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Post by kampfgenosse on Jun 20, 2012 0:19:18 GMT -5
I want to convert a East German Trapo tunic into a WH officer's summer uniform. The upper left is the East German tunic, and the lower right is the WH tunic. The number of buttons and the pocket placement varied with the individual officer, as it was a tailored item. The collar is totally wrong on the Trapo tunic, as it was originally an open collar tunic, but I intend to fix this by mounting a collar from another dress shirt on the East German tunic. Do you guys see any problems with this? It will be my first "Wehrmacht" impression and this seems like the cheapest way to go (I already have the boots/breeches from an NVA impression, so all I need is the Schirmmütze and insignia). I wouldn't want to "ruin the People's Property" for nothing... Attachments:
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Post by greaser350 on Jun 20, 2012 1:47:25 GMT -5
It seems like, with a bit of modification (an added buttonhole and some reinforcement) the collar should work. Where I'd be concerned is the back detail. Many officer's uniforms I've seen (dress uniforms, at least) had the Waffenfrock/frock coat style back detailing.  I don't know much about the summer uniform, but I do know that officer's throughout history tend to like a certain amount of "flash" on their tailor made uniforms. I would think this (seeing as it appears to be a dress and not field uniform) would be no exception. If you're a fair hand with a sewing machine, this shouldn't be too hard to achieve, or a simplified version as seen on Allgemeine SS uniforms.  |
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Post by kampfgenosse on Jun 20, 2012 9:24:55 GMT -5
There seems to be variation in the back design as well, and I think it would not be too hard to replicate some of the simpler designs, simply sew on the buttons and fashion the band between them. Also, I want to pinch the jacket in the waist a bit (the jacket is East German size k48 and I'm k44)-- should I do this before or after modifying the collar? Also, is it okay using East German shoulderboards, or would that be too Flaggrantly Wrong? (The first one is the East German tunic)       Thank you for your advice! |
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Post by greaser350 on Jun 20, 2012 10:34:59 GMT -5
I would imagine taking it in before fitting the collar to it would be a good idea. Another thing I've noticed is that the East German tunic appears to be missing the frock coat style back seams of the other. See the two long, curved seams that start at the shoulder and end at the two buttons on the back? These ensure a tight, tailored fit in the upper body. Since this is integral to the construction to the jacket, I don't think this is something you could really add or fake. If you can live with this, then go for it. As for the EG shoulderboards, German uniforms are not my specialty so I wouldn't know, I just know a bit about mens' tailoring/garment construction.
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Post by kampfgenosse on Jun 20, 2012 11:08:39 GMT -5
That's true. It does make EG tunics look more boxy and, well, I guess "Communist". Like you said I can't really do anything about it so I think I will leave it as is.
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Post by kampfgenosse on Jun 29, 2012 20:45:19 GMT -5
 Here is the converted tunic; I'm still waiting for most of the insignia to arrive and the repro buttons as well, and I haven't done the buttons on the back. The belt/sidebelt is CSLA surplus, the breeches and boots are NVA. The cap is an IMA repro, as is the breast eagle. |
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Post by LϟϟAH1944 on Jul 5, 2012 13:51:18 GMT -5
Hi, may you please post a clearer pic?
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Post by kampfgenosse on Jul 12, 2012 0:41:21 GMT -5
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Post by LϟϟAH1944 on Jul 12, 2012 15:15:45 GMT -5
Cool, but your head is facing the wrong way  |
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