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Post by lonestarcharlie on Dec 29, 2008 15:04:19 GMT -5
Just thought I'd post my gear/uniform list that I'm bringing to the event in February, for your enjoyment/criticism.
-traditional straw "coolie" hat
-green plastic vietnamese pith helmet
-japanese khaki helmet cover
-traditional vietnamese peasant "black pjs" uniform
-viet minh black/red checkered scarf
-OD rubber/canvas shoes (in lieu of sandals)
-U.S. camo parachute material (cape)
-WWII french rucksack (for food, ammo, etc.)
-WWII japanese leather EM belt
-WWII soviet canteens
-Chinese DP-28 mag pouch (as a holdall)
-Chinese RGD-33 Grenade chest pouch/grenades
-soviet shelter half/ground sheet
-WWII german mess kit
-U.S. M1950 gas stove
-soviet 91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle (for sniping frenchies!)
-soviet PPS-43 SMG (for night raids!)
-U.S. M1A1 rocket launcher (say goodbye to your jeep!)
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Post by grog on Dec 29, 2008 18:30:03 GMT -5
I don't know a lot about the VM impression, but it sounds good so far.
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Post by lt13demi on Dec 29, 2008 18:54:56 GMT -5
It sounds good to me!!!!! But you can't use the rocket launcher!!!!!!  I said so! ;D Renault |
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Post by niv on Dec 29, 2008 19:52:53 GMT -5
Don't worry David - he doesn't like Winchester M97 trenchguns either. You're in good company.
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Post by lt13demi on Dec 29, 2008 20:21:28 GMT -5
Okay David,,,,,, You can use the launcher!!!!!!  You first objective shall be Niv! Renault |
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Post by niv on Dec 29, 2008 21:14:22 GMT -5
I'll be easy to spot. That's me standing directly behind Lt. Renault. All the way. . .
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Post by lonestarcharlie on Dec 30, 2008 0:14:18 GMT -5
took some pics of the kit tonight... just wanted to post it on here and encourage any other VM to do the same!  if you ignore the goatee, and the fact that i'm obviously over six feet tall and not remotely asian, I'd say its on its way to looking decent... of course my asault kit would consist of my pith helmet, chest bandoleer and SMG only... this is my full ho chi minh trail rig. |
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Post by lonestarcharlie on Dec 30, 2008 0:27:38 GMT -5
 something a little artsy, just because I'm bored... |
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Post by oggy on Dec 30, 2008 8:49:28 GMT -5
Don't worry David - he doesn't like Winchester M97 trenchguns either. You're in good company. They look good in the hands of a US Marine, lousy in French Hands....... We had people like you in my unit - we called them Cavaliers! ;D ;D Great impression - I reckon it'll cover later on too! |
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Post by grog on Dec 30, 2008 16:37:25 GMT -5
Great pics David!
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Post by niv on Dec 30, 2008 16:51:13 GMT -5
"we called them Cavaliers!"
You say that like it's a bad thing!
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Post by oggy on Dec 30, 2008 17:11:35 GMT -5
"we called them Cavaliers!" You say that like it's a bad thing!It is if you're New Model Army...... |
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Post by lt13demi on Dec 30, 2008 21:30:50 GMT -5
Looks darn good to me, David!!!!!!!! Now we need about 50 or 60 other guys dressed just like you in February!!!!
Renault
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Post by 5thgreenberet on Jan 18, 2009 22:32:32 GMT -5
;D question i will be doing a vietminh impression also would a wwII japanese rucksack do? or i have a vietcong rucksack od green. would like to know which one would be better.
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Post by Turner on Jan 19, 2009 5:32:13 GMT -5
;D question i will be doing a vietminh impression also would a wwII japanese rucksack do? or i have a vietcong rucksack od green. would like to know which one would be better. Hi, 5thgreenberet! I'm not an expert for Viet Minh, but I'd prefer the Japanese rucksack as it is at least contemporary and the Vietcong rucksack is of later production. The Japanese rucksack could be a nice relict from the Japanese that left Indochina in 1945. À bientôt ! Jens |
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Post by lt13demi on Jan 19, 2009 16:32:44 GMT -5
I'm thinking that just about any Japanese left overs would be more that proper for a Viet Minh impression! Weapons, mess kits, canteens, etc.
Renault
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Post by lonestarcharlie on Jul 14, 2009 22:08:11 GMT -5
Yeah, bring the Japanese ruck. Vietnamese rucks would be more appropriate for the U.S. "conflict"
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Post by toussant on Aug 26, 2015 22:50:44 GMT -5
I found a website highly recommended by some Japanese WWII reenactors for those looking for Chinese supplied captured equipment that may just be what you're looking for with a Vietmihn impression. Look up Hikishop.com and you will find all kinds of Japanese WWII equipment for Army or Navy. Hope this helps someone out with their independence crusade from the dreaded French (wink!) ---Toussant
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Post by lew on Aug 27, 2015 7:45:18 GMT -5
There's a Dien Dien Phu event planned for next June (look down a few forum subsections for the thread). We'll need some Viets, and hopefully this information will help.
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Post by tl on Apr 18, 2016 3:03:40 GMT -5
Here's a photo from the Hanoi war museum - Scout Soldier Pham Ngoc Thuy played this harmonica after Dien Bien Phu "to encourage the wounded." Maybe add one to your medical kit.  |
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