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I am guilty of mainly posting about my German WW2 stuff (ancient/medieval/modern reenactors, I love you all a lot) and interacting with such posts a lot because that is where my expertiese lies. I have noticed a trend on this sub I don't like.

It happens on this sub at least 2-3 times a week that a young and novice reenactor will post his impression, usually filled with extremely low quality cheap rubbish, and comments will usually be really supportive with a high karma score.

I do not understand this. Why are we saying things like "this is a great start!" to people that CLEARLY have just bought the first thing that was available at a cheap price? This is going to set them back a huge amount of time and money. It will entrench them in poor reenactor practices or worse, have them create a mentality of "good enough" which is the opposite of what accurate history demands.

I only see a few explanations why and I have a response to all:

• Experienced reenactors want to be supportive

Don't. Be helpful. Tell them the hard truth they need over the easy "you're doing great for a start!" line you KNOW is wrong. They will thank you later. You don't have to be a dick about it but what do you think is the better overall thing for them to hear?

• Inexperienced reenactors that don't know any better are the ones that reply

Then where are all the experts that usually populate this sub? We need to be out there teaching the new guys, I think. That's how we build a community.

• Reenactors that don't know the period give their ignorant opinion

This seems extremely unlikely. If I see someone in an impression I know nothing about my thoughts on it are not gonna go beyond "that's a really cool kit!" and I'm not gonna go around telling the man "your coat looks amazing and accurate!" if it's the literal first time I'm looking at a 1750s Russian overcoat or whatever.

I'm honestly puzzled at this. Why are we not helping novices improve and are instead selling them the "you look great!" line when they just bought the cheapest trash they could possibly find?

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I’m not sure what unit I want to do yet I have a belt and collar tabs coming in soon I know I wanna pair M40 with M43 for a Normandy impression what can I do to make this better?

Exclusively issued to the Vietnamese Commando's counter terrorists units for long range mission deep behind enemies line, often carried out by helivac.

It's a very large pack with a 40l+ capacity. Features include:

-1 large compartment with laptop mesh slot.

-2 very big water compartments on the side.

-1 admin compartment with extendable zippers

-flaps for carrying extra gears like helmets, sleeping bags, tents,...

-has adjustable shoulder, sternum and padded waist straps

-Is made from water proof material

-has 4 nubs on the bottom to prevent wear.

Only 1 left, deadstock new with the original packaging. 50$+shipping from Vietnam

The medic bags I got for my impression didn’t come with these little straps. What are they called, where can I buy just the straps, and how important are they to complete the accuracy of the troops that used throughout the war? Thanks.

Im looking for a stovepipe/artillery boot and am looking for recommendations i seen these pakistani boots and simce i wont wear them often just so i can larp in the woods as josey wales or something i was thinking about grabbing a pair of these pakistani boots but wanted to see if anyone else had any experience suggestions are welcome but im not paying $300 for something ill wear a few times a year at most. Used boots would be fine aswell but dont pop up often and sell quick.

Many reenactors don't think much of German reproduction helmets (me included), but I think these helmets can be acceptable and even a good alternative to originals in some ways.

Many people don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a repainted original, which is understandable, considering that you still have to buy a lot more items for an impression.

I've decided to buy an M40 from Nestof (Poland) and try to make it look more authentic.

I've added a rough-textured paint layer (I applied it with a brush to make it look like a field overpaint), treated the liner and chinstrap with boiled linseed oil, and added a bit of wear and tear.

I think the results are very good.

Keep in mind that these helmets are NOT usable straight away; you have to put in a bit of work.

Feel free to share your thoughts!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask

My noble clothes I wore at the recent Battle of Evesham event, pictures taken during our pre-battle brief.

Photos by Sarah Hartman

So i am building this ww2 us paratrooper loadout for airsoft games.

As you can see i am using a Kar98k since i only have german weapons for now but plan to buy a Thompson.

Photoshoot in the 1923 period Officers Uniform of the Irish National Army (Free State period - civil war uniform - 1922-23) Uniform was made by Queen and Empire.

I have the weapons and revolver lanyard but didn’t want to risk bringing them out by my neighbours haha

Placed an order for brown WW1 capless ammo boots on 2 May, $296CAD (£153) leaves my account, and no email confirming the order. Mark and I clarified everything 11 May after I asked whether they started or even got the order, then silence again. 2 Jun I ask for an update, Mark tells me that they take 10 weeks as they're made to order. 21 Jul Mark let's me know he'll have them in, I received the package today 17 Aug, 16 weeks after purchase.

Opened the box, and its not what I pordered. I find a pair of black capped ammo boots reeking of mothballs.

I've pretty well washed my hands from it, and accept I lost $300. I'm now doing what I should have done from the start, reaching out to the pros.

I'm active military, looking to make a WW1 uniform for my regiment (RCD), I've pieced everything together, just need the boots. Most of the CEF had capless ammo boots at the start of the war, thats what im looking for, WW1 capless ammo boots in brown

I know that m17 chinstrap were made out of canvas webbing type of material with a slanted line twill or whatever the name of that is but I cant find it anywhere and only places I knew that made these stopped making em or they aren't responding

Does anyone know of any non airsoft groups with in the us who reenact early 01-12 GWOT

90$ each, 80$ each if you grab all. Shipping from Vietnam. Only 3 remaining

New (the cloth one) belt = more Photos of course. Still doing an early carolingean Andrustio (scandinavians and anglo-saxons know them as Huscarls, essentially). Constructive Criticism always welcome. Wouldn't always wear the hat of course, just depending on the weather