Building a Vietnam Loadout

TheDoc · 06-02-2009 12:40PM

Yeah richie its one of the belts from the shop, but i found 3 that have the original lopping thing, not the buckel, so its grand.

Thanks a million for picking me up the webbing man greatly appreciated. I already ordered some but it will be sound to have two sets.

All my webbing and pouches came this morning.

But cheers man, appreciated.

I think we are all definitely onto something

José Alaninho · 07-02-2009 08:22PM

Just thinking about something regarding the Vietnam loadout / look:

Eye protection!

Now obviously if we are going for the authentic US / VC look, we cant be wearing big ESS / modern goggles really, can we? So what in your opinions would be the best eyewear to stay true to the look? I was thinking shooting glasses that are all transparent, even the frames, or at a push ones with solid colour frames; but certainly not goggles. Any opinions or thoughts on the matter?

Puding · 07-02-2009 08:31PM

Now obviously if we are going for the authentic US / VC look, we cant be wearing big ESS / modern goggles really, can we? So what in your opinions would be the best eyewear to stay true to the look? I was thinking shooting glasses that are all transparent, even the frames, or at a push ones with solid colour frames; but certainly not goggles. Any opinions or thoughts on the matter?

protection should not be compromised just for the look when it comes to eye protection, some people are only comfortable with full seal and some site obly allow a certain level of protection, ilve seen ww2/Vietnam airsofts using all types of eye protection so wear what your happy with

José Alaninho · 07-02-2009 08:53PM

Obviously safety is paramount, I was just thinking it through.... the vast majority of VN airsoft I've seen has been with extremely 'discreet' all-transparent safety glasses. Under the helmet you'd barely notice them; I thought it added greatly to the look.

Then again, what does it matter how authentic your loadout looks if you're blinded by a stray BB and can't see it...

Masada · 08-02-2009 07:52AM

you could use one of them american M9 gas masks. i haven't shot mine yet but it seems strong enough to take it. I wouldnt advise using it without a good level of testing though.

Masada · 08-02-2009 11:37AM

you'll like this doc., we were talkin about where to get the M16VN type receiver a few weeks back.,
heres a nice cheap option and its pretty close,
also, for 100quid for the whole rifle ya cant go wrong.,:)

http://www.gunnerairsoft.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1367&osCsid=907c489cc090824878b671bf2871c805

This is what i'm hoping to make with it.,

Tony might be able to get them from a supplier, if your getting one, order me one aswell.,

TheDoc · 09-02-2009 12:33AM

for **** sake im not talking to you anymore.

You just took my VN idea...and made it better times ten.

All my pouches and **** arrived. Slapped it onto the belt and i think it looks really well, dex can second my opinion he had a goo. But I think its the biz, just waiting on the harness i ordered ( and your one :P)

I'm putting an order in this week me thinks with Tony

Tm M16VN
G&P Front end
G&P Metal body.

I'm hanging around you too much, ive dropped like 500 euro on this whole loadout without batting an eye lid haha

And xm177 is also on the cards i have to say.

But I'm throwing in an order for the G&P m16vn body, like i said, so its fully metal and traded. I dont know if you want it , so get in touch with us, wont order it till you give the ok haha, dont want you coming back going mad at me over it

Also seemingly the G&P body can only take a G&p front end...a nice gimick to force me to drop 300 euro on the bloody metal parts.

Man old school gucci is in full swing...

Masada · 09-02-2009 12:14PM

Just coming through the airport now on the way home and the bastids are after taking all me spent 7.62's and 40mm grenades.,

still have my flak jacket and all the other gear though.,

TheDoc · 09-02-2009 02:30PM

Masada wrote: »

Just coming through the airport now on the way home and the bastids are after taking all me spent 7.62's and 40mm grenades.,

still have my flak jacket and all the other gear though.,

That is just ****ing lol tbh

Fallschirmjager · 09-02-2009 07:25PM

José Alaninho wrote: »

Obviously safety is paramount, I was just thinking it through.... the vast majority of VN airsoft I've seen has been with extremely 'discreet' all-transparent safety glasses. Under the helmet you'd barely notice them; I thought it added greatly to the look.

Then again, what does it matter how authentic your loadout looks if you're blinded by a stray BB and can't see it...

Jose, i might have good news. i checked around a bit and it appears googles were used from the late 60's onwards. THe good news is they actually look like fairly modern goggles. Apparently they were rolled out to the LRRP groups first and then went more general availability after that....

if you check a well known auction site id number 120374584777 and here

and here about 3/4 ways down
http://david.brubakers.us/Vietnam/index.html

Masada · 10-02-2009 01:09PM

great site there falls.,:)

Building a Vietnam Loadout

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