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Post by malegant on Feb 14, 2011 22:21:13 GMT 8
Some more cosmetic items for the impressions. So far we are at 98% completion.  (L-R) WW2 Replicas: Offensive MKIIIA1 Hand Grenade, Smoke White Phosphorus, TH Incendiary, Red Smoke Grenade, Orange Smoke Grenade [Service of Supply]  Bandoleers [Service of Supply]  Map Case with Map Case Insert, Replica Carentan Map [WPG]  Thompson Ammo Bag and Multi-Purpose Ammo Bag with GP Strap [WPG]  Wire Cutters in Tan Pouch [WPG] M1 Garand Bayonet + Scabbard [Local] Leather Palm Wool Gloves [WPG]  STG44 AEG [MAS] with Leather Sling [Sonia's]  German Enlisted Man's Leather Belt [Bitan. Thanks!] 5-Cell 20rd Thompson Ammo Pouch [Sonia's] with Thompson Clips [Toy Soldier] |
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jimmiroquai
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Post by jimmiroquai on Feb 15, 2011 7:14:54 GMT 8
Great stuff, malegant! I wouldn't be surprised if you somehow got your hands on the actual jump gear (parachute pack etc) for a 110% impression.  |
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Post by malegant on Feb 15, 2011 7:39:06 GMT 8
@doc Jim: Haha thanks. I owe the 30rd to 20rd fitting to you. As for the parachute packs, it has crossed my mind and I actually found some online, but they're ludicrously expensive.
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Post by mournblade on Feb 15, 2011 8:15:02 GMT 8
pucha! Malegant, that is awesome stuff. |
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zuma
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Post by zuma on Feb 15, 2011 12:34:16 GMT 8
That STG44 is the start of more things to come..... ;D
That's exactly how I got into this whole WWII reenacting thing.
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Post by malegant on Feb 16, 2011 14:57:40 GMT 8
@bob: Thanks man! zuma: Hahaha the STG44 is for my 82nd ABN pathfinder impression, as a captured weapon. but coupling it with the belt, dangerous possibilities are showing up. haha |
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zuma
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Post by zuma on Feb 16, 2011 21:13:18 GMT 8
Captured weapon, whooo..... ;D
Believe you me, those possibilities will turn into reality!
I used to be a modern airsofter who stopped playing in 2007, until i came across that stg44 (version 2 gearbox, hi-caps, virtually an m4 in wwII clothing) which opened up a whole new world of wwII airsofting for me in 2009.
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Post by malegant on Feb 20, 2011 22:55:08 GMT 8
  US WWII Machete [WWIIImpressions] (For my 101st Pathfinder Impression)  From Amazon |
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Post by malegant on Apr 30, 2011 23:50:00 GMT 8
Just wanted to update this thread with our acquisitions from the past two months. I therefore declare that our 4 US ABN impressions are 100% complete. Awesome.  Camouflage Helmet Cover (Toppots.net)  M1 Helmet Eye Shield (Toppots.net)  Olive Drab Helmet Net V1 (Toppots.net)   V42 Special Forces fighting knife (soldier of fortune)  Linesman Tool & Pouch Set (WPG)   Luftwaffe Belt Buckle (ATF) on German Belt (c/o Bitan) and Luger P08 Holster (Sonia's) for captured P08 accessory set  M7 US M1911 .45 Shoulder Holster  Jumpwings (ATF)  BAR Belt (Epic Militaria)  US Assault Vest (ATF) for my unique 82ndABN impression Whew. That's it. I just need to complete my 50%-done 101st ABN (Major) Market-Garden impression. Time for a studio photo shoot. |
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Post by jnmodeller on May 1, 2011 1:03:18 GMT 8
noel congratz!
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romski
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Post by romski on May 1, 2011 9:23:42 GMT 8
wow! nice
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Post by malegant on Jun 9, 2011 9:55:18 GMT 8
My latest purchase. A pre-loved B.A.R. Need I say more.  Thanks for the photo, Albert! |
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Post by drevil on Jun 9, 2011 16:11:07 GMT 8
Pre-loved? Looks like a new romance has blossomed, judging by the smile on your face  |
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medic
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Post by medic on Jun 9, 2011 21:47:40 GMT 8
Infatuation is a mild term for this. Congrats!
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Post by malegant on Oct 18, 2011 0:24:25 GMT 8
Hello again guys! It's been a while since I updated this thread. I took a long time out from purchasing ABN stuff, especially since I completed four D-Day impressions. Now, this thread will be alive and kicking again, now that I'm forming four US ABN Market Garden - Hell's Highway 1944 impressions! One thing I'm doing different this time around is that I'm shopping on Ebay, and for authentic Green/Transitional items! That way, the gear comes in weathered. I'm also having my ATF repro M43 jumpsuit redone by Junrey, to make it thinner and forgiving in our climate.My finds so far: Canteen with Green Cover  Green Garand Sight Pouch (?)  Green BAR Belt  Green Paratrooper's First-Aid Kit  Transitional Thompson 5-cell Ammo Pouch  Green First-Aid Pouches  Green Case, Ammunition, Grease Gun/Thompson  Green Wire Cutters Pouch  Green M43 + 2 x Green M44 Suspenders  Green Pick & Mattock Carrier  Invasion Flag Brassard  |
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