I have a set of armour comming from Spat, my question is re-guarding belts. I see there is a webbing belt included in the armour package. Now does the holster for the VP70 go on this aswell as the green fabric packs/pouches and also the belt tool kit and welder.?
And is there anouther belt I should be sourcing that goes through the trouser eyes to hold the trousers up? If so what type of belt is this, so I can hunt for one?

Cheers guys

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Marcel A11/TQ0.0.92143E1

66th Regt 1st Batt The Bucketheads

Call sign "WIDOW MAKER"

"Cecil" the pred Area 51 bio weopens division

Depends on what you prefer, chap.

Apone carried a VP70 holster, I believe.
IIRC, his was carried a bit higher than belt level.

Others varied.
Unfortunately, I don't have any screen reference shots to hand, but they're about in other threads.

Have a quick search, see what Frost did.
As for the other belt - Look closely at the scenes before the Ready Line, when everyone's running about in T-shirts.

Third one down.

http://www.amazon.com/MILITARY-COLOR-BE ... pd_sbs_a_1

Isn't this in the archives?

Apone carried his holster on his right grenade strap IIRC. Frost and Dietrich wear theirs low on their right leg. It's hard to make out but it kind of looks like it's attached with string to the webbing belt and then tied around their leg to stop it moving around too much.

As for holding up your trousers pretty much any 1" OD webbing belt should do, though I'd stay away from the one's with the side release clips.

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"You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water."

Oh that's easy enough to replicate then, Marcel...
Just copy the strapping arrangements of a Drop Leg Holster. One evening with a needle and thread.

Get a couple of clips and some webbing from a shop... or beg a free 6-foot sample off of a commercial manufacturer, like I did

My MAA VP70 holster has a big enough bit at the back to go on the armour belt, which is how I have it.
I use a boot lace to tie the bottom of the holster to my right thigh.

The trousers can be held up however you want them to stay up. Once the armour's on the belt will hardly be seen/noticed.

Pouches tend to also be able to fit on the same width of belt, but there's nothing stopping you having another belt on top.

Re. the belt tool and welder; The belt tool can be put on the armour belt, but I found that the belt was too thick for it to 'lock' on, so I generally put mine on the grenade strap.

The welder has been discussed in other threads. It may have just been tied with a cord to the armour belt. Some remade welders are fitted with a strap and buckle.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Cool thanks for your help, will source anouther belt for my trousers

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Marcel A11/TQ0.0.92143E1

66th Regt 1st Batt The Bucketheads

Call sign "WIDOW MAKER"

"Cecil" the pred Area 51 bio weopens division

I posted a link for you with the trouser belt.

Cool thanks, just been trying to find one in the UK

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Marcel A11/TQ0.0.92143E1

66th Regt 1st Batt The Bucketheads

Call sign "WIDOW MAKER"

"Cecil" the pred Area 51 bio weopens division

Your friendly auction web site has loads.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Il take a look TA!

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Marcel A11/TQ0.0.92143E1

66th Regt 1st Batt The Bucketheads

Call sign "WIDOW MAKER"

"Cecil" the pred Area 51 bio weopens division

Found it!!!

Here we have "Frosty", modelling a nice little number known as the Screen Accurate Trouser Belt;



Image from AliensCollection.com

I brought a couple off the net from the States, couldnt find them in the UK with the open buckle

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Marcel A11/TQ0.0.92143E1

66th Regt 1st Batt The Bucketheads

Call sign "WIDOW MAKER"

"Cecil" the pred Area 51 bio weopens division

I don't really care, ya know... I just wanted an excuse to post a pic of Frost looking all sweaty and manly
Ya never know who might appreciate it


Speaking of which... does anyone have any nice photos of Ferro?