Cyber Soldier Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hey, I'm not that hairy. When it comes to side arms, I'm going for a M1911 because of the stopping power of .45 but if anyone produces a decent Browning HP I'll be plumming for that. Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I heard rumours that WA were making one, but TBH, A CZ75 looks very similar to the early Hi powers, though I'm opting for a .45 for two reasons 1)As Cyber Mentioned, the stopping power of the .45 round, as well as their availability via the black market 2)The cheepsoft WE colt 1911 .45, witch i love, not to mention the GBB feel. I'v got a skorpion for my imperial commisar loadoutr, and it feels very nice, though with a body kit to make it look like a bolt pistol it is a bit more blockyer than a normal VZ. Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Good news, bad news time. Good news is, my kit's here. Bad news is that both the M1945 suspenders and the Czech day pack are confusing the f___ out of me. Somehow, getting a WWI-era holster and 1950s French canteens to work on a USGI Vietnam-era web belt is easy. Figuring out how the straps work on a back pack and suspenders is apparently too difficult for me, though. Working on the suspenders, right now. Might have to acquire an M1945 field pack, but we'll see. EDIT 2: Turns out the suspenders are designed for someone much shorter than I. This is a problem. I may have to take needle and thread to them to get them to work. Or I'll just get reproduction M1936 or M1943 suspenders instead. Even if I have to jury-rig those, I won't feel bad about it. Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 My scorpion arrived today, it's fantastic! I'm pleased i chose it over a c96, the gbb is great on full auto. Jagdraben, good luck with your webbing. -matt Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Something that occurred to me today just out of the blue... African Merc would be The Impression to use if you have a pump-action shotgun around. As long as it's got wood-like furniture, it'd be right at home in the 40's to 80's, and synthetic furnitures would make appearances from then onward. What else packs that kind of close-range firepower to tearing up simbas? Especially if one has either Maruzen shell job or Tanaka, which both can give out a decent BB spread per shot. Also, shotguns would be the easiest weapons to 'haul in' as they -could- be used for hunting four-legs as well. Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Indeed, and synthetic furniture would have been around since the 60's- even in the 5 commando pics I have sytnehyic furniture can be seen on some FAL's. Shotguns would certainly have been around, although smg's also pack considerable close range firepower. I'd imagine most were bought in or locally made. -matt Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yup. The fact that shotguns can be 'sporting arms' would mean they'd be nearly everywhere. of course, I -am- slightly manic about shotguns... Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Couldn´t resist to do some pics (as I´ve some days off ) Here´s one of my merc versions... could have been a former french para -French Lizzard-Para Uniform -Mixture of US M1944, Brit. pat. 37/44 Webbing -AK 47 + bajonet ...tbc Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm thinking about getting some french Vietnam Camo from SOF, but I cant decide wether it is worth it. PARA MAT or hotchiss would be good, isnt their a spring version kicking about? Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm thinking about getting some french Vietnam Camo from SOF, but I cant decide wether it is worth it. PARA MAT or hotchiss would be good, isnt their a spring version kicking about? Unfortunately not as far as I´m concerned... MAT would be great ...so I guess the realistic options left, would be a M1 Carbine (8mm) or MP40...but these would fit more to any early Para (Pre-MAT) loadouts What Vietnam-Camo are you referring to ? Duckhunter, Lizzard, or british Brushstroke ? Aaaand...another Version....Sort of Congo-Style Merc. -Para-Beret ( &Selous Badge) -Belgian Dension Smock -Patt. 60 Trousers -Pattern 58/44 Webbing -AK 47 & Bajonet Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Both excelent- you'res looks more realistic than ours as you have the advantage of age, facial hair and super-imposing youself on africa well done, matt Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 @Seawolf http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/products.asp?pg=40&offset=0 scroll down to "French Para Uniform" I think it works out at about 135 ish Euros. Just for the increasingly warm britrish summer days. Oh and I have a shed load of WW2 aeg's so that isnt an issue, maybe even break out the garand. Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 @Seawolf http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/products.asp?pg=40&offset=0 scroll down to "French Para Uniform" I think it works out at about 135 ish Euros. Just for the increasingly warm britrish summer days. I see, thanx for the link. Wow, thats expensive. you may try ebay.fr ...thats were I got my repro... less expensive Oh and I have a shed load of WW2 aeg's so that isnt an issue, maybe even break out the garand. Sounds cool.... afaik the M1 Carbine was in use with most french paras, and the german MP 40 prior to the MAT don´t know for the Garrand though. But for a merc-loadout it should fit anyway I guess ... Got some old M47 french stuff as well...but unfortunately no AEG to go with it yet Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Sorry for doublepost @Gliderrider...you could also go with an M14 early VN US Rangers style. or SF Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 @Seawolf, 1st, sorry, saw you country as germany so assumed you were german, only just noticed your sig bar. Doh. Im trying to avoid US gear, I have far too much as it is, with 3 different 'nam loadouts, so maybe just using the french shirt with OG trousers or vise versa with an M2 carbine, or the M1 GBB if & when it arives. Cheers pal Syd Link to post Share on other sites
IamEmo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi all, I thinking of getting back into airsoft over the summer and I've always wanted to do an African Merc (since I am from SA) loadout. My previous one was Russian Spetznaz and I still have the uniform, which is 'Kamysh' or Russian Tiger Stripe. It looks a bit French Lizard (as was mistaken for by other players) and I was wondering if it is possible to use it in any way. I think I could use the trousers, but I am unsure of what to use for up top. Could I have a 'shopping list' of what to look for at U.S. Surplus stores? My new weapon (I think) will be a CA SAR Sportmatch M41 SG or G3A3. Africa's favourite rifle (other than the AK-47's) Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Post pics of the camo then we can see better; i'm not too sure myself about it, but you can break up the modern russian effect by combining the jacket with plain og trousers. For the surplus, avoid most things american and look for european (not russian) webbing and or a chicom chest rig. Forage cap, post pics and you should be done -matt Link to post Share on other sites
Felix Jaegar Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I went as an African Merc to Copehill in 07, I still have my bullet belts if anyone is interested, had my AK with these two straps going across my chest - looking f`ing awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 @Seawolf, 1st, sorry, saw you country as germany so assumed you were german, only just noticed your sig bar. Doh. Im trying to avoid US gear, I have far too much as it is, with 3 different 'nam loadouts, so maybe just using the french shirt with OG trousers or vise versa with an M2 carbine, or the M1 GBB if & when it arives. Cheers pal Syd You´ve got PM Link to post Share on other sites
IamEmo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Post pics of the camo then we can see better; i'm not too sure myself about it, but you can break up the modern russian effect by combining the jacket with plain og trousers. For the surplus, avoid most things american and look for european (not russian) webbing and or a chicom chest rig. Forage cap, post pics and you should be done -matt http://www.red-alliance.net/articles/reviews/kamysh.html Link to Kamysh /\ I don't know if I'll find UK and European gear in the middle of no where, but I'll try - I may also go for a 'Modern African PMC' look as well. Would you suggest a beret or slouch/panama hat? Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Boonie hat. Link to post Share on other sites
Porkchop Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 If you are doing a merc from the 70s this might be a good uniform to get ( but it is pretty rare) This is a Canadian-manufactured uniform for the Army of Tanzania in 1975. Obviously, the pattern is DPM but it does not have the same colouration as the Brit 68 pattern. South Africa made an excellent copy for its recce boys. I just wanted to add that when "Mad Mike" was running 5 Commando he would not tolerate camouflage uniforms "as it would make the lads look unsoldierly"( this would be in the early-mid60s). Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 So for it to be a really pukka immpression, its Lightweight(Or TrousersOG) & shirt then. It is rather odd isnt it? Thanks for letting us know. Link to post Share on other sites
IamEmo Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I was thinking that I could use my Kamysh trousers and an OG (or olive drab in the states) button shirt. How would I go about carrying G3 mags? Would any vest do or is there something specific I ought to be looking for? French Lizard pattern: http://www.kamouflage.net/camouflage/en_00104.php Kamysh Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 A basic webb belt and Pouches. I think the USMC 1956 Mag pouches "Should" fit Failing that, A BAR Belt should hold two in each pouch. Link to post Share on other sites
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