-Angel- Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 yikes. Certainly bowing to great knowledge on that one. Link to post Share on other sites
Kipper Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Stefan Boltz, a friend of my grandfathers, was in the Tottenkopf. He was originally from Czechoslovakia and was drafted into the German army. He was a tank driver (Tiger I think) and was one of the blokes sent to get Eickes body. He fought in Russia and I seem to remember him saying he was captured in Poland (unsure about that one) by some Americans who stole his watch and two of his friends gold teeth. He was then brought over to Manchester (Oldham to those who know it) as a POW and thats where he met his wife to be, who was a friend of my grandfather, and the rest is history. He currently lives in Devon and drinks far too much wine I didn't know he was in that particular unit actually, I was just reading the wiki and read about the recovery of Eicke and knew he'd mentioned being involved. Just thought a few of you may be interested in a little bit of 'real' history. But yeah, they're not all bad He told me a few little bits about kit and a couple of stories if anyone is interested? Link to post Share on other sites
WepaRSrasni Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 @Gigueand where have you bought the uniform? Link to post Share on other sites
Nicoli Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 New kit, SMLE bayonet and proper period pouches Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Good stuff. Lovely bayonet but... at the risk of being a git a no4 bayonet would have looked better as a MKV sten takes that sort. Good news is they are only about £4 Never hurts to have a SMLE bayonet on your kit for early war impressions though. (in trainspotter mode you probably want an skeleton type water bottle carrier with a SMLE bayonet, the envelope type come into service around 1943/44, its rare to see one pre Siciliy invasion.) Link to post Share on other sites
Yith Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 He's getting an SMLE so the bayonet will be just fine for him. But yes, a No4 bayonet is now needed as well. Luckily they're dead cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper Cooper Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm so unused to seeing people with unblancoed kit. It makes my eyes hurt these days. I'm actually selling up all my re-enacting gear. I'll drop a link to the thread once I am done listing it all. Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I actually bought my first set i intend to leave unblancoed the other day for north africa and med based events. Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper Cooper Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Here we go - The List! http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...howtopic=171934 Link to post Share on other sites
Nicoli Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Yeps I am getting an SMLE so made more sense than a no4 bayonet. The sten is really going to be a back up to my SMLE as I adore enfield rifles lol and will also be used alongside my airborn kit when I get it. On a sidenote, Yith how does the sten open up? I'm assuming it all comes out of the back as the body evidently won't open? Luck ran out today and she won't fire at the mo so gotta take a gander inside. Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper Cooper Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Yeps I am getting an SMLE so made more sense than a no4 bayonet. The sten is really going to be a back up to my SMLE as I adore enfield rifles lol and will also be used alongside my airborn kit when I get it. On a sidenote, Yith how does the sten open up? I'm assuming it all comes out of the back as the body evidently won't open? Luck ran out today and she won't fire at the mo so gotta take a gander inside. Just remember that SMLEs were almost never used by British Airborne personnel with the introduction of the No.4, so you'd have to tailor your loadout to Sicily and prior to use it properly you do get to use some luvverly kit that way mind. Mmm, Bruneval lids... Link to post Share on other sites
Nicoli Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just remember that SMLEs were almost never used by British Airborne personnel with the introduction of the No.4, so you'd have to tailor your loadout to Sicily and prior to use it properly you do get to use some luvverly kit that way mind. Mmm, Bruneval lids... I know, don't think I explained that well. The SMLE is for my infantry kit, and the Sten MKV is for my airborne kit Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper Cooper Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I know, don't think I explained that well. The SMLE is for my infantry kit, and the Sten MKV is for my airborne kit Ahh, I see. Rock on then! Link to post Share on other sites
Yith Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 On a sidenote, Yith how does the sten open up? I'm assuming it all comes out of the back as the body evidently won't open? Luck ran out today and she won't fire at the mo so gotta take a gander inside. Undo the two bolts at the back of the receiver and the back will come off. Unscrew the pistol grip cover and that'll come off. Then unclip the trigger guard. The whole lot will then slide out. Don't lose the little aluminium ring as that holds the barrel in the right place. Link to post Share on other sites
Grim666 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I have been watching this thread for long, envying all those great outfits... Here's mine, it's nothing special but a start. Camera was damaged during the game, that's why the pictures are a bit blurry. Link to post Share on other sites
jimbothepainter Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Nice pics Grim, cant beat the STG as a menacing weapon Link to post Share on other sites
Grim666 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thanks, I love my StG. Last weekend was the first time I got to play with it, dropped a good bunch of russians... Link to post Share on other sites
jimbothepainter Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Bore out the stock to take a 9'6v stick battery and replace the hop with a decent metal unit and a good hop rubber, and a madbull tight bore barrel and you will love the gun! Link to post Share on other sites
sage004 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wow I never knew ww2 airsoft was so popular. I've been spending the last few hours skimming this thread and now all I can say is I want in. Any suggestions on good United state retailers for german Wehrmacht unifrom could be bought from. all I have found so far was trident military and they where very expensive. I usually never order from overseas but i am willing to if I have to. thank you. If I missed the answer to this question in the thread my apologies Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Quick list for you sage004 www.atthefront.com www.1944militaria.com www.smwholesale.com If you are willing to order from overseas, a cheap(er) way into it (clothing wise at least) is Chen at www.reenactment-box.com Link to post Share on other sites
kmntol Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Now that we're listing shops, we might as well continue the theme: http://www.zeugmeisterei.com/ They have a pretty good selection of boots. If you're interested in German mountain-troops or want to get a pair of those cool looking tall desert-boots, this is your place. Repro, so naturally rather pricey. next one is: http://www.schipperfabrik.com/ If for some reason you need Belgian, Polish or Dutch gear, this is your place. They also have a pretty good selection of WW1 gear. Personally, i could use some store-help too. I'm interested in buying an irish caubeen and an ANZAC slouch-hat. Recommendations on the place to buy? Link to post Share on other sites
WildZero Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hi, Some pics of my latest impression. 517th PRCT, Operation Dragoon Link to post Share on other sites
m@tt-4576 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Anybody looking to sell their M42 jumpsuit? I'm having a hard time snagging a set off ebay Link to post Share on other sites
retrohead Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Outstanding impression there Wildzero! Link to post Share on other sites
Bondisthespy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 finally arrived, picture of it just after i pulled it from the packaging. Link to post Share on other sites
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