starting out

Whatever British impression you eventually want to achieve, you will want the same basic starting point of Webbing, Battledress, anklets and boots. All you add to this is a brodie helmet for a basic infantry look.
I use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-ARMY- ... 337c3e2923 add some netting and scrim and no-one will know you haven't got a heavy steel helmet on
A basic infantry impression is useable at pretty much any game. More specialised impressions may limit which games you can attend.
If you want to do an airborne impression you would add a denison smock and para helmet. This adds about £200 to the cost.

No-one is going to tell you not to do an airborne impression (airborne impressions are cool), but we will tell you to do a basic infantry impression 1st.

The good thing about british kit is you don't really need much else to change from a basic infantry to airborne.

Like Russe11 says, get the infantry gear first then you could a smock and para helmet.

right, that being said Ill get the battle dress sorted out, Ill have a comb through the for sale section on here and see what I can find

Thanks guys

I believe RangerEuan has one going.

As above, basic BD and a basic webbing set is the way to go. You can easily become a para, airlanding, commando, marine, 52nd lowland or whatever by adding a different hat (and maybe a smock).

iirc the kit guides cover it, but minimal webbing is anklets, belt, universal pouches and cross straps, although a water bottle and carrier is usually a good idea.

Cheers
Martin

If you can't find second hand battledress, the 2 main places I would look are whatpriceglory.com or spearhead militaria http://stores.ebay.co.uk/spearheadmilitaria/
The what price glory denim battledress is a cheaper option.

Ebay, local army surplus stores and WW2 re-enactment events are the cheapest places to find webbing.

Whats up with the demin versions over the other one? does it have any historical significance?

Also With the Ebay shop the trousers are a tad more expensive, however it states that they are the para trousers, is it worth spending a little more so I can acheive the look I want at the end, without having to buy 2 sets

Thanks

The denim uniforms were supposed to be worn as work overalls over the BD, but sometimes they got worn instead in hot weather. They are somewhat greener than BD. iirc in the potato peeling scene in 'The Way Ahead' the platoon are all wearing denims, but most of the time they are in BD.

wrt para trousers, I suppose it is really up to you how 'correct' you want to be. I am not sure how prevalent para trousers as opposed to normal BD ones actually were in para or airlanding units (someone will no doubt chip in).

Cheers
Martin

That being said, would the denim be a better solution in regards to playing airsoft in? as When I had an axis uniform the material wasnt the most comfortable to wear and play in

Must admit I've never had a problem with the wool trousers while skirmishing other than when I first wore them and they were itchy has hell. I soon got used to it.

I do like the thickness of the wool which had let me bomb through bushes without any scratches or injury.

Can't remember where I read it but it was somewhere on these forums that the airborne BD trousers weren't actually as prevalent as the standard BD in the airborne. Having said that I own a pair and have made good use of the reinforced leg pouch.

Hi chap!

Welcome to WW2 Airsofting! It's great fun, I certainly feel as though one can immerse oneself in the game more this way, don't know what it is but a theme certainly adds to it!

I do have a battledress blouse for sale. An original Australian made Battledress tunic, fits me with room to spare at 5 ft 10"/11" and 40" chest. I'm asking £80 for it but can be haggled on that if you are really interested

Also have an SMLE for sale which I'll put in the for sale section too....

I can highly recommend Shoot and Scoot for any equipment which you desire for a British impression. Warren has literally any bit of 37 patt webbing you would need for a basic British infantryman or Airborne soldier.

As for the wool uniform. I was in the military and discharged for a skin condition - I wear battledress and it doesn't cause me any irritation . You can also take the BD trousers to a Tailor if needs be and they'll put a silk lining in the legs...no one will know the difference

Hope this has helped.

Denim's probably more comfortable, less constricting and less inclined to ride up between jacket and trousers, allowing man gut to poke out. Been there a few times, until I sorted braces!

You get used to wearing wool. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, soldiers used to wear pyjamas and even shave the inside of their tunics and trousers, anything to reduce the itch, but you do get used to it. I've never tripped out in a game over battledress induced arse itching or even noticed it; I've been having too much fun to care.

I'd urge you to get the wool. It's a fool proof starting point for British kit. Not only that, it looks brilliant with the webbing and helmet. If accuracy and the history of it all is what draws you, then it's a no brainer. You're kitted out in iconic British Army uniform and can enjoy moaning about 'the bloody itching' in just the same way as a generation of young men did during the war.

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I'm actually allergic to wool and cannot wear it next to my skin so I have the WPG denim battledress. WPG denims are not actually denim (just heavy duty cotton) and are brown in colour so look more like woolen battledress. Soldier of fortune does Denim battledress that is more green.

Spearhead does several different battledress options: P37 battledress tunic and trousers, P40 battledress tunic and trousers, Airborne battledress trousers and Canadian Battledress tunic and trousers (these are green). If they use the same fabric as they do for my Aussie jacket then is lovely and soft but would still cause an outbreak of eczema if I wore it next to my skin for very long.
What price glory does a similar range but no Canadian option.
Soldier of fortune again does the same range of P37, P40 and airborne trousers but are slightly more expensive.

as long as your not allergic to wool..... surprisingly you do get used to it.

I love my SOF BD and its very resiliant to weather and mud and all that.....

If you looking for the rolls royce of comfort..... Get the Denison Smock from SOF: http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/2nd-model- ... duct,12028

My misses wears mine in bed.... its that comfortable.....

Wool uniforms don't seem to bother me much, either German or British and they have the huge benefit of keeping you warm even when it is pelting with rain.

WW2 airsoft doesn't seem to involve quite as much charging around as the open day variety, more of a gentle amble, with lengthy periods of lying down not doing too much. I have even played one game with a geatcoat on top, but it was quite a chilly day.

Cheers
Martin

....strangely enough i may have a 50's denim BD top going spare, plus some webbing - belt and cross straps..

Just to beat the already beaten dead horse into dust, wool BD, a Mk.II "Brodie, anklets and basic webbing is literally the basis for EVERYTHING in The British Army, after that as most people have stated... Get a new hat, probably a beret since they're cheaper than a helmet, but still.

For me, I bought my first set of BD which was denim from SOF, got corrected by a veteran and some reenactors, which made me look a little foolish, but I appreciated the remarks regardless and got my wools from Epic Militaria, their only mistake in my eyes was the buckle for the integrated belt on the tunic, but that was easily fixed. After that, my 1949 pattern for my Granddad's replica uniform, who's now unfortunately passed away and my officer tunic was from SOF and they're delightful.

My misses wears mine in bed....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E

My misses wears mine in bed....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E

Perfect.