USMC_COLLECTOR Posted July 16, 2023 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2023 After 2 previous attempts, I have put together a set of gear that I believe resembles a Marine from the “Frozen Chosin” the best. Now maybe include a scarf and a M1943 hood to make it final, but I am happy with how it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted July 16, 2023 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2023 Once again, fantastic job. I’m not knowledgeable enough to critique buttons and threads, but I recognize passion when I see it. I don’t know where yours wells from, but that is an unbelievable amount of research and work to put that together. You should be very proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted July 16, 2023 Thanks so much for the praise and kind words Blacksmith! I appreciate it. 21 minutes ago, Blacksmith said: Once again, fantastic job. I’m not knowledgeable enough to critique buttons and threads, but I recognize passion when I see it. I don’t know where yours wells from, but that is an unbelievable amount of research and work to put that together. You should be very proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted July 17, 2023 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2023 One of your best impressions so far. The Veterans that I know from Fox 2/7 who were there at the Reservoir would be very impressed with your set-up. The only thing they would say is that you don't look cold enough.. Extremely well done Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted July 17, 2023 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2023 I gotta say this is definitely one of the most detailed impressions I have seen on the forum so far, even down to the way the blanket roll sags it just looks amazing. Even the small detail with the hat under the helmet. You definitely should put a hood with it, and also another thing I saw while looking at pictures was that some marines didn’t have helmet covers on, is there a reason for that? Overall this is an amazing impression! -Gear Fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted July 17, 2023 Thank you so much. I’ve very proud with how it turned out. 1 hour ago, Rakkasan187 said: One of your best impressions so far. The Veterans that I know from Fox 2/7 who were there at the Reservoir would be very impressed with your set-up. The only thing they would say is that you don't look cold enough.. Extremely well done Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted July 17, 2023 Thank you! Once the Marines helmet covers wore out there was no resupply so they went without. 33 minutes ago, Gear Fanatic said: I gotta say this is definitely one of the most detailed impressions I have seen on the forum so far, even down to the way the blanket roll sags it just looks amazing. Even the small detail with the hat under the helmet. You definitely should put a hood with it, and also another thing I saw while looking at pictures was that some marines didn’t have helmet covers on, is there a reason for that? Overall this is an amazing impression! -Gear Fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted July 17, 2023 Share #8 Posted July 17, 2023 Good to know, again amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin.H Posted December 3, 2023 Share #9 Posted December 3, 2023 Nice.. Here is my Chosin Reservoir Impression -"Frozen Exhaustion" (taken photo poses at home) The most crucial and important gear for reenacting the subject is a suitable "Chosin" Parka. If given the opportunity, I still suggest that you collect an original USMC (Korean War) "Chosin" Parka. (SMW also has the reproduction of "Chosin" Parka) The Army version M1947 Parka has a slightly shorter overall length and there are differences in the details of Parka's waistband design between the two. Chrees, Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin.H Posted December 3, 2023 Share #10 Posted December 3, 2023 And, included the images that I created and rendered on my own in later stages. Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted December 3, 2023 11 hours ago, Gavin.H said: The most crucial and important gear for reenacting the subject is a suitable "Chosin" Parka. If given the opportunity, I still suggest that you collect an original USMC (Korean War) "Chosin" Parka. (SMW also has the reproduction of "Chosin" Parka) The Army version M1947 Parka has a slightly shorter overall length and there are differences in the details of Parka's waistband design between the two. Thank you. I am aware of the differences between the two parkas. The most noticeable difference is the length of the actual parka itself, but since I am tall both will be short. The other difference is the waist adjustment loops for the standard web belt, which is covered up by the gear I wear. Thank you for the photos of your impression, not a lot of people can do Chosin! And welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LE LOUP DES MERS Posted March 23 Share #12 Posted March 23 Nice job, you don't see many Korean war impressions as you do WW2 and Vietnam. With all the impressive impressions you post, I can only imagine the amount of money each one cost. Even with repo gear it gets expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted March 23 Author Share #13 Posted March 23 Thank you. Luckily I have a decent sized pool of gear I can pull from to craft my impressions. 3 hours ago, LE LOUP DES MERS said: Nice job, you don't see many Korean war impressions as you do WW2 and Vietnam. With all the impressive impressions you post, I can only imagine the amount of money each one cost. Even with repo gear it gets expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 23 Share #14 Posted March 23 It'd be cool if you guys could take these pics outside in the snow! Great job on both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted March 24 Author Share #15 Posted March 24 Here are some I can add from a Chosin movie I was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 24 Share #16 Posted March 24 There ya go! Thats cool! What kinda movie? Short film? Project? What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted March 24 Author Share #17 Posted March 24 Just a promotional project with a friend. 2 hours ago, The Rooster said: There ya go! Thats cool! What kinda movie? Short film? Project? What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted March 24 Share #18 Posted March 24 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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