My first Vietnam infantry impression

Borealis · March 19th, 2012, 12:27

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.

hollywood... · March 19th, 2012, 12:33

good job

5kull · March 19th, 2012, 14:10

Very nice loadout. I cant wait to see everyone in the field

Graham · March 20th, 2012, 20:23

Looks good so far!

Porkchop · March 20th, 2012, 22:14

Very cool, btw not everyone had OD insignia in 1968. They were just starting.

BoomHoweR · March 20th, 2012, 22:19

Good start..for a grunt.
but really good job dude.
get on Historic airsoft in grahams post there....check us out.
BooMs

shiftsup · March 20th, 2012, 23:28

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.

Borealis · March 20th, 2012, 23:54

You mean this.

shiftsup · March 21st, 2012, 00:05

Yeah that.

You are going to need it where you are headed Sky Soldier.

Borealis · March 21st, 2012, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Very cool, btw not everyone had OD insignia in 1968. They were just starting.

In fact 1966 was the first year when the army started issuing OD insignias, but it wasn't before 1967 that all the men had one (officially).

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

Graham · March 22nd, 2012, 01:51

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.

Keep on keepin' on!! Join us on the HAA, we welcome all Canadian historical airsofters

mills0 · March 25th, 2012, 11:45

Awesome loadout dude, would love to do one myself

McKee · March 25th, 2012, 11:57

Looks good dude. Need an M56 compass pouch though "omg anachronism!!". You're going to give jay forbes a stroke!

beastor · May 12th, 2012, 09:04

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....

)

Borealis · May 13th, 2012, 01:54

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.

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March 19th, 2012, 12:27	#1
Borealis Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Québec	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.

March 19th, 2012, 12:33	#2
hollywood... cranky old man Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In a Van,.... Down by the River!	good job __________________ MODT - tu fui ego eris

March 20th, 2012, 20:23	#4
Graham Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alberta	Looks good so far! __________________ R.A.A.T *http://www.historicalairsoftalberta.ca/*

March 19th, 2012, 14:10	#3
5kull Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009	Very nice loadout. I cant wait to see everyone in the field

March 20th, 2012, 22:14	#5
Porkchop Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St Hubert QC	Very cool, btw not everyone had OD insignia in 1968. They were just starting. __________________ Regards, Porkchop Cry "Haddock" and let slip the hounds of Beer [-brought to you courtesy of Salamander Army -]

March 20th, 2012, 22:19	#6
BoomHoweR Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kuntom.....Cow Town....	Good start..for a grunt. but really good job dude. get on Historic airsoft in grahams post there....check us out. BooMs __________________ Ammo and Lots of it.......

March 20th, 2012, 23:54	#8
Borealis Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Québec	You mean this.

March 22nd, 2012, 01:51	#11
Graham Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alberta	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. Keep on keepin' on!! Join us on the HAA, we welcome all Canadian historical airsofters __________________ R.A.A.T *http://www.historicalairsoftalberta.ca/*

March 25th, 2012, 11:45	#12
mills0 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brandon, Manitoba	Awesome loadout dude, would love to do one myself

March 25th, 2012, 11:57	#13
McKee Merica' Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, Ontario	Looks good dude. Need an M56 compass pouch though "omg anachronism!!". You're going to give jay forbes a stroke! __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side" - Han Solo Commanding in Airsoft

May 12th, 2012, 09:04	#14
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	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....) __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

May 13th, 2012, 01:54	#15
Borealis Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Québec	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..