Chomley-Warner
Chomley-Warner
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Re: US M1 Helmet Nape Band/Strap HELP!!!

Heh, I've worn the helmet for years without the nape strap. It will cost a fair bit to replace it, that's why I never bothered. It might be cheaper to...

15 years ago
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Re: US M1 Helmet Net

Slip the liner neck strap off the rim and simply pull the liner out - it isn't fixed in any way, just a good fit.

15 years ago
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Re: The new WW2 airsoft website!

Another new article posted on the website, this time about Blanco. http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/blanco-it-aint-that-difficult/ ...

15 years ago
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Re: US M1 Helmet Net

No problemo. Play with the strap either hitched over the rim or where it should be - under your chin. In the films they leave it dangling in a raking ...

15 years ago
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Re: Filming at Anarchy?

Luckily, almost certainly a standard screw! The historic standard threading for the bolt that attaches the camera to the tripod is 1/4"-20tpi (t...

15 years ago
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Re: US M1 Helmet Net

Yeah, if you don't bother with a net then there is no need to stress whether it is 'right' or not! Look at period pics and you will see some have nets...

15 years ago
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Re: Quartermasters Stores - Your kit queries here.

My 1911 only fits by opening the side stitching a little (and I soaked the holster while I was having a bath, towelled it dry then rammed the pistol i...

15 years ago
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Re: Blanco No97 + RAF Blue/grey

And if you are wondering how it comes out here are my review pages: No 97 http://www.blancoandbull.com/repro-blanco/97-pea-green-repro...

15 years ago
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Re: ICS M3 Grease Gun

...but we can expect alloy casting I think. or complex metalline materials - as they call it.

15 years ago
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Re: ICS M3 Grease Gun

Odd. I thought I read somewhere that it would use Thompson mags. At the German trade fair the company spokesman was asked if it took MP40 mags and he...

15 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Ah, I was going to ask you if the puck was marked with a broad arrow, in which case it hadn't travelled very far!

15 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Is that a block of 97 Blanco?

15 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

No, the hinged slot-flap on the back - the 'autographic' part. Useless without the proper film (long since unobtainable by 70 years or so) that had a ...

15 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Nice for your WW1 impression. I've got one lying about somewhere here. Still usable with 127 film (buy for a fiver a roll from here: http://www&...

15 years ago
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Re: How to darken the leather on a M1916 Holster???

I did mine with just boot polish (various - black & brown - don't forget the edges) and good use over a few years. I sold it just recently to a de...

15 years ago
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Re: UPDATE ON SITE

heres another video of the site from a few years ago, its not in such good nick now, a lot more mould and rot as the dehumidifiers are offline. That's...

15 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Ah, you were telling me about this at Easter. I know absolutely nothing about bikes, modern or period, but that does look rather splendid.

15 years ago
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Re: M36 Question

If you are going by colour preference then don't judge by what you see on screen - clap you eyes on the actual thing and make a judgement. Otherwise t...

15 years ago
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