Signalcorps45 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hello to everyone, I attended an air show today and took some photos of the German re-enactors. Hope you like them. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Great stuff! It is awesome to see reenactors that are not 100lbs overweight. If you have them, can you please post some closeups of the medical display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalcorps45 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Paul, This all I have tonight. I will be going back tomorrow and can get better pics of the medical display. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thank you! That will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalcorps45 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Paul, Here are some closeups of the medical display. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Awesome stuff. They did a great job in recreating some of those bandage packs. What group is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalcorps45 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Paul, Look at photo #1 to see unit. Most of the stuff they have is reproduction. The foot locker is original, but restored. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The motorcycles aren't original WWII era German; they are Chinese made Chang Jiang 750cc postwar production pieces. This particular type (both bike and sidecar) was made by the Chinese and used for the PLA from the very late 1950's through to the 1970's. They are similar but not identical to the German made BMW R71 made between 1938-1941. The majority of re-enactors using these, usually over paint the bike and sidecar, replace the Chinese made gas tank, add unit markings along with decals and tags, and "et voila" call it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalcorps45 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Les, I cannot verify the originality of these motorcycles. I just posted them. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Dean, I can. I have a 1938 BMW r-71 and know when I'm looking at a Chinese knock-off. Mine came out of Poland and I spent a long time tearing it completely down, rebuilding it using all German made parts, etc. That includes Pagusa seats, a newly made electrical looom for the 6-volt system using fibre wrapped wiring and, Continental brand tyres with the correct street bike tread pattern, and many many more details. I can easily spot and "nit-pick" when I see a Chinese made bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalcorps45 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Les, I dont know if these guys were claiming that the bikes were original or not. I dont know anything about motorcycles, so I did not ask about them. I will have to ask about them next time I see these guys. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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