Hi guys
Here some photos from my current loadout. Still not finished as i dreamed it but step by step going on that direction
Trying to make a very late war impression so some things may seem strange, like the splitter helmet cover, but those where hard times and one have to got hand on what is avaiable
Best regards
UPDATE 2009.07.29
Untersturmführer (in combat uniform)
Still not quite perfect enough but near
Full dress follows
Best regards from Portugal
"Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains saves both" - FM Erwin Rommel
Coming on nicely there. The splittertarn helmet cover is the only thing I'm not sure about! The one thing the Waffen SS were not short of (compared to the Heer) was camouflage, so I would go for any SS camo pattern cover - but not peadot, because they did not exist.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
I've seen pictures of Waffen SS troops with splinter helmet covers, so, it's not unknown,
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Wow, really? I stand corrected! Cheers Pete.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Heh, I did think that myself!
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Looking pretty good Albano, just a couple of extra observations; the glasses, if you're just posing for pics and don't need safety goggles one picture look much better without modern glasses on. The other is the T-shirt- people always under estimate the value of a proper looking shirt. It can turn a good impression into a great one. Doesn't necessarily have to be 100% correct if you're on a budget but a look-a-like shirt is much better than T-shirt.
Thanks guys for all feedback and sugestions. As i said, it's not finished yet and is far from being as i dreamed off.
@Angel
About the belt, yes it's incorrect i know. Because the idea is to make an oberscharfuhrer so i bought already the belt
@ Julius H
Mate, i'm from Portugal and because of our bitter fascism past, runes, swastikas or facchios are not much appreciated around here. Never the less i don't give a damn for that BS 'cause what is of the past is past and this is just for fun
Lack of insignia its just because my skills with line and needle are 0 so i'm waiting to buy waffenrock to send it all to a dress maker to sew on
@ Lardassmonkey
Didn't thought on that
Best regards u all
"Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains saves both" - FM Erwin Rommel
Oh and put some food, small equipment in your breadbag - it looks better
What modern boots are you wearing? I guess they are padded? It makes the gaitors sit funny.
Lack of insignia its just because my skills with line and needle are 0 so i'm waiting to buy waffenrock to send it all to a dress maker to sew on
Never too late to learn, mate! I felt so guilty asking my wife to constantly sew / move insignia, I taught myself. And I'm older than you!
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Lol, I'm a right craft person now after this hobby has taken over... Xmas pressie to everyone's surprise was my own sewing machine, lol! (it's been used a hell of a lot already)
Add to that leatherworking, etc... I love it!
To be honest I do have a slight advantage, my mum taught sewing at school and taught me how to do it at an early age. Though that's 30 years ago!
So, give it a go, it's not that difficult you know!
@ JD7
Boots are modern gear. For now it will work . Ex-NVA jackboots on the way
Thanks for all the votes of confidence on me to learn how to sew . I'll give it a try one of this days
Best regards
"Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains saves both" - FM Erwin Rommel
Please excuse the intrusion, but I thought I may aswell keep all the 7th SS stuff together
Probably not 100% historically accurate, but I'm happy with it for the moment. Belt kit is on the light side, just how I roll with a rifle and a pistol!
Again, apologies for the intrustion. If you wish me to remove my photos from your thread I will happily do so.
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My armoury;
Tanaka Kar98(1942 woodwork and parts), M1 Garand AEG(1940's woodwork and metalwork), MG34, SVT40, Mosin Nagant M44, MP40, PPSH41, Luger and PPK.
Please excuse the intrusion, but I thought I may aswell keep all the 7th SS stuff together
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Again, apologies for the intrustion. If you wish me to remove my photos from your thread I will happily do so.
Feel free to intrude mate! We 7th guys must stick together against all those guerillas right!?
Update on my first post
Best regards
"Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains saves both" - FM Erwin Rommel