The M3A1 released by ARES earlier was a beauty, but sadly, no cocking lever. I was very tempted by the superior finish of this full metal replica. The grey parkerization looks really convincing and it’s a really solid piece. But … Continue reading →
At last, Denix seems to have picked up on feedback from collectors and re-enactors and is now bringing us the early M1 carbine without the bayonet lug and with the early flip-flop rear sight. Thanks Hugh for pointing this out … Continue reading →
I finally took some pictures of my ‘aged’ King Arms Thompson. To my taste, I already obtained the desired effect with some light rubbing with fine steel wool. I could have dented the furniture with a washcloth filled with nuts … Continue reading →
I sold all my airsoft AEG’s years ago, but I tried to get my hands on one of these as soon as they came out. After putting off buying a Marui Thompson because of plastic wood, plastic lower receiver and … Continue reading →
Today I was able to inspect the first Denix M1 carbines at the Wavre militaria show. I just checked the Denix site, and they don’t even list it yet. They are not as pictured before, so not the early type, … Continue reading →
It looks like Denix will release the M1 carbine I have been looking forward to. Paratrooper.fr is taking pre-orders for delivery in March. From their pics, the only ones I have been able to find, it’s the early type with … Continue reading →
Read the updated review In my earlier review of the Denix M1 Garand I wrote that it does not take a genuine bayonet. But with some patient filing away at the pot metal bayonet lug and barrel shroud, it will. … Continue reading →
I ordered this leg bag from The Military History Workshop back in November. These are the people who made them for Band of Brothers. Most orders are custom made, so it takes about two months, but it’s worth the wait. … Continue reading →
I just bought some items from Rigger Made Unit in France. In the picture below you see the rigger made paratrooper medic bag as pictured on page 73 of Michel De Trez’s book “At the Point of No Return”. The … Continue reading →
I have been wanting to write this review for a long time, but never got around to taking the pictures for it. Today I had a day off, so here you go. This replica came on the market about two … Continue reading →