Marrius Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hey guys, I was looking to make a British Suez Crisis loadout just for fun, but I my hour of google-ing left me with no reference pictures. I have no idea what uniforms or webbing or even what weapons they used (aside from the Sten, Bren and i think Stirling) Any info or reference pictures would be greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hey guys, I was looking to make a British Suez Crisis loadout just for fun, but I my hour of google-ing left me with no reference pictures. I have no idea what uniforms or webbing or even what weapons they used (aside from the Sten, Bren and i think Stirling) Any info or reference pictures would be greatly appreciated! Due to its proximity to WW2, nothing is that different. The only noticable differnce is a few private soldiers with Mk5 Stens. All the other bits is the same. Dennison smock, Half length were still in circulation, and full length were also about BD would be the later , 47/49 variety but since most of the time a dennison smock would cover the BD tunic, I wouldnt bother with the tunic anyway, 38 Pattern Webbing Para Helmet and/or Maroon Beret. paint the helmet sand and leave the net off if you want to stand out as Suez. DMS and/or Ammo Boots Ancle gaiters and/or Putees. Weapons wise Sten Pratchet /sterling No 4 .38" Revolver Browning Hi Power 9mm. Bren (LMG didnt come for a few more years) Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 As Syd says i reckon. The illustrations i do have on my bookshelf lists for the parachute reg.: MKIII airborne helemet with web straps Denison smock 1944 pattern webbing 49 pat trousers puttees Boots SV and for royal marines: Denim battledress green beret 37 pattern webbing puttees boots SV Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 The illustrations i do have on my bookshelf lists for the parachute reg.: Are they the osprey drawings? They are the only ones Iv got that actually name kit, everything else just has photo's.(Thats Osprey: Elite Book 1 The Paras 1940 to 1984 & Elite Book57: The Royal Marines 1939-1993) Having said that, Most of them are general histories and not designed for wargamers and re-enactors/ airsofters to use as a colour guide/shopping list. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 No they are illustrations taken from photos in a book on combat uniforms 1945 - 1995 Link to post Share on other sites
Marrius Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 now its time to make a Sten! Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 now its time to make a Sten! cos im good to you guys.... Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Weapons wise Sten Pratchet /sterling 'Patchett' dude, unless they dropped carrying discworld novels Link to post Share on other sites
Marrius Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 The Sten used would be a mk II or III or V? Im thinking of building one out of a de-milled real steel. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 MKV or a patchett. Post war mkv s have no front grip btw. Link to post Share on other sites
Marrius Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Good call, I think I'm going to make a fore grip that's removable so I can instantly go from Market Garden to Suez with the spin or a bolt! Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Good call, I think I'm going to make a fore grip that's removable so I can instantly go from Market Garden to Suez with the spin or a bolt! The real one is pretty much the same if i recall, you can probably get original wood furniture still to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Good ref here: http://suez56.co.uk/photo_album.html Link to post Share on other sites
WYATT666 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 and if you really wanna get to the real deal buy an austin champ then swear when it breaks down Link to post Share on other sites
Gliderrider Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Weapons wise Sten Pratchet /sterling 'Patchett' dude, unless they dropped carrying discworld novels Yeah, I know. I was tired. Same reason I forgot to look in the glaringly obviouse place of the alied section, in fact in a BLANCO thread I had posted on. In fact that remnds me. Link to post Share on other sites
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