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I’m looking for the UK measured 68mm pipe for the mortar tube. It seems to be impossible to find a pipe with the correct size here in Germany and ordering one from the UK would be insane at a length of 2,5 meters. Does anyone have a spare to share? Thanks in advance, gang!

You are a machine! I barely find the time to finish some minor details lately... GORGEOUS!

Geez, you really do never cease to amaze me, bro! That helmet is just stunning!

I know Gino for years now and I highly doubt he will do so. His sense for accuracy is among the best I know of and his builds always surpass the very most of us. But he has never been very into sharing his knowledge. Don‘t get me wrong, in contrast to many others, I really can’t resent his behaviour! It’s just not his style and I can definitely live with it! (By the way, I really do hope one beautiful day he will change his thought and share his knowledge, at least with me, )

Yeah, I’ve heard about that rules. On the other hand I know of at least three other guys with absolutely no problems having this scope shipped with other shipping companies. The worst thing is, that not even the original owner had a chance to get his scope back and decide what to do with it. In my personal opinion he, as original owner, or at least me as the new owner was stolen this scope without any further informations or possibility to do anything about it. I talked to various persons with more knowledge about that kind of rules or regulations and they agree that this specific rule is actually a US regulations that shouldn’t include UK sold items, even if shipped by a US based company. i wouldn’t wonder if that very same scope was or will be sold at a much higher price by a UK auction house. I feel cheated by eBay and their global shipping program ruined by Pitney Bowes, which not even had a email address to contact and discuss my problem! Anyway, I will never ever use this fu....ing global shipping program ever again! And I really do hope I will ever find a affordable scope somewhen....

I soooo love this infrared scope! About three weeks ago I bought a Tabby on EBay.co.uk, already payed for it but unfortunatly the seller used EBay’s global shipping program to have it sent to me and guess what... Pitney Bowes, the company responsible for the global shipping program, held it back, literally stole it from the actual owner, ME, due to some legal acts dealing with war related items. They actually not even explained it to me any further but end of the line I was refunded the money I payed to the original owner, the original owner was payed the very same amount I was refunded and Pitney Bowes simply kept the scope... After countless corespondents with eBay and Pitney Bowes they stopped answering my requests and that’s it! Life is a bi..ch, huh? So if you ever buy any war related stuff avoid using eBay’s global shipping program at all costs!!!

Hey Chris, i really like this specific configuration and did some research myself especially on those pouches. The only available and in my opinion correct canvas shoulder pouch is this one: Link to eBay auction I studied all available reference images and I’m convinced that this is the correct pouch seen on screen compared to other pouches especially because the small tool pouch has the non-trapezoid flap end and the closing mushroom cap rivet on the same place seen on screen. I bought one for my TD as well and I’m very happy with it. Only thing that isn’t absolutely correct is the length of the closing straps which could be a bit longer imho. Other than that the most accurate I know! But maybe wait a little before buying since the price is almost double of what I payed (£30) from the very same seller! The side pouches seem to be almost exact replicas off the German „Stolla Wien“ MP40 pouch and should be very close to their measurements. I also have two original WW2 Stolla Wien pouches and will provide with measurements as soon as I found them in my storage containers... I‘ll let you know, mate!

The master and his apprentice, that’s the way it has to be! To TM you listen, couldn’t be in better hands! Thanks Paul for visiting the MEPD regularly to help by spreading your knowledge! Much appreciated!

Stunning mate! I just love your attention to all those minor details that make the major difference!

Nice! Keep it coming....

Nahhhh, you can’t go wrong with being nerdish, it’s STAR WARS! We are building fantasy sci-fi characters from a galaxy far, far away out of plastic....and we love it! As for the helmets... I tried to paint the black stripes on a TK helmet today and completely screwed it! It seems I don’t have the steady hand I’d need but I don’t want to use stencils or even worse decals... I need to find a good brush though, maybe a finer pinstriping brush will work... These minor painting details are my personal nightmare...

That’s insane! I LOVE IT! That could pass as a original, bro! Since mine will be mounted on my TD backpack I will not go as far as you with the battery compartment but I will definitely revisiting it. Yours is the new standard for replica Sonix‘s from now on but I will try to come close...

Cheers, Paul! I just bought a tin of #221 from Italy! I will think about repainting my ab buttons once more, maybe I’d go for the new color then...

I sooooo hate you! Haha, nah, not really! Outstanding work, Urs! It’s your attention to those tiny details we’re keen on... To replicate even the inner battery compartment is a new level of nerdiness, you know that, right?!? And I love you for that! Whenever I see your builds, I get this strong feeling that I need to get back to my builds and reach up to your level! Even when I was already pleased with my results! But back to your lovely build, I don’t want to derail your thread, bro! What pleather did you use for your surround? I’m not really happy with the one that came with my woodman kit.

That’s great info, Paul! I will try #221 on my next helmet! Thanks again! (Again and again, mate!) I just had a quick look for that paint. Is it enamel or acrylic? It looks like Humbrol changes their paints from time to time so that #221 enamel is currently unavailable in Germany and was replaced with RC404 (acrylic). But I found a Italian supplier still offering #221 enamel if this is the correct paint...