

Tiger Stripe combat uniform JWD Pattern Making of, Part III(2)
The Tigerstripe combat Jacket, JWD pattern (a.k.a John Wayne Dense Pattern). The Diagram shown the typical details of Trouser: 7 nos. Pockets in total, it contains, 2 side pockets, 2 back pockets, 2 back pockets and 1 cigarette pocket. to be con'd click to tiger stripe combat uniform Part III(1) #wartime #13010 #tigerstripe


Tiger Stripe combat uniform JWD Pattern Making of, Part III(1)
The Tigerstripe combat Jacket, JWD pattern (a.k.a John Wayne Dense Pattern). The Diagram shown the typical details of the Jacket: Cuff type Sleeves, 3 pockets ( 2 breast pockets and 1 sleeves pocket). The 1/6 prototype is showing the above features as possible. to be con'd click to tiger stripe combat uniform Part III(2) #wartime #13010 #tigerstripe


Tiger Stripe combat uniform-Beret, Making of, Part II
The Tiger Stripe Beret was one of the headgear used by the Seal , SOG and some units during the Vietnam war period, it is not the G.I issued items, and there are many difference patterns are custom made by the team members, the Tadpole Sparse is one of the common fabric for Tailoring the beret in wartime. The third photos is showing the Tadpole Sparse bert in 1/6 scale. The first and second BW Photos are source from internet. to be con'd........ Click to tiger Stripe combat u


Tiger Stripe combat uniform JWD Pattern Making of, Part I
The Tigerstripe combat uniform, JWD pattern (a.k.a John Wayne Dense Pattern). This uniform sets is used by the SF during the Vietnam war operation, such as the Seals and SOG team member. The main feature of the Jacket, Cuff type Sleeves, 3 pockets ( 2 breast pockets and 1 sleeves pocket), and the main feature of the Trouser is 7 Pockets in total, it contains, 2 side pockets, 2 back pockets, 2 back pockets and 1 cigarette pocket. The 1/6 prototype is showing the above features


Tropical Rucksack 1968 Making of, Part III(3)
Photo showing the new "Quick release" in 1/6 scale Click to PartIII(1) Click to PartIII(2) #wartime #13010 #tropicalrucksack #1968


Tropical Rucksack 1968 Making of, Part III(2)
Top Photo: Front View Midlle Photo: Inner pocket of the Top flap Bottom Photo: 1 st prototype(Left side) and 2 nd prototype(Right side) Click to PartIII(1) Click to PartIII(3) #wartime #13010 #tropicalrucksack #1968


Tropical Rucksack 1968 Making of, Part III(1)
1:6 Tropical Rucksack (2 nd prototype) completed photos, the second prototype have been improved the followings features, New metal buckles, a match size X frame, a new OD nylon to reprenset the OG 106 nylon color, a yellowish straps, and the the modified details of the "Quick release shoulder pad". Click to PartIII(2) #wartime #13010 #tropicalrucksack #1968


Tropical Rucksack 1968 Making of, Part II
The X-frame between the ARVN Rucksack and Tropical Rucksack is a similar design but the Tropical rucksack’s one is a little bit longer. The ARVN is made by the canvas and cotton strap, the Tropical rucksack is made by Nylon with strap. There aboves picture showing the differnce height of X-Frame between the Tropical 1968( Right in photo) and ARVN Rucksack (Left in photo), the structure of them are similar. The prototype of both X-frame in 1:6 scale. The ARVN X-frame (Left


Tropical Rucksack 1968 Making of, Part I
The Tropical Rucksack was introduced in 1968 as part of the M-67 equipment.The standardized Tropical Rucksack featured an OG-106 nylon pack with three outside pockets mounted on a spring steel X-frame. The outside pockets and the main compartment were provided with removable waterproof treated nylon liners, though these were often poorly coated and prone to leak.The map pocket inside the top flap did not have a liner but the underside was waterproofed. The outside pockets had