MartinR
MartinR
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Joined: Jun 17, 2010
Last seen: Apr 6, 2023
Topics: 115 / Replies: 2751
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Re: starting out

The denim uniforms were supposed to be worn as work overalls over the BD, but sometimes they got worn instead in hot weather. They are somewhat greene...

11 years ago
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Re: starting out

As above, basic BD and a basic webbing set is the way to go. You can easily become a para, airlanding, commando, marine, 52nd lowland or whatever by a...

11 years ago
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Re: Italy Loadout

The weather in Italy ranged from extremely hot and sunny to very wet and cold, so the troops wore everything from desert KD to winter gear. There isn'...

11 years ago
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Re: Hello from sunny Essex

Hello and welcome, as above, kit guides give good hints on getting started, and people will lend stuff out. The kit doesn't need to be stitch perfect...

11 years ago
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Re: Hello from Bristol

Hello and welcome, the kit guides give some decent tips on getting started, but if you are short of stuff people will often lend it out for events. ...

11 years ago
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Re: Hello from plymouth

Hello and welcome, lots of good advice above, and once you've decided to take the plunge, the kit guides will point you in the right direction. I ke...

11 years ago
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Re: for 2015

Thank you, it is very kind of you to give me an equal shout, but I am very conscious that I'm contributing the least. Yes, I saw the FB thread. I thi...

11 years ago
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Re: Booking Thread

Yes. My 'stag do' consisted of an activity day at Duxford followed by curry and beer, and one of my mates had a 'stag wargames weekend'. I think a da...

11 years ago
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Re: Value of '39 patt greatcoat?

I've no idea if webbing would make the moth damage worse, these things are over 70 years old and seem to be as tough as old boots. I can't ever recal...

11 years ago
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Re: IMPORTANT! NEW AFRA WEBSITE

I've put in a fair number of this years WW2 Airsoft events for those AFRA members who want their risk assessments. Cheers Martin

11 years ago
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Re: for 2015

Just to be the dissenting voice here, is it actually a problem that there are other games at a site? The sites which have been played before and parti...

11 years ago
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Re: Value of '39 patt greatcoat?

I paid 50 quid for mine (including postage, along with some other stuff), and it has a few moth holes too. I've no idea what the originals generally g...

11 years ago
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Re: ICS 3 NEW REFILES !!!

and actually looks to make what folk actually want... I really don't think they give a toss. As long as enough people out there buy this stuff, and y...

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Re: for 2015

Well with the suggested game plan, I don't think there will be a huge amount of commanding to do, mainly just keeping things running smoothly (and avo...

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Re: IMPORTANT! NEW AFRA WEBSITE

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Once I've got my new login details sorted I'll set up this years WW2 airsoft events (if they aren't there alread...

11 years ago
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Re: for 2015

OK fine, we should probably open new threads for Kopec and the October game or we'll start to get muddled up. I re-read your post and I think I see w...

11 years ago
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Re: Booking Thread

Money sent. Put me down for British, did a bit too much Jerry last year. Cheers Martin

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Re: for 2015

As above, I think once the game threads hit the event forum they are visible to all, whether they are locked or not. We have a date and a site, so hel...

11 years ago
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Re: Some common misconceptions...

If you're thinking about a Pacific/Far East game, keep it simple. It's about the mindset of the individual putting themselves in the role. You can add...

11 years ago
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Re: for 2015

I don't think you need to issue ammo, people seem pretty honest about ammo limits. For June you could just limit the ammo per mission, as it is missio...

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