dutchie
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Post by dutchie on Oct 18, 2008 22:17:18 GMT -5
Hello,
Very interesting site.
Cheers,
Dutchie
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Post by dwe20 on Nov 23, 2008 19:44:18 GMT -5
[quote author=admin board=noobs thread=7970 post=69769 time=1077847896]Ok, this forum has tons of information and people willing to help you out. There are no stupid questions here so ask whatever you dont know about. You may want to try searching for something first before you ask, it may have been covered already. Click this button to search.  Here is a site that I recommend to everyone that is new to WWII reenacting. It is a great site for beginners and has loads of info. www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/ww2_home.htmWelcome to my forum and I hope it benefits you as much as possible.][/quote Hi everyone hope i'm doing this right. I am looking for a group with members in the Tucson az area. Prefer allied butwill consider German also. Have been reenacting Civil War for past 8 yrs here and back East |
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Post by ostertag89 on Nov 27, 2008 13:53:06 GMT -5
does anybody here know of any bay-area groups i cant find any around here wehrmacht is what im looking for its harder in big citys im in vacaville and fairfield right now and i need to find a steady group because soon im going to job core and then in the air force like my dad so i want to find some going on around here thanks
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Post by glen on Jan 13, 2009 17:23:52 GMT -5
Well Iam a new guy,Iam just strating out in doing ww2 renactment.WW2 History is a hobbie of mine,my Grandfather,so other family members fought in ww2.My mos is 657 corpsmen as a combat field medic in the US ARMY E.T.O..Rigth now Iam trying to get my gear together,all so find an US reenactment group who needs a combat field medic.  |
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Post by njc242 on Aug 24, 2009 21:22:53 GMT -5
Two quick questions
I found a unit but currently have no gear, how much would it roughly cost to do a paratrooper impression?
After reading/watching movies the guys of ww2 are rugged and get the message across with their attitude most of the time. While doing living history at an airshow how would you portray how you truly feel? now I'm not saying im gonna be cursing left and right, putting everyone down but I am curious
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Post by sgttom on Aug 24, 2009 22:25:48 GMT -5
The cost of your impression really depends on how you approach it. If you quickly buy everything new from Vendors and such a complete impression with rifle can run up to $2000 or more. If you take it slow and be thrifty you could pull it off for $1000 or less.
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cco23i
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Post by cco23i on Aug 24, 2009 22:34:57 GMT -5
dwe20,
Our unit portrays Army Air force ground crew but I know of a Canadian commando group, 101st Abn and of course German units. Drop me a P.M and I can get some address' for ya' and numbers.
Scott
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Post by RM30AU on Aug 24, 2009 23:48:25 GMT -5
Scott,
Sent you a PM.
Phil
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Post by macneighill on Sept 9, 2009 19:22:37 GMT -5
Hey Folks! Well, I am a 20-year American Civil War 'nactor (portraying a US Army Surgeon) that's getting ready to "hang it up". My son will be "of age" here in 4 years. He has expressed his "interest" to reenact WWII. Well, my Grand-dad is a WWII Vet and, survivor of the Bataan Death March. With my son wanting to get into WWII reenacting when he is "of age", I will too. Instead of "rushing out" to buy everything at one time, we're going to piece our kits (or however its referred to within the realm of WWII 'nacting) over the next couple of years. Now obviously, our uniform items we will wait to get until we're ready to "hit the field". I have opened a line of communication with the 5th Rangers. I have no idea what other units/groups are in the region?? Also, I will be keeping a keen eye (LOL) out for folks selling gear and equipment (not to mention uniform items). So, please bear with me as I may lean on you "veteran reenactors", from time to time for advice or guidance  . |
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Post by wwiireenactor95 on Oct 6, 2009 23:16:41 GMT -5
I'm new to the reenacting thing. don't have a unit yet I'm still getting stuff before i find a unit. because I'm only 14 almost 15 I'm going to be a combat medic got most of the field gear just don't have the inserts where could i go to find out what medics carried on the field in there packs other than carlisle bandages and tincture of iodine
Also where could i get the stuff? like online
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Post by flyingtiger on Oct 12, 2009 21:13:08 GMT -5
Hello all, just found your site, it looks great. I'm new also to reenacting. I have already done one event in Lowell In. and I had a blast. I joined the 82nd Airborne 505th Co. G. , Capt. Sheets is my Co. My membership is HRS. I was wondering how many reenact ors are in Ohio. My unit is in Indiana and most of the events are pretty far away. I was trying to get a feel of the events in Ohio. I'm going to an event in Camden Ohio the 23rd of Oct. This is a tactical and will be the first time without my unit. I want to know if there are big events I can go to next year and if anybody has info to pass on for me. Thanks  |
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Post by wwiireenactor95 on Nov 20, 2009 23:38:11 GMT -5
what do you people think about at the fronts reproductions? and what do you think about there complete impressions? like the US infantry impression , USMC infantry impression, US airborne impression , and a few other germain impressions?
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Post by wwiireenactor95 on Nov 20, 2009 23:42:59 GMT -5
Two quick questions I found a unit but currently have no gear, how much would it roughly cost to do a paratrooper impression? After reading/watching movies the guys of ww2 are rugged and get the message across with their attitude most of the time. While doing living history at an airshow how would you portray how you truly feel? now I'm not saying im gonna be cursing left and right, putting everyone down but I am curious well i would suggest if you want to do a real quick impression go to at the front and buy a paratrooper impression and a m3 fight knive then go to galaxyarmynavy.com to get a canteen, canteen cup ,mess kit ,mess kit utensils ,gloves, compass ,flashlight that is a real quick impression i threw together for my friend looked great and good luck reenacting  |
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Post by ablecodoc on Feb 14, 2010 11:54:31 GMT -5
what do you people think about at the fronts reproductions? and what do you think about there complete impressions? like the US infantry impression , USMC infantry impression, US airborne impression , and a few other germain impressions? I dont know how good their complete impressions are, but I bought one of their Garrison caps and their '43s, and they're both really good quality. |
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Post by 2ndidmedic on Feb 14, 2010 15:25:39 GMT -5
I'm new to the reenacting thing. don't have a unit yet I'm still getting stuff before i find a unit. because I'm only 14 almost 15 I'm going to be a combat medic got most of the field gear just don't have the inserts where could i go to find out what medics carried on the field in there packs other than carlisle bandages and tincture of iodine Also where could i get the stuff? like online These are two wonderful sites dedicated toward the U.S. WWII Combat Medic. Just about everything is there, you just got to look around. Hope this helps. home.att.net/~steinert/med-dept.com/ |
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Post by cdh2275 on May 22, 2010 14:43:02 GMT -5
I'm probably going to be a medic or ammo carrier for the BAR to start out with since I don't have the $$$ for a rifle yet. 2ndidmedic, you're links were interesting and had a lot of good info in them, thanks for posting them.
Chris
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Post by sfcferguson on Jun 29, 2010 17:16:58 GMT -5
I am new to reenacting. I was glad to find this board. Over the years I have always wanted to do it, but never went full throttle! Now is the time. I am in Philly, and it looks like I have found a unit (9th SS). Hopefully I will be able to meet up with them this weekend, and let them look over my gear (please don't let it suck!)
Thanks to everyone on the board, especially the "Old Salts" who lend us new guys a hand with information!!
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Post by kar98k on Jul 15, 2010 22:44:20 GMT -5
hey if i am a sargent in the waffen ss whats the rank patch look like and where does it go
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Post by historymuseum2000 on Jul 16, 2010 12:17:11 GMT -5
Take a look here: www.wwiidaybyday.com/Go to uniformen then click on the WSS link, then go to Dienstgrad. It has info on WSS uniforms. There are tons of reference books out there as well, the Osprey one you used the picture from for your banner will help. Hit the books Landser! Lee |
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Post by mastema7 on Nov 13, 2010 11:57:46 GMT -5
Hi I'm new as well. Currently talking to a nice group of guys and they directed me here. I'm also a fatso but at 6'3 I'm hoping to get down to 235lb by the time I get started. Part of the reason wife is for me getting into this hobby. I also have some disability as far as my back but the group I found seem very open minded willing to let me play other roles besides front line guy.
Anyway my main question is about weapons and sorry if this sounds stupid because my only experience is with seeing revolutionary war and civil war peeps.
I have no problem finding k98's and right now maybe a real mp40 because of friends and family and the State I'm in. I'm curious as do you covert these to blank firing weapons or do you just say 'bang'? I've seen good prices on cap firers though as stated earlier I'd hate to be chasing down empty shells. So any suggestions? I also like the G-43 and either case would like to stay under a couple of grand and find something where ammo doesnt cost an arm and a leg every time I would go to an event.
Also I'm looking into Long River Motorworks and the ww2 like bikes they, are these generally accepted or should I not worry as long as my group accepts them? Anywho any help would be great and thanks.
Oh and very helpful site here.
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