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Again on other sickmaking piece of art and true craftsmanship there Rolf!! Someone actually told me I was gazing at my screen and my mouth was wide open.. RESPECT TO THE MAN!!!

My search wasn't over so I went on and on..this time I found this one.. This is in my opinion on of the closest things to the real deal for now. It's got the metal dot lock system and it measures 5 x 8 x 1 inches. It's an SS officer utility pouch..authentic.. This goes for a whopping $200,-.. Let me know if we hit the jackpot with this one..

That's what I've noticed too. Otherwise this could be it.. Thanks for pointing the difference out Bro'.. The dude that sells them only has these with the strap and not with the dot

I know, especially with this gnarly inflation at the moment that's some serious money...I scratched the back of my head also a few times when I saw the selling price.

I know that the price is sky high,but it is an original. And I still don't know for sure if it's the real one. But when I look at the floorboards to have a slight impression of it's size it should be in the right direction. And if people start buying it, there will only be one happy trooper out there because I saw he had only one of it. I will see if I can get the measurements from this seller, because there are none placed with the pouch..only these pictures.

I have been searching the net ever since I got word of the rare MP18/MP28 pouch in another topic. You see the Bergmann / Schmeisser MP18/MP28 had a major difference. The magazine for the MP18 was a snailhouse like drum( shaped like it) and the one for the MP28 looked more like the mag housings we know today but was also compatible with the MP18. Therefore I think that the pouch we are looking for is an MP28 one.. And guess what, no hits on that either. But guess what I found in a militaria shop..a pouch that looks a lot like the real deal. The only thing is that it said: Aiming cycle case... Ah well here you can see it... Let me know what you think of this.. Oh and one small other detail, since it's an original the seller asks $170,- excl.s/h

Sweet find you made there, but actually it's the 1st time I see that its a completly different pouch. I've been looking on the net straight away and man are those things hard to find. As Rolf already mentioned. I found out that the ammo pouch of it's "newer"model the MP28( Schmeisser), as for the magazines were identical. I have been looking for that also but no success either. Maybe because it was introduced in WW1 all the pouches went missing or lost, let's hope not. The only thing I found was a MP28 pouch for 2 magazines, here you can find it... http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/290 It looks like it but it has seperate housings instead of one. I know in the part of the netherlands where I live that there a a few frantic ww1&2 collectors, because there has been some serious fighting in this area. So maybe I could drop by one of them one day..

that's true, but again it has a certain amount of bling bling to us...

How come I didn't see this thread earlier.. You already had a sweet backpack but this one going to be even more killer.. One question though, where did you get the big boxes from..let me guess...Seth And yes..again a great thread on the boards. Maybe they should make this sticky or something as they should do with you TE2 build topic. I can't wait to see it being completed bro'..

Some goodlooking result there..

Looking good there Darkhammer. But you'd better lose one of the buttons on the ab-plate. Then you will be even looking better You got a good looking helmet there too. Anywayz..good job!

That's the way to go.. You guys did a great job attending it and making it real for the kids!!

Eddie, Lizzie looks great as a TB!! You definately did a great job on the whole suit..

Canon or not...I love it Some sweet effects you have placed in the pack, must be really great when you have a troop in the dark.

Yep, and it fits like a glove! Thanks again nice-biscuit

Xavier have you tried this seller on Ebay? http://cgi.ebay.nl/Sandtrooper-Diamond-Kne...Q2em118Q2el1247 You could also try it at this old thread and ask Mr.Bojangles if he is still selling them: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=3980 Good hunting!!

Thanks my fellow Sandy's!! This means a lot to me because now I know I am the right track on the weathering part. They say that you learn along the way and guess what..you do Thanks again for the kind words

Still haven't heard from Mr TE2 yet also,..but his PC got fried, so he should be back online asap. but you also could drop a reminder in his mailbox..

I know, but better late than never.. Hope you have had the best B-day Mike, Congrats!!

Some good painting there Mike! Love the detailed work.. I helped my son a while with his Tomb Kings / Dark Elves/ Space marines and Chaos marines. He couldn't decide with which army he wanted to play, so he bought a lot of everything. But enough to play with each seperate race.. I did a few miniature Uruk-Hai as well. But my son doesn't play the game that much anymore but he won't let the lot go either.. Anywayz, this is a great way to improve painting skillz all the way

That's a great looking piece of BFG you got there Scootch Nice job!!

Hey there brothers in arms.. My first attempt to create a satifying look wasn't that great so I deciced to clean my armor up and give a good whiff with some new colours.. Personally I am rather satisfied with the new result but I will let you guys decide.. Before: After Before After So let me know what you make out of it.. And yes, I know I still have to trim the top of both my upper legs

It looks like Ms TD-252 will be sewing away soon, as soon as all the pauldrons start rolling in.. :o But 1st you have to give the grenn light bro'..

Man, that's some great weathering job you pulled off.. I really like the places where it is kinda baked on due to the sun.. Great job

Now that's the kinda picture I reall dig Almar