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FreeFrag.UK said:
@MSSW Rune - As far as protection goes I need to have a firm covering from the hollow just above the sternum/separating the clavicle down to about an inch below the ribcage. I was thinking about it after posting and the idea of some of the low profile/covert PC's did occur as a potential solution while maintaining the outward aesthetic.
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Bit of a necro but could you use something like this https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/SAS-Tec-SC-1-CP1-Chest-Protector under your top?

 
FreeFrag.UK said:
I'll have to look into the dimensions but this could be the answer. To be honest i've been looking at one of the WAS Covert plate carriers as this would also be useful for another kit I've already made but which looks odd when wearing my normal PC.
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Have a look around that site, loads of motorcycle chest protectors that could work!

 
MSSW Rune said:
No one else run WWII kit on this forum then? Or is there really that little traffic on forums these days? ?
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I've got an M40 helmet and some Waffen SS Peadot "Erbensmuster" camo from Epic Militaria.

Don't suppose you know how to tie those laces on the ankles of the trousers do you?

Also considering getting some braces and an A/Y frame but not looking to be 100% historical as I don't do milsim, just wanted somethign slightly different to the norm.


 
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SeniorSpaz87 said:
Ive always wanted to do a WWII build, but get put off for various reasons. Im slowly making progress though. When I lived in the UK I did have a "Downed aircrew" setup that included a RAF bomber jacket, Colt Peacemaker revolver (before the US got involved in the war a lot of these were shipped over to the UK), and a stolen MP-40 (as in from a German. Not, you know...). That was years ago though, back before I could do anything as simple as replace a bucking. Ive done several Soviet early Cold War loadouts, so I am working my way to WWII. I like the idea of going with a boltie over just being another MP-40/Sten/Thompson; since Ive got a VSR-X it can certainly preform. The main issue with it is its size - its got a much wider barrel than any of the mainstream WWII bolties. I am not locked down to any one faction, but I do have the US/British handguns already - that same Peacekeeper (I just pulled it out after not touching it for 4 years and it still works fine), and an old Western Arms SV Infinity 1911 that I fitted with some real Colt 1911 grips. Its not perfect, but close enough. Ive also got several pages of gear bookmarked that I just havent pulled the trigger on... Maybe once Covid winds down a bit and work money starts flowing again...

Then again, I am making good headway into my DP-28 build. Russian LMG gunner anyone?
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If your interested in WWII events definitely look at the most common factions for events as you are in squads according to your kit. So Heer grenadier/panzergrenadier, Luftwaffe field division/fallschirmjäger and SS or say British para, US airborne or US infantry ect. 

There is a movement to try and get more Soviet WWII players though as there's a big call for ost front events these days. It's well worth looking into at first just doing a basic kit and officer's kits are always reserved for game organisers as they are the ones briefing you so makes sense they use those kits.  

We do also have a lot of bolt action rifle a these days thanks to s&t/snow wolf making very useable and accessible k98k's and are working on a no.4 if I remember correctly for British kit which will be awesome! Definitely going to want one of those for my WIP Brit para kit. 

K98K vsr conversions are totally doable with a real stock and a few external parts as they can go into a lot of the real parts as a few of my guys use them. Does mean you need to cast some of the parts though to make it work. 

Leader Bee said:
I've got an M40 helmet and some Waffen SS Peadot "Erbensmuster" camo from Epic Militaria.

Don't suppose you know how to tie those laces on the ankles of the trousers do you?

Also considering getting some braces and an A/Y frame but not looking to be 100% historical as I don't do milsim, just wanted somethign slightly different to the norm.
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Fair enough dude, I'll get you some photos in a bit that should show you how they go. Basically the big bit goes under your foot and the two tails go into the little trouser holes the other side and you tie them off. 

 
Ahh, cheers, I figured it was going to tie like a stirrup but having had ACU digital camo in the past, the ankle laces for those just tightened the leg holes so I got confused

 
Leader Bee said:
Ahh, cheers, I figured it was going to tie like a stirrup but having had ACU digital camo in the past, the ankle laces for those just tightened the leg holes so I got confused
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Yeah it also depends on your hight and waist too with them as if you've got a small waist and are tall they often don't fit so you have to tie them around your ankle like some of the guys in my group. Have you got any braces for your trousers yet as they are a game changer for keeping your trousers in the right place as they sit much higher than normal modern trousers (almost to your belly button). 

Do you still want a photo or are you ok? I can dig my trousers out for you if you like. 

 
I'd be grateful yeah, I thought I must have gotten the wrong size when I put them on and they were almost half up my chest...glad to know they're supposed to be like that...where would you recommend getting braces from?

 
while i cant spend any amount of money on new kit at the moment,  i am thinking of putting together a ww2 british loadout, possibly a para at arnhem.

does anyone have any links to get accurate uniform pieces? ideally repro as i feel a little uneasy using genuine kit if i can avoid it.

as for the weapons, im looking at either sten guns, thompson SMGs or the G&G lee enfield (if it ever gets released)

and a friend of mine in america reckons i should also do a ww1 trench tommy too if i get the lee enfield...   

 
Can't comment on the Lee cause its not out yet, obviously, but the Tommy will be the easiest choice. AFAIK the Stens use the same internals as the MP40s and are either a pain to work on, hard to find parts for, etc.

 
Spartan09 said:
while i cant spend any amount of money on new kit at the moment,  i am thinking of putting together a ww2 british loadout, possibly a para at arnhem.

does anyone have any links to get accurate uniform pieces? ideally repro as i feel a little uneasy using genuine kit if i can avoid it.

as for the weapons, im looking at either sten guns, thompson SMGs or the G&G lee enfield (if it ever gets released)

and a friend of mine in america reckons i should also do a ww1 trench tommy too if i get the lee enfield...   
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Personally I would wait for the s&t Lee Enfield over the g&g any day of the year. All the g&g WWII guns other than the mg42 have all been a bit lack luster and mostly a bit useless so far from my experience. For example, the k98k is kind of crap especially compared to the s&t k98k. The ICS garand is far better than the g&g garand ect. 

When it comes to the AGM sten, it's really not that hard to work on just like the mp40. The only real proprietary parts are the gearbox shell and the first thing you do to them is hop mod them so that's the only other main proprietary part that gets removed anyway. 

If you want the king of all stens then the northeast sten is shaping up to be an amazing gbbr with some of the best externals I've seen but I've not handled one as they are pre launch still. Previews seem very promising though and I might get one for my British para kit at Arnhem too. Currently working on a 9th SS kit so I can do both sides when the event happens hopefully next year but everything from this year might push that back :(

For the British kit have a look on soldier of fortune in the reenactment section and that should give you an idea but honestly your best off joining some of the Facebook reenactment sales groups and buying kit there. :)

 
The NE Sten are out.  Look great externally but not too hot to shoot from what I have seen

 
EvilMonkee said:
The NE Sten are out.  Look great externally but not too hot to shoot from what I have seen
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Wait the Mk5 is out?!? ? Hmmm I may have to go hunt one down but I'll look more into their performance if that's the case. 

 
I'll have to do some more hunting or I may just convert a AGM sten into a Mk5 to be honest. 

Been working on my unterscharführer 4/Pz.Gren.Rgt.19 kit for Normandy and Arnhem. Just need to buy a wool tunic for the kit now. Love how effective erbsenmuster is especially with a mosquito net on you can pretty much vanish most times of the year anywhere in the UK. 

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Rune, have you got suspenders for those erbenamuster trousers? I assume you got them from Epic Militaria? Even though I got the right size I still feel like I need some to keep them up properly.

 
Coo. Dont you look the biz.

Nice pics.

Did.they have solar powered lights back then lol.

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Regards 

 
Shamal said:
Coo. Dont you look the biz.

Nice pics.

Did.they have solar powered lights back then lol.

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Regards 
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Yes, its taken me a long time to get used to this new age

 
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