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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Personal Loadouts (Version 2.0) [ONLY PICTURES]
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:05:09 AM »
It's horribly hot in California.
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: January 31, 2011, 09:09:58 PM »
Haven't frequented the forum lately, but awesome stuff everyone!
usmcpog, where are you from out of curiosity? The field in your PMC kit looks really familiar.
usmcpog, where are you from out of curiosity? The field in your PMC kit looks really familiar.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: US Army Infantryman (Vietnam War) loadout, does this kitlist sound okay?
« on: December 15, 2010, 06:45:32 PM »
This may be of interest to you:
http://www.vietnam-airsoft.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=15
http://www.vietnam-airsoft.com/phpBB3/index.php
No one ever told me where the party was after the first Vietnamairsoft forum closed
http://www.vietnam-airsoft.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=15
http://www.vietnam-airsoft.com/phpBB3/index.php
No one ever told me where the party was after the first Vietnamairsoft forum closed
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Mitchell Cover on a PASGT m88 helmet???
« on: December 15, 2010, 01:38:47 AM »
The PASGT looks absolutely nothing like M1 helmets, and using it would really detract from your appearance. Crimson_Phoenix made a very good point about the availability of M1's, and how they can be found for cheap. A boonie hat or bandanna, as mentioned as well, are very good substitutes for the helmet though, and would look much better than a PASGT.
These two sentences kind of contradict each other by the way, just sayin'
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... totally not for looking the part, ...
...I have been trying to get the perfect Vietnam loadout for some time now...
These two sentences kind of contradict each other by the way, just sayin'
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Clothing/Gear / Re: US Army Infantryman (Vietnam War) loadout, does this kitlist sound okay?
« on: December 15, 2010, 01:18:41 AM »Do I need to replace it? I'd really rather not. Is the shape of the liner on the airborne helmet different from the regular infantry version?
Just use it if you don't want to replace it (or until you replace it) since it's only airsoft. A minor detail like that can be okay, and looks a lot less conspicuous than trying to pull off the 'Nam look with woodland BDU's or MOLLE equipment for example. Also, in regards to the helmet cover, hold yourself back from drawing anything on it. Writing/drawing things on helmet covers wasn't as widely done as most people think.
As far as using repro uniforms, most people wear them so as not to "destroy" originals uniforms by using them in the field. This makes more sense with WW2 airsofters and reenactors, since finding original uniforms can be hard on its own, as well as the fact that you'd be rolling around in 60-70 year old wool. With Vietnam however (in this case the 3rd pat's,) since the uniform stayed virtually the same up until the 80's, there's really no problem in finding original and post war production stuff and not feeling bad about using and abusing them.
I don't have my uniform on hand at the moment, so I'm not sure on the ripstop poplin. I've never really payed attention the fabric at all.
On jungle boots, don't use those $20 Chinese made ones they sell at surplus stores and come in black and OD. They're okay for the first time, but they fall apart when you need them most. Not to mention the color and quality looks nothing like real jungle boots.
Here's some photos I've picked up. Looking at original photo's is one of the best ways to see how guys wore their uniform and equipment. It's mostly SOG and MACV guys (with the occasional WW2 photo I was to lazy to organize), but theres some grunt pics in there.
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/retrohead01/ww2/Vietnam%20War/
I'll post more links when I find them. I can't remember very many ever since the vietnamairsoft forum went kaput.
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: December 10, 2010, 02:15:05 AM »
Rampenfest, awesome stuff man. You guys look great!
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The Screening Room / Re: Battle: Los Angeles
« on: December 08, 2010, 10:10:32 PM »Because Arizona doesn't want them anymore.
I just lol'd the hardest I've lol'd all week.
Looks interesting though, mostly being a sci-fi nerd naturally though.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: US Army Infantryman (Vietnam War) loadout, does this kitlist sound okay?
« on: December 08, 2010, 09:29:00 PM »
Hi MedicmanV2, $60 isn't to bad at all really. I'm not to familiar with airborne liners, but as far as I know the only big difference are the A straps. You could always get a regular liner and use that instead. As far as an infantry impression, I don't recall (correct me if I'm wrong) seeing any photos of regular infantry types with airborne liners.
On flack jackets, I'm pretty much restating whats been said, but don't get one. In a lot of original photo's and from a vet that I talked too, most guys didn't wear them off base anyways, because, as stated, they were heavy, bulky, and hot.
Can't stress this enough. Humping around every piece of issue equipment the field manual tells you to carry tends to be a definite sign that you just got in country. It sounds like you already have a good understanding of 'Nam gear, so I'm sure you should be well off.
~edit-Here's a good link if you haven't seen it already:
http://hardscrabblefarm.com/vn/index.html
On flack jackets, I'm pretty much restating whats been said, but don't get one. In a lot of original photo's and from a vet that I talked too, most guys didn't wear them off base anyways, because, as stated, they were heavy, bulky, and hot.
For a good vietnam loadout, resist the urge to collect and wear every piece of kit you can get your hands on. the more veteran you were in nam, the less crap you would be carrying around with you from your issued gear. lots of stuff you don't need on patrols and ambushes. your list looks good to go, like CP said, I would add some canteens and a combat knife, K-bars were sought after, but the issue bayonet would be legit for army loadout.
Can't stress this enough. Humping around every piece of issue equipment the field manual tells you to carry tends to be a definite sign that you just got in country. It sounds like you already have a good understanding of 'Nam gear, so I'm sure you should be well off.
~edit-Here's a good link if you haven't seen it already:
http://hardscrabblefarm.com/vn/index.html
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Personal Loadouts (Version 2.0) [ONLY PICTURES]
« on: July 23, 2010, 02:08:01 AM »
Late war 3rd Division, 30th regiment, I company
Quite a few things wrong accuracy wize, to lazy to go into detail though.
Quite a few things wrong accuracy wize, to lazy to go into detail though.
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The Screening Room / Re: Inception- More like WINception!
« on: July 18, 2010, 08:24:24 PM »
Winception, nice one xD But thats just meh, I like DiCaprio, dreams, and complex movies.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Vietnam fatigue: Is olive drab or tiger stripe better in the woods?
« on: July 10, 2010, 12:23:30 AM »Here's another thought: What if i mixed tiger stripe pants and an OD shirt? OR would that not look anything VN-ish?
That would work, as I've seen photos of mixed matched uniforms, so it certainly wouldn't be out of place.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Vietnam fatigue: Is olive drab or tiger stripe better in the woods?
« on: July 02, 2010, 05:49:37 AM »
Remember, the OP's asking help to look a bit more "Nam"-ish, so I don't think modern gear and uniforms are exactly correct.I don't intend to veer to far off of the threads original question regarding the effectiveness of tigerstripes and OD's. You are correct that tigerstripes were less commonly used, as they were used mostly by special forces, LRRP's, SEAL's and SOG's, and this goes for the painted OD's as well. I'll leave this link here to anyone interested in painted OD's rather than get completely off topic.
http://vietnamairsoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=4239
From personal experience, I would have to give a +1 to OD's. Roll around in the dirt and make some snow angels in the mud, and maybe some PT with your uniform on will get it nice and dirty, and give it more "character."
http://vietnamairsoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=4239
From personal experience, I would have to give a +1 to OD's. Roll around in the dirt and make some snow angels in the mud, and maybe some PT with your uniform on will get it nice and dirty, and give it more "character."
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: June 26, 2010, 02:23:34 AM »
Shweet pics Roob!
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: June 25, 2010, 05:53:30 PM »
Thanks guys, much appreciated.
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Personal Loadouts (Version 2.0) [ONLY PICTURES]
« on: June 23, 2010, 09:54:03 PM »
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Black gear over MARPAT?
« on: May 12, 2010, 11:12:48 PM »
A not-so-great pic of me from a game awhile back. Granted Im wearing CB gear mixed in, but it really doesn't matter when BB's start flying.
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: May 02, 2010, 11:52:46 PM »
Psshh, AK's, cleaning, what is this blasphemy 
Awesome Rhodie stuff though AEG Dude, what are those black squares on the chest rig out of curiosity?
Awesome Rhodie stuff though AEG Dude, what are those black squares on the chest rig out of curiosity?
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: April 21, 2010, 11:20:57 PM »
Looking great guys, diggin it!
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The Screening Room / Re: Red Dawn (2010) Wolverines!
« on: April 01, 2010, 02:17:32 AM »
Indeed, probably because its, well, Darth Vader black with red stripes :p Would that even serve any other purpose than looking cool?
As far as the American vehicles, I recall seeing photos were the Chinese invasion insignia were placed over the American flag on the vehicles, which I assume would mean that they were captured?
As far as the American vehicles, I recall seeing photos were the Chinese invasion insignia were placed over the American flag on the vehicles, which I assume would mean that they were captured?
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: March 22, 2010, 12:23:34 AM »
Very cool Rampenfest, very cool 
Nice to see more WW2 German impressions. You on the WW2AA boards of curiosity?
Nice to see more WW2 German impressions. You on the WW2AA boards of curiosity?
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Making AirSoft Gear
« on: March 21, 2010, 08:42:37 PM »
Too much talk, moar picz nao!
Ill get pic's up in a sec when I figure out where I put my camera,just made another pouch.
Ill get pic's up in a sec when I figure out where I put my camera,just made another pouch.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Making AirSoft Gear
« on: March 20, 2010, 07:42:15 PM »
Here's a mag bandoleer I made a bazillion years ago when I thought running around with LPEG's was cool. Still use it just for fun:
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Gear and Loadouts / Re: Load out thread comments Pt II
« on: February 23, 2010, 08:04:47 PM »
Indeed. Im the only guy on my team interested in gear, so taking pics with more than one guy would be cool.
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The Arcade / Re: Call of Duty 6(?), Vietnam
« on: February 22, 2010, 08:06:51 PM »
Hope you guys find these interesting:
http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/01/07/treyarchs-vietnam-bound-call-of-duty-set-for-november/
Also, on the Vietnam airsoft forums, one of the long time members there (whose name I wont mention unless given permission) has apparently been recruited by a friend working for (don't remember which company he said). I won't mention his name because, for what so ever reason, the thread has disappeared and I haven't heard from him since, but mentioned that he was helping the designers get the uniforms, equipment, and all that other jazz down correctly.
http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/01/07/treyarchs-vietnam-bound-call-of-duty-set-for-november/
Also, on the Vietnam airsoft forums, one of the long time members there (whose name I wont mention unless given permission) has apparently been recruited by a friend working for (don't remember which company he said). I won't mention his name because, for what so ever reason, the thread has disappeared and I haven't heard from him since, but mentioned that he was helping the designers get the uniforms, equipment, and all that other jazz down correctly.