gas 44 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yeah kind of freaks me out too Tony :blush: Well Jack thats where ME looking younger than you comes in :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 At shows I'll always wear the correct uniform for the vehicle - I just think that it completes the picture so to speak, although I suspect that my corporals stripes are starting to look a bit "young". Likewise, although I have absolutely no desire to dig trenches or suchlike, I have nothing but admiration for what I see the reenactors do at W&P - absolutely brilliant I think, although I must admit that wild horses wouldn't get me into an SS uniform..... In any case I think it all boils down to whether you feel comfortable with what you're wearing and there's no point in going around feeling like a pratt, because at that point the chances are high that that's what you actually look like..... We all share a common passion, so whatever flies our various kites is fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Actually I have loads of stuff left!! Want me to hook them all out to see what we have??? What about HMVF flags??? OK slightly off topic :blush: but was thinking abut that lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 What about HMVF flags??? OK slightly off topic :blush: but was thinking abut that lately When out with the Land Rover I tend to wear clothes, as they are more comfortable than au naturel on vinyl seats especially on a hot day, but a HMVF flag might work instead. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 When out with the Land Rover I tend to wear clothes, as they are more comfortable than au naturel on vinyl seats especially on a hot day, but a HMVF flag might work instead. Mike There's a good reason why a HMVF calander is not on the agenda. :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 For parades and MV shows I wear a uniform, no rank or medals. British or US. In a normal cold weather drive, I wear a Brit tanker uniform (warm.) In summer when just driving around I may wear Desert clothing or can be seen wearing a Hawaï shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 When out with the Land Rover I tend to wear clothes, as they are more comfortable than au naturel on vinyl seats especially on a hot day, but a HMVF flag might work instead. Mike I was thinking of pricing a few up out here as was planning on going to war and peace. Maybe pennant sized for antennas. Have to ask Jack and Joris There's a good reason why a HMVF calander is not on the agenda. :wow: A desk calendar of vehicles would be nice....... could run a thread on the top 12 photos from 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I was thinking of pricing a few up out here as was planning on going to war and peace. Maybe pennant sized for antennas. Have to ask Jack and Joris. It's already in hand.. news in the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 It's already in hand.. news in the new year I'm thinking of making "Enigma is cool" pennats, flags and mugs for my (HMVF) fanclub.:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Mike, are you suggesting the HMVF couldn't do better than the WI ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 A 250 lbs 101st/506th or 82nd AB, "Living History" or "Reenactor" in a Para uniform. Need I say more? I doubt that the present day airborne guys will think very highly of very overweight people who dress up in tailor made uniform and pretend to be a WW2 soldier. The guy in the picture could not run ten yards without having a heart attack. The soldiers of WW2 were in their late teens or early twenties, and were well trained, and EXTREMELY seldom overweight. Showing a period photograph of a rear area maintenance soldier that's slightly overweight does not prove that ALL soldiers were overweight (happened to me once when a Living History guy wanted to prove his point).... Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 But one plus side of the plus size, Goran, is that he can pack a lot more ammunition on that belt :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 shorts and a t shirt vehicles the draw not me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) A 250 lbs 101st/506th or 82nd AB, "Living History" or "Reenactor" in a Para uniform. Need I say more? <photo and comments snipped> Goran N Gotta say, while I'm not normally a huge fan of re-enactment, singling one guy out for personal comment seems a bit off-kilter for what is normally a friendly forum, especially when he's not here to put his side across. I think there's a difference in context - I wouldn't dress up and pretend, but I can understand others dressing up for education etc. Edited December 20, 2013 by Lauren Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) I'm thinking of making "Enigma is cool" pennats, flags and mugs for my (HMVF) fanclub.:coffee: can you put me down for the matching his and hers set? :cool2: Mike, are you suggesting the HMVF couldn't do better than the WI ? I have been studying different calendar formats but I am currently stuck on the Victoria's Secret calendar, for 8 hours...... Must admit a fusion between that and some MV's just seems appealing Gotta say, while I'm not normally a huge fan of re-enactment, singling one guy out for personal comment seems a bit off-kilter for what is normally a friendly forum, especially when he's not here to put his side across. I think there's a difference in context - I wouldn't dress up and pretend, but I can understand others dressing up for education etc. I think this is the bottom line statement at the end of every thread on this subject, some people want to, some people don't. Different people different tastes and if that wasn't the case everyone would own a Jeep with airborne markings (ok bad example :-D) Edited December 21, 2013 by fesm_ndt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I do hope you are suggesting Victoria's Secret supply the models, and us the vehicles. The alternative would lead to wide spread panic in the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I do hope you are suggesting Victoria's Secret supply the models, and us the vehicles. The alternative would lead to wide spread panic in the streets. The thought of HMVF "models", scantily clad on a calendar [ATTACH=CONFIG]85118[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.303fan Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 dress up ? as far a i go is a dutch military overall to get muddy in, complete with dutch flag on the shoulder as i can wear that :-) no marking otherwise for personal reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The thought of HMVF "models", scantily clad on a calendar [ATTACH=CONFIG]85118[/ATTACH] Definitly!!!! It would only work as the Rosie calander! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The thought of HMVF "models", scantily clad on a calendar [ATTACH=CONFIG]85118[/ATTACH] Hmmm, I don't have the perfect legs for a calender like this but thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hmmm, I don't have the perfect legs for a calender like this but thanks for asking. That's true ........but where are the HMVF dancing girls? After all you finally admitted some time ago that you were responsible for their disappearance:??? As I remember there were at least 12 of 'em so at least one for each month.:dancinggirls: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 That's true ........but where are the HMVF dancing girls? After all you finally admitted some time ago that you were responsible for their disappearance:??? As I remember there were at least 12 of 'em so at least one for each month.:dancinggirls: I know nothing Degsy....but you may contact me offline. Maybe I know a bit more then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I think this is the bottom line statement at the end of every thread on this subject, some people want to, some people don't. Different people different tastes and if that wasn't the case everyone would own a Jeep with airborne markings (ok bad example :-D) I though everyone DOES own a Jeep in airborne markings;) Seriously though, each to their own is the way to go. I think the correct uniform can really set off a restoration, but the owner has to be comfortable with what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I know nothing Degsy....but you may contact me offline. Maybe I know a bit more then... So you're in denial again then:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.303fan Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 if needed and if what Katie did helps, i might dress up for the calender. 12 men dressed as pin up's... i say the sales are going to hit 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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