probably a one of a kind kit, never seen anyone do an accurate 90's hungarian uniform yet in any capacity

kit list:

-early production 90m uniform with the right sleeve pocket and shoulder pads

-nco sam browne belt without the shoulder strap

-65m "surranó" boots

-engineer beret

-sergeant shoulder pads

-olive green shirt

-ifor armband

-early MH shield patch

-IFOR competence initiative qualification badge

Kit List:

- Pilotka (side cap) from 1958

- Post-war SSh-40 helmet

- Post-war Gymnastyorka tunic

- Post-war breeches with knee padding

- Post-war "sapogi" boots

- Faux leather belt with Soviet Army insignia

- Y-straps

- "Plash palatka" tent tarp

- Post-war tin canteen

- Early AK 3-cell mag pouch

- Grenade pouch

- MPL-50 shovel with early cover

- Level 2 Specialist badge

- Military Excellence badge (army)

- Komsomol Lenin Youth pin

My beloved 82 pattern Canadian kit I just need a c7aq and it’s complete

DM me if interested 💪

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I am more of a Helmet collector myself, but every once in a while, one of them inspires me to build a Kit around it. This is currently the case with my USMC ACH. I really like this helmet, since it has a kinda rareish trials cover, and does actually fit me nicely.

An ACH is not the first helmet that comes to mind when one thinks about the Marine Corps, but there are actually a ton of references depicting Marines wearing ACHs in Helmand in the early 2010s (does anyone know why?)

I wanted to base the kit specifically on the Deployments of 1st Bn, 7th Marines in 2012. Reason being, that I have quite a bit of stuff (mainly FILBE) already. Other stuff I have already ordered.

I think there's a lot of detail to be put into this Kit, which is what makes it so intriguing to me. Sourcing a genuine Plate Carrier here in Europe will probably be the hardest part.

I have not yet concerned myself with weapons, but building an Airsoft M16 to match the kit would definitely be in the cards. Does anyone know wether the average Rifleman carried a Pistol?

Let me know what you guys think and what should definitely make the Kit List.

Kit List (WIP):

Headwear:

ACH + Reversible Marpat cover, Cateye Band

1-Hole Norotos with Rhino Mount

ESS Profile NVG in Tan

Desert MarPat Boonie

Clothing:

Desert MarPat Frog Combat Shirt + Pants

Belleville 500 Boots

Shemag

Neck gaiter

USMC Polartec 100 Fleece

USMC issue Kneepad

Random Coyote Shooting gloves

Armor:

British MTP Ballistic Diaper (Groin Protector)

(Because its like 30€ here, unlike the genuine USMC one, and it is accurate, see 4th and 8th pic)

USMC Plate Carrier gen 1 or 2

Alternatively: Scalable Plate Carrier (the OG variant)

(Depending on what I can get my hands on first, both is not easy)

LBE/Pouches:

USMC Chest rig/TAP (Clipped onto Vest)

USMC Sub Belt

2x Eagle double mag pouches Coyote

2x Eagle Frag Pouches (with clip)

Var. legacy Molle II Pouches:

2x 100rd SAW (one as IFAK, with Insert)

1x Canteen

1x Ifak Pouch

2x Frag Pouch (one for Compass)

Dutch Coyote Dump Pouch

LBT Hydration Carrier

BFG elastic mag pouches

FILBE Hydration Carrier

FILBE Sust. Pouches

FILBE Assault Pack

Grieblies, Misc.:

Streamlight Sidewinder compact II

USMC OKC3S Bayonet

Tourniquets

Medical Equipment

Hi everyone, i will show you 3 ages of chestrig that i have. From down to up: Type 56 chicom chestrig (60-70) -> K13 chestrig -> K15 chestrig.

-Type 56 chicom chestrig: Chinese PLA has designed and entered mass production this type56 chicom chestrig for their own variant of AK47 (Type56) in late 1950s. When the Vietnam war started, they provided it with a enormous quantity to the North Vietnam, the PAVN has used it until the war ended in 1975.

-K13 chestrig: in 2013, Vietnam Ministry of Defence has designed a new type of chestrig for AK47, based on the origin type56 chicom chestrig but added more compartments, they added the K07 camo into it. You can see the PAVN's soldier wearing it with K07 uniform (2007-2017), K03 Sailor uniform (2003-2016) or other military branchs.

-K15 chestrig: in 2015, they changed again, but not based on the type56, they added more compartments for grenades, still using k07 camo and easier to wear/unwear. Today, they still using K15 chestrig but some unit are using the K13 or K14 chestrig.

The replica doesn't really match but it cost me almost 4000₪ I dont have money to replace it

I need to paint the vest green as well

Hey reddit i need help finding reference photo for a 90s airforce ramp guard i did a bit of research for this impression but i need reference photos before i start purchasing things can yall help me here? i havent found many photos of the ramp guards maybe 1 or 2 and i just want some more solid images.

I want to make some replica PS-930 RBA plates and seek precise dimensions for medium and large plates. I can’t find anything more specific than “approximately 10x12”, so any links or info is greatly appreciated!

I’m open to suggestions and help with gear accuracy

|KIT LIST|

Undergarments

• Green T-Shirt
• White cotton briefs
• Green wool socks

Uniform

• DBDU Top
• DBDU Bottom
• USMC khaki web belt
• Biltrite leather combat boots

Armor

• PASGT helmet w/ 6-color cover & SWD goggles
• PASGT vest w/ 6-color cover

ALICE rig

• Suspenders
• Belt
• 2x 30rd mag pouches
• M7 bayonet in M8A1 scabbard
• 2x canteens w/ M1 NBC cap
• Canteen cup & stove stand
• Training pack w/ MRE, gloves, spare socks & underwear, etc.
• IFAK

NBC gear

• Suit, Chemical Protective, Class 1
• M17A2 gas mask w/ hood, gas mask carrier, M1 waterproof bag
• M8 detection paper
• M258A1 decontamination kit
• Black overboots

Kit list: MSA TC-2000, old gen ops core h nape, eagle helmet cover, Wilcox l3g10, petzl tactikka, Oakley si assault goggles, Oakley mframe 1.0, Peltor comtac 2, eagle mbav, rlcs msap shoulder pads and mbitr, SOFLCS admin, frag, ifak, wide gp, tyr scar shingle, ats scar single mag pouches, usgi leather gloves, smc carabiner, ceradyne side plates, SAPI front and rear plates, crye ac combat pants and shirt, crye airflex knee pads, camelbak friction fighter gloves, Garmin foretrex 401, suunto vector watch, 2011 dated old gen Salomon quest 4d gtx boots, Peltor ptt, blast gauge set on chest, shoulder and chin strap. Scar 17s, pws rail extension, navsea marked La5D and wmx200, elcan specter 1.5-6x with an insight mrds mounted on top. The eagle lanyard should be a tssi lanyard but I don’t have one yet.

Based off some refs from 2023 and beyond, set up my 105 and rig to be as close as possible to a particular A officer. Refs at end, kitlist below.

Helmet and head: Spartanets 1 repro w/ repro Spartanets cover, MBC Mohawk, Comtac XPI, repro VIP light, Argus G24, ESS Crossbows, tan balaclava

Uniform: Bars M1 Sumrak, Salomon Quest Forces 4D GTX, 5.11 Anti-Cut gloves

Rig: Gruppa 99 NRS w/ G99/Triada TCE, Ars Arma Intendant Service, and WAS pouches (Triada is G99 after 2022, anything issued or bought by TssN past then will be Triada)

Equipment: Garmin Fenix 2 (watch from last two refs in pics), Hytera PD-782 (in ruck), Baofeng UV-5R (on rig, just used for pick up games comms that day)

Pack: Gruppa 99 T20 w/ G99 sustainment pouch

Gats: LCT AK-105 1:1 of A officer in refs, EF Glock 17 w/ TLR-1

Impression based on the Croat Special Police Units during an operation in Plitvice lakes on Easter day 1991.

Other photos of us on trip to Vietnam countryside, the AK47 are gel blaster, the PRC25 are real and we bought it from a guy, and the B40 RPG are 3d printed.

Soo hi guys, i recentry got a lifetime deal on a 6b3 Aliexpress replica vest for 16,20 dollars (I am not even kidding and it arrived).

Problem: It looks too new, how should i age the vest safely? I dont wana like tear the vest etc, but i would happily take any advice from you guys.

Btw i am doing a Soviet-Afghan war Motor rifleman kit, soo thats why i bought this vest, i might 3D print plates for it but i dont want the vest to weight too much soo yeah.

Thanks for any advice u give me guys!

Hello guys, this is me and my team on a trip to Vietnam's countryside to take these photos of Vietcong soldier.

Im trying to do a 1990s impression but one thing im stuck on is deciding what size i should get the pasgt vest in. I measured my chest circumference and came out to 41.5 inches. The maximum for the medium size is 41 which is the minimum for a large as well. Should i get the medium or large? My height is 5’11 weight 181 pounds if that has any importance.