07/13/2009 01:25 PM

As far as helmets go, is there any specific vendor that anyone recommends? I've found a few places including WPG and Military History Workshop. However, I'm unsure of both as they're refinished with Mk II or WW2 parts?

--- In 42nd_Battalion_ Black_Watch_ RHC@yahoogroups. com, "Paul Levasseur" <paullev@...> wrote:
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> Chris,
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> Check to see if WPG still has the Highland WW I uniform set. It was
> a good deal with the Scotish cut SD, a kilt, kilt cover, tam and
> hose/puttees. The Highland walking out package is geared for WW II as
> it comes with a style of Battledress jacket (37 or 40 pattern) which
> the RHC never used. For WW II, the Canadian Army had a jacket/trousers
> that were of a different cut and color cloth than the Brits. We have
> sources for the WW II uniform.
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> The WW I Tommy set is geared towards a regular Brit impression not a
> Highlander. You would not need the SD Cap( a tam instead) and the
> trousers are highly desireable, but you would also eventual need to
> kilt, tam, etc. Maybe by contacting WPG, he could put a package
> together of what you would really need for WW I Canadian Highlander.
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> With the 08 webgear, I have both WPG and AIF (same as Schipper's)
> and the WPG is not as good especially with its metal work. Some people
> say that WPG is better, but I don't have that personal experience.
>
> Keep asking questions, that is how we all get our impressions better !!
>
> Best,
>
> Paul

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