If you ever thought of making your own replica bangalore torpedoes and you want them to be perfect, get the right OD #1 matte paint (I got mine at Gustaaf Desmet in Gent/St Amandsberg) and a set of stencils. I … Continue reading →
I just noticed today that paratrooper.fr is selling repro paratrooper bazooka rocket bags now. Quite good and reasonably priced at only 25 EUR. I have never seen originals in khaki though, only OD green, but the snap hook at the … Continue reading →
Here are my photos from Wings & Wheels 2011 at Ursel, Belgium last Saturday. Not as many as previous years, because there weren’t many new things. The militaria fair was large, but a lot of the same repro stuff at … Continue reading →
Original K-rations are expensive, especially if you want a full set of three boxes. Good quality reproductions are widely available, but on display with original ration items, they don’t look quite as good anymore. Here’s how to ‘age’ your repro … Continue reading →