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Post by toyman on Oct 18, 2010 18:37:14 GMT 8
book looks promising, are the photos more vivid and there are dress details? , sadly I can't get much detail with the Osprey books I have on the British in Africa and the Gurkha.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 18, 2010 18:54:05 GMT 8
Bought a 2nd hand Ver3 gearbox for my MG42 project. I had my MG42 plans printed full size today to plan for placing the AEG internals. Also got a DVD from my sister: History Channel's "WW2 in HD".
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Post by kalbs on Oct 18, 2010 21:35:16 GMT 8
book looks promising, are the photos more vivid and there are dress details? , sadly I can't get much detail with the Osprey books I have on the British in Africa and the Gurkha. You bet. It's considered one of the Bibles for collecting British gear. My Osprey Book about the Australian army actually used this as a reference in their Bibliography. It's a fantactic photo book about the tropical gear and uniforms. Photos were taken at actual locations such as Africa, India, Malta, South Pacific and other tropical locations. There is sister book about the NWE Tommy also called "The World War II Tommy". I'll post some pages once my camera is charged
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 19, 2010 21:48:58 GMT 8
P37 British uniform from Jun ray: Darker, browner than my first set. Modern Splinter combat pants converted to winter trousers:
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Post by labrador on Oct 20, 2010 12:40:39 GMT 8
My most unique acquisition yet. German soldier chocolates: Scho ka kola was the standard issue luftwaffe equivalent to an energy bar back in world war 2. It's basically semi-sweet chocolate laced with caffeine. As you can see i couldn't help myself and had some. Very good semi sweet flavor, smooth texture but the slightly sour aftertaste was a bit of a dissapointment. All in all i give it an 85%. The packaging has changed somewhat since WW2, but at least now i have a tin to put in my bread bag. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scho-Ka-Kola
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Post by kalbs on Oct 20, 2010 13:19:29 GMT 8
That's a really cool find Albert.
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Post by jnmodeller on Oct 20, 2010 18:12:07 GMT 8
that great albert, ill drop by to have a taste he he
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Post by medic on Oct 20, 2010 20:01:41 GMT 8
Absolutely historical. The sour aftertaste may come from the caffeine.
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Post by zuma on Oct 20, 2010 20:55:10 GMT 8
that great albert, ill drop by to have a taste he he I already beat you to it jojo, he he. Tastes like Lindt 85% dark chocolate.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 21, 2010 15:40:37 GMT 8
Several Things today... Finally got my Sten skeleton stock! It's much more comfortable to hold and it won't snag on my webbing like the T-stock. Also got the Heer insignia I ordered from Phil for the wool uniform i'm having made. BTW, does anyone know how to sew on a bevo breast eagle? I've also bought some aluminum stock for the MG42 recoil booster and submitted it to the machineshop. I've dropped off the cardboard mock-up to the metal worker as well. They say i'll get the parts at the end of the month. Best news yet, my Hexagon PPSH is ready for pick up! It'l be in my hands by next week.
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Post by mikevictor on Oct 21, 2010 16:01:24 GMT 8
From ATF:
Sewing Notes Position: Breast Eagles on worn on the right breast just above the pocket. Sewing Bevo Insignia: 1. Trim the border material about 1/4-1/2 inch from the actual insignia. 2. With a warm iron or using fabric cement, roll the border back and crease along the edge of the insignia. 3. Sew patch on. Yes, this is a pain in the rear. Warning! 1. Trimming the border off at the edge of the insignia will result in fraying or the patch. 2. Using too hot a setting on the iron can melt the insignia.
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Post by mikevictor on Oct 21, 2010 16:05:14 GMT 8
Nothing much. Got an old copy of History of the Second World War: Blitzkrieg, from Cubao Expo for 75 bucks. I saw what looked like a WW2 US canteen there but I didn't bother to ask.
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Post by otacon14th on Oct 21, 2010 17:21:57 GMT 8
Jim, Pretty nice Sten skeleton stock but no rear sling attachment, is that locally made? how much pay for it?
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Post by toyman on Oct 21, 2010 20:36:13 GMT 8
Wow jim, you've been busy in all fronts : ) that sten stock looks neat, you had it made with your machine shop? is the hexagon already available locally? how much cheaper than ares? ... been bogged down in studio work the past few days... i need to work on a "project" to clear my head--been wanting to make a 50cal... maybe they'll allow me to cast this movie prop I saw in one of the local shops here.... hmmmm.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Oct 21, 2010 21:55:17 GMT 8
Hi! Actually, i got ordered the stock from the WW2 UK forum. It looks pretty easy to fabricate locally though. I can show it to my metal workers to see if they can copy it.
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