MartinR
MartinR
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Joined: Jun 17, 2010
Last seen: Apr 6, 2023
Topics: 115 / Replies: 2751
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Re: Wot no face mask ! Gum shield to save teeth !

I cut my gumshield down, you only need to protect the front teeth and it means you can still speak. Doesn't stop me dribbling like a rabid bulldog tho...

11 years ago
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Re: Wot no face mask ! Gum shield to save teeth !

I don't expect to get full autoed at point blank in the face at a WW2 game, whereas I do at an Open Day. WW2 games are generally a bit less shooty tha...

11 years ago
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Re: Scherenfernrohr

Great job! Looking forward to seeing them at a game. Cheers Martin

11 years ago
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Re: Kit / weapon lending / borrowing thread

You don't _have_ to wear boots, I came an across account by a chap called Douglas Firbank who seemed to spend much of his time in Tunisa wearing plims...

11 years ago
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Re: Bookings

and I'm in the 116th with Tim, not 12th SS. Unless it is a different martin Cheers Martin

11 years ago
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Re: Bookings

Sent payment for 116th Panzer Div. Cheers Martin

11 years ago
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Re: Kasserine- The Pass

I think that sadly it is going to be the Panzer IIIs running into dug in 6pdrs and SP 75mm guns. Remember we're the ones attacking Amazing how the ...

11 years ago
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Re: Booking thread

I also think that Monty was somewhere over at Medenine while Panzer Armee Afrika was giving the allies a good kicking at Kasserine. Anderson commande...

11 years ago
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Re: Squad leaders needed

OK thats what I thought, I'd be happy to take out a gruppe in 10th Panzer unless Tim has a burning desire to do it instead. Get some more use out of m...

11 years ago
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Re: Squad leaders needed

Sorry a bit confused by this, we already seem to have COs and even 2iCs for some groups, are these additional to the existing commanders? Cheers Mart...

11 years ago
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Re: Other kit discussions

That is why I'll mix in some of my KD stuff. I'll have a go at hanging the jacket outside though. I do have a brown tie to look smart Cheers Marti...

11 years ago
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Re: Other kit discussions

I was going to go with a couple of layers of mud! Thanks for the tip re the goache paint though, I'll go and have a look around the local art shop. ...

11 years ago
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Re: for 2015

I wouldn't panic about Kopecs yet, it is ages until the game. We could always set a cut off date for numbers if you like (mid May?), but you can have ...

11 years ago
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Re: Italy Loadout

The easiest thing to do with the anklets is to grab the end with the straps on and place it against the outside of the ankle with the straps facing ba...

11 years ago
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Re: Italy Loadout

As above, depends on the game. WW2 games tend to be a lot less shooty than open days, and some games restrict how much ammo you can carry anyway. Leas...

11 years ago
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Re: starting out

Wool uniforms don't seem to bother me much, either German or British and they have the huge benefit of keeping you warm even when it is pelting with r...

11 years ago
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Re: Italy Loadout

British shorts aren't actually that bad if worn with hose tops, only your knees show. But wool trousers and a lightweight top work well and look good...

11 years ago
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Re: Hello from sunny Essex

The SoF uniforms are basically just the What Price Glory ones with a new label and double the price. But yes, they do a generous range of sizes. My ...

11 years ago
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