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March 19th, 2012, 12:27
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My first Vietnam infantry impression
I was going for a 1967-68 rifleman load out, but I still need jungle boots and a proper insignia. The one I have is like a shiny colorful target on my arm.
 
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March 19th, 2012, 12:33
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cranky old man
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good job
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March 19th, 2012, 14:10
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Very nice loadout. I cant wait to see everyone in the field
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March 20th, 2012, 20:23
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Looks good so far!
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March 20th, 2012, 22:14
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Very cool, btw not everyone had OD insignia in 1968. They were just starting.
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March 20th, 2012, 22:19
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Good start..for a grunt.
but really good job dude. get on Historic airsoft in grahams post there....check us out. BooMs
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March 20th, 2012, 23:28
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Nice start.
Sky Soldier should put on his M1C Helmet though. The PAVN in the Central Highlands are going to shower you with Type 36 and B-40's.
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March 20th, 2012, 23:54
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You mean this.
 
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March 21st, 2012, 00:05
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Yeah that.
You are going to need it where you are headed Sky Soldier.
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March 21st, 2012, 22:06
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But you're right, some units where very reluctant to give up their «colors» and semi-officially never made the transition. The cavalry and airborne divisions where the most difficult to convince and my unit, the 173d airborne, was one of those with the 101st and 82d. Thanks, you made me look at the history of my unit with more details. Now I know that I'm period correct.  Casper Pilot WO1 Gary Horowitz, Unk, Unk & Pilot CW2 Bud Carroll 1970 Last edited by Borealis; March 21st, 2012 at 22:09.. |
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March 22nd, 2012, 01:51
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Not a lot of guys would rock their flashlight on the harness, either. During the day it would reflect light off the lens as well as make more rattle noise.
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March 25th, 2012, 11:45
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Awesome loadout dude, would love to do one myself
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March 25th, 2012, 11:57
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Looks good dude. Need an M56 compass pouch though "omg anachronism!!". You're going to give jay forbes a stroke!
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May 12th, 2012, 09:04
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Looking pretty sweet Borealis!
Yeah my only real quibble would be the lack of helmet (who WOULDN'T want to wear the iconic M1 steel pot for a Nam G.I impression?! weird....  )
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May 13th, 2012, 01:54
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I've got a real VN M1 (look 6 posts upward), but I wanted to know how I looked with a Boonie hat.
I saw a lot of period photos of soldiers "relaxing" at the base camp with headcaps or boonie hats, so I wanted one in my kit. p.s.: I think I look like a dork with the boonie, I don't think I'm gonna use it.
Last edited by Borealis; May 13th, 2012 at 01:57.. |
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