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Post by ackack on Feb 15, 2012 19:06:41 GMT -5
I wish my drill competition would get rescheduled
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 16, 2012 9:45:03 GMT -5
Well Done JP.
Yes, calling all krauts! The U.S. forces welcomes the additions of many krauts the shoot. We need more and more for our Turkey shoot! ;D ;D
So come on Fritz, where's your spirit? Goose step your butt up and register now!
Auf Wiedersehen.
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mccallion
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Post by mccallion on Feb 19, 2012 21:28:09 GMT -5
Elements of KG peiper and the 150th PB are being assembled, regestrations soon to follow
McCallion
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Post by warpath890 on Feb 19, 2012 23:36:32 GMT -5
Niki and I will try to make this one for the Resistance. Haven't played in a while and are definitely interested.
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 20, 2012 11:05:59 GMT -5
Elements of KG peiper and the 150th PB are being assembled, regestrations soon to follow McCallion Now that's more like it. More Germans to shoot!
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 20, 2012 11:06:31 GMT -5
Niki and I will try to make this one for the Resistance. Haven't played in a while and are definitely interested. Hope you too can make it.
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Post by warpath890 on Feb 20, 2012 18:29:23 GMT -5
Just confirming that both Niki and I will be there. Add two to the resistance!
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 20, 2012 18:40:19 GMT -5
Just confirming that both Niki and I will be there. Add two to the resistance! Please officially register. Send PM to me or email to: SfcMigs@gmail.com
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Post by knights52 on Feb 20, 2012 19:54:11 GMT -5
How would you feel about blank-fire? My mp40 is down, so I was considering using my mosin nagant as either a resistance fighter or as a german soldier transferred from the eastern front, if thats ok.
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Post by piper318 on Feb 20, 2012 20:49:04 GMT -5
it will be good to see you and Niki again PIPER318
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Post by mccallion on Feb 20, 2012 21:38:21 GMT -5
a mosin on the western front is just wrong even if you brought it from the east, how would you supply ammo for it ? no brits or americans use that russian ammo
McCallion
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Post by Rapture on Feb 20, 2012 22:16:00 GMT -5
a mosin on the western front is just wrong even if you brought it from the east, how would you supply ammo for it ? no brits or americans use that russian ammo McCallion That and why would you want to? Never heard of Germans preferring a mosin to the k98.
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Post by knights52 on Feb 20, 2012 22:19:59 GMT -5
shhh.......
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Post by beerman on Feb 20, 2012 22:30:34 GMT -5
Question : what will happen if people show up and there impressions are not spot on ? Will they be turned away or encouraged to get the correct gear for future events?
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Post by cryonics on Feb 20, 2012 23:18:41 GMT -5
Question : what will happen if people show up and there impressions are not spot on ? Will they be turned away or encouraged to get the correct gear for future events? Protocol is that we line you up against a wall and everyone takes turns taking point blank shots at you until you promiss to show up in spot on impression On good days we usually try and help you by pointing out your flaws and what needs to be done to make your impression better. Do not worry, we have all been there with what we thought were "killer impressions" only to have them torn apart by the veterans. Just take the advice as a learning experience that helps you become more and more accurate for future events. No matter what, as long as you have shown a concerted effort in trying to put together an accurate impression you will not be turned away. Everyone has been where you are at and we all got to where we are at today thanks to the verterans helping us better our impressions.
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 20, 2012 23:37:27 GMT -5
Question : what will happen if people show up and there impressions are not spot on ? Will they be turned away or encouraged to get the correct gear for future events? Protocol is that we line you up against a wall and everyone takes turns taking point blank shots at you until you promiss to show up in spot on impression On good days we usually try and help you by pointing out your flaws and what needs to be done to make your impression better. Do not worry, we have all been there with what we thought were "killer impressions" only to have them torn apart by the veterans. Just take the advice as a learning experience that helps you become more and more accurate for future events. No matter what, as long as you have shown a concerted effort in trying to put together an accurate impression you will not be turned away. Everyone has been where you are at and we all got to where we are at today thanks to the verterans helping us better our impressions. I could not have said it any better. Do your best and we'll advise you from there. The only obvious and drastic way is if you showed up in jeans and brandishing a AK-47. The easiest way to break into the WW2 games is to go Resistance first and see what everyone's impressions are like, make mental notes, find out the best sites to purchase your Allied or Axis impression and go from there. The strictest rule we do have is WW2 era guns are a must. No M4, M16, AK-47's etc. That does not fly. But like Cryonics said, make a concerted effort and you'll be fine.
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 20, 2012 23:42:00 GMT -5
How would you feel about blank-fire? My mp40 is down, so I was considering using my mosin nagant as either a resistance fighter or as a german soldier transferred from the eastern front, if thats ok. I actually love the blank-fire element in our games. Our last two events, Day of Days and Behind the Eastern Front had blank-fire guns and it really added a lot of flavor to the event. I have no problem with stretching history and you using your blank firing Mosin.
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Post by knights52 on Feb 21, 2012 1:06:25 GMT -5
I may have to go resistance, it seems that OTHERS don't like the idea of streching history
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Post by sedition on Feb 21, 2012 2:07:54 GMT -5
Hey All:
I am a German Heer reenactor based out Boston. To date I have never attended an airsoft event, but have always wanted to try it out. I had no idea people did WWII airsoft until I found this forum sometime ago. Anyway, if all goes well I may break my airsoft virginity with this event (I still want to try "modern" airsoft at some point). That said, I have a few questions.
(1) I have an impeccable period-correct kit from reenacting. However, at the moment I do not have a proper airsoft gun. I wil try to obtain one prior to the event. I do, however, own an original 1939 K98 that I fire blanks with at reenactments. I know someone above asked about using blanks. If I was unable to obtain an airsoft gun before the event, would a blank-fire K98 be permitted? I believe some local reenactors (914th) attended the Day of Day event last year and used K98s/blank fire.
(2) What do people use for face/eye protection for WWII airsoft? Obviously reproduction toques could be use for face protection (and be dead-on period correct), but what is normally used for eye safety?
(3) Is it required to attend the event that you be part of, or come with, an established unit? I may try to convince some members of my reenacting unit to do this event with me, but I think they will baulk. I may end up flying solo.
Also, I have a zelt-tent (4 people) that anyone is welcome to share with me if they need quarters. However, I respectfully ask that anyone doing so not bring any modern gear/equipment inside.
DANKE! -Chris
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 21, 2012 13:14:45 GMT -5
Hey All: I am a German Heer reenactor based out Boston. To date I have never attended an airsoft event, but have always wanted to try it out. I had no idea people did WWII airsoft until I found this forum sometime ago. Anyway, if all goes well I may break my airsoft virginity with this event (I still want to try "modern" airsoft at some point). That said, I have a few questions. (1) I have an impeccable period-correct kit from reenacting. However, at the moment I do not have a proper airsoft gun. I wil try to obtain one prior to the event. I do, however, own an original 1939 K98 that I fire blanks with at reenactments. I know someone above asked about using blanks. If I was unable to obtain an airsoft gun before the event, would a blank-fire K98 be permitted? I believe some local reenactors (914th) attended the Day of Day event last year and used K98s/blank fire. (2) What do people use for face/eye protection for WWII airsoft? Obviously reproduction toques could be use for face protection (and be dead-on period correct), but what is normally used for eye safety? (3) Is it required to attend the event that you be part of, or come with, an established unit? I may try to convince some members of my reenacting unit to do this event with me, but I think they will baulk. I may end up flying solo. Also, I have a zelt-tent (4 people) that anyone is welcome to share with me if they need quarters. However, I respectfully ask that anyone doing so not bring any modern gear/equipment inside. DANKE! -Chris Hello Chris and Welcome, I'll address each question one by one. Yes you can use your blank fire weapon as we have done this before. We would prefer you acquire a correct period airsoft weapon as to help perpetuate the hobby if nothing else. But either way is fine. In regards to eye safety. Most of us use Ansi rated safety glasses. These are light weight, don't usually fog up and can be picked up at any Home Depot. The key is the High Impact Ansi rating. Regular goggles won't be sufficient. Some use Airsoft goggles and others who want to protect their full face use paintball masks. It really comes down to personal preference. The latter two can get hot and tend to fog. Just an FYI. In regards to attending with a unit. No necessary. We would love to have all your comrades join us, but you can fly solo. Once you have settled everything, please send in your registration via pm to me or my email address at SfcMigs@gmail.com. Also, monitor this thread as more and more updates will be posted as we approach the event. Hope this was helpful. Cheers, Migs
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Post by HornetWSO on Feb 21, 2012 13:48:03 GMT -5
Question : what will happen if people show up and there impressions are not spot on ? Will they be turned away or encouraged to get the correct gear for future events? Protocol is that we line you up against a wall and everyone takes turns taking point blank shots at you until you promiss to show up in spot on impression On good days we usually try and help you by pointing out your flaws and what needs to be done to make your impression better. Do not worry, we have all been there with what we thought were "killer impressions" only to have them torn apart by the veterans. Just take the advice as a learning experience that helps you become more and more accurate for future events. No matter what, as long as you have shown a concerted effort in trying to put together an accurate impression you will not be turned away. Everyone has been where you are at and we all got to where we are at today thanks to the verterans helping us better our impressions. I agree with you Cryonics, but . . . this should also not be consent to showing up in sneakers, work boots, or non WW II weapons. Just my two cents. I think we all agree we want to grow the sport. but there needs to be a "absolute" minimum standard, such as: - correct boots
- trousers
- blouse
- weapon
The rest of the gear can then be "worked around"
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Post by sedition on Feb 21, 2012 13:52:39 GMT -5
^ I would add facial hair to that list.
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Post by Schwerpunkt on Feb 21, 2012 14:06:34 GMT -5
I should have a few of these with me for sale to any Landsers or partisans who want one. introductory price of $500
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Post by warpath890 on Feb 21, 2012 15:16:29 GMT -5
Hey All: I am a German Heer reenactor based out Boston. To date I have never attended an airsoft event, but have always wanted to try it out. I had no idea people did WWII airsoft until I found this forum sometime ago. Anyway, if all goes well I may break my airsoft virginity with this event (I still want to try "modern" airsoft at some point). That said, I have a few questions. (1) I have an impeccable period-correct kit from reenacting. However, at the moment I do not have a proper airsoft gun. I wil try to obtain one prior to the event. I do, however, own an original 1939 K98 that I fire blanks with at reenactments. I know someone above asked about using blanks. If I was unable to obtain an airsoft gun before the event, would a blank-fire K98 be permitted? I believe some local reenactors (914th) attended the Day of Day event last year and used K98s/blank fire. (2) What do people use for face/eye protection for WWII airsoft? Obviously reproduction toques could be use for face protection (and be dead-on period correct), but what is normally used for eye safety? (3) Is it required to attend the event that you be part of, or come with, an established unit? I may try to convince some members of my reenacting unit to do this event with me, but I think they will baulk. I may end up flying solo. Also, I have a zelt-tent (4 people) that anyone is welcome to share with me if they need quarters. However, I respectfully ask that anyone doing so not bring any modern gear/equipment inside. DANKE! -Chris There is an airsoft shop down the street from the field - and they sell airsoft guns. I'm sure they'll have an extra Tommy Gun or Mp40 for sale. (or even possibly for rent) Personally, I think mixing airsoft and blank fire may be a little "funky" for lack of a better word.
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Post by mccallion on Feb 21, 2012 15:55:10 GMT -5
^ I would add facial hair to that list. i concour this should be added to the list also mixing blank fire and airsoft may seem funky but in reality is the most realistic we can get, the sounds of firefights with the ability to achally take hits with bbs, but for this site i think that the fireing of blanks should be kept to daytime only due to the close proximity of houses to the field McCallion
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Post by mccallion on Feb 21, 2012 15:58:53 GMT -5
I may have to go resistance, it seems that OTHERS don't like the idea of streching history sorry that we like to be historically accurate at our games and also a mosin would be even more incorrect for a resistence member McCallion
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Post by sedition on Feb 21, 2012 16:24:05 GMT -5
Migs & Warpath, thanks for the info.
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Post by sedition on Feb 21, 2012 16:33:44 GMT -5
^ I would add facial hair to that list. i concour this should be added to the list Coming from the reenacting world I am surprised at how loose the regs are, but I totally understand that (a) it is beyond realistic to expect everyone to have a perfect $1500+ kit that is highly specialized for just WWII events, and (b) for the WWII concept to grow, regs need to be lax. That said, a proper shave should be a no-brainer. It costs *nothing* and will make someone "look the part" a hell of a lot more than $500 tunic v. $50 tunic.
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Post by knights52 on Feb 21, 2012 17:05:09 GMT -5
I may have to go resistance, it seems that OTHERS don't like the idea of streching history sorry that we like to be historically accurate at our games and also a mosin would be even more incorrect for a resistence member McCallion Why is that? What would make it more inaccurate?
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Post by HornetWSO on Feb 21, 2012 18:22:25 GMT -5
i concour this should be added to the list Coming from the reenacting world I am surprised at how loose the regs are, but I totally understand that (a) it is beyond realistic to expect everyone to have a perfect $1500+ kit that is highly specialized for just WWII events, and (b) for the WWII concept to grow, regs need to be lax. That said, a proper shave should be a no-brainer. It costs *nothing* and will make someone "look the part" a hell of a lot more than $500 tunic v. $50 tunic. I agree about the little details such as hair cut and shave, these all add up to "the feel". I'm glad that you want to attend, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised too! Not all have the perfect kit, but there are lot of folks that have really put a lot of time a effort into thier kit, and it shows. We like to keep standards high, but we all have a great time also! These events are not 'those" WWII events in name only, with AK's and M4's. We have a core of about 25-30 folks that really take this seriously, and work to promote the interest of others. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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