Tag: 1980s
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The Green Diamond Carbine
We are back at the old school side of things, but with a mercenary twist. Read about my recent project, the Green Diamond Carbine. And don’t forget to watch the video for some old school movie vibes!
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LBV-88 – My customised take
My Youtube channel “officially” kicked-off with the release of the ALICE gear setup video years ago. I used that setup for a long time. This was mainly due to my interest in Ranger units during the 1980s and early 1990s. Before this I was using the LBV-88 that I had modified to suit my needs.…
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The HEL E4A Dummy Suppressor
If you are like me and are always looking for that one obscure item to complete the look of your replica build, this post is for you. The HEL E4A suppressor was one of those for me.
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“What is wrong with your face?” – Face camo creams and style
First of all, in all seriousness, this post is just my own observations and musings. There are many different styles out there and this is not the only way to do things. Take this article as it may and I hope it gives you some ideas. I recall saying on a few occasions, that it…
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Operation Nifty Package 1989 – Delta Force kit
A few posts back I talked about the Operation Just Cause Ranger kit and now it is time to share something about the Delta Force side of things from that era. The title of the post is Operation Nifty Package, which was an operation inside an operation. Sounds good? Good. Can get a bit confusing,…
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From new to Old – WE M1911 MEU Review
A good while back I talked about my Gun Heaven M92 replica pistol which I purchased from Milgear Finland. About a year ago I purchased another pistol replica from them, the WE M1911 MEU (link to the store page). They recently got them back in stock and I wanted to write a short review on…
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Operation Urgent Fury 1983 – Ranger kit
A lot of Delta Force kits have been up on my blog posts lately. One of my main focuses has been on Ranger kits for a long time, so taking on something new has been very invigorating for me. But, now it is time to return to my roots. I recently got some new gear…
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Old School ALICE Medium Rucksack – What I carry
First, a disclaimer. This post is not intended to be a thorough look into what you need to carry nor does it represent the setup of a specific unit. As always, I have drawn inspiration and ideas from the US Army Rangers and what they carried and could have carried during their missions. This setup…
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My ALICE Setup – 2018 Version
I have been talking about my ALICE setup, that I primarily use, on many posts over at Instagram and sometimes here on the blog as well. My Youtube channel began with the introduction of this same setup a few years ago and I have referred everyone to that video ever since I made it. I…
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Manchu Hair – The PASGT Helmet Cover
I have had a few questions every now and then regarding the “Manchu Hair” that can be seen in some of the images I post. It is about time I explain something about it and how I made it. But remember, this is how I made it. This was prior to receiving more information on…