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Post by mauser98k on Apr 10, 2006 11:07:02 GMT -5
What gear did the basic russian infantry have, I wanna try it due to its low cost and just plain coolness. ;D
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Post by Russian on Apr 10, 2006 16:10:06 GMT -5
Tunic (m43 is the nicest, in my opinion) Pants (match m43) Any black boots Leggings Helmet or Pitloika side cap Infantry shoulder boards Belt (brown) canteen *optional* fighting knife
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 10, 2006 16:47:20 GMT -5
can I get the amoeba camo suit instead of the m43s?
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Post by Russian on Apr 10, 2006 17:32:21 GMT -5
Depending on what impression you are doing, yes. I stated the Basic Infantry impression that I have. Ask Zak for more details, he may even have some stuff instock.
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Post by fallout11 on Apr 11, 2006 8:53:17 GMT -5
Amoeba camo was used by Razvedchiki (or Scout) teams pretty much exclusively. However, that may be the impression you wish to go with.
Here's my run down on what you might look for for a basic infantry impression. OPTIONAL items can be skipped, IMHO.
Uniforms Tunics (gymnastiorka)--There were two models of the gymnastiorka: the M35 pattern and the M43. Both models were issued in cotton and wool versions and came in some shade of khaki (ranging from chocolate brown to olive to tan to beige). The M35 had a falling collar with the rank insignia patches sewn on the collar. It was worn from the beginning of the war to 1943, sometimes later. The M43 gymnastiorka was basically a return to the Czarist uniform in use before the Revolution. The M43 has a standing collar with two buttons to close it. The enlisted gymnastiorka has no pockets while the officer-scum got two breast pockets. Enlisted troops often added patch pockets to their tunics. The soldier's rank was now shown on the tunic's shoulder boards. Semi-Breeches (sharovari)--Made in cotton or wool of differing colors just like the gymnastiorka, the sharovari were cut full in the hips with a diamond or coffin shaped reinforcement on the knee.
Headgear Sidecap (pilotka)--Standard khaki sidecap with red enamel star insignia on the middle of the front seam. A real WWII star insignia is preferable--they can be recognized by their smaller hammer-and-sickle. Helmet-M40. Painted olive or forest green, sometimes with a red star painted on the front. The Czech post war M52 helmets are acceptable, but you may eventually want to change the liner and chinstrap to the correct black leather 3-padded configuration with a brown leather chinstrap. OPTIONAL
Footwear Jackboots (kirozoviy sapogi)--Either modern Soviet officer jackboots or East German type are acceptable. Low boots -- US lend lease ankle boots can be used with twill or woolen puttees (leg wraps). Footwraps (portyanki)--Russian soldiers didn't get issued socks--there are accounts of Soviet guards being amazed at the socks that German prisoner's would knit for themselves. The wear of footwraps is an art. OPTIONAL
Field Equipment Belt--The rifleman has two options. A leather belt in brown leather with a single prong, roller buckle or a canvas web belt with artificial leather reinforcements. Ammo pouches--For a rifleman, usually two--either real leather or the impregnated canvas leather ones. Please make sure to get the correct pouch for the weapon you are carrying. Canteen--Modern Soviet models are identical to WWII types. Ground cloth/raincape (plashch-palatka)--This may be carried in a roll over one shoulder or worn in the classic Soviet cape style. They have all leather grommets, where the post-war type has metal. Gas Mask bag-- After the start of the war, the Soviet soldiers usually threw away the mask and used the bag to store personal items in. Khaki-colored post war Soviet gas mask bags with a leather strap on the outer flaps are commonly acceptable. Knapsack (veshchevoi myeshok)--An inexpensive item that is useful to carry stuff that's too heavy for your gas mask bag and to carry gear to events in. Post war models are can be converted by removing the side straps and external pouch. Mess kit--Modern Soviet mess kits are cheap and identical to the late-war style. German models are also often used. Eating Utensils--Get some! Better yet, steal a set from a Fascist soldier (whether he is alive or dead is optional). Entrenching Tool--Get a real cover or a good reproduction. The shovel was painted Soviet olive-green. OPTIONAL Grenade pouch--Holds two (RGD-3d) or three (F-1) grenades on the belt.
Winter Wear Fur Hat (shapka-ushanka)--Classical Russian fur hat made out of artificial fur (called "fish-fur" by the soldiers). Usually made in a khaki color. Greatcoat (shinel)-Brown Soviet "scratchy" wool type with hook and eye closures. Padded Jacket (telogreika)--Made of a cotton material with a padded "sausage" quilting. Made in a tan/brown or gray color. Padded trousers (vatnie sharovari)--Made the same as above. OPTIONAL Felt boots (valenki)--East German felt boots are good and cheap. You can iron-out the pebble-grain but it's not really necessary. OPTIONAL
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 11, 2006 18:23:17 GMT -5
Ok before I order it, is this a good start?
Repro Russian WW2 Three Color digital Camo suit
Repro Russian WW2 Ushanka Cap with Repro Star
Reproduction Russian WW2 Canvas Combat Belt , Green with Black Leather
Repro Russian WW2 Canteen Covers with Shoulder Sling
Reproduction M41 Russian WW2 Army Breadbag
Russian WW2 Style Mess Kits
Repro Russian WW2 SVT40 Canvas Ammo Pouch
Russian WW2 Pattern Three Pocket F1 Grenade Pouches
Reproduction Russian WW2 Vesh Myeshok Backpacks
Russian 2nd Model M40 Helmet WWII Pattern
and later and m14 and try to convert to svt40
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Post by spitfire740 on Apr 11, 2006 19:43:55 GMT -5
digital camo? Was that even around back then?
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 11, 2006 19:47:20 GMT -5
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Post by spitfire740 on Apr 11, 2006 19:51:01 GMT -5
no wonder they kicked the german's 'Esel!'
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 11, 2006 19:51:43 GMT -5
Good one! hehe
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Post by silencer on Apr 11, 2006 20:28:07 GMT -5
Where do you buy your russian impression items?
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 11, 2006 20:30:07 GMT -5
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Post by Russian on Apr 11, 2006 20:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by silencer on Apr 11, 2006 20:44:36 GMT -5
Haha, thats it?
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 11, 2006 20:45:00 GMT -5
Yea
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