Vietnam OP Preping - Rumble in the Jungle

[Tank]

So everyone I wanted to let you all know that I am preparing a Vietnam era op. this is currently in the works and a date has not yet been posted but i wante to give you all ample time to prepare a kit and to have your guns ready due to the restrictions of the op. if you do not adhere to these guidlines you will not be able to participate. i can post a few pictures there is also a few pictures on the site as well.

 

For kit i would like to see everyone try and get a full authentic looking kit. i would like it to look authentic so if you need something here are some good websites here and here and here or ebay. you can find almost everything here. i will not allow molle vests but if you have molle pouches that is ok just try to get original pieces. no woodland or modern what so evaaaaaah. now for uniforms like i said i will not accept any woodland or modern uniforms. you must follow the exact guidelines below. below i will go over things you must have exact and things that are more suggested or recomended.

 

• US forces must have - acceptable uniforms will be Vietnam era OD and tiger stripe jacket and pants with black or OD boots preferably jungle boots (no tan boots or hunting boots ). for covers you must have one of the following. For OD the cover will be a OD boonie or an OD helmet K-pot (with Mitchel Helmet cover NO EDRL or Woodland Cover). For Tiger stripe  it would either be a tiger stripe boonie or an OD helmet with Mitchel cover (no Tiger cover).
• US forces Kit - no molle vests my suggestion is going on the website above or going to your local surplus store to find an OD pistol belt with a Y harness. vietnam era H harnesses are definitly recomended and highly appreciated but a Y harness will do great. for pouches i will accept OD molle pouches but try to make sure all your pouches have molle on them.
• US forces weapons - now i will accept all weapons but if you could try to get your guns looking as close to, if not exactly it would be appreciated (also no painted guns too please i will still accept them though).  M16 VN style, Colt Xm177 (VN style M4), M14 (with wood stock), M60 VN, Stoner Mk. 23 machine gun, M79 grenade launcher, M700 (bolt action wood stock). now there will be no red dots or optics or fore grips or flash lights or rail accessories or mock   the bolt actions will be the only exception the the optic clause the only thing is try and make it look like VN style. this is not to restrict anyone who has an AK or a G36 but try to have an M4 style rifle. any pistol will be accepted but 1911 or revolver of VN era would be recomended (no modern holsters).painted guns are frowned upon (slightly discouraged but if it is all you have then it will be accepted).

 

•   NVA forces must have - acceptable uniforms will be all black pants and long sleeve shirt with a black and white shemagh or the identification scarf (basically the same thing) or tan long sleeve BDU with OD pants and boots... plese don't try and go original VC wth sandals or clogs it will just end up with you being hurt. now for a cover the all black will be wearing a san pan or can go without anything but try and get a san pan (rice hat typical asian hat (not trying to be racist)). for the Tan shirts and OD pants a san pan will work but the OD pith helmet or a VN NVA "patrol cap" (can be found on the websites above). on the pith helmet if you want to get the net that goes over the top and if you want to fill it with folliage more power to ya and it will look more authentic.
• NVA forces Kit - again NO MOLLE vests. there is an AK vest on the websites above. the AK canvas chest rig also a pistol belt with a dump pouch or whatever you want to put on it. you can also go with the US sides Y harness or H harness rig. also the Combat sport supplies sight has a lot of extra goodies too that you can add to your kit.
• NVA forces weapons - i will accept all weapon types but if you can stick to the list and make it look authentic. now this is were things get a little tough but i will give you a long list of weapons. for starters i will go over the popular weapons the AK 47 (and the chinese variant), the SKS rifle (if anyone finds a good aeg version you are da man if you make one you are a even better than the man), the monsin nagant.... if that is how you spell it, the PPSH 41. now there are a few less popular guns that they used such as the thompson, M1 garand and M1 carbine, also they took the M14 and M16 off dead soldiers so basically you can have an M16 or M4 but if you have an AK or a PPSH that would make it that much more real. painted guns are frowned upon (slightly discouraged but if it is all you have then it will be accepted).

 

With all this i am not trying to exclude anyone, i am trying to make an op seem as real as possible. the more you put into your rig the more realistic it will feel (and if you go ot a different game others will be envious hehehe).

 

if you have any questions or any thing you want to make sure will work such as rubber knives let me know and i will try and help ya with it. also let me know your thoughts or if you want to add anything. so far the missions are in the works and it will be coming to an airsoft field near you (hehehe). anyways hope you guys have fun putting your kits together.

 

[Tank]

so far its looking like summer so start collecting

[Spartan]

I will also need gear. All I have is modern Marine stuff. I have a bunch of mys dads nam gear, but I have never gone through it. Anyway this sounds great, and I'm not even in big on non-modern events. Cant wait.

[Bluewolf]

A good source for other ideas on weapons

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_the_Vietnam_War#Submachine_...

Spring Shotgun is a great option for a nam kit (also inexpensive)  NVA did have WW2 German Stg 44 (Father to the AK).

Thompson sub machine guns were still used by the US, BAR (if you can find an Airsoft!!!  lucky dog!).

US special forces did make use of the AK.

Good place to find Vietnam gear

http://www.combatsportsupply.com/vietnamusuniforms.aspx

[Brett Cox ( aka Farside)]

This looks like it will be a fun OP. I already have a SVD for NVA or UZI for US. I'm looking forward to this.

[Andrew Patti]

First, let me say that this looks like a terrific amount of fun. MOST of my guns and web gear already meet the requirements, but I have no legal uniform to wear, no legal holster for my 1911, and no legal headgear. I am in HIGH SCHOOL, which means I have little or no money to expend just to meet the requirements to get in to one OP.

Tank, I really want to come and contribute to your game, and will do my best to meet your requirements. However, in the game's current configuration, I'm going to miss out because of my lack of money to spend on obsolete gear that I can't use for anything else.

Unless, that is, you are willing to make allowances for the more financially-challenged members of the airsoft community. I can come up with authentic guns, web gear, magazines, and mindset. Just not a perfectly authentic uniform.

[Michael Balaguy]

Darn, I just sold my M60! No Rambo this Op I guess...

I am definately looking forward to it and can have a good NVA loadout ready to go. I use an AK-74, but I can run all AK-47 style mags...

I could also bring an MP40, luger, and a revolver.

[Bluewolf]

You would really be surprised at how little a kit like VN would cost.  Take a look at Swenson's Army Surplus on Main Street.  A pair of combat boots at will cost you under $20 bucks!    A strip of green cloth around your head and you have got your Rambo headgear.   All gear you can still use as functioning gear on (and off) the field.

A NVA kit could be even cheaper.   A pair of doctor scrubs ($10 bucks) and a box of Black Rit dye ($3) and you are good to go!  A floppy one color hat ($10 at any drug store) and a even a checkered picnic cloth (Thrift store anyone?) would tie in nicely.  A VN chest rig at Swenson's will cost about $12.

Financially challenged...maybe if it was next week.  Tank is looking to run this as late as October so even the strapped of cash can save up a bit to get the load out as close as possible.

For those not as challenged (or good source to find examples)

http://www.vietnamgear.com/

Andrew Patti said:

First, let me say that this looks like a terrific amount of fun. MOST of my guns and web gear already meet the requirements, but I have no legal uniform to wear, no legal holster for my 1911, and no legal headgear. I am in HIGH SCHOOL, which means I have little or no money to expend just to meet the requirements to get in to one OP.

Tank, I really want to come and contribute to your game, and will do my best to meet your requirements. However, in the game's current configuration, I'm going to miss out because of my lack of money to spend on obsolete gear that I can't use for anything else.

Unless, that is, you are willing to make allowances for the more financially-challenged members of the airsoft community. I can come up with authentic guns, web gear, magazines, and mindset. Just not a perfectly authentic uniform.

[Michael Balaguy]

Bluewolf, by VN chest rig, are we talking AK mag pouches?

[Bluewolf]

http://www.combatsportsupply.com/chinesechestrigharness-9pouch.aspx

Swensons has (or can get) these.

Michael Balaguy said:

Bluewolf, by VN chest rig, are we talking AK mag pouches?

[Tank]

also one of the sites labeled under HERE on my post will have AEX and they sell the three pouch ak rig for 12 dolars or as bluewolf said combat sport supply

 

and for Mr. Patti i agree i do not have all the money in the world but there is a ton of cheap gear out there enough even for me to afford

Michael Balaguy said:

Bluewolf, by VN chest rig, are we talking AK mag pouches?

[Tank]

one more thing i forgot to mention is that this will be an assigned op i should have the registration up soon im just finalizing the date basically it will be like peters op except when you sign up tell me the uniform you have or are trying to get and i will give you the team you are on

 

 

[Michael Balaguy]

Thanks, Tank and Bluewolf. I will have to get one of those chest rigs for the Op.

And Andrew, you seem pretty well set up for a U.S. rig to me. It doesn't have to be perfect. I also have an original Vietnam era tac vest and accessories if you want to borrow them.