For some abstract reason - which means that this thread gets even more unwieldy - that reminds me that British Army issue soap:
smells of absolutely nothing at all, for sound tactical reasons obviously. One can’t patrol in the jungle- or anywhere else for that matter - smelling like Lily of the Valley, although in these benighted days, I suspect there’s a Human Rights ruling that empowers today’s military to smell just like aforesaid bloom.
What do you want to display with the M201?
Not sure if I will do figures or not. I will probably put the AA-52 on it with the FAMAS F1, a helmet, and a bag or two in it for a little variety and to show a loose timeframe.
Ah, yes; I’d forgotten that one! Along with a very useful L4A4; a cracking set though quite rare I think.
No natural sweat smell? Is this Her Majesty´s soap?
Gents, can we focus on the M201 and what weapons and/or gear is appropriate for it, not the smell of soap.
Another question. Do the French use the same 7.62mm ammo cans as NATO/US uses? If not, do you have a pic of what they do use?
Gino,
I found this pics of a French “tin can” ammo box.
I think that our French members can be more helpful.
I also noticed that the old Khaki Flannel (KF) shirts - or in the backwards Quartermaster terminology “Shirts, KF” we were issued with when I first joined-up, could be worn for ages before becoming, well, “unpleasant”. Not that as recruits we were permitted to indulge in such slovenry, but it did mean that in training, one could normally endure say, a 3 week exercise with the 3 x shirts issued. Perhaps that was the idea?
Hm, that Ammo Tin Can has a date of 1961 on it. I wonder if/when they chnaged to the more modern NATO cans? My M201 will be a late '80s vehicle. Any idea what ammo cans were in use then? I am assuming NATO ammo cans.
Sorry no idea.
Gino, the AA T-52 NF-1 was originally in 7,5x54mm. Later they switched to 7,65 NATO.
In addition to the MG - as already discussed - the distinctive shaped French helmets - within the same accessory kit would, I think, also be acceptable as they were in service for some considerable time:
AA-52 article on Wikipedia.
Yup, tracking. By the late '80s, it used 7.62mm NATO ammo.
I think thats an Italian ammo can.
Maybe. It is listed as French, but the writing does look Italian. I would think the French may use the same basic cans though.
I already have a helmet as well, from the Heller Jeep driver. I guess that is two parts from the kit that are good/usable.
Good to know. Thanks.
Heh, some decal printer ought to put together a collection of NATO ammo box labels in all the possible languages and calibers.
