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- Sat Sep 26, 2015 2:52 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish groups in the UK?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 31279
Re: Finnish groups in the UK?
scattered is certainly true - I'm in the south but mainly reenact British (std Brit soldier almost as rare as Finns!)
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 6:36 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish uniforms
- Replies: 96
- Views: 67590
Re: Finnish uniforms
agree about the belt - I used leather stain to colour it! I bought one of his early caps and ditched it. I got two from a Finnish company that is now out of business (again I think from a film set surplus) and a decent cap from a Finn who heads up 5th Division. I note Hiki seems to have a more appro...
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish Recruitment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14840
Re: Finnish Recruitment
I'm in the south but reenact with Yorkshire/ Lancashire folk. Victory we will be doing a machine gun section again (4 Vickers) with two live firers for the battlefield. However I'm happy to change into Finnish kit for the evening!
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:31 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish Recruitment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14840
Re: Finnish Recruitment
I am still interested but currently am committed to FIRE44 reenacting various British units (mostly the machine gun Bns as we have a Vickers but will be doing a Scottish regiment event at YWE - should have a Bren gun carrier and maybe a Cromwell if things turn out right) What UK shows were folk thin...
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:53 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish uniforms
- Replies: 96
- Views: 67590
Re: Finnish uniforms
Hiki is still there http://www.hikishop.com Finnish reenactors seem to wear his winter tunics (I think he provides the correct buttons now) and I'm happy with my two but no idea what his summer tunics are like (see his web site). I have two which probably came from one of the films the Finns did a f...
- Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:31 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish uniforms
- Replies: 96
- Views: 67590
Re: Finnish uniforms
Look good (I have two from Finland which I presume were produced for a film) - I believe the summer tunic etc originates from Hiki? Seem similar
- Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:31 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish Recruitment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14840
Re: Finnish Recruitment
I was contacted at the beginning of the year about a new Finnish group - the moderator is one of them. I have also been in contact with Finns who have done 5th Division and were here two years ago at war and peace - I don't know their plans for this year but I can send him your details if you pm the...
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:36 am
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish Recruitment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14840
Re: Finnish Recruitment
Yes - there have been and I understand now is a British group portraying Finns - contact the moderator who should have more details of shows they will attend
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:09 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: documentary on Tali
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4185
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:29 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Russian mini series - winter war?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5606
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:44 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Russian mini series - winter war?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5606
Russian mini series - winter war?
There appears to be a Russian mini series about the winter war (or continuation war during winter months) - shame my Russian is non existent!
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:21 pm
- Forum: European reenactment and events
- Topic: Brattfors 2013 - Border incidents
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7968
Re: Brattfors 2013 - Border incidents
I wish you well - looks like a great venture!
- Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:42 am
- Forum: Finnish Weapons and Equipment
- Topic: Suomi - range and accuracy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21367
Suomi - range and accuracy
Quick question - sub machine guns like Brit sten gun were good up to 50 yards but not much more (and that was fine for their intended use) - The Suomi uses 9 mm ammo too (am I correct??) but there are claims for improved range (well beyond what a Thompson or Sten would do) and accuracy - how true ar...
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:21 pm
- Forum: Finnish Weapons and Equipment
- Topic: Finnish Tunic Buttons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9328
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Tim Glad you found the forum and sorry to give you the bad news at Victory show- you will see on the Finnish web site the caps they sell which differs to Hikis. Not sure if Milpro/ Milform are still doing summer tunics but you can always call them (and our Finnish friends I'm sure will provide an up...
- Sun Sep 04, 2011 2:20 pm
- Forum: Finnish Discussion
- Topic: Finnish uniforms
- Replies: 96
- Views: 67590
Re: Finnish uniforms
Had a look their jacket/breeches and cap - all look great but I noted the same buttons that Hiki uses also turning up - are these the same (cap excluded)?