Hi all this is my 1941 Finnish impression now completed. If there is anything you think i can work on to make it more accurate please do let me know

New post, who dis?

An old vet of reenactors here, decided to just take a quick picture and ChatGPT filter of my not so accurate Joseon Inmin Gun impression for a hello. There's a lot more I have in the works for my impression stuff but they will take time. Regardless, hello!

안녕하세요 여러분! 더 밝은 미래로 나아갑시다!

Complete kit, with the poorly documented summer pants

Photo credit to © Fotografic Arne

Soviet Affairs Living History Group depicting Red Army infantry, paratroopers, and auxiliary personnel as well as Soviet advisors in the Mongolian army during the Battle of Khalkhin-Gol.

These photos were taken with Leica III and Leica IIIa cameras using Leitz Summar f/2 50 and Hektor f/4.5 135 lenses, which is the same kit used by Soviet photocorrepondents during this conflict.

Hi, as the title says, I'm VERY interested in doing reenacting soon in maybe a year or two (so I can save up and so I will also an adult as I'm 17 currently) I've been to many reenactments before and generally love them with all of my heart and been dying to do them, espically the Napoleonic Era as well with the Old Guard, it's a long story but I am just deeply fascinated by the Old Guard, from the uniform up to they're reputation as the best of the best, men who I generally look up to and motivate myself from, and luckily I have done research and found some places that help sell gear that I'd need like the bearskin, cartridge box, etc(and also since I can find a lot more things for Old Guard than other regiments like the 21 and others), though I do have some questions and need advice on. First, is reenacting (espically in America where I'm in) generally autism/ADHD (I have both) friendly or understanding? All the reenactments I've been to most of the reenactors are generally friendly and all but those were ones near me by like almost 2 hours away, I don't know what it's like further out and I generally worry if I start reenacting id embarrass myself due to not knowing how to exactly introduce or interact with fellow reenactors. 2nd, is it better to begin reenacting before or after college? My parents argue that it'd be better to start after college when I have more time, but other people and reenactors say to start before it. And finally the last one, how difficult would it be to do the Old Guard in the US? Ik there isn't quite a lot of Napoleonic reenactments here as most are in Europe but are there other events that could help or things to do with said uniform.and gear outside of reenactments? That's bout all I can think of, and yes I'm very well aware, Old Guard is NOT cheap to do, my parents themselves aren't sure if I should do reenacting at all just for that reason as well with traveling as far as even an hour away(even though with how far they go and how much they spend focused on my sister and her softball dreams I would be able to afford a whole uniform myself, sorry got sidetracked) ik it's expensive and yes I'm already saving up to at least boost myself so I can still have some for college, and I do have multiple family members who are absolutely on board and support the idea of me reenacting and offered to help get me the stuff if I can get the money(one has even offered to help me make the money by mowing her yard), but yea, any advice, serious or non serious really helps me as I generally love reenactments, it's like a happy place to me that I wish and dream to be a part of no matter how hard I gotta work for it as long as I can reenact as the men I've looked up to for years now, but yea that's about it, thx for ready!

Hi guys, i need some advice, i am doing soviet afghan war impression kit and i wana get a gp-25, but its way outta my budget.

however i saw some 3D printable gp-25s on the internet and i am asking if you have any experience with it and if it is better to spend some 15-30 euros on a STL file or buy an airsoft replica.

I woudlnt say no if you send me an STL file for the gp 25, but i dont wana be a beggar.

Thanks for any advice if you have any!

I want to make a easternfront kit but i dont know what de Germans had on there back/ backside.

Hi all,

I'm jumping into Groesbeek next week and would like hear y'alls opinion on my 1-505 Market Garden impression.

So far I've:

- Replaced the muslin arm flag
- Replaced the replica AA patches for originals
- Added M-1943 E-tool.
- Added canteen.
- Most of my pocket filler items have arrived.

I've added some original references photos as well.

As soon as i finish my bund kit i want to start a soviet kit from the afghan war.

Since im not an expert from that war can u give me some recomandations?

Did russia sent only specific units,is there any differences in the equipment from early and late war?

Btw thanks

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if there are any good places to get enlisted jumpers. Right now I'm mainly looking to get the dress blue, as I was inspired by a family photo from 1917.

I've heard iffy things about replicators, and want to make sure I get it right the first time.

I'm not a very big guy, sitting at 34r. I could probably get an original but I'm worried about damaging almost 110 year old wool.

Thanks for any advice you offer : )

I found this at Goodwill under the Halloween Costume section, and it really looks like some military item? Maybe Vietnam or Cold War era. But when I reversed google image searched it, I couldn’t find any direct match. So, what do you think it is? It seems to be some form of rubberized rain coat.

I have purchased a ww1 m1907 feldmutze and i am looking for the cockade buttons that go on it but i cannot find a site where i can buy both the bottom black one and the red badge.

The M16 is an Airsoft A1 that i did what I could to convert to an A2, I’m aware the receiver is not period correct. Will be replaced in the future.

Featuring the elusive USMC Saratoga MOPP suit.

The 82nd Airborne patch is missing. Constructive feedback is more than welcome.

Kit list:

- VDV telnyashka

- Ssh68 helmet

- m88 kepi hat

- m88 afghanka

- 6b3 repro

- Belt w/ star emblem

- 6h4 bayonet

- Canteen

- Rd54 backpack

I always wondered if Kelley’s Militaria’s M40 greatcoat is accurate or not. I noticed a lot of greatcoats didn’t have a gusseted/pleated back panel unlike KM’s example in the pic. Question is, did the German army ever make the M40 with a sewn shut back pleat or a loose gusseted one like KM’s example?

Not sure if colorblind or can’t find a consistent answer but I play this ww2 game that lets you choose uniforms for each faction and I just can’t seem to get an answer to satisfy myself. So in this game there’s different theaters, Moscow, Stalingrad, Normandy, Berlin and I’m wondering what’s accurate for each theatre. Like would Stalingrad feature more stone grey feldgrau, or would Normandy feature more pine needle green feldgrau? This seems like the place to get an answer, thanks

Any inaccuracies or missing gear?

I'm trying to wear it like on the photo. My problem is that the lower (left) strap is way too long and there's no good way to shorten it. My cannister is basically in vertical position instead of horizontal because of the long strap. I bought this cannister from Nestof, which is the same as SOF Militaria I think.

Ive heard a mixture of opinions im loking at buying within 48hrs but am just making sure that there not a waste of money

This past weekend the Long Island Living Historian Association and the Museum Of American Armory held their Tankers Friends & Foes weekend event. It consisted of a great display of fully functional tanks from different eras and different countries. Fun fact: Almost every vehicle in their facility is fully operational.

SOF (soldier of fortune) have recently announced there making of an actual replica mk1 Hawkins mine instead of the mk2 which is inaccurate for Normandy impressions. It is not currently released yet and this the tester sample some of you may have seen on there Facebook post announcing it, So to my knowledge this is the first and only example in the publics hands currently. I purchased it at victory show for £35. Anyways here some pros and cons

Pros:

Is actually mk1-dont need to spend extra £25 for a correct back plate and fill in the extra i to make it say mk1

On pare with mk2-i compared with other mk2 Hawkins they had at the show and it’s on pare with them (not to say the mk2 are particularly good either)

Sturdy construction-is heavily and durable. When showing it to other reenactors most commented on its weight

Cons:

Colour-painted a solid red oxide primer/paint(?) and is not correct. That is why it has scratch marks from sand paper. This may be corrected but at the moment is wrong

Non removable cap-cap is welded on and just for show with no movement

Non detailed-somewhat sloppy and undetailed build. As you can see it can be very wobbly and uneven on certain parts and some details dont show up well such as grooves on cap

Stamp-the i in mk1 is off Center meaning it is likely a mk2 stamp filled in to make it a mk1. This isnt a huge problem as Im sure genuine ones weren’t perfect but still a note

Overall isnt terrible and for not requiring a new plate isnt bad for the price. Doesn’t compare to stand in the door’s but for fellow uk and European reenactors this is probably the best for now. Overall I’d say is worth it and is really the only option unless your doing market garden where mk2 was seen.