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Comment on TL-122 Flashlights by Wouter Has

Wouter Has — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:38:25 +0000

Hi John,
Sounds like a post-war if it has the filter compartment and the plastic walls alongside the switch. But I only know of the TL-122-D. This could be an interesting variation. If you ever get a chance to take a picture of it, or someone who can do it for you, please send it on and I will add it.
Regards,
Wouter

Comment on TL-122 Flashlights by John Kakuk

John Kakuk — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:13:32 +0000

I am the owner of a TL-122 (the side says “TL-122″, nothing else) flashlight. I would include a photo, but I can’t use my camera. I bought it for $5 at a pawn shop. It came with 4 filters: 1 nearly translucent and white, one yellow, one red, and one blue. They were kept in a compartment on the bottom of the flashlight, as shown above. Also, flanking the power switch, are two plastic walls that I believe are to prevent accidental powering on of the flashlight. I have also seen similar models with very strong magnets atop these plastic walls.

Comment on Objectif Carentan – Paratrooper reference book Normandy by Wouter Has

Wouter Has — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:15:29 +0000

Fijn dat je het leuk vindt. Ik spreek ook Nederlands, maar ik hou het in het Engels om zo een groter publiek te bereiken. US WW2 collectors spreken toch allemaal Engels

Comment on Objectif Carentan – Paratrooper reference book Normandy by Kenneth

Kenneth — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:34:27 +0000

Hi Wouter,

Have been visiting your website for some time now and I really like the place! Nice articles and especially a very nice blog.

I purchased this book this afternoon, even though I’m a Dutch speaking Belgian. I don’t think the French will be a problem though. Seems like a very interesting book, hope it’s worth the read!

Best,
Kenneth

Comment on Great stencils for making replica bangalore torpedoes by Wouter Has

Wouter Has — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:36:47 +0000

Sure, the pipes you need are 52mm diameter and (about) 1,5 meters long. You need 52mm if you want the original connector sleeves to fit. I will make a how-to article once I’ve finished the job myself. Could be a few more weeks until I get around to it, so don’t hold your breath. But I’ll let you know.

Comment on Great stencils for making replica bangalore torpedoes by Ray Krueger

Ray Krueger — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:13:50 +0000

do you have the demonsions of the pipes used. i am interested in making a few pipes of my own

Comment on Tips for collectors by ken bents

ken bents — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:07:11 +0000

I am curious to know if the top on a Taylor WWII wrist compass can safely be removed. The lens appears cloudy. Otherwise, the compass is mint. Thank you.

Comment on Luminous disks by Rich

Rich — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:50:40 +0000

Soldiers would sew luminous tape to the back of their helmet covers and soft caps in the 70s . This may have dated back to Vietnam conflict. We were doing this when I was a pathfinder in the 82nd in 1979 .

Comment on King Arms Thompson M1A1 review by sean

sean — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:25:57 +0000

Hi! I just got myself King Arms M1A1 too. Its looks great and I love it more then my CYMA M1928. I bought the KA M1A1 after reading your great review. Thanks

Comment on Luminous disks by Wouter Has

Wouter Has — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:57:12 +0000

Thanks for your warning and concern. I have two disks and keep them in a show case. Both are intact on the outside and little or no rust, but as you can see in the pics, the contents of one of them have broken up, but that’s inside. I try to touch them as little as possible. It’s an invisible hazard…