putting together a Nam impression
 

and I am looking for a mentor to help me make certain I don't screw it up and waste a lot of time and money.

Sorry to hijack your thread Brian, but I'm at the same stage as you and wondering the same thing so if someone could help, I'd be happy too!

see right there .. it's a good question .. I'm thinking later half,

but I need to do some reasearch.. are the Osprey books any good? are there other sources online for basic research?

Gordon L Rottman makes some great information on equipment used during the period.

North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958-75 (Warrior): Gordon Rottman, Brian Delf: 9781846033711: Amazon.com: Books

US MACV-SOG Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam: Amazon.ca: Gordon Rottman, Brian Delf: Books

US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71: Amazon.ca: Gordon Rottman, Adam Hook: Books

Those are examples of books I read. At the library if you get a chance to read, look for the VIETNAM EXPERIENCE hardcover.

much appreciated .. I have my winter project!

Brian,
Also try www.fullmetaljacket.com
they are located in Alexandria Va. and will ship to Canada
the owner's name is Dale and he is a solid guy

as far as a Mentor - Bravo One Six or Force Recon can help with any questions.
Hope this helps

+1 but the shipping is not accurate and will email you to send more money for shipping

If you can read some French or can decode google translate pages, try this! : http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=136664

Brian,
PM inbound

Best Nam gears store is Mooremilitaria.

My web gear look like almost new (i ordered XO) but is not repro.


Great service, fast shipping and even gave my an xtra canteen :)

My gears from Moore:

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I am sure there is, and that you are one. However, I know them and I do not really know you.

Point taken though

I wish I got the nicer ones. I bought the Good Condition ones and the Alice clips are on their last legs.

Same here... The Alice clips just fell off.

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I recommend this book. Covers a lot. Tonnes of photos and gets unit specific ( e.g. Company E , 75th Infantry, "Riverine Rangers," 3d Brigade , 9th Infantry Division Tan An, 1969 "Parakeet Mission" )

A very good resource for enthusiasts, collectors and reenactors. The author is also a ex army and also sells authentic kit on ebay. I bought my NVA / VC rucksack from this fellow.

Dont forget VC!

I'm glad your getting into Vietnam, it's really fun. I hope you inspire a lot of players:)

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