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Nice, that's my next purchase, too. Well, that and replacement '37 trousers, which tore from fly to belt the first time I took cover on sunday

I think your leggings are on back to front, mate. the seam should be at the front.

this pics aslo in the airsofters of the future thread cos of my son, but its also new aquired kit so ill put it here too

Here me and my assistant gunner, with my brothers (tiny) `42

made his day

Just admit you like the picture and are posting it everywhere

Nice, that's my next purchase, too. Well, that and replacement '37 trousers, which tore from fly to belt the first time I took cover on sunday

I think your leggings are on back to front, mate. the seam should be at the front.

Yer i noticed i put them on bact to front after i finished but cbb to take them off and do it again

Just arrived: Original US WW2 BAR1918 belt, slight green tinge.

just the two threads

Just got 2 Large pouches an E tool cover and a Doughboy haversack from SOF.
But where do you stick all the dangely bits from the pack ?

The E-tool pouch would go underneath the small back on the top of your rucksack, there should be two eyelets there, the dangly bits should be tucked in, otherwise they are for attaching your tent shelter half, bayonet etc should you get them!

Yeh i know the Etool can attach to the pack but i decided to put it on my belt so you could see it in the photo and until i can fill up the gap on my belt with an ammo bag or somthing else

Full guide on what to do at:

http://www.atthefront.com

Dye Kits
As our German lowboots and jackboots are made "as issued" in natural brown, we are now carrying a kit for those who wish to dye their boots black. Original boots were dyed by the soldiers they were issued to with black polish. This dye and finish is much less labor intensive than hours of buffing and rubbing required when using only polish to do the job. We do not offer this service ourselves due to time constraints.
The kit contains 4 oz. of black dye, 4 oz. of leather balm, and two daubers. This is enough to do at least two pairs of jackboots (possibly three) or 4-5 pairs of lowboots.
$9.99
Instructions: This is very easy, but it is possible to make a helluva mess if you fail to use your brain.(Yes, such dumbed-down advisories are really this necessary. 98% of our customers are not brain-dead morons. We know and appreciate this fact, despite the way I sound at times. But that last 2% of special and challenged individuals make these pithy tirades obligatory. After microwaved helmets and uniforms soaked in buckets of bleach...there is no telling what sort of catastrophe some yo-yo can accomplish with a bottle of black dye.)

1. Try the boots on. Make sure they are the correct size and that you are happy with them. Just like washed uniforms, we will not accept dyed boots for refund or exchange. Again, once you dye them, they are yours.
2. Find a suitable, well ventilated area. "Suitable", like the driveway, the yard or a workbench in the garage. If in doubt, put down several layers of old newspapers or a drop cloth. The black dye is very black. It's comparable to ink. It turns everything it touches black. It will ruin carpet, upholstery or clothing. Unless you have a death wish or are a complete moron, DO NOT do this on the living room carpet or the kitchen counter. Your parents, life partner or landlord will appreciate your foresight. Rubber gloves aren't a bad idea. It will wash off your fingers. Eventually. But they'll be gray for a few days.
3. Apply the dye with the enclosed dauber. One coat is ample! Only coat the outside of the boots. DO NOT dye the insides, or else you'll have gray feet and socks each time you wear them. It is not necessary to coat the bottom of the soles.
4. Allow the boots to dry 2-3 hours. If you apply the balm before the dye is totally dry, it will take longer for the boots to dry completely.
5. Apply the leather balm. This is easier to do with an old rag, but the dauber will work. The rag is better because it allows you to work the balm into the boots, much like you do with mink oil or Neetsfoot oil. Again, a single coat will do the trick. There is no need to drown the boots. The balm seals the surface of the boots and prevents the dye from leeching. If you do NOT use the balm, it is possible for some dye to rub off on things (uniforms, shirts, duffel bag) that come in contact with them. Allow the boots to dry overnight.
6. Done. Now you can polish or waterproof the boots if you wish.

Cheers Gadge. I would have ordered one of his dye kits, but minimum order is $20 before postage. Reading further on the site, if you're looking to keep them brown, he recommends waterproofing with Snowseal - it darkens them to a nice mid brown colour. However, Snowseal would appear to be only available in the US. I've found Nikwax waterproofing wax, which looks like it might do the trick... unless any boot experts here recommend otherwise?

might be worthseeing if you can do a combined 'atthefront' order with anyone.

If you'd have asked me two months ago there was loads i wanted but i have it all now

Just got a De-act Double barrel 12 Bore from Steve D and a Marushin Sawn Off 12 Bore Airsoft from baldrick, so I will be doing a Liam Devlin impression some time soon.

Just got a De-act Double barrel 12 Bore from Steve D and a Marushin Sawn Off 12 Bore Airsoft from baldrick, so I will be doing a Liam Devlin impression some time soon.

"People told me all Irishmen were mad, now I believe them"

Just received my SoF Roughouts, which were on back order. Very nice, actually, although the leather is quite thin and I don't like the lack of toecap. Do I have to do any prep on these before I wear them with my impression?

Best thing is to waterproof them, sno-seal or original dubbing is best.
Or another type of leather conservative like "Rapide" will do in a pinch.

This wil darken them nicely too.

Just got a De-act Double barrel 12 Bore from Steve D and a Marushin Sawn Off 12 Bore Airsoft from baldrick, so I will be doing a Liam Devlin impression some time soon.

i've been after a decent airsoft shotgun for ages. looking into it, i'll probably just end up making one!

Best thing is to waterproof them, sno-seal or original dubbing is best.
Or another type of leather conservative like "Rapide" will do in a pinch.

This wil darken them nicely too.

Thanks, Flib. I knew you'd know what to do with them. I'll see if I can get that stuff this week.

De Nada,

My latest purchase is Field Manual 23-35 Automatic Pistol M1911A1 and M1911 from 1940..

Still need to buy a Norinco copy one of these days

Blaster invisible .20g 3000
Blaster .20g 3000
Tracer time!

Just arrived: Repro German jackboots, to replace the pair that got f*cked at CR.

Just ordered: Green commando beret, 2 commando shoulder insignia.