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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Hello Comrades!  Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:41 pm |
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Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:36 pm
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Hello, my name is Jamie. I'm joining the 2nd Guards soon and eagerly anticipate my first event. I can not wait to serve Mother Russia  _________________ Dmitri Klimentjevich Kovalenko 2nd Guards reigning Cossack Dance king Also the unit's official Poser for photographs
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:26 pm |
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Welcome to the Forum & the Second Guards Jamie. We shall do our best to ensure that you enjoy your time in the unit.
Either that or we'll hand you over to the NKVD.
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“Freedom” is a grand word, but under the banner of freedom for industry the most predatory wars were waged, under the banner of freedom of labour, the working people were robbed.
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Rank: Guards Mladshiy Serzhant
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:32 am |
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Hi Jamie,
John here from the 13th " up North", nice to see you followed my suggestion RE 2nd Guards. You will enjoy it as they are a top bunch of guys!
John.
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:37 pm |
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Welcome. What are you planning your first event to be? If your short on kit I'm sure we can sort you out stuff.
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:58 pm |
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I'm planning on coming to the Fort Nelson event. However, at the moment I only have a Soviet Russian winter hat so I definately need to stock up on uniforms, insignias etc.
What are the prices I could expect to be paying for the kit?
Oh yeah, cheers John for directing me to the 2nd Guards! much appreciated.
_________________ Dmitri Klimentjevich Kovalenko 2nd Guards reigning Cossack Dance king Also the unit's official Poser for photographs
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:50 pm |
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Front of Russia do a good complete kit deal for about £150. That's without a weapon, though there are plenty floating around the unit, so don't make it a priority.
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:24 pm |
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cheers martins. Is there a specific uniform I should look for?
_________________ Dmitri Klimentjevich Kovalenko 2nd Guards reigning Cossack Dance king Also the unit's official Poser for photographs
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:58 pm |
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Hi, welcome to the forum!
I would advise you to buy an Obr43 pattern uniform first and then an Obr35 with subdued collar tabs.
Clearly we need to talk to you about joining the unit and how things are run. There is a lot you need to know. (I don't know if you have been in touch with anyone yet?) I am unit 2 i/c.
As you are not a paid up member and have no kit, I would advise you to simply come along to Ft Nelson to meet the group first.
Cheers, Ade.
_________________ http://www.2ndguards.com/index.htmlAdrian Borisovitch Stepanov Guards Starshina Unit 2 I/C 2nd Guards Rifle Div.
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:06 pm |
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I found an Obr43 uniform on www.frontofrussia.com, it includes the pilotka and breeches as well. So I'll most likely buy that. Aren't I a paid member? I sent a cheque with my membership form. _________________ Dmitri Klimentjevich Kovalenko 2nd Guards reigning Cossack Dance king Also the unit's official Poser for photographs
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:53 am |
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Hi Comrade, sorry, but I was confused by your initial statement that you were joining "soon". Ray (Forum name "Roman" & unit CO) handles all the membership applications. I have not spoken to Ray about your membership yet. Glad to hear you have paid up! Welcome to the unit!
The uniform from "Front of Russia" will be fine. But delivery will take a few weeks.
We don't mind helping out new members with some kit, but as you have nothing at all, bar a Ushanka, this is not going to be easy. First off, we don't know what sizes you take? (Head, chest, waist, foot) Boots are not something we have a big stock of. Boots are really the first thing anyone needs to buy. I don't want to sound negative here or put you off, but we do have to be practical. It does not end there, as you will also need a greatcoat or telogreika. Ft Nelson is always cold! One other thing we need to know is your age.
The unit provides rations for the whole weekend (Sun / Mon: 5 hot meals plus tea/coffee) these are payable for on the day. This will be under £10. We need to know if you are a vegetarian as we do have a few in the unit. The unit will not be catering on the Saturday night, so you will ned to provide you own food for then.
Another practical consideration is you will need your own sleeping gear.
Cheers, Ade.
_________________ http://www.2ndguards.com/index.htmlAdrian Borisovitch Stepanov Guards Starshina Unit 2 I/C 2nd Guards Rifle Div.
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:24 pm |
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I have spoken to Semyon about boots; apparantly he has some kit for sale so hopefully I might be able to get some boots off of him. He also asked for my waist size, so I miht get the upper body uniform sorted as well.
My waist size is 32 and so is my inside leg. Hopefully this is all sorted by the time the Fort Nelson event starts as I'm looking forward to participating in it.
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:19 am |
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As Tara cannot make this event I have a spare unifrom I can bring- if our Comrade is a 32 waist- I imagine Tar's uniform will fit- as long as he has sorted out the boots problem- it should be fine- I even have a spare Shinel (greatcoat)
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“Freedom” is a grand word, but under the banner of freedom for industry the most predatory wars were waged, under the banner of freedom of labour, the working people were robbed.
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Rank: Guards Mladshiy Serzhant
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:19 pm |
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i will be bringing some spare kit for sale to fort nelson i even have a tent for sale if you are interested comrade
_________________ http://2ndguards.com/index.html"Do what you do best Andrei......stay by my side .....and make your Maxim sing!" BobHR Andrei Valtarovich Prusins Guards yehfreytor Kitchen Bitch PTRD gunner
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:01 pm |
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I'll check again Comrade Coffin and will let you know A.S.A.P.
Andrei, if you have size 10 boots it will be a life saver. I've been trying to find a pair for a while now and there's been no luck so far.
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:36 pm |
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unfortunately sapogi are pretty much the only item i dont have for sale i do have a 10/11 pair of officers boots which you should be able to get away with for one event I wouldnt count on them though as they are tight around the calfs
_________________ http://2ndguards.com/index.html"Do what you do best Andrei......stay by my side .....and make your Maxim sing!" BobHR Andrei Valtarovich Prusins Guards yehfreytor Kitchen Bitch PTRD gunner
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:05 pm |
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Comrade Coffin had a pair of boots but size 9, I might be able to fir into them. Although I doubt it. By the way, I take it I need a Russian name... how about Dmitri Kovalenko? (I think thats a Ukrainian name but thats alright) _________________ Dmitri Klimentjevich Kovalenko 2nd Guards reigning Cossack Dance king Also the unit's official Poser for photographs
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:48 pm |
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hello comrade welcome its nice to see a new member in the group look forward to meeting you tankette
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:15 pm |
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Everything is getting harder and harder to find. Even at places such as Udilnaya Rhynok you have to go nice and early, and have a bit of luck as well.
Shinels - really, really hard to find those brown ones now, and sapogi are becoming harder - especially the ones with the correct soles.
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Comrade Emmett
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:11 pm |
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I have my own Gymnastorka 43, belt and pilotka. So I'm steadily building up on the uniform. Paul West has sharovaris for sale so I'll ask him for the available sizes when I get the money. The unit has spare boots for my size so I won't hurry into finding those (mainly because they're so bloody hard to find in my size!!)
Anyway, cheers guys
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Post subject: Re: Hello Comrades! Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:52 pm |
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What'your boot size.
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Voennii Vrach Ibrahim Ibrahimovich Shapiro
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