I am but I'd still like to have a choice.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
I am also after one if possible (the bigger the better), thanks for the heads up Lardassmonkey on the PM.
"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell."
General William Tecumseh Sherman
No probs. Like I said I'll let you know what I've got when i get it. 
Incidentally, are you sure it's "Politka" and not "Pilotka"?
You are indeed right, I just always seem to spell it wrong. 
Maybe I have dyslexia in Russian? 
Anyway, package number 2 is here. I have the back packs, mess tins and 5 of the canteens, plus some telnyashkas for you Vassili Zaitsevs. No more greatcoats though.
6 more Shinels have arrived. Sizing is a bit random once more. 2 48s, 3 50s and a 54. 
Looks like I could be doing some sewing to make sure they will fit people. 
Also got the rest of the canteens and another free plash. As well as my new winter coat but thats not ww2.
tanks for the update rich,
also thanks for sorting all this shit out, must have given you a right headache,
ive done large orders for people a few years ago in the modern day airsoft stuff , and had simmilar nightmares.
cheers mate, i , and im sure others appreciate the effort
(and im a 42 chest size for a greatcoat) nudge, wink, 
"Take that you rotton helping of strawberry flan!"
Joseph Porta to "strawberrys and cream", in the sven hassel book ,ogpu prison
Great news. Looks like a few people will be plying you with beer Rich!
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Yes you're right Porta, it has been a bit of a pain but it will be worth it if it works out in the end. Those beers will be most welcome though. Not that I won't have plenty of bozze myself since I have a bottle of vodka and a bottle of whiskey that need drinking to clear some cupboard space. 
(and im a 42 chest size for a greatcoat) nudge, wink,
I don't have any that are a 42" according to the sizings. I am a (large) 42" and I can wear most of the 38" chests comfortably however, whilst the 40"s seem to be smaller. Its all a bit odd. I'll modify any I think are on the small side to be sure people will have one that fits, except for the ones for skinny folk of course. They're all a length 3 as well, which I can't do anything about but I'm 6ft and they come well below the knee on me so they'll look fine unless you're a giant (well 6ft3+).
Who the feck are these jokers sending this shite?
They're called Ukrainians and they seem to have no concept of sizes.
Fecking meercats....
So it's going to be US uniform with a Russian tin hat then for me.
Should have put the order in by end of Nov if dealing with meercats me thinks.
Free speech is expensive these days!
So it's going to be US uniform with a Russian tin hat then for me.
Should have put the order in by end of Nov if dealing with meercats me thinks.
The order WAS in by then.
Anyway, see the "kit loan" thread for offers of help with kit. At the very least, you can borrow my snow suit. Better that than US uniform.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Do you not have a great coat oddball?
Do you not have a great coat oddball?
No mate. 
Free speech is expensive these days!
I have a spare US one that you could borrow Nige if you need
I should have a greatcoat (fake US one) that I can add to the loaning pile.
it's one of these -
http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop ... 19197.html
- ones.
*edit - fast Webby. 
I have one British Greatcoat that no longer fits so I can lend that to someone with narrower shoulders than me.
I might take up the offer of the leather coat from Lardy if my Shinel doesn't turn up. (Can't remember what size I ordered). Either that or someone can wear my shinel and I'll do the great coat thing.
S
I should have a greatcoat (fake US one) that I can add to the loaning pile.
it's one of these -
http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop ... 19197.html
- ones.*edit - fast Webby.
EDIT
Change of plan I just ordered one from above site in LARGE hope it fits ok
Free speech is expensive these days!
