Bill Hearst Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Since this weapon was supposed to be issued to vehicle crews and helicopter pilots does anyone want to talk loadouts? I cant imagine a crew would use PLCE, would something like a chest-rig be more in order? Hope this will help you mate! And i found this on my HDD - don't know which unit and if he even use a AFV, but he definetely uses a Crew Suit with a PLCE Webbing... If you think they'll be useful I'll put up some pics of my setup to give you some ideas. I won't say "no!" Ahh, before i forget it: cause it's the SA80 Pic threat i add one of mine: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghola Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Rarr you guys are quality! Gadge, what kinda height should the PLCE belt be in relation to your body? Is it whats comfortable? The bottom of my belt sits just above my hip bones and i can get about an inch and a half of movement between the belt and my torso, if that makes sense. I think after what you and Ed have said its going to be pretty tight but not quite tight enough to restrict movement too much. Ed, ive actually got a standard PLCE set. You know the Flecktarn one, two double mag pouches, canteen pouch, accesory pouch, yoke and belt. Ive got another double pouch spare and the canteen but the flavour of the week for me and my mates seems to be "traveling light" at the moment. Ive got 7 G+P 130 rnd mags in that set up pictured, plus a water bottle. I am tempted to convert another canteen/accesory pouch into a dump pouch though. Move away from the quite American dump pouch look but still retain its usefulness. If you have them around already, pics would be great thanks! Dont go out of your way though. So far Paypal have STILL not cleared the money. Even though i made the order on the 10th. 7-9 days, yeah right. So there is no rush. Repeated phone calls to Paypal only give them chances to make more excuses, so there really is no rush And Bill Those pics are quality dude, thanks! Is that desert DPM rig the two guys have on one of the tank crew chest rigs then? Strange ive never been able to find any on any surplus stores/sites. Maybe they are so limited in their production they dont turn up often? Did they ever produce PLCE in desert DPM? Nice pic of your AEG by the way. How did you attatch the material to it? Cheers guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Hearst Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Is that desert DPM rig the two guys have on one of the tank crew chest rigs then? No, that's a "Waistcoat Men's (General Purpose OPs) Desert" - the "normal" Combat Vest. And it is produced in desert for sure! Like this But i've never seen a Chest Rig in Desert DPM. Did they ever produce PLCE in desert DPM? Afaik: No! Maybe for testing, but no massproduction... Nice pic of your AEG by the way. How did you attatch the material to it? Thanx! I use carpet tape to attach it, cause both sides sticks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I wore my plce with a tab belt (padded liner) just above the hips., so yours sounds about right basically it shouldnt move about too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie182 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Ghola, Unfort I forgot to bring the camera home with me this weekend, however I''ll be taking the last few bits of my kit I have in storage (webbing included) up to camp on Sunday. I''ll take some pics and post them up on Thursday/Friday (when my internet gets connected in the barrack block). From the sounds of that setup you''ve got, just one more util pouch would do nicely to fill the gap at the back. TBH, most people only have 5 pouches anyway. The only reason I''ve got as many as I have is through a lot of fiddling and the fact that I''m slightly larger in build (not fat you cheeky sods ) than most. 2 ammo, and 3 util/water bottle is more than enough really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I like all this tactical PLCE set-up advice. My plan was to moan, complain, and then get badly bruised. It almost worked. Can I have the LSW now Corporal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie182 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I like all this tactical PLCE set-up advice. My plan was to moan, complain, and then get badly bruised. It almost worked. Can I have the LSW now Corporal? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NO you can''t. Now get the **** up and run around the hangar. Move! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghola Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Yeah ive got to say im liking all this PLCE advice aswel, finding it very useful. Gadge - Ive tightened mine up a bit, tightened up all the yoke cords and taped them in place so they wont move around too much. Im going to get my hands on some para-cord and have a go and tightening them all together aswel. Its not the side to side motion that is that apparent, just the up and down if that makes sense? Ed - Dont rush yourself mate dont worry. If you can get any pics at all that would be great but if you cant dont worry. The advice from people who actually do/done this is a good first hand source, so you and Gadge are helping loads already. Im trying to speak to my mate whos going back to Afghan soon but hes not around as much as he used to be so its hard to pin him down. Paypal FINALLY got its collective a*se in gear and cleared the money and the AFV, 2 batts and a scope rail are winging their way to me! Whoohoo! In the mean time, a quick pic i found on Getty. Marine with AFV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Dunno if its any use to you, but heres a few pics of my PLCE - Overall setup - Inside view, showing bungee - Close up on bungee attachment - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghola Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 IT ARRIVED!!!! My god its nice! The feel and weight are even better than i remembered for an AEG! The only digital camera in the house is currently being used so ill get some pics up ASAP. Ive already stipped it down to the gearbox Did anyone else have a problem with the HOP on theirs though? I seem to have a total lack of consistancy with mine. Ive read quite a few times on various websites that the HOP rubber isnt too great and needs changing. Also im not totally convinced about the arm that engages the hop. Seems a bit soft? Also getting to the rubber seems to be a bit of a mission aswel. I couldnt get the hop unit and barrel off the gearbox. But sweet lord it feels good! Hopefully will be going to urban assault in Peterborough the weekend after next where this will get its first game! Changing the spring to an M100 was a bit of a breeze. Cheers Sadigh, that last picture is really helpfull. Ill get round to the local camping store and pick some of them up tomorrow. Any help on the hop issue would be great if anyone knows anything. Pics soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghola Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Unfortunately guys im having to send this AEG back to the store! Its rather screwed. I could give specifics if you like. Looks like i wont be able to take part in this picture thread after all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 screwed? what happened man? maybe stuck waiting for the army-code creature to come out. sort of related, my chest rig is lovely, but like my old plce gear the pouches are rapidly going to cack, mostly at the top edges where it gets dragged around. i've seen the OD cadet issue stuff sprayed all kinds of weird and wonderful colors, but can i get away with retouching the worn and lightened bits of the rig without the paint weakening the material further? cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bowskill Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) My STAR L85a2 with SUSAT, my 3 point sling just arrived from ZeroOne so fitted that. or Link if the picture doesn't show. The thing on the side (if you can see it despite the webcam quality picture) is a cleaning rod, not skirmished with it on the side but it's ok for plinking. Next up a P226 of sort sort and possibly a UGL for the SA80. Edited May 3, 2007 by Zink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewis hiscock Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 ive ordered my G&G A2 from wgc an it will be here in week. untill g&g release a susat i am going to mount a reflex sight ON TOP of the carry handle. pics when its here and done also can we see more pics of sa80's with unusual sights/scopes mybee some paint jobs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Hearst Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 (edited) Ahh, before i forget it: cause it's the SA80 Pic threat i add one of mine: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As i posted before... maybe you'll get some inspiration?! If you want some more, i can post them! Edited May 7, 2007 by Bill Hearst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewis hiscock Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 can anyone tell me the battery connector type for the g&g and star l85's can u use the star battery in the g&g and vice versa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 In the mean time, a quick pic i found on Getty. Marine with AFV <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thick booty appears to have forgotten something ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WickedBassie Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kizuna132 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Bill Hearst very nice sa80 i want one lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maccrage Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Just in. I blame L_J for it. I wasn't going to get one. And the family together. Both STAR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie182 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Needs a SUSAT mate. Yet another thing for you to buy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little para Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hmm maybe i should highlight this for you, he already has one, he can simply change them over, he isnt going to use the two guns at once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Or, put the SUSAT on the LSW and the irons on the rifle and be a Royal Engineer, we don't get SUSAT on the rifle unless there is a good reason. Also one doesn't use the SUSAT in the jungle so a rifle with irons, a floppy hat and you could imitate a jungle killer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maccrage Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Already have another SUSAT on the way. And I've got the sling mounted now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UMGuy Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I have a question about the LSW version fot eh L85, why is there a vertical grip behind the mag? How do they use that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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