LeeEnfield

I think that going on comments made, from this site and others, if I wanted a B/d making up, I'd go to Warhorse.

Having said that, I get a fair amount of gear via ebay,.but try canada/usa sites, as they, at times work out cheaper,inc shipping that uk site;...............and you could end up with a lovely, comfy canadian B/d, (Much nicer that the scratchy brit type, :-D)

For bits and pieces, kit wise,.try sabre sales, in southsea.

Andy

Least We Forget,.................

What passing bells,for those who die as cattle ?

Only the monstrous anger of the guns.

Only the stuttering rifle's rapid rattle,

Can patter out their hasty orisons.

No mockeries for them from prayers or bells,

Nor any voice of mourning, save the choirs, -

The shrill,demented choirs of wailing shells;

And bugles calling for them from sad shires.

What candles may be held to speed them all ?

Not in the hands of boys, but in their eyes,

Shall shine the holy glimmers of good - byes.

The pallor of girl's brows shall be their pall;

Their flowers,the tenderness of silent minds,

And each slow dusk, a drawing - down of blinds.

Wilfred Owen.

At the going down of the sun,

And in the morning,............

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Hi Rambo.

While I can go along with you on the smartness, - and certainly coolness of GI kit,-esp, when the suns trying to melt the tarmac ( :-D), I'd still go carefull, in how much you 'dress up', said kit; Please don't think I'm being a kill joy, - or snob.etc; its just that I've seen, - and quite probably did, myself, when I started out, - kit, being added to, with no thought, as to wether it would have been used originaly.

Also, as already mentioned in first posting, there are a lot of US reenactors out there, who WILL tell you, whats right and wrong......in most cases, quietly ( :wink:)

With dressing brit, (and canadian), its more the 'old soldiers', who wore the gear for real who can be critical,..

My advice, for what its worth, is to find the unit, you want to portray, and research it;.......(hell of a lot easier with the internet)

As for stockings and suspenders......................... :evil: :-D Bring back Rocky Horror.

Please don't take anything written above, as trying to put you down etc. Only trying to give some pointers.

Give me a shout, if I can help.

All the best.

Andy

same here...................... :? :?

Hi Rambo.

As a reenactor,.who's desperatly saving for a vehicle,....I've heard comments passed by (at times,)those who ought to know better.

The thing I found, was that a lot of these comments were made out of ignorence, - if the chance was there, to have a chat, a lot of 'mis-understanding' was able to be explained. A lot of people,find it hard to understand the reason's we want to 'dress up as soldiers';

Is the only reason for going along the 'yank - line',.no offence intended, simply due to not getting hassle, from others ??

What do you want to Do when you dress in uniform ??

a site well worth looking at, - Jack even posts there... :lol: is

http://wwiireenacting.co.uk/forum

You will need to register,same as here, look for american section.

Another idea, if ww2 is not the way you nesscarilly want to go, is your land rover a millitary model ??...if so, maybe research its history and dress to compliment it.

Please don't feel that I'm being negative, its just in Certain circles, even wwii reenactors can get a little bitchy........ :roll:

If i can be of any help, just shout.

Andy

Look forward to seeing final result, whenever.....Jack

All the best.

Andy

Now that sounds kinda KINKY............... :twisted: :lol: :lol:

Go On, Jack;.....................................

You know you Want to......................... :lol: :lol: :roll:

Now, that looks GOOD.............. :lol:

Andy

I guess thats what is all about. :lol:

Cheers again for those stunning pics.

Andy

WOW,

2nd,4th & 5th pic's capture the run very well; was it in rememberance of anything specific ? or maybe a 'first run of the year, shakedown type ?

Great Photo's,................wheres the overtime when you want it ?? then I can get an MW :lol:

Cheers MadMan.

Andy

Welcome aboard, Steve

Andy

MadMan,

Great Photo's, cheers for sharing.............

QL bedford's look good.......................

Andy

Same here, Mick.

Many thanks.

Andy

BU***R..............I forgot it was on. :roll: :roll: :cry:

Looks like it was a good one.

(If memory serves me right,.there's another do later in the year,.I think ?)

Thanks for posting pic's of what I missed. :lol:

Andy

Looks Good, Jack. 8) 8)

Nice One.

Andy

Ian.

Have a look at

http://www.replicaters.com

http://www.warhorsetradingpost.com

These companys produce gear made to measure.

another 'worth a try', this month Mil Machines Int, miscellaneous classifieds,- ATS Captains Battledress,blouse,skirt.shirt,tie,genuine 1940's

small size three £100. Shropshire 01299 861218.

As Berni has said, let us know what she fancies dressing as, lots of eyes looking, etc

Hope above helps

Andy

Another place to try, Sabre Sales, in Southsea.http://www.milweb.net/go/sabre

Ashley,

If you are after '49 patt, Ebay is well worth a look. It goes for very little money, (in contrast to '39/40 patt.)-Once you go past the '49 patt badged up and desc as WWII. :roll: :roll: :?

What size are you after, I can put you in touch with someone who has a set 40'chest 34/35 waist, if they are any use.

Also Sabre Sales could be worth a try.

Andy

I would imagin they would have to have a Third Party type, at the very least;.............maybe something like public liability; esp in these 'sue and be damed' days.............

I could well be wrong,.though. :lol:

Andy

I always tended to use the petzl, when working on vehicles etc, but the price of batts did tend to put me off, so one day I was in the local builders merchant outlet, and found a headtorch, powered by a 6v cell (4R25H)

This is encased in a padded belt container, and the torch has a round the head band. (no 'over the head' strap)

The only bit that seems a bit naff, is the buckle,plastic, but if that breaks, won't be difficult to replace.

If I remember right, only cost around £8, and batts cost me £1.95 a time.

Andy

Know someone who dropped his wallet,.......inc 3 weeks holiday pay....into the darkness: :oops: :oops: :roll:

To say he wasn't Very popular with his missis and kids, would be a tad understatement.................................. :lol:

Andy

STALWART :!: :!: :!: :roll:

Drill holes in the ends of your spanners, attach string to one end, other end to belt, etc...............at least if dropped, can be retreved. :lol:

Andy

Not so nice when you actually have to work on said motor :roll:

Andy

:lol: :lol: :lol: 8) EXCELLENT, 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:

Don't get me started on "political correctness",

Andy

HE, HE, HE HE,.......... :lol: :lol:

COR, I suspect thats going to go down like a ,......No, I can't use that example, its a family forum, after all,..................,like a lead balloon.

Although, thinking about it,.............................. :lol:

Won battles, Yes;.....but wars :?: :?: :?:

Cheers for that, Richard.

Andy