Wimpole at War, Wimpole Hall 2016 - Show Report

[@PaulB-justme]

Gosh - was that really 4 years ago! 😮

[@RiflemanMoore]

It was indeed!

[@longrider42]

Any idea where you might get that Mark V haversack? I dont know why I'm looking but I just like the look and feel of the material used in the 1937 gear.

[@Commando1940]

Repros from soldier of fortune, just needs a couple of tweaks: brasses need stripping and polishing, short web section of strap needs replacing (funny colour) and e cord needs replacing.

[@BilltheDoughboy1996]

depending on which unit, regiment etc. would they have worn insignia of any sort? especially if they were wearing 22 pattern. many thanks, Billy from the Queens own royal west Kent LH group 14-18

[@RiflemanMoore]

I understand in Service Dress (and some units in BD) brass insignia would be worn but the majority wearing BD wore no insignia other than rank.

[@Commando1940]

'Cept for guards Simon, fnah!

[@HistoricalAirsoft96]

Hi there, I was wondering what No.97 Blanco you're group uses? I'm putting together my BEF impression, got most of it but I've still got a way to go.

[@RiflemanMoore]

+HistoricalAirsoft96 We used repro blocks made for us specifically, organised by one of our members, the supply is running down a little now, I'm afraid they're not available commercially.

[@HistoricalAirsoft96]

Rifleman Moore Ah I see, well I've considered the many options available and I've decided to make myself a batch, as I have a list of the raw ingredients. If I have any luck I'll let you know!

[@Commando1940]

I used SOFs stuff but it's hit and miss, I have also tried the shoe cream method but it came out apple green coloured. For ease, try SOF but do a small patch somewhere it won't be seen and compare the colour. Only criticism I have of SOF other than its inconsistency is that it's got a waxy shiny look to it when several layers are applied whereas blanco should be dry and dusty.

[@planes124]

Would a off duty soldier have any pack or if so what pack.

[@RiflemanMoore]

+planes124 Off duty, no, when walking out that is. If travelling to and from or between barracks soldiers would generally carry their full kit including kit bag.

[@planes124]

Rifleman Moore cheers

[@pimmie_24]

Awsome, love your videos. Can you maybe make a tutorial how to proper use of the gaiters/anklets how to put them on. Thanks, keep on making nice content :)

[@planes124]

do you have to have an intrenching tool

[@RiflemanMoore]

+planes124 This is the time period when this pattern was most commonly issued, yes.

[@planes124]

Rifleman Moore can a 2 piece in trench tool be correct on late 1940 37 pattern

[@RiflemanMoore]

+planes124 No, it was reintroduced in 1941.

[@planes124]

Rifleman Moore ok cheers just wondering as me and my mate try to portray 7th Suffolk ww2 1940

[@harryb8945]

Nice set up. I was with lees group the 87th at the end doing the mortar and German surrender scenario.

[@RiflemanMoore]

+Harry B Thanks! Unfortunately I think I only saw you chaps briefly as we had limited time to wander round.

[@harryb8945]

Same.

[@davidbrennan660]

I was there with A Red Army group ( name withheld for field security reasons) I believe that year......., it was a great gig whatever year it was..... many Gitlerite Divisions were smashed.

[@oneblyatifulman9179]

Sometimes I wish I lived in England that way I could do world war 1 and 2 reanactments but I got American Civil War ones I can go to I'm starting those and I'm only 12 good luck

[@RiflemanMoore]

+Mr Megaton Hope you have a good time with that!

[@mackrosenbury4359]

Look up Newville Pennsylvania

[@mattattack6717]

Dude you can't get your gas mask on with a moustache

[@RiflemanMoore]

+Matt Attack Incorrect.

[@cosmoww1renactor182]

Good place for a Gas Cape? Owned a few shit ones in the past

[@RiflemanMoore]

+CosmoWW1 Renactor We use What Price Glory gas capes, one mod is to remove the paint from the press studs, otherwise a good repro.

[@cosmoww1renactor182]

Thanks will buy one soon!

[@mugshot749]

There's something bizarre about people who want to dress up and pretend they were in WW2 when my dad who was an infantryman for six and a half years in WW2 spent the rest of his life trying to forget it.

[@RiflemanMoore]

As with the channel itself the intention is to put on an educational display though I grant you there are many people who simply dress up to enjoy the nostalgia of a rather galmourised image of the 1940s.