Nice Knockensack, Ian - which one is it?
Thanks, it's the spearhead Type 2.
Armoury: AGM MP40, AGM Sten MkII, K98K/vsr and Maruzen P38.
Like the Congo loadout. Though I will be wearing pretty much the same this weekend for Italy 1944!
Yeah, there's only really the trousers that are the wrong pattern for wwii. WPG KD trousers or shorts would be spot on.
Yeah, there's only really the trousers that are the wrong pattern for wwii. WPG KD trousers or shorts would be spot on.
Is that so? I may have to look into some KD trousers - skipped them in favor of the JG because I saw a clip from Africa Addio (Italian film about African decolonization) and noticed a 5 Commando mercenary wearing them. Naturally it got set into my head that I needed some as well!
I have to make another WPG order soon (need another P37 belt to wear with the trousers) so I'll probably throw a pair of KD trousers in there as well.
Here's a photo of my "squad" at the end of the day, I changed from beret to Aussie style slouch hat after the sun came out in force.
DEFINITELY a better (and much more functional) alternative to the beret! It's already got me pondering what I'd need for a Kokoda track impression.
Well the only place that I know that does the right JG trousers for WWII is http://www.replicaters.com . WPG do have JG shirts and Blouses, but I'm not sure they're what you need for kokoda. I'd have to have another look.
Looks like a nice slouch hat!
Here's a few of our group's far east photos... I'm the corporal.
Well the only place that I know that does the right JG trousers for WWII is http://www.replicaters.com . WPG do have JG shirts and Blouses, but I'm not sure they're what you need for kokoda. I'd have to have another look.
Looks like a nice slouch hat!
Here's a few of our group's far east photos... I'm the corporal.
Interesting, what's the main problem with the WPG jungle green trousers?
For Kokoda I had planned on khaki drill (and not JG as I don't believe it was in use at that point) along with standard 37 pattern webbing etc. I've considered buying KD shorts along with long socks for use at the fields around here. Would work provided I stayed out of the briars!
No JG for the Chocos.
WPG do a reasonable Aussie pattern shirt now. Still waiting for the trousers. Both later than Kokoda I think, though I may be wrong about the shirt?????
KD is the only way to stalk the trail.
Aussie 'service dress' wools are coming on line from Spearhead.
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"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable. "
From what I've seen and read, the JG uniform was only brought into service during the late stages of the war. Up until then, KD seemed to be the most widely-used uniform. But I could be wrong!
More images of the loadout:
Seriously need to relace those ammo boots!
Locally vat dyed KD was a stop gap before the official JG made it through.
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"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable. "
Right. I remember reading something about that in Khaki Drill and Jungle Green (coffee table book on British Empire tropical uniforms).
Does anyone know where I might acquire a pagri for the slouch hat?
And also where I could get a decent quality repro Wolseley pith helmet. Those are just too cool not to have a nice one. I bought a cheapo Vietnamese one that doesn't stand up historically... I have a hatred of velcro (as well as 1000-Denier Cordura...) and I want nothing to do with it!!
Are the WPG repro khaki drill Aertex shirts alright? Right now, WPG and this Replicaters site are the only dealers of Commonwealth kit I've been able to locate.
Got everything for the russian assault engineer loadout now so thought i would post up for you guys to tell me what you think. be kind 
The only problem I can see is the smock. I don't think leaf pattern camo with ameoba overprint was ever issued, at least not before 1945. Once its muddied up and faded down it shouldn't be too noticeable though.
Your cap star ideally needs painting too- post 41 they were painted green to subdue them and it is a good way to disguise a postwar badge. Otherwise it looks good.
Interesting, what's the main problem with the WPG jungle green trousers?
They're '44 pattern and so only really used in '45. Not the earlier pattern that saw use in '43 and '44.
Does anyone know where I might acquire a pagri for the slouch hat?
And also where I could get a decent quality repro Wolseley pith helmet. Those are just too cool not to have a nice one. I bought a cheapo Vietnamese one that doesn't stand up historically... I have a hatred of velcro (as well as 1000-Denier Cordura...) and I want nothing to do with it!!
Lawrence Ordnance for both. Though they may have run out of pith helmets it's where I got mine. The liner is adjustable with velcro, but the outer is perfect. And the velcro isn't noticeable at all. If you're a real stickler for accuracy then you could make the liner non-adjustable fairly easily. WPG also did do some, though they were the "green" style, dunno if they still do.
Are the WPG repro khaki drill Aertex shirts alright? Right now, WPG and this Replicaters site are the only dealers of Commonwealth kit I've been able to locate.
Yes, WPG KD shirts are the pattern used pretty much throughout the war and are excellent.
The JG shirts they do are the same pattern and may be suspect. Certainly it's the case that none were made in that style and colour, but some experts say that KD shirts of that style were re-dyed JG, however some dispute this, I have no information to discount either claim and have just stopped using mine to avoid conflict.
my atempt at the khoi man facemask
Impressions:
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Generic SS Mann
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ASG Sten MK2
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TM M1911A1
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HFC Mauser C96
Not a bad first attempt. 
A few things (most very picky):
#1 a shirt would be better than the t-shirt, but the t-shirt doesn't look too bad I suppose.
#2 fasten your helmet chin straps behind your helmet, don't leave them hanging. Its a hollywoodism and a pain in the neck.
#3 Your kerr sling looks to be fitted incorrectly. See here for instructions: http://armscollectors.com/17sling/
#4 The pistol ammo pouch goes on the left side and fastens to the popper that is there. A cartlise pouch usually goes where you have the pistol pouch at the moment. However this arrangement is by no means set in stone.
#5 I personally find the holster leg tie a pain in the bum and have removed it. You may want to do the same. They don't do a great deal anyway.
#6 Is that suspenders or a doughboy pack? If the former then doing without might be more accurate for an infantry EM.
#7 Dark Green OD7 chinstrap is very late war/post war, you'd be better with a "tan" OD3 one.
I think Yith has covered all bases there really, and like he said it is just the picky stuff really.
Overall good stuff. Boots, leggings, wool trousers, M41 and Helmet. sorted.
Good stuff! Yes I only finally got around to doing it correctly on mine last year!
Oh, btw, on the suspenders, the reason I say to get rid of them is that Infantry wouldn't have been issued them. The doughboy pack was used instead and when that wasn't carried (for instance when in combat) they would only have the belt available.
I originally started off using the suspenders as well, but realising this, stopped and now use the belt on its own. This has caused no problems even when the belt is quite well loaded as the clasp is one that won't come undone on its own (unlike with british belts)
Of course when portraying infantry officers it's a different matter altogether as they used musette packs and suspenders.
Edit: Oh yeah... I forgot one thing... get a rifle! 
i would love an m1, but there so expensive, and if i spent anymore on this hobby i would have the good lady to answer to
Get one of the new ones that are supposed to be coming out, I probably will do! 
Hehe... I saw that one coming... 
Ready for Schaulen. It's summer, so break out the Drillich, it's 1944, so break out the rucksack. 
But wait, there's more...
A-Frame attached to rucksack!
D'oh! Shoddily packed greatcoat. 
And, it's practical - really. Rucksack contains blanket, bulk of food and other bits that can be left at camp, along with the greatcoat, which I always use as my pillow. So, I'll just wear the A-frame, which has stove, brew kit, cup, messtins, Zeltbahn. Biscuits / sweets will be in my tunic pockets, and I'll have 2 litres of water on me. (I'm disappointed I couldn't carry everything, but my Zelt tent, camp bed and sleeping bag are in a Swedish rucksack - that can go in the transport. )
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