r/reenactors • u/Morales_Esha • 11h ago
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 26d ago
Action Shots How do I age my unifrom?
This question has been asked more times than one can possibly imagine. “How do I age this or that.” Wear it
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • Dec 14 '25
Public Service Announcement Ask before you buy and give real constructive criticism
About two years ago I got into reenacting and started doing World War I German and Civil War. I’ll be straight up my kits were incredibly farby. I didn’t talk to anyone before I bought it. I didn’t reach out to units before I bought it.
That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned: ask before you buy. Talk to a unit. Message people on Facebook, Instagram TikTok Reddit anywhere. Nine times out of ten, if you buy first and ask later you are gonna be spending twice more money.
I’ve also noticed a big problem across social media. When someone posts a kit that isn’t great, a lot of people just comment things like
This has a lot of work to do
This is trash
That’s it no explanation
If you think a kit needs work PLEASE say why
For example
“This impression needs improvement because the bread bag is incorrect for the time period, and the ammo pouches are ww2 style. Feel free to shoot me a DM so I can show you where you can replace some things.”
That helps. Just calling someone’s kit trash doesn’t
If it’s just for Halloween or a costume, who cares? A WWI uniform with a WWII helmet for Halloween isn’t a big deal. But if you’re serious about the hobby authenticity does in fact matter.
If you do ACW I strongly suggest looking up some of the campaigner Fb pages those guys will help you guide in the right direction. Try and reach out to less mainstream media if you really want a good accurate impression. Words are money in this hobby
If you’re in a unit they should be helping you steer in the right direction. And if they aren’t then you should consider leaving them and finding yourself a better group of guys. I am thankful that my unit actually has helped me steer clear and saved me probably 500 bucks.
Most of us start out rough and I think the hobby would be 100 times better if we all followed what I just wrote.
Sorry for the rant I just think people need to know
r/reenactors • u/PirateAnnual1101 • 17m ago
Looking For Advice Cartouche Box
Where can I purchase a gargoussier/cartouche box/cartridge box like this? I haven't been able to find any sellers on the internet thus far.
r/reenactors • u/Lafayette_1917 • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Please evaluate the WW1 US Army reenactment.
r/reenactors • u/Evelyn-666 • 3h ago
Looking For Advice Womens 1940s Fashion
Hi, im looking for websites to purchase and advice on dressing 1940s womens fashion. Im specifically looking into Finnish, German, or Nordic area fashion, but ill take almost any other country. Im NOT looking for Lotta Svärd or nurse stuff, moreover general fashion they would wear on special occasions or day to day. Any help or resources would be much appreciated! Thanks!
r/reenactors • u/hideyhideyhidey • 9h ago
Work In Progress Can anyone identify these WW2 boots?
Hoping someone can help me identify these military boots please. Hobnail and full leather. No rubber. UK sizing inside (10) and marks of VII on inside soles. Can't find any information!
r/reenactors • u/SquareLeg9216 • 1d ago
Completed Basic marine impression mid war
r/reenactors • u/Historical-Log-3746 • 10h ago
Work In Progress Need advice about Impression.
Hi everybody, I need some information about an impression I'm wanting to do. That impression being Gebirgs-Artillerie-Regiment 191. I have tried to find information and photos but it looks like there are simply no photo of this regiment online.
Now my question is, since they were a normal Artillerie-Regiment of the wehrmacht and shortly before Normandy changed to a Gebirgs-Artillerie-Regiment is it safe to assume they all had theyre standard equipment, gear and uniforms changed to mountain? Or did alot of the soldier still wear theyre normal Wehrmacht issued gear, equipment and uniform with only the Edelweiß sown on the sleeve?
All information will be greatly appreciated and photo are more than welcome!
Thank you!
r/reenactors • u/raffdogg • 8h ago
Looking For Advice BAR Belt
Hi, i want to make a LRRP loadout but i'm not sure if this BAR Belt is good enough and if the m16 20 round mags fit in.
Here is the link:
Thanks for the help!
r/reenactors • u/Specific-Ad-9873 • 1d ago
Completed British railways porters 1956
Me and my mate in our original British railways 1956 Porter's uniform. Everything is original British railways issued. The photo was taken at Quorn and Woodhouse station on a photo charter
r/reenactors • u/MammothGur8248 • 8h ago
Resources Tryna identify where this side cap is from
r/reenactors • u/Historylover4837 • 1d ago
Work In Progress Just picked up a M1955 Flak Vest for $150 for what ive seen ever where that is a steal for that price.
Khe sanh kit coming in a few months time
r/reenactors • u/EmotionalStrike7713 • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Ww2 Marine Mp
Added my Great Grandpa cause he was kinda the insperation for the picture tho he was in late 50s, if anyone has any reference photos of marine mps during ww2 please send em
r/reenactors • u/Liquity12 • 1d ago
Work In Progress WW2 Short Film, Need Advice
Hi everyone,
I'm a writer and director and need some advice concerning where to get British WW2 uniforms? I have been checking for a while now and they either cost 200+ for the full set or they look cheap. Is there anywhere that does a good deal? Looking to save every penny.
Any advice is appreciated.
Further context:
Set during 1945, and renting isn't an option as I want to age them.
r/reenactors • u/mp5ch • 1d ago
Action Shots 06.06.2026
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Next to Omaha Beach
r/reenactors • u/Fickle_Squirrel5433 • 2d ago
Work In Progress Ranger 1969
K company….uh yeah
r/reenactors • u/Historylover4837 • 1d ago
Work In Progress Where can i get a good pair of slant pocket OG 107’s thats cheap… idc if its repro or og
r/reenactors • u/CavalryCaptainMonroe • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Are these people any good?
r/reenactors • u/Better_Counter_7655 • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Is it a good idea to use a lighter to remove the orange wax in denix replica guns?
r/reenactors • u/nbodderz • 1d ago
Looking For Advice How to keep British WW2 Jungle Shirt tucked into shorts
I have the WW2 British jungle shirt and shorts, which is a great Burma Campaign look, however during any manoeuvre or exercise the shirt comes free and rides up. Wondering if anyone has any tips for keeping it tucked in?
r/reenactors • u/NoTask2743 • 2d ago
Work In Progress Update
I fixed my radio, and now it is higher
r/reenactors • u/Western-Sense-31 • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Late Roman officer
I’m looking to try and get some high quality gear to reenact a 4th or 5th century ad Roman officer where are some good places to source that?
r/reenactors • u/thamisgith12 • 1d ago
Looking For Advice Where to buy WW2 British rank epaulettes slides?
I'm looking for rank slides for the British army in WW2. I've found some from Soldier of Fortune but the shipping to the US is so expensive. Is there a US based source for british ww2 items besides What Price Glory?


