Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Gentleman I will be joining M8 Greyhound and nine Halftracks and 100 plus people to the trip to Bastogne. I have next to nothing in the form of kit and relevant clothing so I am going to need to 'hire' some kit from my chums on HMVF :greatidea: Would any one be willing to help.......I will know what I need as soon as Lloyd has let me know. Yours begginly. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Let me know what kit your after Jack ,I'll help you out if I can. Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Hi Steve. That is very kind of you mate, I am going to wait for Lloyds list :cry: I reckon I have have/can get most of what is required - it may be the odds and sods that I can't get in time 8-) Again, many thanks for the offer Steve! Jack Inbedded Bastogne reporter for HMVF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Hardyferret Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Gentleman I will be joining M8 Greyhound and nine Halftracks and 100 plus people to the trip to Bastogne. [glow=red,2,300]Who's a lucky boy then [/glow] :banana: :yay!: :clap: :yay!: :banana: Needles to say we all expect a fantastic article and loads of photos :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Its the 'kipping' in the snow bit that Lloyd was saying is whats worrying me :cry: I have asked them if they could move it to Dorset.......needless to say they where very unhelpful on this matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Righto mate...you OAPs can sleep in the nice warm billet if you like !!! leaving us hardcore re enactors.... :-D to live history.:-) You will need mate M43 jacket with or without pile liner M1936 Woollen overcoat or M1938 Mackinaw (NO PONCHOS) Wool trousers (dark or light shade mustards) Wool shirt Double buckle boots (preffered) or at a push Service shoes and Leggings OD T shirts/vests Wool scarf..(not a pink fluffy wooly one ) :shake: Web gear for weapon( You will be a private so M1 Garand preferred)Carbine optional Cartridge belt or pistol belt (for carbine) Mag pouches Canteen and cover Light or dark OD as its late war First aid pouch Fighting knife M3 or private purchase M1936 suspenders and Musette bag (No M1928 Doughboy) M1938 wirecutters and pouch (optional) M1943 folding shovel and Cover Sleeping bag and OD Duffel bag Woollen blankets Shelter half (optional) ....to make "hobo" roll with blankets in lieu of pack Personal kit (at your own discretion) This about covers it mate let me know if you need any further help. The time period we are portraying is December 17th 1944 in the fateful 2 days between the first german attacks and the time the 101st Airborne was sent to re enforce the town. The 10th Armored Division covered and held all points eastwards to Bastogne with such ferocity that it blunted the nazi spearheads and stopped them in their tracks with scratch blocking teams Desobry/Cherry and O Hara. So much so they were immortalised as the Stone of Bastogne...but unfortunatley the 101st airborne being the more famous unit claimed all the glory. We are going to set about changing peoples perception of the 10th armored division and with 9 half tracks and 120 CORRECTLY dressed armored infantryman we hope to bring the town to a standstill.....:-) Its being done with the auspices of the 10th armored verterans association...... SO LETS JUST GO..... regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Flipping heck Lloyd :-o ....is that all :cry: Can you point me in the right direction mate of where to get all of this kit :shake: :schocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 So I'll finally meet you in person, jack? Great that you are comming too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 So I'll finally meet you in person, jack? Great that you are comming too!!! mate, with that amount of kit I not sure if I will last long :cry: - I need someone to carry it for me.......Joris :naughty: :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ok folks, below is a list of what I need help: M43 jacket with or without pile liner M1936 Woollen overcoat or M1938 Mackinaw (NO PONCHOS) Wool trousers (dark or light shade mustards) Wool shirt Double buckle boots (preffered) or at a push Service shoes and Leggings OD T shirts/vests Wool scarf..(not a pink fluffy wooly one ) Web gear for weapon( You will be a private so M1 Garand preferred)Carbine optional Cartridge belt or pistol belt (for carbine) Mag pouches Canteen and cover Light or dark OD as its late war First aid pouch Fighting knife M3 or private purchase M1936 suspenders and Musette bag (No M1928 Doughboy) M1938 wirecutters and pouch (optional) M1943 folding shovel and Cover Sleeping bag and OD Duffel bag Woollen blankets Shelter half (optional) ....to make "hobo" roll with blankets in lieu of pack Personal kit (at your own discretion) So, the only thing that I have is not needed - a GMC :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Flippinn Heck Jack....what HAVE you got ? Guys/Girls better do some serious boogying to get Jack sorted ? We only have TWO WEEKS i feel a new TV reality show coming on....in the Changing rooms vein called "GET JACK SORTED" I will call Trinny and Susannah..........................:-) Clock is ticking Regards LLoyd ( Bazooka Team Member of Team Desobry ...C Co 20th Armored Infantry Battalion..... 10th Armored (Tiger) Division ...... in a foxhole on the Bastogne -Noville Highway December 17th 1944 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Jack, can't help with the clothing unless you shrink a few sizes but you are welcome to my carbine, knife, belt and suspenders,canteen etc if you can find some way to get the stuff from up here in the wilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Thanks Degsy we are off and running......Cheapest M-43 substitue is Norwegian ones!! regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Degsy, you are more than a good man! I will list up I actually do have so we can work back from there. This is all Lloyds fault anyhow - can't quite see what is wrong with a Shell Suit and wellies :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Didn't know Shell made suits and wellies, thought they were a POL company, :? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 OH.... Dont start blaming ME now.......:-) you were the one that was twisting my arm I never forced you to come..... How are we getting on with the "wants" list Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Oi Jack Got a helmet? Joris has a GREAT repro :-D (para). Maybe a nice 2nd armoured painted one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Oi Jack Got a helmet? Joris has a GREAT repro :-D (para). Maybe a nice 2nd armoured painted one? Got one thanks mate.........if I didn't, would you know where I could get one :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 That's cool... you may have guessed I tried to drum up some bussiness for my repro helmets. Life is expensive and my income poor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 That's cool... you may have guessed I tried to drum up some bussiness for my repro helmets. Life is expensive and my income poor... LOL..best post up some pictures and I hope you charged Joris a fortune :-D.....he comes from Holland, he can afford it :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ok, as promised hear is my list of what I have and haven't got: M43 jacket with or without pile liner NO M1936 Woollen overcoat or M1938 Mackinaw (NO PONCHOS)NO Wool trousers (dark or light shade mustards) YES :-D Wool shirtNO Double buckle boots (preffered) NO OD T shirts/vestsNO Wool scarf..(not a pink fluffy wooly one ) NO Web gear for weapon( You will be a private so M1 Garand preferred)Carbine optional YES :-D Cartridge belt or pistol belt (for carbine) YES :-D Mag pouches YES :-D Canteen and cover Light or dark OD as its late war YES :-D First aid pouch YES :-D Fighting knife M3 or private purchaseNO M1936 suspenders YES :-D Musette bag (No M1928 Doughboy)NO M1938 wirecutters and pouch (optional)NO M1943 folding shovel and Cover YES :-D Sleeping bag and OD Duffel bag YES :-D Woollen blanketsNO Shelter half (optional) ....to make "hobo" roll with blankets in lieu of packNO So there we have it............HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 LOL..best post up some pictures and I hope you charged Joris a fortune :-D.....he comes from Holland, he can afford it :-D Hmmm, well actually I haven't painted one yet. I didn't overcharge Joris... :-( he is a freshly married man now so he needs it when pans go flying..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 M43 jacket with or without pile liner Got without liner but have a nice brown woolen jumper size 44/46 Double buckle boots (preffered) size 10 Musette bag (No M1928 Doughboy) Got Shelter half (optional) ....to make "hobo" roll with blankets in lieu of pack Got 2 shelter halfs but no poles Fighting knife M3 or private purchase possible will check Wool shirt Will check Will check to see if anyone else has the missing Items I will post pictures if your interested, regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Thanks Chappers.............5 button jumper will be fine Jack so what does that leave us to get ? Also Jack this carbine better not have a bayonet lug on it...... the units uniform adviosr (ME !!!.......:-)....................) will have a fit :roll: i do have a spare type 2 barrel band to replace it if it has provided we can get the front sight off............... :shake: wants list update required please regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Got one thanks mate.........if I didn't, would you know where I could get one :shake: Don't forget to paint the stripe out then...............as you've been demoted for this op :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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