Colin Allen Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I think I already know the answer to this question, but has anyone played at 501st Airsoft, which is a new site near Tunbridge Wells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez_Armstrong Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 (edited) It's only down the road from me, I'll check it out 😃 Edited September 13 by Jez_Armstrong Platoon Leader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Allen Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 1 hour ago, Jez_Armstrong said: Nope, but mostly because it's a stones throw from my house and I'm a regular at battle lakes so a new site that arrived on our door step that opens the same weekends the lakes does was a shitty move 😂 But then looking at the photos on Facebook, it looks like bare woodland with a few pallets thrown about the place, nothing exciting at all Given that BL is one weekend per month and that the dates only sometimes overlap, that does not seem to be a huge issue. The photos of the site are somewhat underwhelming, which is why I was asking if anyone had actually played there. 1 hour ago, The_Lord_Poncho said: Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area). Indeed; the photos on FB are somewhat uninspiring and, based on them, numbers appear low. I might wander down there to try it out at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 49 minutes ago, Colin Allen said: Indeed; the photos on FB are somewhat uninspiring and, based on them, numbers appear low. I might wander down there to try it out at some point. Please report back if you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Allen Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 2 hours ago, The_Lord_Poncho said: Please report back if you do! I will indeed. ak2m4, Cannonfodder and The_Lord_Poncho 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted June 6 Supporters Share Posted June 6 Be interesting to see if the bucketheads are aware of this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Allen Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 2 hours ago, Lozart said: Be interesting to see if the bucketheads are aware of this place. Bucketheads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted June 6 Supporters Share Posted June 6 39 minutes ago, Colin Allen said: Bucketheads? The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion Tackle and Gryph 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Allen Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, Lozart said: The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion Ah! I assumed that it was a nod towards the 501st PIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 4 hours ago, Lozart said: The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion Wow... what a bunch of nerds. Now if you excuse me, i have to research what sling is now the Gucci thing and spend $400 on it. Rogerborg, gavinkempsell and Lozart 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylordofwaargh Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 That is nothing, the 501st will let almost anyone in. The mando mercs costume club however, check this out https://mandalorianmercs.org/costume-requirements/ JimFromHorsham and Lozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimFromHorsham Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Jaylordofwaargh said: That is nothing, the 501st will let almost anyone in. The mando mercs costume club however, check this out https://mandalorianmercs.org/costume-requirements/ my application is in ! Tackle, Rogerborg, The Waco Kid and 4 others 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTJP1992 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I’ve played at 501st quite a few times the management are amazing and I turn too him for advice all the time it’s a great field with lots of potential but it’s up and coming so could do with some support from the community not the negativity 501st made me fall in love with the sport and will always be home territory Platoon Leader and 501st Airsoft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platoon Leader Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 This is a fledgling field and being run on a shoestring budget. Connor is a good lad and could really do with some community support. This is old school "pee up a tree" airsoft. He doesn't have a burger van, covered safe zone, electricity etc, but he is just starting out and I'm sure those things will come. He's committed to giving you a good time and does cook a good lunch. It on every two weeks - next game 15/9/2024 Show it some love and go and give it a go. JimFromHorsham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501st Airsoft Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 On 05/06/2024 at 18:29, The_Lord_Poncho said: Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area). 501st is a 10 acre site with mixed terrain for a more interesting and unique experience. You can find us on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok where we post daily content ). We’ve only been open for 5 months now and have built up from raw, untouched woodland. We have hosted larger games with the Medway Mercenaries and VJ’s Daredevils. If you have any queries in regards to the site, feel free to get in touch via social media or the 501st WhatsApp Community! 🫡 ButcherBill and Lozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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