rhino Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I checked in the other Doctor Who U.N.I.T. thread (why was that closed?!?) and realised that all that was mentioned there was the original U.N.I.T. patch and a rough guide on what could be used as the uniform. I've managed to get a few pics (not very good mind) of "ye olde British U.N.I.T. squaddie" in action against papier mache monsters of old. Now i'm not great on British gear, but can anyone tell me what webbing and gear they're wearing? Anklets (i think), sand beret (obviously) and an M65 style olive jacket are all i can really guess at. As for uniform, olive type trousers? Or are they the old WW2 style khaki wool jobs? I've been wanting to put together an authentic (well, almost authentic) 1970's style U.N.I.T. loadout for a while (and it'll give me the perfect excuse to save up and invest in an FN FAL ) Help! I've got a Dalek in the driveway! Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Webbing looks to be 58patt. Link to post Share on other sites
Fizzy Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hard to tell though, are there some '44 Pattern pouches on there? Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 sorry about the bad quality pics, i asked a mate of mine to do a few screengrabs and they're the best he could do Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 The Tom Baker Dr whos are on uk tv Drama at the mo. ( i'm guessing thats what inspired you.) in the next story along from the pics above they had moved on to DPM jackets but otherwise the loadouts were very similar. Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 i've been on about them for ages, just forgot about the thread TBH. It's mainly the ones from the mid Jon Pertwee era to very early Tom Baker era (screen grabs where off Robot and The Three Doctors) Don't really want to go for the Camo tops (i did originally, but there's something "Classic" about Ye Olde Khaki style ) Link to post Share on other sites
Pdubyuh Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I know what you mean it reminds me of my very first action man, all in OD, black beret, SLR and eagle eyes lol. I'm really enjoying the old Dr whos there mid " pyramids of Mars " at the mo ( I also had a toy of the robot as well when i was a nipper I beleive he may have even fought with my action man at the time i didn't realise i was reinacting Dr Who. Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hard to tell though, are there some '44 Pattern pouches on there? Yeah, seems to be a mishmash of the different patterns, but I've been able to definitely identify the '58 patt. Link to post Share on other sites
seawulfhornblower Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Yeah, seems to be a mishmash of the different patterns, but I've been able to definitely identify the '58 patt. Yoke seems 58, would asume the rest is as well, judging from the size of the pouches and the way the seem to be fixed..in this more square postion....but hard to tell Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Webbing looks to be '58 pattern yoke, belt, left ammo, right ammo. + Puttees, SLR, oversized beret. Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 so are they puttees or anklets? (can't remember who it was that mentioned they were Anklets...) Link to post Share on other sites
Melonfish Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 putee's my dad used to swear blind he'd burn the damn things one day. heh, although i don't think he had to blanco too much stuff. depended on the unit you served in.. but yeah 58 patt webbing should see you sorted with em. as for the jacket, not sure but you'd get away with an early style DPM or perhaps even a dennison smock? then SLR and oversized beret indeed Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 jacket, boots and beret (and UNIT badge and patch) are no problem. Just couldn't figure out whether the trousers were the khaki woolies or just standard olives (might just go for standard olives due to them being easier to source) and what webbing was used. Link to post Share on other sites
Ming Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 What is the jacket? Some years back I had a batch of winged globe patches from Battlefield made up but have occasionally thought a Pertwee-period UNIT setup would be fun too, especially now that the SLR is available! Link to post Share on other sites
aitchbird Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi all. I help run U.N.I.T. themed LRP games (ok using Lazer-tag gear not airsoft, but Ming was at the last one so it sort of counts). Basic gear as far as we've worked it out is pretty standard for late 60's/early 70's: Olive 'lightweight' trousers 'Wooly Pullies' 60's pattern 'N.A.T.O.' jacket Short DMS ankle boots Putees 58 Webbing (although some 44 pattern stuff turned up as used by the Brigadier) Fawn Brown Guards Beret with U.N.I.T. roundel (Later became blue U.N. beret with the wing insignia) Dennison Smock (Sgt Benton wears one in the story 'Inferno so I guess it must be 'canon' or whatever) When the BBC were filming 'The Invasion' (the cyberman invasion of london story), they got the MOD to loan them a real platoon from the Brigade Of Guards as extras to play U.N.I.T. (They were from either the Coldstream or Grenadier Guards depending on who you listen to), hence the Guards berets they wear. As a nod of thanks to the MOD, U.N.I.T. throughout the Pertween era wore Guards berets. Sadness over. H I can try and post some piccies of our stuff if anyone's interested... Link to post Share on other sites
Ming Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I help run U.N.I.T. themed LRP games (ok using Lazer-tag gear not airsoft, but Ming was at the last one so it sort of counts). And great fun it was too. First time I saw the Cybermen coming over the ridge, it was definite chills down the spine time! Basic gear as far as we've worked it out is pretty standard for late 60's/early 70's: Cheers! Fawn Brown Guards Beret with U.N.I.T. roundel (Later became blue U.N. beret with the wing insignia) Heh. I definitely recall getting a few stern stares because I showed up with one of the latter rather than the former! ;-) I can try and post some piccies of our stuff if anyone's interested... Go on then! Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 would defo love some pics! Great info! Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Since a sterling is about as common as rocking horse manure, Could you get away with a Sten? Oh, and the pouches in the first picture look like 44 Ptn. Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Since a sterling is about as common as rocking horse manure, Could you get away with a Sten? Oh, and the pouches in the first picture look like 44 Ptn. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-ASAHI-Airsoft-Ste...5QQcmdZViewItem Too bad this is in the US, instead of the UK(woudn't make it into Canada either). Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 right, i've been told that the anklets are in fact gaiters, so i'll now be able to source them. I've also seen a 58 Pattern Yoke set complete with pouches. That the right one? Just the trousers to worry about now... how easy would it be for me to source a pair of wooly khaki trousers (or would i just be better off with the Olive trousers?) Link to post Share on other sites
Melonfish Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 right, i've been told that the anklets are in fact gaiters, so i'll now be able to source them. I've also seen a 58 Pattern Yoke set complete with pouches. That the right one? Just the trousers to worry about now... how easy would it be for me to source a pair of wooly khaki trousers (or would i just be better off with the Olive trousers?) putee's are early gaiters they're definitely putee's tho. check on re-enactores sites wwiireenactors etc. they usually have sale sections and area's where they show repro retailers. there's also shoot n scoot, he may have some stuff too. pete Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Oo, i'll have a shufty on there in a bit! Cheers for the links. Reason i was saying gaiters is that i was looking on Ebay to check the availability of gear (typed gaiters, anklets and puttees) and gaiters seemed to throw out more hits than the others. Just want to start saving up and get them as cheap as poss. Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 You'll be wanting one of these then? http://www.fire-support.co.uk/store/comers...?idProduct=2801 Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yup... already started saving up (Dammit... why can't they release a Sterling L2A3? Dagnammit! ) Link to post Share on other sites
aitchbird Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 You're looking for the 'putees' that were issue in the 70's and early 80's (and used in the Falklands). The words 'putee' and 'gaiter' get used and misused and seem to mean different things to different people. To me, gaiters are the WW2 canvas things with brass buckles. 'Putee's to me mean cloth bands that wrap around the ankle, like the First World War ones. The 70's issue ones were shorter and only went around the ankle. Olive trousers would be fine I reckon. In the first couple of Pertwee stories (spearhead from space etc) U.N.I.T. are wearing a shockingly horrible 49 pattern Battledress type uniform tailored in mushroom brown fabric. I believe it was tailored by BBC costume and is to be stayed away from (yuk). Sorry guys, still tyring to find piccies. Will post them soon. H Link to post Share on other sites
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