OPERATION LIGHTNING ..... KIT ???????

what im dreading seeing , is US 101st paras using "captured" stg44`s

There should be some sort of award for that!

Yes I'm dreading a load of allies using captured MP44s. You know its going to happen because the '44 has a bigger hi-cap than the Thompson!

I'm hoping to get my MP44 down to a usuable level in time for lightning but I'll only bring it as a back up, my G33/40 will be my first choice.

Do you chaps think I should use my leather or canvas webbing for this game as I can't decide. I plan to go for full kit for at least some of the time complete with 'tropical' A frame and will be wearing tropical ankle boots. My water bottle is also know as the tropical type but saw more use in Russia. Would a tropical belt and y-straps mean too much tropical kit?

where oh where did you get the tropical ankle boots from.... btw i have an agm mp44 (reduced to legal limits) if anyone needs the firepower an mp40 & 2x k98s, for me, and garand short and long and thompson for jeremy.....(but hes playing brit)

Bring 'em all, Neill! I wouldn't mind having a go with a K98 again. (I won't hit anything, mind... )

also, ive got the dot 44 tunic without epaletes, i think that just has SS collar badges and sleave eagle?? is that right ??????

Tony, leave it unbadged - the tunic was designed to be worn over grey's, but in warmer times, worn on their own.

Badged up Dot'44 was seen, but not very common - regulations didn't even include the arm eagle, but that was worn unofficially.

Depending on the weather, if I wear my DOT's there wont be any insignia on them, I'll have my Schirmmütze indicating Officer rank.

Bring 'em all, Neill! I wouldn't mind having a go with a K98 again. (I won't hit anything, mind... )

trust me - with this one you will..... hard!

thanks del, you just saved me buying and sewing on insignia

i can use my time in a more constructive manner ............

RAL 6006 , some sand and my helmet

RAL 6006 , some sand and my helmet

A winning combination!

The paint on the helmet , will probably feel great, its the sand im worried about, the last thing i need before a game is "Helmet rash"

where oh where did you get the tropical ankle boots from....

I got them second hand and have no idea where they came from. The closest I have found that look like them are the Zeugmeisterei one which fits with what the bloke said he paid for them.

Has no one got any opinions on my dilemma as I think I might go for my canvas ones as they're more comfortable?

:rofl: I might go for my canvas ones as they're more comfortable?

Have you gone lesbian?

I thought I might give it a go, it sounds fun.

em maybe I should have actually typed...

have you gone FLAKHELFEREN

Please do what u wish, just no heels - you'll get stuck on places on the site

ive never seen canvas webbing so i can comment, by if its comforatble and issued , why not

It is quite authentic to have some tropical items in 1944. Follow your heart, Lardy.

This is what I'll be wearing for Operation Lightning.

that looks amazing Andy...

Kit is looking excellent Andy. You only taking one mag pouch out with you?

It is quite authentic to have some tropical items in 1944.

I know, I was just concerned about over doing the tropical aspect since I can do a near complete tropical uniform.

ive never seen canvas webbing so i can comment,

I should perhaps call it web rather than canvas as that is more accurate and you have seen it, both myself and Heide were wearing it at Autumn Mist.

Kit is looking excellent Andy. You only taking one mag pouch out with you?

Ja, I thought I'd use the P38 too. I'll keep two spare MP40 mags in the breadbag.