Tarnish Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 You can always change the helmet emblem to a heart and represent the 502nd PIR, the world and his mother do the 506th since Band of Brothers, exactly the reason I chose to represent the 326th AEB. M1942 Paratrooper uniforms tend to go for around the £100 mark these days, when I bought my At The Front made uniform prices were generally higher at around £175 for a reinforced M1942 uniform. Oh if you buy a ready badged 101st uniform (from SoF for example) be sure the remove the US arm flag as few 101st members were even issued with a flag and even fewer actually wore them. If you decide to change your impression to the 82nd then of course you'll need a flag. I have noticed that SoF are also selling an un-reinforced M1942 uniform for £69.99, that would be a cheaper alternative and it would look different to the usual, a small number of un-reinforced uniforms were worn into Normandy. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Cool thanks...i know its a bit cliche doing the 506th. I've got it boiled down to SoF, ATF, and WPG. lol Get paid tomorrow so i i will have to make the choice then... Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is the guy I got my jumpsuit from: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/aviator2046 included badges and extra ammo pockets as used on D-Day. His jumpsuits cost £46 plus £16 shipping (takes about a week) and for an extra fiver, they can make to measure. This takes about four weeks to arrive (at least mine did). http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-US-M42-Airborne-...9QQcmdZViewItem Link to post Share on other sites
Zmarre Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hmmm... What pouches did they have when wielding a Thompson? I guess it's not the garand ammo belt? (I don't think you can EVER fit a thompson mag in there, or did they just pour loose ammo in there?) Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 There was a special bag for carrying Thompson 20rd magazines. http://wing.chez-alice.fr/USA/equipment/Sp...agazine_Bag.jpg They also had rigger pouches made up in that size. http://www.serviceofsupply.com/images/Prod...PouchesPair.jpg You do see some guys with Thompson pouches, but they weren't the norm for airborne. http://image.sportsmansguide.com/dimage/10...00&cvt=jpeg Link to post Share on other sites
Zmarre Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Aha, found the answer myself here: "Thompson SMG: Rounds per weapon:300, Jumped on individual. 14 (20 rnd) clips in jump suit pockets or M6 carrying bag, 1 clip in gun, hand, or jumpsuit pocket." So just loose in the pockets. Makes sense though. Only for Normandy drops though, Market Garden kit was lighter that site states Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 This is the guy I got my jumpsuit from: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/aviator2046 included badges and extra ammo pockets as used on D-Day. His jumpsuits cost £46 plus £16 shipping (takes about a week) and for an extra fiver, they can make to measure. This takes about four weeks to arrive (at least mine did). http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-US-M42-Airborne-...9QQcmdZViewItem The extra pockets that you see sewn onto some M1942 uniforms were not an official feature and were not common throughout the 101st Airborne Division. This practice was generally limited to members of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and some of the combat engineers of C Company, 326th Airborne Engineer Battalion who were attached to elements of the 506th PIR for the Normandy jump. Also having looked at the item on EBay if it comes badged to the 101st and with a 48 star US flag, remove the flag if you want to be historically correct. The 101st did not wear the flags in Normandy, wheras the 82nd Airborne most certainly did. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Whats the finished quality like harbourne? Is the sizing accurate? Its very tempting. Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Whats the finished quality like harbourne? Is the sizing accurate? Its very tempting. I meant to ask that very same question myself but forgot! I'm tempted to get one a cheap M1942 uniform and as this one has 82nd style leg ties badging it with an 82nd insignia. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Well I've made the plunged and ordered one up. When it arrives i'll take some photo's and make some comments..I thought id not spend loads of the jumpsuit but throw the cash at the added extra's like webbing and boots. Just had an email stating he'll ship the items tomorrow so im guessing it'll be quickier than 4 weeks. Next step....get me an M14/M1 garand conversion Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Whats the finished quality like harbourne? Is the sizing accurate? Its very tempting. IMHO the finish is excellent. The suit is made from heavy weight cotton like the original, all the seams are double stitched for strength and all the pockets are there. Colour inc. the knee and shouder pads is correct. It even has the little pocket near the collar for a penknife. As for sizing, it's well worth paying the extra few quid for a Made To Measure. I've had all my suits made up (I am very tall) and they fit much better than the bits of off the shelf kit I have. As for other kit, I use Epic Militaria a lot as their service is very good and they are quite cheap. Soldier Of Fortune are also very good and despite what people say, quite reasonable for most kit bits. Re: tommy ammo - a lot of US paras used the five cell tommy pouch (for 20 rd mags) on their pistol belts and it's very common to see these with 5 x 30 round mags stuffed in. The bag is great for carrying a lot of mags but impractical in a fire fight IMHO. If you go down the Tommy Gun route I also prefer the TM 190 rd midcaps as one wind is all it needs :-) Gotta guy - the missus just called to say my M1 Garand kit (real wood and metal to convert an M14) just arrived :-0 Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Where did u get the garand Kit from? Im looking at shoot and scoot. and buying a Kart M14 as the doner. Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Mine came from AZR in the Phillipines and first impression is that it looks... okay ut will need a bit of work to get up to scratch. However, it's real wood and a decent antique brown colour like a 'real' one. The SnS version is very good - resin and aluminium front ends that turn any M14 into an M1 looky likey. But the bees knees would be the US custom jobs from a lovely chap known as 2ndBat. See here: http://ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=m1garand for more info. They cost about £650 when you add in shipping to the UK, tax etc. if my memory is correct. For a donor rifle, i would recommend the AGM 14 - the Kart and Cyma versions are so blooming hot it's untrue - and I have an AGM and it's lovely. The Rolls Royce donor would be a TM but they're sooooo niiiice it would be sacrilege to chop one up IMHO. The best thing for me about WW2 airsoft is that it's realy good fun, lots of friendly people and whilst we applaud those who make the extra effort, it not full of stitch (or pocket) counters The only downside is the relatively small number of weapons for what is a growing sub-cult of UK airsoft. Link to post Share on other sites
maccrage Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 But the bees knees would be the US custom jobs from a lovely chap known as 2ndBat. See here: http://ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=m1garand for more info. They cost about £650 when you add in shipping to the UK, tax etc. if my memory is correct. 2nd Bat Garand conversion. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 But the bees knees would be the US custom jobs from a lovely chap known as 2ndBat. See here: http://ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=m1garand for more info. They cost about £650 when you add in shipping to the UK, tax etc. if my memory is correct. Cant seem to get the link to work? Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Cant seem to get the link to work? Just click - works fine for me Otherwise google WWII Airsoft Association and check under Technical. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Just click - works fine for me Otherwise google WWII Airsoft Association and check under Technical. Doesnt seem to work in Firefox, but ie works fine. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I've put in an order for one of 2ndbats Garands...Cant wait to get it...should be sweeeet. Its just shy of £300 including the shipping. Which is still considerably cheaper than its Gas brother. Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I've put in an order for one of 2ndbats Garands...Cant wait to get it...should be sweeeet. Its just shy of £300 including the shipping. Which is still considerably cheaper than its Gas brother. Ouch! That's an expensive route to take when you're just starting out but if it's what you want then fair enough. I still can't help but feel an ACM M1A1 Thompson would have got you started a lot cheaper and you could have then taken your time on the Garand front, I'm hoping that it's just a matter of time before a proper AEG M1 is released at a sensible price. My problem is that I'm "cursed" by being a re-enactor, an M14 conversion just won't cut it for me, it has to be as correct in appearance as possible! Keep us updated on how your order progresses and what you think of it once it arrives, I really hope it turns out to be the mutts nuts. Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I stil have the option available to me of the Thompson. But its just a matter of well everyone has a thompson much like the M4A1 is in modern airsoft, because the garand isn't widely available. I've not handed any money over yet..still waiting for a few bits of information..but this guys sold them all over the world, its like 140 of them was his latest count... Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Make sure you get a shed load of mags - the cartridge belt will hold ten and you need a bandolier that will carry another ten. 2ndBat will sell you mags but they're cheaper to buy here: http://www.rsov.com/product/0/957/p_lot-of...-magazines.html and easy to convert as shown here: http://ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?boa...amp;thread=2825 Good luck - I have 20 of the things to chop up! Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 yeah ive seen those they seem to get snapped up pretty quickly these days. I've read alot about these conversions so i should be okay with it all. Looking forward to getting it though. Im sure it wont be long before a mass produced AEG garand is released by someone. Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 yeah ive seen those they seem to get snapped up pretty quickly these days. I've read alot about these conversions so i should be okay with it all. Looking forward to getting it though. Im sure it wont be long before a mass produced AEG garand is released by someone. we've al been saying that for years and waiting for one then all going down the conversion route. I think our ACM and TM friends reckon that the market is saturated and won't bother. Personally as converts are easily available and not too expensive, I'd much rather see an ACM MP44, MG42, M1 Carbine + para version and especially A DECENT STEN (to any ACM people listening). How I'd LOVE a Sten - you can get custom jobs but I just can't buy a gun with an internal hi-cap - we want mags! Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 A cheap MP44 would be a real pain in the *albatross* at wwii games, you'd end up wiht a massivly disproportionate ammount Link to post Share on other sites
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