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Agree that 'in the field' no hard and fast rules. You see variations and oddities. That said, if it was me, I would do what seems to have been the majority thing - so on the front the signage the opposite way round to that show in the Jeep line drawing pic and on the rear no white star on the bumperette and the unit seniority number there instead. I also wouldn't put a white star on the front bumper - I would agree with the view that it's bonnet and sides only for a Brit Jeep. Ultimately though, it's the owner's vehicle - he can paint it pink if the need grips him; his choice.

Other way around surely (as shown on the frontal shot of the Priest, previously)? Looking at the front, Div sign on your right as you face the vehicle. Also signs duplicated on the rear bumperettes (so no Allied star there)?

That's the one, though, as Chris says, also seen in a red solid circle. I got mine made up at for my Jeep at very reasonable cost by Axholme Signs.

Sound and sensible advice there, I think.

Common sense suggests you keep them out of sight and secure when travelling to/from. At a show like W&P having them on display should be no problem at all, I'd have thought. But again, they are a lure to the light fingered, so suggest you keep them secure, even when on show. Keep the deact certs with you (or copies of, if you prefer to keep the originals at home for safety) so in the unlikely event of someone in authority getting worried about them, you can show that they are indeed deacts. With a few minor precautions and a degree of care, you should be fine.

I'm unclear on the law as it stands in the UK right now on buying and selling deacts. There's been a few occasions on here recently with people either selling or seeking deacts - Lee Enfield No4, GPMG, Thompson. Is it OK until the new regulations on deact specs become UK law to buy/sell deacts that do not yet comply with the 'new' deact standards (pinned mags, etc)? I thought not, but am not certain. If it's not OK - who commits an offence; the buyer, the seller, both? Not trying to rain on anybody's parade - just seeking some clarity. Thanks.

Right you lot - stop being cheeky. I don't think it's fair that Withams should be the butt of all these jokes. Let's put this behind us.

Ah, so you mean a pre-2010 spec deac, gotcha.

Buyer beware - could get a bum deal here!

Not sure what you mean by 'old spec' in relation to a Gimpy.

Yes, highly annoying policy decision by Airfix. Pathetic really.

Yes, but the obvious inaccuracy there is that these were all either burning on the ground or flying rapidly south or west, at the time! :-D

Not to mention that every in-cockpit 'flying' shot has the aircraft apparently pitched so nose-up (note all the ground whizzing past behind the (yes - missing) tail of the aircraft) that it'd be in a permanent stall attitude! The whole film is far more a snapshot of Britain in 1964 than it is 1944. 633 is utterly daft - but it's good daft!

Have to agree with what's been said before. Don't think I could make anything as good as that (and I am considerably older than your daughter!) Have you shared with Airfix? They have a 'workspace Wednesday' thing on the Twitter account (maybe Facebook too?) and always welcome contributions from modellers.

Pair of good quality XL repro 1937 pattern British Army WW2 wool Second World War battle dress trousers, for reenactment. As per the pics, wear in knees and have a couple of other small holes, so will need patches or repair there but otherwise, in good shape. Represent the 'early' 1937 pattern with dished metal buttons. Waist - 35". Inside leg - 34". Looking for £26. Good to wear to represent any point during WW2 and into the 1950s. Very good detailed and accurate standard of manufacture; correct pockets, ankle blousers, brace buttons, button fly, etc, etc. I have had these a few years and will never use them again, so may as well go to someone who will. As far as I recall made either by Panther Store or Pegasus Militaria. Happy to take paypal and non-online payment methods, but buyer covers the fees if using the former. UK p&p - £3.50.

Appreciate the time you took To make a rhyme to help us see But is it my left as I look Or the flag's left as it looks at me?! :cheesy:

As everyone else has said, you can only judge the flag to be 'upside down' if you can orient it in relation to a pole - which in this case you can't.

Bit more realistic - thanks.

Thanks - and for what he's asking I think he'll have them for a good while yet!

I'm in need of a couple of 1930s-50s era brass screw caps for the old-fashioned petrol tins. They don't need to be super condition, they don't need to have anything snazzy on them, as long as they'll screw onto a petrol can, they'll do. If you have anything that could suit, pls give me a shout. Happy to pay for them, obviously - not expecting freebies. Thanks.

You have quite a number of options for an 'appropriate' bayonet - the 'butcher' is just one. I would aim to obtain something suitable at under £100 if I were you. Online dealers are probably the worst choice, in terms of getting value for money. Instead, as suggested, it would probably serve you better to visit your local auction house, antique shops, militaria fairs, etc, to pay cash and to haggle. And if all you want is to display it on the end of your rifle you might go for a bayonet that is missing its scabbard - in which case you'll be able to spend even less. Happy hunting!

Now sold. Lovely pair of gilt and enamel Royal Air Force Queen's Crown RAF round crest gents cufflinks. Twist type fastening, in original presentation box. Per Ardua Ad Astra air force motto design. I bought these new at a Guildford uniform suppliers about 10 years ago for my Grandad. He never even took them out of their box so they are completely as new, unworn. Beautifully made, good bright colours. Cost me over £20 new. Far superior to the crappy plastic ones most commonly seen nowadays. Superb Christmas or birthday gift for the former or serving RAF member, for mess or formal dress or just for a fella who is interested in aviation history, aircraft and aeroplanes.

Two pairs of good quality repro XL 1937 pattern British Army WW2 wool battle dress trousers. Ones on the left in very good condition, essentially as new. 'Transitional' type before 37 pattern became 40 pattern; they have 'war economy' plastic buttons. Waist - max 40". Inside leg - 33". £45 Ones on the right, gone through in the right knee and also slightly in the left, plus a couple of other small holes, so will need patches or repair there but otherwise, in good shape. These represent the 'early' 1937 pattern with dished metal buttons. Waist - 35". Inside leg - 34". £30 These are both good to wear to represent any point during WW2 and into the 1950s. Very good detailed and accurate standard of repro in both cases; correct pockets, ankle blousers, brace buttons, button fly, etc, etc. They don't have the repro white labels in the back of the waistband. You can buy those separately and sew them on yourself, if you're minded - I never saw the point, personally. I have had these for quite a few years and will never use them again, so may as well go to someone who will. And at this price they are what's commonly known as 'bloody cheap'! You're going to ask me who made them and I am afraid I can't remember, but I think one pair was Panther Store and the other Pegasus Militaria. Anyway they offer a considerable saving on those available at, for example, Soldier of Fortune and elsewhere (and are better quality than SOF). Check for yourself. Prices don't include postage. Happy to take paypal, but buyer covers the fees.

Yessir, still available - and have DM'd you.

NOW SOLD Military letter, number and hard-to-find fractions stencils - as per the pic. 133 individual metal stencils altogether. Entire alphabet, ampersand, variety of fractions, numbers 1 - 9 and lots of spares and/or alternative styles/sizes for most letters and numbers and some of the fractions too. Useful for vehicle markings, canvas, ration boxes, etc, etc. Lots of variety in terms of sizes and fonts - plenty of British style seriph letters as well as US style sans-seriph. To give a sense of sizes the largest letters and numbers here are 5.5cm, or just over 2". £40 plus the postage for the whole lot, which in the current teen language of the street is termed 'a bargain'. Happy to take paypal - but buyer covers the fees.