http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/-t1.htm Any equipment related issues, post them here. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:24:11 GMT 10 http://www.517prct.org/images/3_logos.gif http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/-t1.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, The plan is to make an order with At The Front for our jumpsuits as soon as possible, preferably within the next month or so. So if you're interested add you name to this list and when we're ready we'll order. **The reason we order from At The Front is because they're plain and simply as close to Original as you will get. The Colour is spot on, the stitching and build quality is second to none and most importantly the trousers pockets are SQUARE. Most manaufactuers of the ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Sun, 18 May 2008 16:35:18 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm#51 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/at-the-front-jumpsuits-t11.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, The reason a 2nd Pattern Griswold was made was because the fastenings on the 1st Pattern were poor and the bag had a tendency to rip open on a jump and throw the rifle out, but the 517th were issued these on Bulk ready for their drop into Southern France. They were handed over to their riggers who added 3 straps with lift the dot snaps on to securely fasten the bags shut and the problem was solved. To buy reproduction 1st pattern Griswolds would be easy, but like most things with ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:40:15 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm#158 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/1st-pattern-griswold-bags-t27.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm darrenbond Hi guy, just in case any of you were in the market for a T5 ill thought ill drop in some links to some people doing repros on the market today. www.vintageparachutes.co I would say that vintage parachutes do the best on the market, the price does match the standard of the chute.. but well worth every penny. But be ware they are a state side company so shiping could cost you. If your interseted just drop him an email asking for a info pack, all price range and option listed eg colour ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:24:11 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm#187 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/t5-chutes-t28.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm Cpl Bez Hi Guys, As all know, the 517th were issued with standard M1 Infantry pots prior to landing in Italy in 1944, so before making their first combat jump in August '44 as part of dragoon they had to be Rigger modified to work as Airborne helmets. I have been working for a while to get a replica made and to find a source for us, and i have finally suceeded. Chris (Fuman on the WWII Forum) has made two, i have had one and Jon has taken the other, but he is after orders from you guys so ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Fri, 16 May 2008 19:52:32 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm#23 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/517th-m1-pots-t9.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm Cpl Bez Hi All, So, with it being decided that as a group we might be better off doing a bulge impression first for the 517th group, here is a few basics. A) Jumpsuits gone. First of all, if you look at the photos in De Trez's book you will notice that as time goes by Jumpsuits slowly disappear and M-43s start to creep in a lot more. The unit received no re-issue of Jumpsuits at any point and when they got knackered the soldiers were often lead to make modifications to uniforms or raid their ... THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:32:20 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm#99 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/uniforms-and-equipment-battle-of-the-bulge-t17.htm http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm danbarrell HI guys any chance of posting a kit list so i can start getting my gear together . cheers THE QUATER MASTERS STORE Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:09:59 GMT http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm#8 http://battlingbuzzards.forumotion.com/the-quater-masters-store-f6/kit-list-t6.htm