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    MG1918

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    1. Certainly the upper end Chris by UK standards but I have always found German prices to be the highest!!!!!! This has been advertised for a very long time so clearly the price will need to be adjusted if it is to be sold. Mark
    2. Chris and Chris thanks. I think all 3 of my representations will be 1916 onwards so no expensive 'pickle' or cover required.....fortunately. So you are right, at some point I need 3 tunics, 3 trousers and 3 prs boots or boot/puttees. I would think proper full length boots will be hard to find too. So if someone is brave enough to say an infanteer Set A would be............... and a stormtrooper Set B would be...... and then a machine gunner Set C... that woud be terrific. Mark
    3. Chris huge thanks for the reply. If anyone would know the German market you would. I am open to advice in what the 'configuration' would be. I would like to assume that for representation purposes the average infanteer would wear 'set A', a stormtrooper 'set B' and a machine gunner 'set C'. So actually if you have time could you offer a view on the items needed? I will send an email too. Mark
    4. Starting from a position of limited knowledge so do not be afraid to treat me like an idiot...then no one is disappointed! I would like to 'build' a representation of a basic German Infanteer with a standard set of personal equipment. Mindful of fakes/repros, could the membership offer any ideas/pitfalls/average costs of equipment and what i should be looking for? Greatcoat v tunic etc. Also I assume patterns of items changed/updated during the war so an idiots guide of what constituted a 1914 'set' up to and including a 1918 'set' would be really helpful. Knowing a little about British webbing; from full marching order to fighting order, I would offer a parameter of 'in the trench or assault' if that helps. VMT - much appreciated. Mark
    5. Being on a military base has its advantages so storage is not an issue and provided all laws are met, both national and military then all is well. Barrels and locks are the registered items so provided there are no means of firing then all is well. Eventually there will be a permanent home for the 'girls' but being still serving a move every 2 years is a challenge! Mark
    6. Mervyn yes I am afraid another addition to the family. Again I was faced with the same problem that as a relic in its original state it was rusting and discoloured. Halting the corrosion only adds to the 'visual colours' so once it was stable I chose to use the outdoor metail railing/fire stove prerving paint. Overall it does look in decent condition, from a distance but it is pretty rough and certainly beyond restoration. Sleds and maxims are not rare enough for me to want to totally repair, and personally I prefer all original. Still quite pretty though I must admit. Mark
    7. Gordon I have only just seen this post but there are a few of us interested in MGs here . Is this item still for sale as I buy items from Canada? Pse email. Mark
    8. Far more responsive and enjoyable than any doll I know Chris Mark
    9. Thanks Chris - everything is for sale or trade on this planet - it is just finding the right item or overwhelming price!!!!! Nice box, so now I guess it needs filling. Mark
    10. Does anybody have an image of one of these mortars and in particular the 110 fuse? Thanks Mark
    11. If you have any Belgian contacts the .303 hotchkiss (both versions) was extensively used by their Army. I can only confirm this after a recent museum visit and saw 10 wooden stocked examples on a rack!!!! Mark
    12. Nice item - is it yours and for sale or trade? Mark
    13. Try D Kittler Chris - I would be interested in the reply and images? Mark
    14. The vickers is for sale as it is out of theme but I have just picked up another MG08/15 main body and some parts. It was bought as a relic but on close inspection it could be rather nice. Problem is of cse all the missing 'bits' are the most expensive. As always period deactivation around 1918 was to throw away the feedblock so no suprise every feedblock (MG08 or MG08/15) commands high prices. I am tempted to pass on but would be looking for certain trades. Is there anybody out there wanting to begin their own MG08/15 project? Mark
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