A loadout too far
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They were issued in the War to keep heads warm under steel helmets. Up till then 'unofficial' headgear was worn.
They were very much an austerity design.
US Comforters were a lot better, they had a little 'peak' knitted on to the front.
Using a Wully-Pully sleeve isn't such a bad idea. If you get the right one they are Acrylic, not wool so you should have no problem.
They were very much an austerity design.
US Comforters were a lot better, they had a little 'peak' knitted on to the front.
Using a Wully-Pully sleeve isn't such a bad idea. If you get the right one they are Acrylic, not wool so you should have no problem.
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So having tested the loadout in the field:
Knee and elbow pads: Can't wear them over clothing as it will look wrong, my current pads are just not comfortable worn underneath. I may have to think of a better solution
Sten: Frickin awesome at mowing down groups of enemy as they advance, may try some heavier ammo next time to get a bit more range and punch through foliage (was using .25's). Battery useage is high, I have a hunch that the Burst wizard may be sucking up battery power so may ditch it for outdoors.
Ammo pouches\mags: May have to sew in dividers so that mags can be kept organised to determine which are full/empty, or may just number them on the ends. May have to get more mags as when the shit hits the fan and serious suppression fire is needed, 6 mags really don't last long.
Comfort: Denim battledress is really comfortable. Denison smock is great for when it rains. Pocket space is a bit on the ridiculous side, hard part was remembering what was in each pocket. The fact that a MK23 Socom fits completely in an inside pocket of the denison (silencer off) says a lot.
Overall weight of the gear is rather high, it gives a good workout but it's not uncomfortable.
Oh and on another note, I have a Steel helmet for my loadout due to arrive Wed/Thurs
A bit more weight but who cares, its a frickin WW2 airbourne helmet
Knee and elbow pads: Can't wear them over clothing as it will look wrong, my current pads are just not comfortable worn underneath. I may have to think of a better solution
Sten: Frickin awesome at mowing down groups of enemy as they advance, may try some heavier ammo next time to get a bit more range and punch through foliage (was using .25's). Battery useage is high, I have a hunch that the Burst wizard may be sucking up battery power so may ditch it for outdoors.
Ammo pouches\mags: May have to sew in dividers so that mags can be kept organised to determine which are full/empty, or may just number them on the ends. May have to get more mags as when the shit hits the fan and serious suppression fire is needed, 6 mags really don't last long.
Comfort: Denim battledress is really comfortable. Denison smock is great for when it rains. Pocket space is a bit on the ridiculous side, hard part was remembering what was in each pocket. The fact that a MK23 Socom fits completely in an inside pocket of the denison (silencer off) says a lot.
Overall weight of the gear is rather high, it gives a good workout but it's not uncomfortable.
Oh and on another note, I have a Steel helmet for my loadout due to arrive Wed/Thurs
A bit more weight but who cares, its a frickin WW2 airbourne helmet 
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If you'd been with us at Humber Airsoft on Sunday you wouldn't dismiss knee pads so lightly, Nick. 'Kin brutal! It's a limestone quarry overgrown with pretty much just 3 plants - thorn bushes, wild roses, and moss... a nice mix of stones, big stabby thorns, small splintery thorns, and sponged up chalky water just waiting for you to squelch down into your best sniper position on...
You could maybe go with a canvas satchel, a gas mask one, or just something that could have been used to carry explosives, etc., as a dump pouch - then you wouldn't need to keep track of which mags in your pouches were empty, you wouldn't have to look at them to check numbers, and you wouldn't have to fiddle with getting empties back in the pouch, so they speed up reloads.
Looking good, Russ! Looking very good!
You could maybe go with a canvas satchel, a gas mask one, or just something that could have been used to carry explosives, etc., as a dump pouch - then you wouldn't need to keep track of which mags in your pouches were empty, you wouldn't have to look at them to check numbers, and you wouldn't have to fiddle with getting empties back in the pouch, so they speed up reloads.
Looking good, Russ! Looking very good!
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Looks good. Glad your getting a real helmet though
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The entrenching tool handle looks great. Is it original or repro?
My RD-54 backpack arrived this am. Good lard, it needs some repairing before it's skirmishable! Looks like its last owner was killed with a machete! Shit... just thought what i'd written then. Bloody hope not!
My RD-54 backpack arrived this am. Good lard, it needs some repairing before it's skirmishable! Looks like its last owner was killed with a machete! Shit... just thought what i'd written then. Bloody hope not!
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The E-tool handle is 1944 dated. I will need to modify it so it can't fall out of the holder. I believe the common solution is a drawing pin pushed through from the inside of the cover.
Next items on my shopping list are:Dump pouch Gas mask bag, Brodie helmet (in case I fancy a change), Bayonet (possibly the shoot and scoot rubber one) and maybe a repro airbourne helmet liner.
I really want a Lee enfield now. Having played in woodland for the 1st time, I can see that it would have been awesome to have a high powered bolt action rifle.
Oh and in case you haven't read the lets meet up thread, I gave up on getting ideas from people and decided I'm gunna do the WW2 game and possibly stay down Portsmouth area for a Sunday game if anyone wants to join me.
Next items on my shopping list are:
I really want a Lee enfield now. Having played in woodland for the 1st time, I can see that it would have been awesome to have a high powered bolt action rifle.
Oh and in case you haven't read the lets meet up thread, I gave up on getting ideas from people and decided I'm gunna do the WW2 game and possibly stay down Portsmouth area for a Sunday game if anyone wants to join me.
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Yeah Russ, having gone as far as you have, you need a Lee Enfield No.4 next. Deffo.
The further from Nottingham, the more of a bugger a Sunday becomes for me. But I do want something to go away to in May. My soul has been set on that path for too long for the wanderlust of my trigger finger to be denied. Or something.
Oops, almost forgot. I read that soldiers wrapped tape around both ends of the E-tool to keep it in the carrier, but i spose a pin will do until you scoot along on your arse or the like.
The further from Nottingham, the more of a bugger a Sunday becomes for me. But I do want something to go away to in May. My soul has been set on that path for too long for the wanderlust of my trigger finger to be denied. Or something.
Oops, almost forgot. I read that soldiers wrapped tape around both ends of the E-tool to keep it in the carrier, but i spose a pin will do until you scoot along on your arse or the like.
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The pin would be between the etool handle and the etool shovel bit so no danger.
I have also found a Somerset Light Infantry re-enactors group nearby, not sure standing around at an event is for me, but could be useful group to know. I had been considering badging my battledress up as SLI as my Grandad was in it and it tells people where I'm from.
BTW if anyone's interested:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-British-Dispatch-Riders-Helmet-/231174155144?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35d30dab88
again, same shell as airbourne
I have also found a Somerset Light Infantry re-enactors group nearby, not sure standing around at an event is for me, but could be useful group to know. I had been considering badging my battledress up as SLI as my Grandad was in it and it tells people where I'm from.
BTW if anyone's interested:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-British-Dispatch-Riders-Helmet-/231174155144?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35d30dab88
again, same shell as airbourne
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Just seen this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111184458322?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
A period accurate tent is low on my priorities atm though.
A period accurate tent is low on my priorities atm though.
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