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by Tanaka
Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Gomen Nasai, Sumimasen
Replies: 4
Views: 6097

Re: Gomen Nasai, Sumimasen

the group isn't really based anywhere, i was down in cornwall, other guys were in Norfolk and Essex and one guy was from the midlands so fairly spread out, most of the shows were up in the midlands down to kent sort of area.
by Tanaka
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Japanese Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Japanese Infantry weapons
Replies: 4
Views: 7574

Re: Japanese Infantry weapons

proof arisakas are out there

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by Tanaka
Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: Japanese Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Japanese Infantry weapons
Replies: 4
Views: 7574

Re: Japanese Infantry weapons

how much do you want to pay for a deactivated arisaka rifle? I agree that 800+ is a joke, i was selling them for about 400-500 when i was dealing in them, if your serious i can probaly get my hands on one for you. I wouldn't bother trying to convert something else, they never look great and let down...
by Tanaka
Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Gomen Nasai, Sumimasen
Replies: 4
Views: 6097

Re: Gomen Nasai, Sumimasen

Welcome to the forum. There is a Japanese group in the UK which i formed 11 years ago now which is still up and running, although i myself have a limited input into it these days, it still has a great core of young guys who are extremely dedicated to portraying the forces of the IJA. If there is any...
by Tanaka
Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Anything WWII!
Topic: 72 years ago today
Replies: 6
Views: 8057

Re: 72 years ago today

rest in peace in regards to all who perished in a cowardly attack . How was it a cowardly attack? The americans had every opportunity to realise the japanese were coming and decieded for whatever reason to ignore the threat. A minesweeper spotted a midget submarine periscope outside the harbour ent...
by Tanaka
Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: German Carbide Lamp
Replies: 12
Views: 4466

Re: German Carbide Lamp

Crazy Feldgendarme wrote:Nice item but its a good job you dont use the carbide inside an enclose space mate (im sure you already know this)

Any particular reason mate? As they're biggest use in history has been in enclosed spaces. Used one myself underground :D
by Tanaka
Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Japanese Discussion
Topic: Japanese war boots
Replies: 3
Views: 6429

Re: Japanese war boots

nice looking boots. Decent reproductions of these are always needed as there is only one source of repro IJA boots these days
by Tanaka
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Your Reenactment Group
Topic: JRA
Replies: 15
Views: 19641

Re: JRA

All change for this year, the group is now under the control of Steve Holden who most would have seen portraying the officer in the group. The reason for the change is mainly down to the fact that i have grown totally sick and tired of the whole hobby and have moved away to try other things, first o...
by Tanaka
Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: Abucay Defense line battlefield tour, Bataan
Replies: 10
Views: 8023

Re: Abucay Defense line battlefield tour, Bataan

Very good impressions guys , you really portray the Japanese soldiers well . Not sure about the puttees as I'm no expert on Jap uniforms , Tanaka , you'll have to come out of retirement .... :wink: would rather punch myself repeatably in the face mate than do that lol. Doing the chalke valley show ...
by Tanaka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: Abucay Defense line battlefield tour, Bataan
Replies: 10
Views: 8023

Re: Abucay Defense line battlefield tour, Bataan

not bad, although it would be nice if atleast one guy in the unit could put his puttees on correctly.
by Tanaka
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What do your Family think of reenacting?
Replies: 51
Views: 21447

Re: What do your Family think of reenacting?

Halle wrote:I take it you've given it up then Tanaka ?

As good as, going to attend Daves show in Wiltshire and then concentrate on other things, my chauffeuring buisness and banger racing, hopefully the other guys in the group will continue on with it but i don't know at this point.
by Tanaka
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What do your Family think of reenacting?
Replies: 51
Views: 21447

Re: What do your Family think of reenacting?

most of the family these days are somewhere between indifferent to thinking its pathetic, and frankly i think i agree with those that think its pathetic these days
by Tanaka
Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Uniforms and Insignia
Topic: Stay clear of HiKi!
Replies: 12
Views: 7211

Re: Stay clear of HiKi!

There stuff is crap, reenacting isnt cheap, do it once, do it right. Maybe German reenactors are too used to being ripped off that they accept it as the norm these days. Hiki's Japanese kit is SPOT ON and cheap as chips. In this day and age it is possible to get quality without paying Savile Row pr...
by Tanaka
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interesting question - kneeling while captured
Replies: 14
Views: 8136

Re: Interesting question - kneeling while captured

I'd say in Europe WW2 prob never, though it's the sort of thing the Japs may have gone in for! Any particular reason for that? A prisoner on his knees is a prisoner under control, a prisoner on his knees cannot kick up in the balls and run off. There are plenty of photos of Japanese soldiers with p...
by Tanaka
Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Show us you!
Replies: 3415
Views: 957496

Re: Show us you!

My new favourite photo courtesy of Nick Halling taken this weekend at the Victory show

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