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Post by devildog45co on Mar 4, 2008 19:17:46 GMT -8
I just noticed that Jerry Lee at www.whatpriceglory.com has P40 greatcoats on sale for 125 bucks. Now I don't know if thats something easily convertible to Great War specs, but if it is....it could perhaps be a good bargain. |
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Post by devildog45co on Mar 5, 2008 7:21:16 GMT -8
Well, it was just a thought. I don't know what is involved with making that conversion. However, if you guys know and can, then it might be a bargain.
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Post by mg4514 on Mar 6, 2008 0:28:15 GMT -8
I have an original Canadian made greatcoat dated 1916. If anyone would like some pictures I would be more than happy to e-mail them for proper patterning. Martin
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Post by mg4514 on Mar 7, 2008 12:02:05 GMT -8
Just drop me your e-mail (and anyone else who would like some) and I will send some pictures of the details. Martin
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Post by Marcus on Feb 27, 2009 13:21:54 GMT -8
What was the verdict on the P40 coats? Are they even close for conversion?
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Post by riflecpl on Feb 17, 2010 18:54:20 GMT -8
I have heard that that is quite a chore to get it to look right. In all my years of doing Brit, I haven't seen one done well. By the time you add the tailoring to the price, you might as well get the real deal. Now, if you have the tailoring skills then that might be a different story.
I am surprised the RSM hasn't chimed in yet on this one.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Feb 17, 2010 20:41:36 GMT -8
Chris..... I did... several times!
I've comparison pics between the US WW1, British WW1 and WW2 items... aswell as the modifications that were made to the WW1 item as the war progressed. Before anyone mentions the fact.... NO, the US WW1 version is not acceptable for a British WW1 Greatcoat. The colour, weight, texture and weave are all incorrect.
The Shipperfabrik item (over here in the USA) is the best late war (1918) British Army Greatcoat that I have seen to date. I'm trying to get in contact with a manufacturer in England which one of my chaps located, but there has been no reply as yet to my numerous emails. So, to take it to the next level, I've sent off a snail-mail.
The WW1 version - V's - the WW2 version are very different, with the noticeable being:
1) WW1 = Single Breasted.
2) WW2 = Double Breasted.
Before going any further, it must be said that I'm refering to the standard WW1 Infantry Greatcoat, not the double breasted short Cavalry example!
Converting a WW2 -P40, to a WW1 example isn't impossible. As you mention Chris... with the right skills!
Other differences between the two items are:- Collar, Pocket Flaps, Cuffs. Dickie Knight of Khaki on Campaign will and doesconvert the P40, but he mentions that is a long job, and you require two P40's to do it! He also recommends the Officer style is a lot easier to convert, if one can get a hold of an example. Unfortunatelly, due to Dickie being in England, the cost of postage both ways is a real killer, and can actually weigh heavy on the final price.
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