MartinR
MartinR
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Last seen: Apr 6, 2023
Topics: 115 / Replies: 2751
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Re: Uniforms of the LWP (Polish People's Army)

The old Swedish M39 4 pocket tunic wouldn't be too far of a Wz19 either although they are more grey. Hmm, that is an interesting idea. Until I looked...

13 years ago
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Re: Bloody Kölner Dom how was it for you?

the only negative i found if i had to get picky was folks taking others out by bouncing off a wall rather than take direct shots , i think i got kille...

13 years ago
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Re: Bloody Kölner Dom how was it for you?

Aside from us I saw no one else dying though I like dying, gives me a chance to lie down. I also think it is satisfying for attackers to step over t...

13 years ago
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Re: Campaign Medal

Thanks Tim, very apt. While packing my gear away I realised my gloves and belt buckle are covered in dried blood, way more authentic than some boring...

13 years ago
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Re: Bloody Kölner Dom how was it for you?

He could put some online, to show others what we saw. A few other people have made them, either half or full masks (particularly for their kids) and ...

13 years ago
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Re: Bloody Kölner Dom how was it for you?

Agreed on the tokens, I also think the molotovs were actually MORE effective than normal pyros as it was very obvious when and where they landed (unli...

13 years ago
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Re: Greetings from Cumbria

Hello and welcome, as Steiner says, lots of good advice in the kit guides abut Heer impressions (and other ones too!) Cheers Martin

13 years ago
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Re: Bloody Kölner Dom how was it for you?

Yes, it was a bit bloody, but I guess it is CQB with AEGs.... I got away with just a bloody nose which the family reeled away in horror from in a supp...

13 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

Outstanding Wladeck! Cheers Martin

13 years ago
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Re: Booking thread

I don't even know if I'm free that day but I'm sending the money. Guess I'll have to be free now Honestly, compared to how much I've spent on gear,...

13 years ago
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Re: General excitement (or questions) thread

Great stuff, definitely up for this. Cheers Martin

13 years ago
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Re: Water Bottle Holder and L straps

That is a fair bit above average. For under 35s the average height in England is around 5'10" and over 35s 5'9". I'm an old guy but 6'2"...

13 years ago
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Re: Hello Everybody , specialy from Avon region

Hello and welcome, just to echo the comments above, best to keep uniforms plain and simple to start with as it increases flexibility. We don't really...

13 years ago
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Re: Brits at Crete

I think a few pople are going in KD or a mix of stuff. I will probably be in BD trousers and a jumper, although it partly depends on the weather. If i...

13 years ago
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Re: Water Bottle Holder and L straps

I am tall and had to really jack the waistbelt up (slightly above where the BD waist fastening is) to leave enough slack on the X straps to get a wate...

13 years ago
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Re: french freedom fighters/partisan

Basically a resistance fighter, so boots, trousers, shirt, braces, flat cap and any old 'looted/stolen' smg/boltie you can get your hands on. Insignia...

14 years ago
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Re: UKARA and 2 months for 3 events

When the VCRA came in there was a lot of confusion about the attendance requirements. Some sites decided it was 3 trips in 2 months or less (funny tha...

14 years ago
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Re: Most pointless bit of kit you ever bought?

Anyone for a surveying team? Maybe I could use my heliograph to signal back the results Cheers Martin

14 years ago
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Re: Britsh kit (my Brother's).

PM'd re helmet. Cheers Martin

14 years ago
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Re: greatcoat

Mine is Swedish, I just swapped the buttons and put loops on for shoulder boards. One day I'll reverse the waist adjuster on the back. Yes it is a lo...

14 years ago
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