Myth or Fact?

in terms of a combat uniform not to sure. perhaps search for a few images on google or at a stretch images from the first call of duty game as you're a path finder at the beginning of that

As I said last night, definitely NOT worn on the combat uniform due to security considerations if any of the pathfinders were captured. They were to wear nothing that would distinguish them from the normal paratroopers.

Oh and I wouldn't use Call of Duty as an historical reference!

And as I said last night this is airsoft. IE its ok to bend things somewhat. I wasnt telling him to use it as a historical reference. Just to give him an idea where on the arm it maybe placed.

That's something I'm going to have to get used to I guess. Although I started playing airsoft in 1999 I've also been a reenactor since 2002. The effect of that has certainly leeched over into my airsoft too, ie when using my L85A1 I "HAVE" to be in correct British Army kit! I shall try playing in USMC MARPAT next time, I've got a Union Flag on my MARPAT webbing so it could be a modern day "Union Jack Jackson" impression!

I'm going to make no apologies for it but I'm always going to try and have my kit as correct as possible to the best of knowledge at the time. It's tough but someone's gotta do it!

Well, it's good to be open-minded when crossing from reenacting to airsoft.

There's nothing wrong with basing an impression on a completely fictional character, or indeed unit! We have a few guys who run around pretending to be Porta and Tiny, the Penal Panzer unit from the Sven Hassell books! Not at all accurate, but a hell of a good laugh!!!!

Well, it's good to be open-minded when crossing from reenacting to airsoft.

There's nothing wrong with basing an impression on a completely fictional character, or indeed unit! We have a few guys who run around pretending to be Porta and Tiny, the Penal Panzer unit from the Sven Hassell books! Not at all accurate, but a hell of a good laugh!!!!

Very true. I myself run around woods the length and breadth of these isles, dressed as no-one in particular from a war which ended 63 years ago. Mad!

That's something I'm going to have to get used to I guess. Although I started playing airsoft in 1999 I've also been a reenactor since 2002. The effect of that has certainly leeched over into my airsoft too, ie when using my L85A1 I "HAVE" to be in correct British Army kit! I shall try playing in USMC MARPAT next time, I've got a Union Flag on my MARPAT webbing so it could be a modern day "Union Jack Jackson" impression!

I'm going to make no apologies for it but I'm always going to try and have my kit as correct as possible to the best of knowledge at the time. It's tough but someone's gotta do it!

I dont ask you to apologise for it mate. Not at all. I just ask that if others want to do things not entirely historically accurate on the airsoft side you be a bit more flexible. I realise coming from a re-enacting background that isnt the done thing so its difficult to switch over to this way of thinking but please do try as HS said the tiny and porta example is a great one. It isnt accurate but lord was it fun and funny

All very true, it has to be said that to an outsider be they looking at an airsofter or a re-enactor we must all seem a bit.... well... "odd" to say the least!

To be fair to Tarnish, the question was 'Where would the pathfinder patche has been put, right upper sleave?' and the correct answer was given - it wasn't put anywhere on battledress.

Not aimed at anyone in particular, but a general observation:
Whilst reenactors come from the premiss that it's all about the kit, airsofters come from the angle that it's all about the game.
The tragedy is that players interested in giving WW2 airsoft a go are either intimidated by the stitch-counting or even worse post with something like 'I really want to get into WW2. I've started getting my kit together and I've just got to get my waterbottle then I'll see about booking into a game'. So, in the time they have been building their kit they have missed three or five games they could have played in. Nothing wrong with incomplete kit, nothing wrong with work in progress. It's taking me years to get to any state of completeness and I'm still not there yet!

That is to say, perfection in kit level (were there to be such a thing) is a personal goal only and is not demanded by organisers as a condition of playing.
Get playing - there has been a huge choice of games this year yet bookings are poor. No players = no games = no friendly CiA forum!

as HS said the tiny and porta example is a great one. It isnt accurate but lord was it fun and funny

On that note there's got to be scope for plenty of fictional characters from comics, literature and film to be brought into a skirmish? I for one be most pleased to see a Kelly's Heroes "Oddball" in game.

Very well said Chomley

as HS said the tiny and porta example is a great one. It isnt accurate but lord was it fun and funny

On that note there's got to be scope for plenty of fictional characters from comics, literature and film to be brought into a skirmish? I for one be most pleased to see a Kelly's Heroes "Oddball" in game.

Yes, and we already have an Oddball on the forum.

as HS said the tiny and porta example is a great one. It isnt accurate but lord was it fun and funny

On that note there's got to be scope for plenty of fictional characters from comics, literature and film to be brought into a skirmish? I for one be most pleased to see a Kelly's Heroes "Oddball" in game.

Yes, and we already have an Oddball on the forum.

Aye, but I can't remember the guy's unsername...

hehe yea we have an oddball. hes not come in his full tank gear yet though that may change at husky

Bloody hell guys i didnt mean to cause a huge debate here, was just a simple question and i have my answer. To be honest as soon as it was said they wernt used i made up my mind not to put one on, i merely asked where the patch would have been put out of interest.

I too come from a re-enacting background, having attended numerous 1940's events, however i normally depict the other side, Panzer Commander 1st SS 'LAH', so i am learning about allied kit all the time, but i want to get a realistic look, if it wasnt worn in combat i wont be using it.

I am very thankful for all the help you guys are giving, considering my constant questioning, i just want to get the look right, or as close as i can, for my first game, Operation Haggard in july, hopefully see some of you down there.

I too come from a re-enacting background, having attended numerous 1940's events, however i normally depict the other side, Panzer Commander 1st SS 'LAH', so i am learning about allied kit all the time, but i want to get a realistic look, if it wasnt worn in combat i wont be using it.

You're of the same mindset as myself Death Warrant, if a piece of kit or a badge wasn't present at a certain time or place then that's what I'll go with and as far as WW2 airsofting is concerned then that is what I will personally stick to. It's a difficult habit to put to one side, I used to run around quite happily in DPM with my Thompson before I became a re-enactor, now I wouldn't dream of doing such a thing!

That said I do agree that this isn't re-enacting and given what weapons are actually available to use too it's totally natural that a more relaxed approach is required if only that it not be forgotten that having fun playing is of utmost importance.

hehe yea we have an oddball. hes not come in his full tank gear yet though that may change at husky

Well he's got to sort that out! Can't be called "Oddball" and not show up in tanker kit and doing dog impressions!

Well he's got to sort that out! Can't be called "Oddball" and not show up in tanker kit and doing dog impressions!

Read his posts, then you'll be under no illusions that he's barking.

Well he's got to sort that out! Can't be called "Oddball" and not show up in tanker kit and doing dog impressions!

Read his posts, then you'll be under no illusions that he's barking.

I do that when I get the chance!

You're of the same mindset as myself Death Warrant, if a piece of kit or a badge wasn't present at a certain time or place then that's what I'll go with and as far as WW2 airsofting is concerned then that is what I will personally stick to.

Which is cool. Much like myself. There's room for everyone here on the goo ship Airsoft!

on the good ship Airsoft!

Which is by no means listing to starboard hehe