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    Post by Nkomo Wed May 24, 2017 9:33 pm

    A good friend of mine convinced me to get some full mannequins for display purposes. I wish I had bought more over the years.

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    Post by RedLegGI Thu May 25, 2017 6:19 am

    Looking great Arch Very Happy
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    Post by Bagman6 Thu May 25, 2017 6:56 am

    Dude, those really look great. Nice attention to detail.


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    Post by Torch03 Thu May 25, 2017 7:41 am

    Awesome Arch!

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    Post by Zeked Thu May 25, 2017 9:32 am

    Looks great Arch! Full sized mannequins look great with all the kit. I figure you could have your own terra cotta army if you get all your uniforms on full sized mannequins!!!!
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    Post by ripcord56 Thu May 25, 2017 5:17 pm

    Nothing quite like a good mannequin to display uniforms and kit.




    Good job.

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    Post by Col Kurtz Thu May 25, 2017 7:17 pm

    Really nice job. The mannequin is the best way to bring shine/gloss to our favorite pieces of kit. I have to take an example from you and get some like yours!
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    Post by Nkomo Fri May 26, 2017 9:04 pm

    Thanks for all the kind words, fellers.
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    Post by semper fi Sun May 28, 2017 10:15 am

    Amazing Shocked Shocked
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    Post by Nkomo Sun May 28, 2017 8:41 pm

    Thanks, Semper Fi.
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    Post by demarcation Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:41 am

    Looks good, mannequins are always the best way to display uniforms/kit - I even put my old contracting kit on some, the 2 in the corner.

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    Post by Bagman6 Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:04 am

    Nice set up. I agree with you about the best way to display. Thanks for posting.


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    Post by Zeked Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:54 am

    Your display looks great! Thanks for sharing and the mannequins really make it stand out. Thanks!
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    Post by jimmyduncan23 Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:24 pm

    Nice set up demarcation.
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    Post by demarcation Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:39 am

    Cheers
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    Post by thewolf Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:44 pm

    What armor carrier is that on the desert tiger stripe mannequin?
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    Post by Zeked Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:38 pm

    I looked at your picture again today and I think having a full blown foosball table in my collecting room would be GREAT!
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    Post by demarcation Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:41 am

    I like it, got the arcade machines on the other wall.
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    Post by taucco Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:47 am

    thewolf wrote:What armor carrier is that on the desert tiger stripe mannequin?

    Early mayflower i think. CIA thing.
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    Post by BM Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:38 am

    Nice display Arch!!
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    Post by Zeked Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:03 am

    demarcation wrote:I like it, got the arcade machines on the other wall.

    Sounds like paradise!!! Got a cooler for the beer in that room too!!!
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    Post by demarcation Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:48 am

    Sure do

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    Post by Nkomo Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:04 am

    My newest display.....Ranger in Afghanistan circa 2009/2010. Display consists of experimental Bulldog Mirage camouflage uniform, Ranger green RBAV with pouches, and a Ranger specific painted ACH.

     I am also including a picture of some Rangers using the Mirage camouflage.

      The Mirage camo was used on a very limited basis by the 2nd BN, 3rd SFG and with the Rangers.



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    Post by Zeked Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:21 am

    Top notch Arch! Your collection displays well! Lots of great looking gear on the half mannequins!
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    Post by Bagman6 Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:51 am

    Great, great displays Arch. Good job.


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    Post by Cap Camouflage Pattern I Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:31 am

    beyond cool! great pic
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    Post by Nkomo Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:17 pm

    Thanks for the comments, fellers!!!
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    Post by Zeked Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:37 pm

    Arch you do have one heck of a collection!
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    Post by Nkomo Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:34 pm

    Thanks, Zeked. I actually changed out one of the displays recently. I am going for all painted gear on the torso mannequins.


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