Ranj Do you really want a fibre rim? The second production of the airborne helmet had a stainless rim and no fibre like tha RAC helmet but still with...

dont worry mate , i have access to oxy-acyt torch. but i have been toying with the idea of gluing the chinstrap onto the steel with araldite, i will s...

Thats a very good question... but there is a picture of him wearing it! Who knows! This is the actual beret he wore at Arnhem. BTW, Ranj... first d...

if thats major cains cap badge,, why isnt it bronzed? Sunday best?

I used a drop of PVA to stick the cloth down, worked very well. It doesn't quite fit the same as the original becaue (I think) the slider on Major Cai...

Okay, last week on my way to "pocket" I stopped in to the Stafford Regt. Museum and they were kind enough to let me take pics of Major Cain'...

If I were you I would use Nitromorse paint stripper to clean the helmet, it will avoid potentially dangerous leaded paint dust.

Oh oh, this this clashes with : viewforum.php?f=91

Oh and to get back to the 40s here's the Waffen SS being the epitomy of smart & militaristic... To be fair, they have just had their arses kicked...

Just going to load the car and go - off to the south staffs museum on the way.

Big enough for a Garand M1? Maybe next summer I'll give it a go.

I'll see you all tomorrow night, but I won't be touching that evil, (lovely ) no, it's evil! (no it's lovely) Belgian beer. No way , Jose. Not a chanc...

it's alive! Mwhahahahahaha! -- attachment is not available -- Thanks for the advice. The gears had been spinning freely before last time I put it...

Never thought of biking to an airsoft event - way too much stuff to bring!

Okay, I've doen the upgrades : Sp100 spring, Metal Bushings Aluminium piston head, Deepfire piston. But the gun (dry) fires a few shots then sto...

Lunch on Sunday is now being put on and is included in the price. Should be hotdogs/burgers, chrisps tea/coffee etc. Is there a veggie option?

cheers beds, thanks for the offer. he is going to pocket as 101st, just needs ideas for none wool trousers for other games. Briitish WW2 /post war de...