doc_newstead Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Haha busted! The strongest thing I can get hold of around here atm is the coffee the Canadians drink; makes my nose bleed it does Quote Link to post Share on other sites
col.parsons Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Lookin good Doc Meindl Desert Fox boots eh... jammy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Lowas & Meindls are issue now.  Re: the *suitcase* vest - I might buy one of these:  http://www.optactical.com/noname26.html  And put the pouches on, see what it looks like. I just dug out the old-style desert vest I bought off eBay years ago & removed the mag dividers, much lighter. Edited March 15, 2009 by doc_newstead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 The new issue vest is ###### just use your osprey with pouches on that Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sammyc Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Lowas & Meindls are issue now. Â Exactly how i got hold of my meindls...stole my dads issued ones as soon as he got back from Afghanistan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
col.parsons Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Doc - if you like the cut of that OpTactical vest, why not get the Warrior one that's similar? - Warrior TMV That's less than £60 (although out of stock other than black atm ) and Warrior stuff is pretty well proven now  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 It'd be for play, not work. Cheers col.parsons, will have a sniff at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I am trying to get away from my assault vest as i am finding them restrictive and i seem to carry more ###### than i need. So i am looking at creating a molle chest rig!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Just a quick one from the Derby Trophy Weekend with the TA Â Â Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Enough layers there Grim? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Catterick was a touch chilly this weekend, all i have under my combat jacket is my Helly hansen lifa. just threw the head over on when we got back on camp because we stopped moving and as u know thats when u get cold. Â Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Very true, it does look good to be fair mate, just really padded out. What kind of backpack and what's the drop-leg? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Highlander Forces 33 Patrol Pack and a Wyvern drop leg dump pouch. and the vest is my Raven Battle vest.  My section from the Derby Trophy Both sections  Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noart Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Buttons, pouches...what're you going to leave undone next, a submarine hatch? Also I think thats a 94/90 Temperate smock you have there which isn't the same as a S'95 shirt but I'm being pedantic. Are you going for a particular look by the way, you're looking distinctly 1980s to mid 90s, however a few pointers that don't require anything major 1) Put simply, Brit soldiers even when deployed somehow manage to retain some degree of smartness in their appearance (look at Darkchild's pictures a few pages back), on the opposite end of the scale they pull off something called 'ally' ie looking like bad azz mofos (see Brit animal mother a few pages back). Now I'm only a civilian but I'd say its a damn sight easier to look smart than it is to look ally. So get yourself some black electrical tape and tie up all the lose straps on your webbing and make sure you do up your buttons/zips/clips. They are really small, perhaps petty things but they make the difference between a decent load out/impression and looking like you're a newbie whose just walked out the army surplus store. 2) Considering the era you're current kit sort of places you, consider picking up some 'NI Gloves' or padded leather gloves, not only do they keep your fingers warm, they'll also compliment the rest of your kit and look right as opposed to a set of oakley SI gloves for example. 3) You might want to consider getting a scrim scarf for your neck but that's only because the smocks always leave a ridiculous gap around the neck and I don't think green shemaghs started getting used until the army started going a bit further east. 4) Another tiny issue is that I think the flak jacket was in fact worn under the smock, I'm sure it was in reality worn either way but I can't help but think the recommendation for the CBA to be worn under a layer of clothing was something to do with perception of the army when walking around certain towns. 5) L85 sling is a must:P To be honest though, I would say point 1 will make the biggest difference and no doubt there will be some people who have served/are serving who'll probably correct some of the stuff I've said. Shirt... can you even see that through the jacket? 1. Haven't got the time before the game (the photos below) so, yeah, i'll do that... Sometime. (exception for the knife tough) 2. Gloves aint anything i'm going to "replicate", i use what fits me on this point. 3. It's on the to-do list, using my Shemagh for now while there's still snow. 4. The loop on the front of the CBA holds up the belt better, i like that and i don't use the jackets pouches anyways. 5. It's on the to-do list. When you want specifics, its a P85 smock, the small buttons on the zipper note that. As for the armour underneath, it's just for ease of use. The smock is a great bit of kit and wearing the CBA overtop cuts out use of pockets (compass, watch cap, etc..) and the 'brecon pouch'. I tend to do the same in the field, just leave it a little bit loose to avoid overheating and you're good to go. The only other thing would be the sling, issued SA80 since they are the dogs when it comes to general issue slings. P85? Okay, what's that to be more precise? I have answered the rest in previous quote.   I'm "trying" to replicate the 90's era gear so. Will take it to an impression in a few years.    Bulle DPM Boonie Shemagh (i think i bought it in Egypt) S95 Shirt P85 Smock (apparently) Combat Body Armour PLCE -2x Double Ammo Pouch -2x Utility Pouch -1x Mora 2000 S95 Trousers GoreTex Viking Boots Guide Gloves  ARMY l85a1 @110m/s     Maybe a bonus picture? Edited March 15, 2009 by Noart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) P85? Okay, what's that to be more precise? Pattern 85 to be precise, it was the smock style that came out in the 80's and into the 90's. You can tell them by the use of buttons on the storm flap and the small buttons on the pockets. The S90/94 smock had no storm flap and introduced the zippered pockets on the chest. Â Btw. Grim, do I spot a horse amongst those guns? Edited March 15, 2009 by Lerch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) A Royal Horse Artillery Lerch? One of our young officer cadeds centre rear? I dont think hes RHA but in all honesty i never really paid much attention to his cap badge when chatting to him lol. Should get some cracking video of the guns live firing this weekend as im picking up my helmet cam today  Grim Edited March 16, 2009 by Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voodoo1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Officer cadets generally wear Sandhurst badges so its probably one of those Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'll take a closer look if hes on the live firing this weekend. Â Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, I was thinking of eventually doing a molle rig in DDPM and maybe even DPM. Can anyone give me a good link to a place where I can get the ISSUE pouches and stuff? Not that webtex ######.... Edited March 17, 2009 by Vercingetorix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 heres some all from the same ebay store. (wish this guy hada shop front as i could just go down there and pick up kit then and not have to pay postage.)  DDPM molle PLCE in DPM and DDPM Ignore the webtex stuff and look at the Vanguard and the Range Master stuff they tend to be molle stuff  Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Might want to consider some Pointman or CombatKit stuff, plenty of Desert or Temperate MOLLE pouch options.  Pointman gear  CombatKit pouches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Pointman gear, i was a bit disappointed with but combat kit is superb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackweell! Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Â Â Going for a mild Special Forces-ish look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 @Grimm: Â What open top shingles are you using for your M4 mags? Â The Combat Kit ones? Â I am interested in using them double stacked..... And getting some doubles for my M14/SR-15 combo loadout..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) my open tops are from on patrol. Heres the link. I have 2 triple, 2 double, and 2 single open top shingles. Plus an array of other on patrol pouches, and Bulle CB pouches attached to my Osprey. Â CLICK HERE Â Grim Edited March 18, 2009 by Grim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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