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by dixiedrummer
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: Waffenfarben
Replies: 2
Views: 3101

Re: Waffenfarben

What unit are you wanting to represent? If it's infantry, it's white.
by dixiedrummer
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:41 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Show us you!
Replies: 3415
Views: 957029

Re: Show us you!

Not exactly a reenactment photo, but a group of us did a static line jump in uniform. It was an awesome experience.

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by dixiedrummer
Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: whats the best repro WEB Y-STRAPS - 1944 militaria or AtF ?
Replies: 11
Views: 13040

Re: whats the best repro WEB Y-STRAPS - 1944 militaria or At

I have some ATF ones as well. I think they are way better than 1944's. ATF made the web fabric in various shades too. I don't see anything wrong with the color, stitching or back strap.

ATF has plenty of detailed photos on the website, mine aren't going to be any different.
by dixiedrummer
Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: SS and which camo and Zelt
Replies: 14
Views: 10025

Re: SS and which camo and Zelt

ATF has the best breakdown of the Plane Tree manufacturing process.

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=469
by dixiedrummer
Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Questions, Tips and Tricks
Topic: mp40 pouches
Replies: 7
Views: 10269

Re: mp40 pouches

Here's a bit of info: http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=original-pouches

By the end of the war, anything was possible, but it wouldn't be common by any means.
by dixiedrummer
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: German marchboots
Replies: 3
Views: 4351

Re: German marchboots

My biggest suggestion is that you don't go cheap on footwear. You'll only end up having to replace them in the future and spend more money in the long run than you would have on a good pair of boots the first go around. I have Lederarsenal lows and jacks, and IMO they're the best boot money can buy,...
by dixiedrummer
Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: [Photoshoot] Männer gegen Panzer
Replies: 11
Views: 18218

Re: [Photoshoot] Männer gegen Panzer

I love the pic of the Unteroffizier with the RK. I've never seen that in a reenactment before, but it's entirely appropriate. Well done.
by dixiedrummer
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: M40/41 6 Button tunic
Replies: 17
Views: 12483

Re: M40/41 6 Button tunic

The buttons on the inside of the collar are for the Kragenbinde. It buttons to those to keep the collar clean and protect the neck from chafing. Nothing GJ related on that uniform.
by dixiedrummer
Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: the new 'at the front' woollen m42 & 43 tunics
Replies: 19
Views: 10383

Re: the new 'at the front' woollen m42 & 43 tunics

I've seen them in person, all of the new uniforms have chest darts. Even the SS ones.
by dixiedrummer
Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: USA and Canada reenactment and events
Topic: Rockford 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 16611

Re: Rockford 2014

How many SS soldiers were below 5'10 in height, and wore glasses into battle? The answer is zero. Don't agree with that, quite a bunch actually. Rockford isn't even close to Conneaut in terms of size. I definitely agree with this though. Rockford can't claim to be the biggest event anymore. Conneau...
by dixiedrummer
Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: USA and Canada reenactment and events
Topic: Rockford 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 16611

Re: Rockford 2014

I didn't attend for the first time in 8 years this year. I will say a buddy got married this past weekend, so I had to be at that, but over the past couple years I've seen this event really decline in how they treat reenactors. I'll probably not be attending in the future.
by dixiedrummer
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SMWholesale - Contacting them
Replies: 13
Views: 15025

Re: SMWholesale - Contacting them

Good luck. Even his ebay account was shut down due to undelivered goods.
by dixiedrummer
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Questions, Tips and Tricks
Topic: Pea Dot Uniform
Replies: 25
Views: 16049

Re: Pea Dot Uniform

I would also suggest the first thing you need to do before you worry about what to get, is to join a unit. I'd hate for you to buy something, then find out that it's not up to par with that unit's standards. Also, once you join a unit, you can usually buy used gear from guys for a good price. You'll...
by dixiedrummer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: Oak Leaf cover
Replies: 12
Views: 7630

Re: Oak Leaf cover

I didn't say put it in hot water, just get it wet. Although a little shrinking couldn't hurt.
by dixiedrummer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: Oak Leaf cover
Replies: 12
Views: 7630

Re: Oak Leaf cover

Your doubts are correct about the quality of the cover. Any of the Hessen SS camo is cheap chinese junk. The cover is too big for the helmet in the first place, but the pattern could also be flawed from the get go. You're better off getting a quality cover from one of the better camo suppliers. One ...

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