Jaager Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Is anyone else interested in Cold War era airsoft and equipment, ive seen a few BW moleskin loadouts in the BW thread and some NVA in the Russian thread. I think cold war era kit looks realy cool, and im about to get an NVA loadout. This is what i have in mind for NVA kit Strichtarn Uniform +shoulder boards and suspenders Helmet with net Y harness Belt mag pouch water bottle Gasmask and gasmask bag weapon will be an AK47. Im looking for NVA field boots but i cant find any in my size (EU46 UK12) (I also think this might be the first post of 2008) (edit) (its actually the second) Link to post Share on other sites
BaBaBooey Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Not sure if it counts, but I've been collecting equipment for the past several years related to Operation Earnest Will (when the Cold War started to get a bit hot). Specifically, a Navy AFC on board MSB Hercules or Wimbrown 7. I've posted what I have collected so far on other topics...I think. Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'm into Soviet Era kit, mostly Afghanistan period gear but most of that was used in Europe as well... In terms of guns.. you might be better off getting the Cyma AKM and putting East German furniture on it.. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Does anybody have any recommendations on where to get Strichtarn? Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Strichtarn used to be available at dime-a-dozen prices in the early '90's - I picked up a complete set with insignia at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in October 1990 for about $5. It seems to be getting harder to find now - but there's still plenty of places around. Personally, I've always been keen on doing an NVA Fallschirmjaeger impression. Maybe I'll have to set that out as one of my New Year's resolutions. It would be wicked cool to do a big Cold War game at a defunct military base or missile site. Link to post Share on other sites
Zmarre Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Didn't Flecktarn.co.uk stock Strichtarn sets? Link to post Share on other sites
mikoyan99 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 For the weapon, I'd agree with getting a cyma ak and putting East german furniture on it. However, if you can't get hold of any, just spray the stock chocolate brown http://www.gunthings.com/akfurnitureset.jpg cheers, matt Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 They did, but not anymore. I'm just looking for the shirt/trousers. Link to post Share on other sites
Amano Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 As i have found ebay is your friend here although the webbing is hard to pick up complete its gonna take ou a while to find it all, currently im building my cold war loadout myself based on nva gear - amano Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 These guys have a great selection of NVA kit - I just ordered a Fallschirmjaeger BDU set from them: http://www.gowenmilitaria.com/catalog.html If you can read German, these guys have loads too: http://nva.4mg.com/ And this is interesting, a REPRO Fallschirmjaeger battle vest: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=341256 Now, does anybody make an AKM-style AEG? Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 These guys have a great selection of NVA kit - I just ordered a Fallschirmjaeger BDU set from them: http://www.gowenmilitaria.com/catalog.html If you can read German, these guys have loads too: http://nva.4mg.com/ And this is interesting, a REPRO Fallschirmjaeger battle vest: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=341256 Now, does anybody make an AKM-style AEG? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 You can also check out Trident Military - they have quite a range of stuff, but it looks like their choice of sizes is somewhat limited. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 springfields in burton upon trent have a lot of the winter padded strictarn very cheap, all you have to do is cut the padding out, Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 springfields in burton upon trent have a lot of the winter padded strictarn very cheap, all you have to do is cut the padding out, I wish I lived in Burton 'pon Trent. What I'm really looking to do is get together a 32bn/Koevoet impression from the South African border war - Strichtarn shirt/pants, SA webbing, an AK, etc. It's probably one of the less common Cold War loadouts. Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I wish I lived in Burton 'pon Trent. What I'm really looking to do is get together a 32bn/Koevoet impression from the South African border war - Strichtarn shirt/pants, SA webbing, an AK, etc. It's probably one of the less common Cold War loadouts. try... ebay.de and search for DDR or NVA ..there is still tons of the stuff arround for small money also shops like rangershop.de have helmets and camos...for small money. Link to post Share on other sites
sturgis Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Now, does anybody make an AKM-style AEG? actually, Cyma makes a metal bodied (iirc) AKM furniture is still plastic though i think. Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 i thought CYMAs AKM was full metal and real wood also this is where i will be getting my kit from, they have everything and its quite cheap as well!! http://www.nva.at/shop/index.php?cPath=532_214 Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 These guys have a great selection of NVA kit - I just ordered a Fallschirmjaeger BDU set from them: http://www.gowenmilitaria.com/catalog.html If you can read German, these guys have loads too: http://nva.4mg.com/ And this is interesting, a REPRO Fallschirmjaeger battle vest: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=341256 Now, does anybody make an AKM-style AEG? It´s sort of funny that the "late" NVA Webbin Harness was actually a copy of the british Pattern 58 Webbing harness, made from a tricky nylon fabric. The pouches were indeed the usual AK ones. But the Belt, Yoke was a more ore less 1.1 copy Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Okay - assuming one puts a nice East German or other USSR / Warsaw Pact loadout together - what about goggles? Any good retro-looking ones out there??? By the way, I've seen the tutorial abiout how to convert a pair of Soviet pilots' goggles - but I'm thinking more along the lines of something acceptable that you can buy off-the-shelf... Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 not really for use in combat but these are NVA goggles http://www.nva.at/shop/product_info.php?cP...roducts_id=2705 Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm putting together a Royal Marines Mountain and arctic warfare Cadre immpression C1980's, but what primary fits best? a FN FAL or an M16A1/VN Thanks guys Right now I have Civilian Walking boots Puttees Fully lined 65 patt OG Trousers DPM Faulklands Parka Cap Comforter in 58 Pattern Webbing with a .45 in the Hi Power Holster Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm putting together a Royal Marines Mountain and arctic warfare Cadre immpression C1980's, but what primary fits best? a FN FAL or an M16A1/VN Thanks guys Right now I have Civilian Walking boots Puttees Fully lined 65 patt OG Trousers DPM Faulklands Parka Cap Comforter in 58 Pattern Webbing with a .45 in the Hi Power Holster Got a pic of such artic RM loadout (white-arctic) here in some book ...it shows the SLR... may be this helps Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Danke Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Danke welcome Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge14 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Made the impression for a world in conflict op (cold war). Real PASGT helmet and vest, LC2 webgear, black jungle boots, G&P sand and dust goggles, and M16A2. (oakley's weren't issue though) Link to post Share on other sites
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