Dogsbody Posted September 18, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2017 Hello everyone, this is my attempt to depict a helmet set as may have been used during operation Market-Garden. I paired a plain jane McCord front seam, fixed loop (HS 301 C) with a Westinghouse jump liner. I didn't want to put too much stress on the liner so I didn't jam the net in between the pot and liner. I already posted the first shot a while ago in the introductions page but I made some additional shots for this thread. Any thoughts are appreciated. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted September 18, 2017 Hello everyone, this is my attempt to depict a helmet set as may have been used during operation Market-Garden. I paired a plain jane McCord front seam, fixed loop (HS 301 C) with a Westinghouse jump liner. I didn't want to put too much stress on the liner so I didn't jam the net in between the pot and liner. I already posted the first shot a while ago in the introductions page but I made some additional shots for this thread. Any thoughts are appreciated. Rene CSC_4592klein.jpg CSC_5475a.jpg CSC_5477a.jpg CSC_5480a.jpg continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted September 18, 2017 continued CSC_5482a.jpg CSC_5484a.jpg CSC_5488a.jpg Last one. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant G. Posted September 18, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2017 Very nice looking setup! I was just flipping through the De Trez book the other morning and saw a wartime photo in which the paratrooper did just as you did - pull the net taught over the liner's edge, rather than inbetween the shell and the liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted September 18, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 18, 2017 Nice rig! I really like that 5 hole web chin cup, they're quite scarce. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted September 18, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 18, 2017 While a few troopers had their older large mesh nets in Market Garden, in general is was the smaller mesh nets that the airborne guys wore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted September 18, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 18, 2017 Nice looking Market Garden display and i love that 5 hole chincup!...great period pics too...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Whittaker Posted September 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2017 Are the khakis 4 hole chincups WWII period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant G. Posted September 19, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2017 Are the khakis 4 hole chincups WWII period?Yes, the 4 holes were introduced in late 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 19, 2017 NIce helmet and great pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted September 19, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 19, 2017 Goed gedaan! I love the look on those Dutch boys faces. Freedom after more than 4 years under occupation. Do you think they love Americans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted September 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 19, 2017 I almost forgot about the look the one trooper is giving his clean cut Lt. The corporal isn't very sure either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 19, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2017 I almost forgot about the look the one trooper is giving his clean cut Lt. The corporal isn't very sure either. THey appear to be looking at one of the silk maps......."I'm sure we are right about here"........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted September 19, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 19, 2017 Are the khakis 4 hole chincups WWII period? Yes, they were used in WWII but in the very late stage. Here is a pic from Operation Varsity taken in March 1945; the paratrooper is wearing a Westinghouse jump liner (cast buckles) a 4 hole chin cup. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks everyone for your kind comments and suggestions. Thanks 36driver for adding the pictures. That look on that troopers face speaks volumes. It only needs George Luz shouting (imitating major Horton) 'What's the G@#!%$n hold up, mister Sobel! Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Whittaker Posted September 19, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 19, 2017 Yes, the 4 holes were introduced in late 1944. Thanks Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMinistryOfAviation Posted September 19, 2017 Share #17 Posted September 19, 2017 Excellent set up. Displays beautifully! -Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 19, 2017 Share #18 Posted September 19, 2017 I really love it, would really enjoy to build a set similar to it someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy.502 Posted September 21, 2017 Share #19 Posted September 21, 2017 Great set up. Much better than mine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titi9523 Posted September 21, 2017 Share #20 Posted September 21, 2017 Great score, lovely one ! Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted February 16, 2018 Small adjustment: as was pointed out I now have changed the helmet net to the smaller mesh variant It indeed looks more appropriate . Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted February 16, 2018 Share #22 Posted February 16, 2018 Are the khakis 4 hole chincups WWII period? As can be seen in Michel De Trez's books four-holers were in use from Market Garden on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugi45 Posted February 17, 2018 Share #23 Posted February 17, 2018 I love the 5 hole chincup. Hoping I can find one someday. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted February 17, 2018 Share #24 Posted February 17, 2018 Theres nothing cooler than a 5 hole chincup....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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