TheBauer Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ive just started my winter ghillie, a bit late i know but im lazy Basicaly just got my webtex vest, several cans of krylon, sprayed it white to start then went over in a dark brown, to get rid of the green colour, now adding natural hessian to it to break up the shape, using a glue gun and removing the horitzontal threads, once ive got 40% of the top of the vest with hessian ill leave it to be weathered, the hessian is natural tan colour, so needs dulling for my local woodland. but still will be alot better than my other webtex ghillie which is green base and perfect in summer. Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 used mine last sat. tested it with my spotter. he couldent see me from 25-30 meters when i was lying still, and only spotted me when i recocked the rifle because of my fingertips through my fingerless gloves. worked wonders. managed to crawl behind an enemy perimeter. Link to post Share on other sites
The Bushman Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I like the idea of the brown webtex for winter. Nice work THE_BAUER, please post up a picture when its finished. Must say, I think the webtex is easily the best ghillie choice available (as backed up by everyones good reviews above) due to its design, build and price. Admittedly in winter it needs modifiactions. I only use mine when summer and autumn season provide enough foliage and use a simple ghillie jacket in winter (despite it being so old that its falling to bits). Might have to get my vest out of the cupboard and consider modifying it. How did the krylon take to it? how much did 1 can cover? Good Hunting Link to post Share on other sites
docs90 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive just recieved a parcel from ghillie suits .com and well part of it wasnt what i thought it was , you live and learn , so webtex base it is ,can i just ask how difficult is it to thread the just twine through the mesh not on the loops ? steve Link to post Share on other sites
bitchtits Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 its time comsuming put it that way but is easily done,your best threading two bits through then tying that around clums of strands Link to post Share on other sites
docs90 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Cheers matey , i have a few days to do this so no worries ,just undoing all the thread from the stuff i got from the states Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 use zip ties. much easier, quicker, and you can use wider strips of hessia. Link to post Share on other sites
drummguy731 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 You guys know the best equivalent to the Webtex for us over the pond? Link to post Share on other sites
The Bushman Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 You guys know the best equivalent to the Webtex for us over the pond? Yes, sew elastics all over your existing ghillie. Sew strips of wide 1" elastic that will let you place foliage upright in each area. If you can source green elastics then use them over black. Secure each end by sewing it well to the garment. Have the elastic about 2-3" long. Start on the hat and shoulders and you'll soon realise that you should have done this all along. Good Hunting Link to post Share on other sites
drummguy731 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Alright, that's an idea that came to me but I wasn't exactly sure if it would work. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I GOT MEH PICZ I GOT MEH PICZ!!!!! ... im realizing i dont know how to add them. any helpers out there willing to help someone who needs help? help. Link to post Share on other sites
gunnermaniac Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I GOT MEH PICZ I GOT MEH PICZ!!!!! ... im realizing i dont know how to add them. any helpers out there willing to help someone who needs help? help. Go on imageshack (google it) browse your folders, find piccy. Upload. Use forum 1 url (I think thats it, just pick a url and if it dosnt work edit and try the next one). Paste url into reply. I will be getting some hessian and one of these nifty vests very soon. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Was just watching a special on the RM commando snipers, they were wearing WEBTEX vests. Pretty nifty. Just a question, btw - can anyone take measurements for a WEBTEX vest (on a photo maybe?) and send them to me? I want one but I can't afford to buy it from the UK. Any help would be appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 wadda ya need? height width? edit: my first pic (woot) my concealment vest with last weeks vegitation still on it. hood not present in this photo. im still waiting for the rest to upload. ill get them up asap. Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Width, height, and basic cut measurements would be awesome: Also, any detailed photos would be happily welcomed! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 kk, i can get those to you in about an hour or so. got some other stuff to do. mine without the dead vegitation the hood with old vegitation pic of inside after i used zip ties edit: measurments total height:110 cm width:85cm hight from bottom to underarm:65 top of sleeve: 65 underneath of sleeve from arm pit:40 chest to centre: 40. ask if any of those dont make sense. Link to post Share on other sites
pedrosalas7 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 thewall i have one question, how did you use the zip ties? did you use them to attach netting to the vest or did you use them to tie the burlap directly? Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 zip tie goes through the netting, around the burlap and then tightened. to cover the tie so that u cant see it on the ghillie, i looped the burlap over the tie before i tightened it. so basicaly i did it directly to the vest. Link to post Share on other sites
pedrosalas7 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 oh ok... nice, although you must've used a lot of zip ties Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 200+ although u can get like 500 for a pound so i wasnt fussed. Link to post Share on other sites
TheBauer Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 wallhitme where are you from? Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 london england uk world universe galaxy Link to post Share on other sites
Parsley Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 how good is this vest for attaching dead oak leaves? thanks Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 if they are quite long its fine, but anything else isnt worth it Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky-fab Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Looks pretty good wall And effective in this time of the year Link to post Share on other sites
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