Jack Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi KaroshiI stand corrected, I've got the book but I was generalising and turning the key another notch or two, there is one thing in Jacks favour tho', from the pics I've seen he looks the right size for the dangling left leg from the open cab. :lol: Cheers Degsy So, this leg thingy, is this something else I have to buy? :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Dooooh :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Forgot to give you SOF website http://www.1944airborne.com Regards Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 ............................from the pics I've seen he looks the right size for the dangling left leg from the open cab. Degsy, I've heard the way he changes gear, now I know.........probably because that left leg IS dangling out the cab side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 It is about time I learnt my lesson - it is just trouble when you two turn up :cry: Any way, I am leaving the office now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 The ingratitude Karoshi, after all the help and sound advice we give him :shock: :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I know, just what can you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Apparently re-enactors don't like the SOF stuff, British stuff especially is supposed to be wrong material and colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 quote from the 'road to victory' When the need for more trucks and drivers became critical a large number of trucks and drivers came from idled U.S. Infantry divisions awaiting transfer to the front. Those units included the 26th, 95th. 104th, 94th, 84th and the 102nd. Newly arrived combat divisions were held in reserve for several weeks in rear areas because the lack of supplies made it impossible to equip and provision them adequately at the front. All in all, the U.S. Army created some sixty-one provisional truck companies whose service was invaluable. so you can badge up as any of the above infantry divisions & still have the truck insignia for the red ball. That way you can be correct for many occasions & be the correct skin tone. get yourself a copy of the 'Road to victory but for a taster here is a link. http://carol_fus.tripod.com/army_hero_red_ball.html The Red Ball was a crucial part of the war & is often overlooked as it is not one of the most glamorous units to portray. cheers Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 The Red Ball was in many ways a shambles but it allowed the QM Dept to see all the errors and pitfalls and most of the problems were addressed and overcome in subsequent long haul ops such as the ABC. Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Well Berni's spoken so now you'll have to do what you're told, so to repeat ,olive drab wool shirt ,tan tie.M41 jacket, M1937 trousers (mustards),tan trouser belt, canvas gaiters,rough out ankle boots,knitted jeep capall topped off with an M1 helmet. If you were to have had a job which was to keep you on the beach for a period then you would have been issued with Corcoran Para boots in an effort to keep out sand and sea water,in practice most troops kept them for walking out and put up with the wet feet. As for vehicle markings, if you use magnetic for the unit markings you can swap units at will. Regards Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 And before you ask the answers no :!: you can have an M1 carbine or go on a fizzer, :evil: Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Just a quick time saving tip Jack. If you mask off a 6" diameter circle BEFORE you paint the truck green then it will save you having to paint a red ball on it later, plus you'll save a bit of green paint as well. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Nice one Tim, very subtle. Cheers Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Well, you know, I like to be of help where I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 8) 8) 8) :lol: Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 poor jack is going to be more confused than ever :? you're better off buying HBT's to start with which are very comfy for driving & don't chafe to much ( eating cloth isn't a pleasant pastime). It is very difficult knowing what to badge up as & what markings to put on the truck so bounce a few ideas round & I'm 100% positive that you will get the yeh or neh from the chaps. All I can say is books,books & more books & internet. Research is the only answer. Don't forget that what you wear & badge up as should go with the Jimmy if you intend driving her while uniformed up otherwise the Military world will know all the mistakes you have made. Veterans will also spot mistakes so get it right first time & save yourself a lot of wasted money getting it wrong. we all have our own preferences but that may not be yours ultimatley it is your choice & i presume by asking for help in the first place you want to get it right. in many instances the bridge between Mv owners & re-enactors is closing as more Mv owners who have the vehicles get the history correct & many re-enactors get the vehicles to go with their history. research,research & more research on what unit you want to portray & then the uniform etc will be the easier (not always easy) bit cheers berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 At flippin last! Someone who has made sense :shock: 8) knew I could depend on you Bernie So to make matter worse :twisted: can anyone post up an image of what you wear yourself? Cheers. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Give me strength :roll: Exactly what we've been telling you, the reason I made up that list for you was because that was the basic uniform issued to the majority of troops up to late 1944 and was used through the remainder of the war., HBT's and M43's were made to be worn as layers over the top of the items I listed for you. I did leave you a message to land line me so that I could explain things to you. Regards Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Give me strength :roll: Exactly what we've been telling you, the reason I made up that list for you was because that was the basic uniformissued to the majority of troops up to late 1944 and was used throough the remainder of the war., HBT's and M43's were made to be worn as layers over the top of the items I listed for you. I did leave you a message to land line me so that I could explain things to you. Regards Degsy ............yeah but Berni said it in a nice way :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 :shock: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 ............yeah but Berni said it in a nice way but she's not been banging her head against the same wall for the last 6 months ! Give her time. However nicely put Berni's seems to have missed the point, not followed the plot, not up to speed or just or chosen to ignor the criteria. Can't see anything in what she says the justifies or permits the side arm. Degsy remember, you can lead a horse to water............. Give me strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Nope! I am with Berni on this one. So, to recap, I have GMC 353 so would it be ok to wear 101st Airborne Uniform? Or should I just get my coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Get yourself some 101 kit and a 1911 stand IN THE BACK of the GMC and get someone else to drive it. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi Jack, there is i belive a local firm known as `sutlers trading` which sells re-enacting uniforms if you want to give them a call. Ashley P.S. have just checked the site my self some of the items are expensive (IMO) Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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