There are very, very few events which require period camping gear. In fact I can't think of any in the last two years, possibly not even the last thre...

Definitely want to make some of the bigger games! Need to look into it more as I know some events like the camping/eating to look authentic which is ...

Dundee, Scotland Bit of a trek to some of the bigger games! The Hill has 8-10 German players, maybe more. Couple of MG42's in the unit

When are you going to join the first game? Well I'm going to start off at my local WW2 site: The Hill and visit Players of War. Hoping I can start t...

Sadly I cannot fit into a pair of Jackboots or they would have been my go to option. Even the largest pair I have found wouldn't fit over my calves h...

Yes indeed! Oh and boots. I have been recommended to get british army boots and cut the tops off. Never seen it done though

Finally got my Uniform (don't ask, long story). Really happy with the quality, even if it does itch like mad. More so than I expected haha. Next up...

Uniform on order from Gavin Militaria, looking forward to it!!! Struggling helmet wise though. My head is a large 62cm and generally helmets seem to...

If like me you hate sewing on insignia, i'd recommend Richard Underwoods for tunics. [link]http://www.richardaunderwood.com/heer-m36-tu...

Bakelite handled cutters are available on german ebay: [link]http://www.ebay.de/itm/1x-Drahtschere-Bolzenschneider-ex-Bundeswehr-MM1-/3...

As an aside, not 'the start of something new' - Ernie has been running WW2 themed stuff at his site for years now, I'm sure you will have a great time...

New Guy here. Sadly travelling will be my "thorn in the foot". I live up in Dundee, Scotland so all the big events are a hell of a journey...

Thanks for the info there bigkie, a lot of help! All I can say is thank god they used braces back then. I have the problem of having 3-5 inches &quo...

Nowt wrong with being a monster mate as long as you know where to look for gear:

Well I'm 6ft 3, not blonde and my teeth are ok. 1.5/3, not bad?

So... Jackboots are out as the biggest ones I have found are 40cm around the top, and my tree calves are 52cm. Pretty gutted about that. Gaiter wis...

Some great info there guys! Really appreciate it Out of interest... are these usable? They look similar I think?

Sounds interesting actually. Would love to get my hands on a Pioneer Axe! Any reproduction sites for those?