trevelyan Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 hi, i wonder if anyone could offer some advice please. i am looking to buy a tent that would look suitable with a dodge wc51. about 9-12 feet long and tall enough to stand in, where is the best place to get one and roughly what should i expect to pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 talk to jack . :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Trevelyan, I'd go for a "Tent, Small Wall" Pathfinders web page: http://www.pathfinderdistribution.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=50&category_id=14&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=64 Extract from the Pathfinders web page: Small Wall Tent. WW2 USA officers tent or for two junior officers when in the field. When necessary, this tent may also be used as a small storage tent. Rows upon rows would be seen at military camps and these temporary camps were nick named tent city or company streets. Benefits: Made from 13oz Waxed Duck canvas – identical to the originals. Hard wearing, waterproof, quick to dry. Side walls can be rolled up – identical to the originals. Easy ventilation and can be turned into a storage shelter… Jointed poles – for ease of use. Can fit in to the back of a family car or Jeep. Hand cleft pegs – identical to the originals. Superior pegs that will hold your tent hard to the ground… Manila guy ropes – identical to the originals. Will not rot or mould like sisal rope, Hand spliced for total strength. Characteristics: This tent is 8’ 10” wide, 9’ 2” long and 8’ high. The floor space is approximately 80 sq feet. The top, side walls, and all reinforcements are made of 12.29-ounce duck and the sod cloth is made of 9.85-ounce duck. This tent has a ridge height of 8' and a wall height of 3’ 3”. There are two stovepipe openings built into the tent, one at each end. This allows you to use the M1941 stove at either end. The tent can be ventilated by rolling up the side walls. Improves your display. Attracts the opposite sex… The specifications of the Small Wall Tent: Qty 2 – 2.4m upright poles Qty 1 – 2.7m ridge pole Qty 10 - 9" pegs Qty 10 - 13" pegs Price, around 500 £. Originals can be found off Ebay and other sources, but prices for originals have risen. You can easily put the tent and auxiliaries in the back of a Dodge WC, or in a 1/4t Jeep trailer. Other tents are the CP tent and the M1934 Pyramidal Tent (see pic's) Good luck, Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Replica Small Wall Tent for 399£: http://www.zib-militaria.de/US-small-wall-tent-WWII Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That command post tent looks interesting. Anybody making copies of them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDONE Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 hi, i wonder if anyone could offer some advice please.i am looking to buy a tent that would look suitable with a dodge wc51. about 9-12 feet long and tall enough to stand in, where is the best place to get one and roughly what should i expect to pay? What are you marked up as Americano or British? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevelyan Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 marked up as 29th/175th infantry military police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDONE Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 marked up as 29th/175th infantry military police.As Goran said, small wall best bet for US set up. Having a buying knowledge, I think you would be lucky to find one for less than £500 these days.The only thing I will say it can be put up by one person but two would be better. If still interested stick an advert up on http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk as they do crop up on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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