101stairborne-506
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

correct me if im wrong on this but are you sure the infantry were issued with bipod's on their bar's? i remember reading in a book on omaha that they ...

17 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

Looks good, I only have doubts over the trousers. What are they? HBT trousers, the GI wore them over there m37 wool trousers on d-day.

17 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

I think that in terms of which uniform looks smarter then I'd have to go for the US Infantry one but I find that for utility and comfort, it's definat...

17 years ago
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Re: ACM Bar - available on pre-order now! $270!

reading the pre order details it says it will not be available until 10/2010 so I would not expect to see anything from the UK dealers until maybe jun...

17 years ago
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Re: Jamming in AGM M14 gearbox

is it sitting well on the spring guide?

17 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

one of my more... artistic (?) shots.

17 years ago
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Re: vfc bar battery problems

i havnt as of yet as i havnt had the spare time to get my screw driver out. (takes ages to change a battery in a BAR )

17 years ago
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Re: vfc bar battery problems

yeah, i charged them up on saturday morning at the site, on a fast charger which auto cuts off when charged. they were both pretty warm when i picked...

17 years ago
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Re: vfc bar battery problems

got an m105 in it. so i doubt thats the problem. but yeah, i'll try a different charger. cheers, Tom.

17 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

that's because those were showing white helmet covers mate.

17 years ago
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Re: M43 Uniform Question

also speak to ranger yogi on here, im sure he can back me up with the fact that alot of the ranger's ditched their gaiters after landing. so i dont se...

17 years ago
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Re: M43 Uniform Question

:sarcasm: Maybe because it's cheaper than buying multiple pairs of boots? i was saying that he doesnt have to buy gaiters. making it about £15 chea...

17 years ago
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Re: M43 Uniform Question

ah. didnt see that bit but still, i can't see why you'd want to wear them if you dont have to. they're a bloody pain in the arse.

17 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

here are some picture's that i've found on the net. -- attachment is not available ---- attachment is not available ---- attachment is not availabl...

17 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

yep, i'll scan them up as soon as i can. the one with the white covers is of 2nd bat. 16th inf. 1st inf. division, 18th january 1945. there is abou...

17 years ago
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Re: M43 Uniform Question

...although they wouldnt be wearing gaiters with jump boots. i have 'the gi in combat' northwest europe 44-45 next to me, and every infantryman weari...

17 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

kraut, loving those pictures, i'd love to go skirmishing near the ardennes in this time of year. and brilliant loadouts aswell.

17 years ago
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