Jimbo, I've had conflicting opinions from cobblers about applying dubbin to the soles. One said "no", because it makes them too soft and yo...

I know a seamstress so copping out with the tresse Call yourself a soldier?! Where did you get your boots from, Jimbo?

Good day, sir.

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or you can just wear it as intended and fasten it up. I quite often do that. I tried that too, but after a few minutes, mine always came undone.

I've sewn the corners of mine up the back of the smock. I'm sure I've seen some smocks which have fasteners on the back.

To be honest, that looks nothing like an MG42 at all.

Actually, I don't know what one looks like, so I can't comment. Do you have a picture ?

Well, would it not depend on what look-a-like rules are being used at the event you are attending ?

Heide now sorted.

Kit requirements. Pretty simple: any Heer or Waffen SS kit. (NWETO only, please. Since we'll be in typical European woodland, it doesn't really mak...

Complete German kit, including MP40. (I'm 5' 11", 40" chest, 36" waist, size 12 feet.) Bend it, mend it, naturally.

Hello and welcome. Have a look around and see what side takes your fancy. There's plenty of good friendly advice here on what to buy and what not to...