Yeah, it does look damn nice! 
Looking good Beastor. 
You *could* cut the pocket off the gas mask bag but I think that would be a crime in itself. I know you won't anyway as its useful for your cold war kit. 
Yours looks much nicer than mine, more rigid and with a buckle closure rather than toggle. I guess thats what you get for buying inferior satellite materials 
Maybe try to hitch your belt up a bit as its riding a tad low, difficult to do however when all the weight is on the front.
Maybe try to hitch your belt up a bit as its riding a tad low, difficult to do however when all the weight is on the front.
A tad harsh maybe? (Yeah, I know what you meant, came out a bit wrong! )
Looks great to me Beastor - distinctly and iconically Russian, great location too. I don't think I'd be scared of you though, you look very jolly. 
Yes I did think that when I read it but he'll know what I mean. Russian webbing is front heavy if you don't have an entrenching tool due to the lack of y-straps or a breadbag post 41ish.
Cheers for the feed back guys, very pleasing.
Yes I am afraid I can't help looking like that particular tubby disc jockey, but hey-ho. No matter what I post I usually get a "Ha! You look like a Panzer Grenadier/G.I/Soviet Rifleman Chris Moyles!" I suppose it will be the same when I get eventually get round to getting my British kit!
Unfortunately my so-called team mates were taking the photos and were trying their best to make me laugh, and yes, another major physical flaw I have is that although I am over 6 foot and have broad shoulders (and belly) I have never been called scary, just cuddly.
I know what you mean about the belt Lardassmonkey, it did indeed keep slipping down at the front. Luckily what stopped it looking worse though was the fact that the Telogreika had belt loops at the back, a nice touch.
I have a entrenching tool, but to be honest I wont be using it. By all accounts it was quite a rare item (but much coveted) and you saw more Soviet Riflemen without it than with.
"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 matter what I post I usually get a "Ha! You look like a Panzer Grenadier/G.I/Soviet Rifleman Chris Moyles!"
There's an upside to that. Go on a crime spree, and sit back and laugh as you see a bemused Chris Moyles being dragged out his front door after being raided by Plod live on national TV 
When we were a Kingdom it was run by a King
When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........
You look like Chris Moyles wearing...
I meant that in no way as an insult, I think Chris Moyles is brilliant. Had just noticed your resemblance to him previously and thought I'd mention it...I think you should send a pic in to Radio One labelled 'Chris in his weekend clothes' see what happens...
Show me a man who will jump out of an airplane, and I'll show you a man who will fight!
General James M. Gavin
CRY HAVOC AND LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR
Heh, thats a good plan actually...
Sun Newspaper: "Moyles in Nazi Uniform Shock!"
"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell."
General William Tecumseh Sherman
Perhaps you could impersonate him and see if you can get the headline ''Chris Moyles in 'being funny' shock''.
Heh, someone else who thinks Mr Moyles is a talentless knob! 
I would never give him such high praise CW.
Heh, someone else who thinks Mr Moyles is a talentless knob!
Vote three here, motion passed.
Talentless I agree, but with the others they do make me laugh from time to time
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That type isn't supposed to be sewn on. The eyes go through holes in the beret, and a wire "split pin" is passed through them on the inside.
Like this:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UJsSniu9TEI/S ... /Step1.JPG
Bend the ends out and back to hold it in.
Ah goody, I had hoped it was something like that, won't the holes be "frayed" over time though?
They shouldn't get too bad - don't forget the whole outer is basically matted wool fibres.
oh dear berjhof, you used the "B" word... 
Finally I have something to add to this thread, so here I am in my newly bought british airborne kit.
I'm aware I'm not in shape like a soldier, but I'm working on that
None of us in PBI (well apart from probably Dean and Alex look like we have any chance of being mistaken for real wwii airborne, we're all pushing the wrong side of 30 and a bit on the lardy side so I wouldnt worry about it.
Your kit looks great btw!
"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."
Nice gear. The "flap" on the beret should be over your right ear though, not the left .
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
On the right? hmm I thought the two "ventilation holes" shoul be on the opposite site of the flap and the place you "tie" the baret towards the rear.
You're right about the "tie". But, the flap goes to the right and the centre of the cap badge should be over your left eye. Easy to do, just put it on your head and pull it over the other way.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
None of us in PBI (well apart from probably Dean and Alex look like we have any chance of being mistaken for real wwii airborne, we're all pushing the wrong side of 30 and a bit on the lardy side so I wouldnt worry about it.
Shucks Gadge, bloody nice of you mate, although I'm not in PBI!
Show me a man who will jump out of an airplane, and I'll show you a man who will fight!
General James M. Gavin
CRY HAVOC AND LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR
