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  1. RAPPLEBY2000

    Hi any old soldiers about? "Shellscrape" question

    cool thanks for that, I'd love to know what that PAM was! I like the pictures, it looks realy close to a shellscrape. the how to guide, brilliant! the search for the the holy grail that is the shellscrape PAM continues! ;)
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    Hi any old soldiers about? "Shellscrape" question

    Hi all, I'm planning to run a shellscrape activity for some kids, it's to do with a veteran group I'm workingwith. I was in the Infantry T.A. in the early 90's and the shellscrape was a common overnight shelter for 2 soldiers. (the kids will be digging it....probably in sand. If you're an ex...
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    Can anyone id my sleeping bag? (so I know it's rating)

    Hi thanks for your replies, I managed to find another bag that is identical in size weight and features. it DOES have a label marked thus: SLEEPING BAG JL-8465-99-130-9145 SL32A/5614 1992 POLYWARM PRODUCTS LTD. Just "sleeping bag" well that dosn't help anyone does it LOL! Not sure what the...
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    Looking for US ALICE ILBV woodland camo pouches.

    Hi I know it's one of those tricky things to find. After the US Army A.L.I.C.E. webbing,(which incidentally all was green), they did a less well known and lesser used system in the UK, I.L.B.V.based on a vest system. all of it was Woodland camo, they made Woodland pattern "Alice" waterbottle...
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    Can anyone id my sleeping bag? (so I know it's rating)

    Hi sorry don't have photo handy, and....i like to tell the whole story, ;)
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    Looking for US ALICE ILBV woodland camo pouches.

    Hi looking for Genuine U.S. A.L.I.C.E. OR I.L.B.V.* POUCHES in woodland camo. US ALICE woodland waterbottle pouches(I have the bottles/canteen) US ALICE woodland buttpack (aka training pack) (not the one with metal clips). US woodland NBC buttpack/pouch. the one that rolls op on the side...
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    Can anyone id my sleeping bag? (so I know it's rating)

    Hi i bought a bargain sleeping bag for £4 at a car boot sale. I took a brief look at the bag before buying and knew it was a "90 pattern British army sleeping bag" and I cvould see it was in good condition. When I got it home I wanted to give it a good wash but sadly the previous owner removed...
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    Bushcraft / Scout webbing setup

    nothing wrong with mentioning it, best place to depart with unwanted kit is swaps or selling area on the forum , you will find forum rules and general ethos there.
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    Bushcraft / Scout webbing setup

    but then you find the best pouch ever..and can't fit it on the belt... I did the same thing years ago made a decision to stick to one design, I then pop riveted a load of pouches to a belt which worked well untill I wanted to add or change something,. I do like modifying things though ;)
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    Bushcraft / Scout webbing setup

    Ah nice! I just took photos of my Poncho roll compared to an original works well but obviously the same limitations that 58" gear has. The poncho roll easily contains 2 US ponchos with pegs paracord bungees etc. Here showing the size and design difference, buckles rather than those tuck...
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    Bushcraft / Scout webbing setup

    I'm still finding ways to adapt webbing, I like the mix-n-match aproach! as for a poncho roll modification, I did one years ago but can't find photos, anyhow here is a poncho roll/PLCE sidepouch type idea http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51433&highlight=poncho+roll+mod...
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    REALLY reproofing an army poncho.

    The big 310 ml Cartridge, please scale it up or down if you want, there is no magic percentage. My mixture as I say was ROUGHLY half and half, it was thick/tacky it felt a bit like rolling gloss paint onto the poncho, you could make it much thinner or thicker, best to test it first.
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    Jammy git!

    Found nearly new pair of aproach trainers for £6.99 at a charity shop, and a brand new British army shirt (new camo) for £3 not worn as it still has the makers lables attatched!
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    REALLY reproofing an army poncho.

    The finish seems really good, possibly better than the original coating! I have no problem in usung the same process to waterproof other kit.
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    Cambridgeshire

    I'd be happy just for a daytime meet up, my back is still playing up so not sure sleeping out is a good idea, but would love to meet up.
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    Bad Back....so painfull

    ok so this is like a month later, and some good days some bad, been using a TENS most days, still on Ibuprofen, when driving I'm fine and if sat for a long time (i.e. watching tv) when I stand I'm all stiffened up and walking is "limpy" for a few minutes starting to really worry! I will see a...
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    I'm chuffed!

    Ah yes, I already figured out the selling things twice, The bit I did for the website is totally unique wording and has unique photos, Part of my book will include the same subject but totally different wording and photos! it's quite handy actually the web people actually requested origional...
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    REALLY reproofing an army poncho.

    I didn't measure it, as I was a bit stumped how to measure small amounts of the silicon without covering things in silicon (as it's in the plastic tube), but it was roughly half and half but probably slightly more turps than silicon. I've tried different amounts and it won't make too much...
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    Look what I found...it's...SILICON HEAVEN!!!

    yeah...possibly:rolleyes: with a single letter change. somehow I can't see silicon art taking off, no doubt some crazy artist has done it already. (Google search) I was right...silicon sea/wave pictures http://www.rawartists.org/siliconeart someone has made a carpet pattern on a stone floor...
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    Look what I found...it's...SILICON HEAVEN!!!

    lol...I had to check myself...sure enough, it does exist! https://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Tape-3M-Transparent-Electrical/dp/B007Y7G47U Whilst I'm on a roll...no punn intended. translucent duct tape! http://www.dickblick.com/products/scotch-transparent-duct-tape/ I know you can get all sorts...