Soviet (80's?) Infantryman loadout

beastor · February 13th, 2008, 12:57

Hey guys,

this is my first attempt at a Soviet loadout, say what you think. I was going to put it on Red Alliance but they tend to rip things apart without constructive criticism. See what you nice fellows say first.

Things I know might be wrong:

1. AKM. I know I need a AK74 (in the process of buying one) but I have been told that border and reserve units still use them, so I went with that.

2. Officers cap: I know it probably shoudnt go with battle gear, but it looks so damn cool (and will be nice for summer games)

Igor01 · February 13th, 2008, 13:39

Nice setup! Although the Flora camo you're wearing was adopted in 98, 7 years after the dissolution of the USSR.

beastor · February 13th, 2008, 13:45

GAAHHH! I did not know that. thats probably why I got it for so cheap!

Igor01 · February 13th, 2008, 14:18

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Originally Posted by beastor

GAAHHH! I did not know that. thats probably why I got it for so cheap!

Don't be disappointed, this is the current pattern used by the Russian Armed Forces. It is very different from the usual assortment of Western/NATO patterns worn at games which can't be a bad thing. Now, if you really wanna be unique, try getting a set of the new digital camo the Russians have just adopted

Tankdude · February 13th, 2008, 14:37

Step 1: Seduce a lonely Russian female soldier who is roughly your size.
Step 2: ?
Step 3: profit.

Sergeantmajor · February 13th, 2008, 14:41

im in love with fur hat...i might make an East german load out some day...

bandaid · February 13th, 2008, 14:47

Crap now want a loadout like that

Lerch · February 13th, 2008, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tankdude

Step 1: Seduce a lonely Russian female soldier who is roughly your size.
Step 2: ?
Step 3: profit.

I lol'ed

beastor · February 13th, 2008, 17:45

I dont know, its gonna have to be a whooooolle lot of woman soldier!

Porkchop · February 13th, 2008, 19:19

Good job,
looks like an outfit that might have been worn during the war in Chechnya.

~Bodkin~ · February 13th, 2008, 23:59

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Originally Posted by beastor

I dont know, its gonna have to be a whooooolle lot of woman soldier!

Well she is Russian . . .

Andres · February 14th, 2008, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergeantmajor

im in love with fur hat...i might make an East german load out some day...

I grew out of mine

I do like the loadout, though!

Desmodus · February 14th, 2008, 00:06

Yet another fine kit you've made... Very nice!

beastor · February 14th, 2008, 07:23

Cheers for the feedback guys, Appreciate it.

I didnt even think about the Chechen conflict, I might get away with authenticity yet!

Igor01 · February 14th, 2008, 10:05

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Originally Posted by beastor

I didnt even think about the Chechen conflict, I might get away with authenticity yet!

Yup, if go for the second campaign look. Just add a ski knit cap, a cheap Russian LBV, replace the Soviet Motorized Infantry patch with the RF Armed Forces flag patch on the left sleeve, add any Russian unit patch on the right sleeve.

The jacket you have is a commercial model (the collar on the standard issue jacket is the same faux fur as the hat you have), which would suggest a contractor or an officer, if you go for an officer look, you can replace the private's belt with an officer's one (real leather and no shiny buckle).

You may also find jackboots very uncomfortable in the field unless you know how to tie the foot cloth properly, and even then these things take some time getting used to (took me a good week to get it right without it constantly loosening and unwrapping). A pair of boots would be more practical and true to an officer/contractor image.

Since this is a winter outfit, you can complete it with a Russian Klyaksa snow camo suit or even the old Soviet cotton snow suit.

But of course, the setup is fine as it is, since we're not reanactors

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February 13th, 2008, 13:39	#2
Igor01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Nice setup! Although the Flora camo you're wearing was adopted in 98, 7 years after the dissolution of the USSR. __________________ HEATWARE Old Buyer/Seller Ratings For Sale: Nothing at the moment.

February 13th, 2008, 13:45	#3
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	GAAHHH! I did not know that. thats probably why I got it for so cheap! __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

February 13th, 2008, 14:41	#6
Sergeantmajor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada	im in love with fur hat...i might make an East german load out some day... __________________ "Lieutenant John Chard: The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day. Bromhead: Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast." - ZULU (1964)

February 13th, 2008, 14:37	#5
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	Step 1: Seduce a lonely Russian female soldier who is roughly your size. Step 2: ? Step 3: profit.

February 13th, 2008, 14:47	#7
bandaid Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a basement	Crap now want a loadout like that

February 13th, 2008, 17:45	#9
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	I dont know, its gonna have to be a whooooolle lot of woman soldier! __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

February 13th, 2008, 19:19	#10
Porkchop Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St Hubert QC	Good job, looks like an outfit that might have been worn during the war in Chechnya. __________________ Regards, Porkchop Cry "Haddock" and let slip the hounds of Beer [-brought to you courtesy of Salamander Army -]

February 14th, 2008, 00:06	#13
Desmodus Mexifaggot Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Yet another fine kit you've made... Very nice! __________________ Guardians of Asgaard - KF25 - Primaries: LCT AK74MN w/SKTBR, VFC M4 SOPMOD Block 2 Secondary: Latino heat, TM Glock 17

February 14th, 2008, 07:23	#14
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	Cheers for the feedback guys, Appreciate it. I didnt even think about the Chechen conflict, I might get away with authenticity yet! __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

Soviet (80's?) Infantryman loadout

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