Grim Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks. it doesnt feel or look right though??? what about the smaller guards i cant figure them out had any one got any pics of the smalller guards mounted to the osprey. Grim Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I could be wrong but it seems like you might choose between one or the other? I can't really see without a picture of where the snaps are. Or I am thinking under the arm, like armpit area. Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Well i filled the neck and arm guards and also figured out how the smaller parts mount so hes its the finished osprey with half collar and full arm guards And the green stuff is my old roll mat that i used to fill the guards Next on the Agenda fill the vest (Unfortunatly i only have enough roll mat for 1 side ) Grim Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Rank slide is a bit random... Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) Now, I could be wrong. But those smaller ones seem to be you switch between the big or the small. While I was in the U.S. Marines alot of guys who went on convoys were issued the shoulder protection. We were told that it was only for people on mounted patrols and regular infantry would use them. Which to me makes sense, they are bulky and cumbersome. Now I have no facts what so ever to back this up. But the only people I saw where the so called "Robocop" armor were in fact either driving a armored vehicle or popped up on the turret. So with that said I would think the smaller one would be for like dismounted patrols / infantry and the bigger ones would be for like mounted soldiers and crewman. Also with the neck protector, alot of Marines would pull the neck protector down, sort of roll it to the outer side of the flak. This was to get it off of their neck and get some more range of motion and comfort. Imagine, wearing that thing for 12+ hours a day, its gonna get caked with sweat and rub on your neck. The reason I am telling you all of this is so you have a little tidbit of info. I mean yeah, you just bought that gucci kit and want to use it and of course its gonna be up too you. but here are some pics- Looks like you might be right if you look at the gunner in the back of the truck. Here I don't see the smaller piece on the osprey though. Since im an idiot and can't get the pics to show up, here's the link to them and more. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...l%3Den%26sa%3DN Edited August 3, 2008 by Fatal Link to post Share on other sites
kie Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Grim I'm very impressed, you don't often see a full Osprey system used by airsofters. (let alone real soldiers) I suppose this completes your top-cover loadout. Ubar: How is his Rank slide random in the slightest? Fatal: Yes the British army works on a modular system where levels of Armour and protection is used in accordance to the surroundings and threat level. So for a top cover loadout in an urban environment full protection is practically mandatory. k Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Rank slide is a bit random... It might seem random but i moved from the Duke of Lancasters to the Artillery and i am also an instructor in the ACF where i am still badged as a Duke. Along with the fact in our team we use the british army rank structure. so i used my spare Dukes slide. Hope that clears up the randomness lol. And yes Kie i believe my top cover loadout is now complete besides not having a snatch lanny. But im sure ur dads cars sun roof will suffice lol. Anyways on with the pictures gentlemen we must have more DPM goodness!!!!! Grim Link to post Share on other sites
ianhaz Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Awesome osprey Grim, where'd you get your afv overalls by the way? Quite like the look of them too Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) From my local army surplus store for £20 he has just gotten a load of them in. I would give you the website but its pretty useless its better going into the shop itself. The cover all is pretty comfy and fits well, me and my friend Kie are thinking up some for of load out to go with it at the moment. Grim Edited August 3, 2008 by Grim Link to post Share on other sites
lewis hiscock Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) quick low res pics of my new loadout will have hi res pics next time in out. Edited August 5, 2008 by lewis hiscock Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 My ebay banned DPMs finally arrived (after nearly a months wait) The colours arent to bad i have seen worse colouring for DPMs i think after a little dusting up they should look just right. Grim Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 those are pretty sweet grim. hopefully i will have my holster tomorrow. then all i need are gloves and new glasses. and possibly some camo cream. Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Awesome. Hope it arrives. Oh and Black boots dont forget black boots lol. I think i will test out thses new DPMs on the national weekender. Grim Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Don't look as bad as I'd expect it must be said, how's the material? Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 A little stiff, but after a wash through it should loosen and soften up. My ACUs and MARPATs were exactly the same. Grim Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Err... is DDPM Goretex produced? If so, any way to source them? Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 It is, though I'll be honest I've never seen any floating about. Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 doh... looking for some winter-time camo other than those bloody cotton cover-alls that you slip outside your goretex. guess I'll just have to do it the old fashioned way then Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Tell me you love me! lol Desert DPM GORTEX Grim Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Damn... beaten to the link. They're even the fancy type with extra pockets. Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) Brilliant, cheers Grim... can't find pants though? and ######s, no email adress...who the hell owns a fax these days? /EDIT: also, what's with the british sizes? 190/120? Edited August 7, 2008 by Pkekyo-Nor Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) Gotta be quick off the draw these days morp lol. But unfortunatly i could not find you any trousers Pkekyo. Morpcat this is your cue to find the trousers lol. And sizes errrrr yeah, im not to well up on the conversions i just say small med and large lol im sure one of the other lads on here knows the size conversions. sorry i couldnt help on the trousers or sizes. Grim Edited August 7, 2008 by Grim Link to post Share on other sites
kie Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 You rang? the system is Leg/Waist/Seat in CM they go up in set waist sizes like jeans: 76cm > 29.92 in 80cm > 31.50 in 84cm > 33.07 in 88cM > 34.65 in 92cm > 36.22 in 96cm > 37.80 in 100cm > 39.37 in 104cm > 40.94 in k Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) A few pics of the ebanned DPMs in the ACU cut actually on me. Hold tight for top cover load out pics coming soon! Grim Edited August 7, 2008 by Grim Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Oh dear Link to post Share on other sites
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