pjones Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I know that Cyber Soldier, TheMerchantOfVenice and others are assembling or have assembled Rhodesian Light Infantry loadouts, and I'm looking into a 32 Battalion or other SADF Recce setup. As the kit necessary for these kind of setups is rather difficult to find, I thought that his thread would be a good place for people to share info about kit or where they bought it. Rhodesian Forces: The RLI (Rhodesian Light Infantry: http://www.therli.com/ The Selous Scouts: http://members.tripod.com/selousscouts/ Rhodesian kit is difficult to find, as the country ceased to exist in 1979. Tridentmilitary.com used to carry reproduction uniforms, but is currently out of stock. Your best bet is Ebay, but expect to pay a lot. The South African Defense Force: From the late 1960's up until the early 1990's, the SADF was involved in conflicts in Mozambique, Angola, and present-day Namibia. There were several specialized units devoted to tracking enemy fighters, who were mostly rebels from groups like SWAPO and the MPLA. Two of them were 32 battalion and Koevoet. 32 Battalion: First saw action in Angola, later withdrawn into South-West Africa (now Namibia). Initially they wore a mix of uniforms, such as Angolan Lizard Patter or East German Strichtarn. Later developed their own camouflage pattern. http://www.32battalion.net/ Again, tridentmilitary.com has Strichtarn, Lizard pattern, and some Transeki uniforms (similar to Lizard). However, it is very difficult to obtain original 32 battalion uniforms. Link to post Share on other sites
ChewbacaChunx Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I know that Cyber Soldier, TheMerchantOfVenice and others are assembling or have assembled Rhodesian Light Infantry loadouts, and I'm looking into a 32 Battalion or other SADF Recce setup. As the kit necessary for these kind of setups is rather difficult to find, I thought that his thread would be a good place for people to share info about kit or where they bought it. Rhodesian Forces: The RLI (Rhodesian Light Infantry: http://www.therli.com/ The Selous Scouts: http://members.tripod.com/selousscouts/ Rhodesian kit is difficult to find, as the country ceased to exist in 1979. Tridentmilitary.com used to carry reproduction uniforms, but is currently out of stock. Your best bet is Ebay, but expect to pay a lot. The South African Defense Force: From the late 1960's up until the early 1990's, the SADF was involved in conflicts in Mozambique, Angola, and present-day Namibia. There were several specialized units devoted to tracking enemy fighters, who were mostly rebels from groups like SWAPO and the MPLA. Two of them were 32 battalion and Koevoet. 32 Battalion: First saw action in Angola, later withdrawn into South-West Africa (now Namibia). Initially they wore a mix of uniforms, such as Angolan Lizard Patter or East German Strichtarn. Later developed their own camouflage pattern. http://www.32battalion.net/ Again, tridentmilitary.com has Strichtarn, Lizard pattern, and some Transeki uniforms (similar to Lizard). However, it is very difficult to obtain original 32 battalion uniforms. i did a little searching, genuine on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/RHODESIAN-CAMOUFLAGE-S...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/RHODESIAN-CAMOUFLAGE-P...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/RHODESIAN-BUSH-JACKET-...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/RHODESIAN-CAMO-FIELD-P...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to post Share on other sites
TheMerchantOfVenice Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Do not forget Trident Military! I am hoping to finish up the bare bones of my loadout soon! Also waiting for the new FN FALs to come out. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Do not forget Trident Military! I am hoping to finish up the bare bones of my loadout soon! Also waiting for the new FN FALs to come out. Don't worry, he's in there. I can't wait to see your loadout. Who's making a new FAL? Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I found this site from Cape Town that carries SADF/SANDF gear: nutria uniforms, M83 vests, boots and more. http://www.belikoff.com/index.asp Link to post Share on other sites
TheMerchantOfVenice Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 ICS is going to release an FN FAL. Either whenever that comes out or a KA. I don't think my loadout will be all-too impressive, however. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 ICS is going to release an FN FAL. Either whenever that comes out or a KA. I don't think my loadout will be all-too impressive, however. I've also heard that they're releasing a Galil/R4. Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I've also heard that they're releasing a Galil/R4. any idea "when"? Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I found this site from Cape Town that carries SADF/SANDF gear: nutria uniforms, M83 vests, boots and more. http://www.belikoff.com/index.asp Whoops! Seems I was wrong - this company only does wholesale. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Whoops! Seems I was wrong - this company only does wholesale. I take that back - I've been in contact with them, and just finalized an order for SADF a pair of nutria brown trousers, a shirt, and a M83 chest rig. They have great prices; shirts and trousers are about $5 US, and the chest rig was about $9. They've also got M83 vests for about $20. The only problem is the shipping - on my $20 order, shipping was $30 and the order will get here in 6 weeks! Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 All I can add is I had a Rhodesian jacket scooped up for pennies from a funky clothing store 20 years ago. Swapped it to my idiot buddy for some DPM and he threw it out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I still miss it. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've ordered a Transkei camouflage blouse, which looks pretty close to the 32 Battalion camouflage pattern. Combining that with nutria trousers, M83 chestrig, and USGI Jungles should approximate a 32bn setup. I'll post pics when I get it. Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-RHODESIAN-CAM...1QQcmdZViewItem Only four days left to get in the game. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-RHODESIAN-CAM...1QQcmdZViewItem Only four days left to get in the game. That game's a little out of my league. Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldNate Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm seriously looking into this loadout, my gf is originally from Zim and her dad was drafted into the forces I presume late in the war. Ideally I'd like to quiz him on a few things but he doesn't like to talk about it at all, frankly I don;t think I can blame him. Link to post Share on other sites
trench_raider Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I spoke to Trident Militaria today on the phone and he claims that he will be stocking the new replica Rhodesian camo "sometime this year". Now knowing trident as I do (I'm a WW2 reenactor) that might mean anything. Is there any other source out there aside from original items (which you should NOT be wearing to play airsoft in) for Rhodie camo? TR Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I *think* there was a company in SA that made some repros, and they pop up on ebay from time to time (I saw one last week - too small or I would have grabbed it). They might be the same company that does stuff for Trident. Link to post Share on other sites
trench_raider Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Of course the real question in doing a Rhodesian Troopie impression is are you going to go all the way and wear short shorts and tennis shoes? Hehe TR Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Of course the real question in doing a Rhodesian Troopie impression is are you going to go all the way and wear short shorts and tennis shoes? Hehe TR I'm not sure if I have the legs for it - since I've stopped playing rugby my leg tan has disappeared. Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 eliott military has had repro rhodesian shirts in for a while. drop them an email, if they don't get back to you fast enough pm me and i'll talk to the manager personally. http://www.elliottmilitary.co.uk/ hope this helps you Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldNate Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I can only find the SA Transkei mate where's the Rhodesian stuff? I may be being useless and not seeing it, I apologise if that's the case. Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i've seen a couple in the shop, i'll get onto the manager and ask if he can put a couple on the website. thanks for letting me know they aren't on the website though. Link to post Share on other sites
DualWieldNate Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Ah, is it worth dropping them an email or calling them then? I'd buy one over the phone if they have them in stock Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 its always worth calling them, they're a bit slow on emails but its one of those places where repro and old origional gear can usually be found or ordered fairly quickly. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 My Transkei blouse arrived from Trident Militaria last week. I'm planning to use it as a "good enough" reproduction of a 32 battalion blouse. Compare to the pattern here: http://www.32battalion.net/32%20Battalion%...nt.htm#Uniforms Link to post Share on other sites
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