I seem to now need a new tunic as the new puppy has chewed a 50p size hole in the side of mine while i wasnt looking!
"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."
Just patch it, it will look more authentic that way.
My Bro' will "go red" for this as well.
Not you though Pete?
Just patch it, it will look more authentic that way.
My Bro' will "go red" for this as well.
Not you though Pete?
Absolutely I will! I've been pricing up NKVD caps!
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
I thought it was odd that Stu would be interested but not you. I guess in your excitment you forgot to put yourself down.
I've been pricing up NKVD caps!
I can't help feeling NKVD is a role to which you're well suited... 
Pete and I will be doing a little 'encouraging', if you get my drift.
No interest in getting Russian kit, but If somebody could lend me some appropriately sized german gear, I'll be game
No interest in getting Russian kit, but If somebody could lend me some appropriately sized german gear, I'll be game
I've got feldgrau trousers (34 waist), size 9 jackboots, a splinter parka, feldgrau shirt, dot44 shirt and some gaiters. You're welcome to use any of them if you don't get any better offers Matt.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
No interest in getting Russian kit, but If somebody could lend me some appropriately sized german gear, I'll be game
The great thing about the Russian kit is that, using your US greatcoat and buying a really cheap Pilotka (around £5-£10 on ebay) you can get the look.
No interest in getting Russian kit, but If somebody could lend me some appropriately sized german gear, I'll be game
I've got feldgrau trousers (34 waist), size 9 jackboots, a splinter parka, feldgrau shirt, dot44 shirt and some gaiters. You're welcome to use any of them if you don't get any better offers Matt.
He's need it back in time for Chommers' "theme party" though Matt. 
I'm up for going Red for this one - will have to be on the cheap though, I've got a US Infantry and Brit Airborne loadout to do too!
Jon Steele
1st Sgt, Fox Company, 506th, 101st
OC
I'm up for going Red for this one - will have to be on the cheap though, I've got a US Infantry and Brit Airborne loadout to do too!
There are some good pointers for Russian loadouts on the Russian subforum. Hopefully, a full kit guide will be appearing soon as well. Like Headshot said, a greatcoat and Pilotka can provide the "look" and not break the bank. Hopefully, I'll have a shedload of fibreglass Russian helmets made soon as well.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Well I'll have a choice German impressions I can lend out in 42-42 chest, 36 waist depending upon what Germans forces are required. I also have look-a-like Russian (M69) uniform spare, which is slightly smaller.
Pete and I will be doing a little 'encouraging', if you get my drift.
You have no need for an Armoured troops officers cap I'm happy to lend out then if you're going NKVD?
There are some good pointers for Russian loadouts on the Russian subforum. Hopefully, a full kit guide will be appearing soon as well. Like Headshot said, a greatcoat and Pilotka can provide the "look" and not break the bank.
Indeed have look round or as I said before feel free to ask. The full kit guide hopefully won't be too far away, along with a more basic one those on a budget. If your budget can stretch that far I'd recommend getting a proper russian greatcoat over a US one as they are quite different and can really enhance the look. You can find them on ebay for under £40, often alot less and there is no need for insignia.
Well I'll have a choice German impressions I can lend out in 42-42 chest, 36 waist depending upon what Germans forces are required. I also have look-a-like Russian (M69) uniform spare, which is slightly smaller.
Pete and I will be doing a little 'encouraging', if you get my drift.
You have no need for an Armoured troops officers cap I'm happy to lend out then if you're going NKVD?
Go on.........
What's your head size?
Its a 58.
That might just work then! 
My impending marriage means I can't afford ANY new kit.
Yes, with some valuable help from our Russian kit owning friends we will be putting together some comprehensive guides to give inspiration...
Bah! You call that an excuse! 
Hat is yours, I have officers belt you can use as well.
Bah! You call that an excuse!
You are a gentleman and a scholar, sir.
to address the lack of russian weapons, well worth a look here: http://ww2aa.proboards.com/index.cgi?bo ... hread=5532 if you fancy making a quick and (not so) dirty Mosin nagant springer conversion! This method means no alterations to the VSR's mechanisms or magazines etc, uses no real-steel parts either and can be done with basic hand tools.
Looks pretty damn good to me! although a M1938 carbine version might be more practical
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Adolf Hitler, November 1942
"Comrades, Red Army men, commanders and political workers, men and women guerrillas! It is on your perseverance, staunchness, fighting skill and readiness to discharge your duty to the country that the defeat of the German-fascist army and the liberation of the Soviet land from the Hitlerite invaders depend! We can and must clear the Soviet land of Hitlerite vermin."
Joseph Stalin, November 1942
Yes, with some valuable help from our Russian kit owning friends we will be putting together some comprehensive guides to give inspiration...
Ill some some pics for you from the Iron Eagle to show what the free kit we have looks like
Heer Schmidt
