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16-12-17, 15:28
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Reproduction Tank Suits
Why are these things being clearly marked as reproductions on the inside of the clothing? It is a difficult and challenging task already to document the story of most wartime clothing without an infusion of similarly marked reproductions to muddy the waters. Taking the responsible approach of clearly marking these garments as reproductions has no effect on how the items look when being worn by today's hobbyists and is respectful to future enthusiasts who will be left trying to sort out the copies from the fakes.
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16-12-17, 19:23
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Ed, it is the hobby of reenacting vs. Collecting. Reeanctors don't want to trash originals, or originals to fit you are not available.
So reproductions will be made. At least Irfan is marking the lable to use his business name as the give-away while the rest of the lable looks "Authentic". There are an awful lot more reenactors than there are collectors who can't tell the difference between 70 year old clothing and something made in the last couple of years. Also, the whole concept of mistaking a newer made item from an original is just part of the collecting world, even if military reenactors didn't get repros made to play in. Just ask any museum or auction house. As they say, the cat's out of the bag.
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16-12-17, 19:35
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Ordered three sets of them today from Irfan, aiming on delivery at the end of Jan.
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). Last edited by RichardT10829; 16-12-17 at 21:01.
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17-12-17, 00:13
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Hey , wait a minute ! We were not supposed to wait for Jim to inspect the prototype and give the go ahead before ordering ?
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17-12-17, 07:49
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Contacted off Irfan direct, as I had purchased a number of his pixie suits. I liked what I saw so purchased three.. my understanding is Jim wanted to check before giving the go ahead as he does not want folk to be upset if there are issues.
I am after a period looking light weight suit to climb in and out of carriers and tanks with... I am not so fussy  If it causes grief I will tell Irfan to wait ?
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). Last edited by RichardT10829; 17-12-17 at 15:05.
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#6
17-12-17, 23:06
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I'll wait for a comparison verdict.....
Like i compared my Winter Pixie with an original after recieving it from Irfan. The Winter edition was (almost) spot on with the original. https://goo.gl/photos/Mp6jHWtehZQaFePt7 Photo 1 Collar inside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 2 Collar outside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 3 Left front pouch UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 4 Belt inside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 5 Belt outside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 6 Fasteners in collar UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 7 Pouch on leg UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 8 / 9 Side slith for pouch UK 1945 right, repro left (missing the fastener both sides) Photo 10 11 Different reinforcements on various places Photo 12 / 13 Right front pouch UK 1945 left , repro right Fastener different Photo 14 (original) / 15 repro / 16 repro inside rear pocket different Photo 17 Missing the Mfg. label (Jim will send me one along with longer straps that cross over the shoulder) Any indication of final pricing and first deliveries (after the go ahead)??
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18-12-17, 01:52
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The giant from the Netherlands is a wise man . Waiting for the signal before crossing the start line . That way the God of war ( Jim ) will have time to soften up any imperfections in the suits. A small Canadian ( 6’ 1’’ or 192 cm ) enthousiast . ...
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