
You wouldnt happen to be in Oregon would you? Just a random guess. Nice B&W photo. No, Alaska actually. It's a terrible place to do a U.S.M.C. impression, but I'm also working on an ETO impression, so it all balances out. Just the start of a 26th Marine, 5th Marine Division, Iwo Jima Impression. So far I have just the basic uniform, and weapon, but that's the hardest part I think. Excuse the real Garand - my ACM B.A.R. is in parts right now. 26th Marines, Iwo Jima To Do: Proper undershirt, underwear, and socks Replace post war Garand parts (lock bar sights, trigger guard) Acquire Garand accesories (sling, buttstock cleaning kit, BFA) Purchase Basic Field Gear (Cartridge belt w/ accouterments) Purchase M1941 Field Jacket Purchase & Fill M1941 Haversack Finishing touches, ordinance, pocket trash, ect.
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Post by spcmann281 on Jun 15, 2015 1:11:20 GMT -5
alright I need help, I'v always been fascinated with WWII especially the ETO i'v grown up listening to my family's stories of WWII from both the German and American sides so I have a few impressions in mind; but I'm just starting my first impression and i have no clue, well I d have a clue kind of I cant make up my mind and there are reasons for that. first is I've never worn a full WWII U.S. ARMY infantry field uniform... 2nd i'm looking for something of practicality, a uniform that will keep me warm while I hunt camp or venture through the woods, iv never done reenacting; really except with the 20th ME co. B. or to a WWII tactical Airsoft event, and I need pros and cons of the M41 OD field jacket, M37 wool trousers, M37 wool shirt, 1938 leggings, and type II service shoe VS the M43 field uniform's ability to hold heat, comfort, durability, and how to dawn it correctly. also I have this weird thing for the Service shoes and leggings, and would it be Kosher to wear them with the M43, i'm not afraid to mix and match this is my own look and its based on cold weather i'm not concerned absolute period correct uniforms right yet. I just want something that'll keep me most comfortable and warm wihile sitting in a stand or moving through brush and swamp land.... yes I know legging are worst choice but i love em and thats what i'm shooting for. i'm set with webbing I have my great great granpappy's original webbing he carried through Africa, Sicily, Italy which is all matching M1910 except my dual .45 mag pouch thats Od#7
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Post by shiftysgarand on Jun 15, 2015 10:18:30 GMT -5
The late war M43 uniform is miles better than the M41, leggings, and wool pants worn by GIs for most of the war. However, not all GIs were issued the new uniform, and few were issued the complete set. Thus, a mix-n-match appearance is not only acceptable, it was also probably the norm. The M43s win in comfort, but by getting them, you're limiting yourself to at earliest Operation Market Garden. I would start with a M41 jacket, wool shirt and pants, low shoes and leggings, a helmet, webgear, and lots of mud. Later, if you want to specialize, get the later stuff.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 11:37:58 GMT -5
I Agree completely with shifty. The m43s did see limited issue prior to market garden but weren't at all common until well after D-Day. Be mindful that the m43 field jacket was deliberately way oversized compared to other clothing items to accommodate layers of clothing underneath. Wools,sweater,and a heavy liner. A nice actual jacket can probably be found for less than reproduction m43.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 11:43:18 GMT -5
Boonie fox. Nice start on your impression. One suggestion and I have noticed it in your NAM impressions as well. POSTURE son, POSTURE! Try shoulders back and head held high. Basic and AIT would have programed that into you and your look will improve considerably!
Thanks for sharing!
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Post by spcmann281 on Jun 15, 2015 17:45:07 GMT -5
I was leaning more withe the M41, wool shirt and trousers, for one I figured "heck woolies, that oughta be warm on a fall/winter day". then i got into doing some research and thats when i became indecisive with mix matching,first it was wool shirt trousers and M41, then wool trousers with M43 jacket, then full M43 uniform with boots and leggings,( alot of components to that uniform and I have no idea what the repro firld jackets are like when you finally get them liner wise so im still confused im leaning tword wool pants and M43 jacket but I dont know I served in the U.S. ARMY for 3 yrs and 17 weeks( early enlistment in high school ) so matching stuff is kind of a thing to me I know guys i'm a hot mess over here thanks for the help all
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 15, 2015 19:51:04 GMT -5
What size do you wear overall? If your an average sized guy or a little on the small size originals are going to available and less expensive than reproductions. Comfort wise wools and a GI sweater without the liner will probably be fine in all but the coldest conditions. If not add long johns. Another consideration is a 41 with a wool overcoat or a Mackinaw jacket.
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Post by insterburger on Jun 15, 2015 20:05:59 GMT -5
Yup, originals can indeed be had for comparable prices to repros, and sometimes less, but only if you're SMALL. The price seems to rise exponentially with the size, and while larger size originals are not all that uncommon, they do command a pretty steep price and tend to go significantly higher than originals.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jun 15, 2015 22:07:15 GMT -5
You allied guys got it lucky
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Post by shiftysgarand on Jun 16, 2015 10:04:26 GMT -5
It has been said that the poor reenact American and the rich do German.
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Post by ssgjoe on Jun 16, 2015 12:47:43 GMT -5
That is funny cause I'm kinda poor and reenact German
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Post by volkssturm on Jul 8, 2015 11:53:43 GMT -5
"Faced with mounting losses, the Red Army is forced to conscript ever more unpromising recruits" The beginnings of my close enough for Airsoft Russian impression.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jul 9, 2015 1:28:14 GMT -5
Volks you look grizzled and battle hardened!
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Post by smck22 on Jul 27, 2015 18:05:21 GMT -5
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Post by shiftysgarand on Jul 27, 2015 20:09:03 GMT -5
Generally looks pretty good- if you're doing a Normandy impression, I wouldn't put the first aid packet on your helmet- AFAIK that was a Market Garden thing. Other than that, canteen w/ cover, e-tool w/ cover, insignia and you're pretty much set. Welcome to the forum by the way!
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Post by stuka on Jul 27, 2015 20:51:55 GMT -5
do you need an e-tool for the sack of airsoft though?
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Post by aldrich on Jul 27, 2015 21:43:52 GMT -5
No, but along those lines 99% of what we wear is really useless for airsoft. For a WWII US airborne impression, an e-tool is a good thing to have. Plus they do come in handy and are a cool piece of kit that can add a lot to the experience. As far as the impression goes, good job! It looks great. I would agree with removing the first aid pack, as that was a Market Garden thing. For a good source on WWII airborne impressions throughout the war, check out this page here: fox502nd.weebly.com/impressions.html
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Post by thunderw21 on Jul 28, 2015 12:35:40 GMT -5
One thing I will add is that the 3-cell Thompson magazine pouches weren't used by the U.S. Army, at least not in the ETO.
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