McVickers
McVickers
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Joined: Apr 23, 2007
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Re: Today I....

...nearly bought two British 1940 dated 'Type F Mk I' field telephones for £60 for both of them. Showing their age, but totally complete, undamaged a...

17 years ago
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Re: Mk2 Helmet Colour

I'm keeping the original paint (scratches and all) on my helmets. Under normal circumstances I would, but these two I've picked-up cheap have been g...

17 years ago
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Re: Mk2 Helmet Colour

My 1943 dated shell is painted in chocolate brown (Service Brown?). I repainted using Plastikote Matt spray enamel. Try B&Q or craft shops for thi...

17 years ago
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Re: Ebay links

A handy hand-held one!

17 years ago
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Re: agm sten

In haste... Yes the new AGM does use the Kings Arms mags. Not sure exactly when they will be available but definitely later in the year. "Uncle&q...

17 years ago
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Re: Mk2 Helmet Colour

Cheers Gadge. I'm thinking of painting one of mine a stereotypical early war colour, and one a more typically later-war colour. I'll see what I can fi...

17 years ago
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Re: OPERATION ALSOS - 18th October 2009

Has my reply been deleted? I'm sure I posted a reply a short while back saying "I'm up for some worker/labourer resistance fighter action".

17 years ago
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Re: Viva Sten MkII

the skeleton stock is 2 inches longer and although I'm only 5'9" the viva stock seemed far too short and just not iconic enough for me. The viva...

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