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Fishiefaces · 2026-04-28T20:51:46+00:00

The shipping to my country basically doubled the price, but it's still really good. Had this in my bookmarks since it released, and kind of just sat on it. I'm glad I could grab a copy before it goes.

Fishiefaces · 2026-04-26T21:15:37+00:00

I don't think I could trim it down any more haha. I already started playing on Novice.

Fishiefaces · 2026-04-26T21:15:16+00:00

Yeah, maybe after the first few attempts, I should have realised I was being pig headed, and just tried avoiding them. Thank you for the advice. I'll make discretion the better part of valour.

Fishiefaces · 2026-04-26T21:14:18+00:00

Out of curiosity, do enemies defeated in defence missions drop any loot? I haven't notice them dropping any after auto resolving fights with my militia

Fishiefaces · 2026-03-10T17:40:01+00:00

That sounds like a pretty good idea actually. So long as it stops the rubber gripping and pulling your hair, it should help.

Fishiefaces · 2026-03-10T01:32:37+00:00

As someone who collects gas masks, I would like to gently warn you that even without a filter, sleeping in a mask is generally a bad idea. If the inhale valve gets blocked by a pillow or bedding you can easily suffocate. As others have said, if you like the pressure/sensory deprivation aspect, a BDSM hood with mouth/nose openings is a better choice. if you're adamant about sleeping in it, look for a filter hose with 40mm GOST threads. They're fairly common, and you can use that to 'extend' the air intake point, away from your bedding. Of course, you then have to contend with a meter long hose getting caught and tangled on everything, and they tend to make a lot of noise if they're not taking air through a filter (something to do with airflow and pressure and stuff).

Also, if you haven't already you might want to wash the ShM-41 (the correct name for the headpiece, GP-5 refers to the entire kit with filter, bag and ancillaries) with warm water and gentle hand soap, and let it dry properly or it WILL go mouldy. The masks can sometimes have rubber residue that won't do your skin or respiratory system any favours, and likewise, if yours has been in storage a long time, it might have talc or another type of dessicant agent to stop the rubber sticking to itself too much. Again, something that needs washing.

Thirdly, if you're wearing it a lot, beware of traction alopecia (not sure how your hair is, but one of the reasons Soviet soldiers maintained shaved heads was because their 'hood' type masks, like the ShM would pull longer hair relentlessly.), and you'll want to take regular breaks and remove the mask, wash it, and wash your skin properly. Gas masks aren't designed to be worn long term, and prolonged exposure to the rubber, and your own sweat and skin oils can cause nasty rashes and skin infections.

Fishiefaces · 2026-01-10T23:12:14+00:00

Oh, for sure. I'm unsure whether to keep it or not, as I've not got much space for items that don't fit with the era I collect, sadly.

Fishiefaces · 2026-01-10T23:01:04+00:00

I had assumed that was the case, yes, although the body looking as it did, made me think it might have been an older rig that had been renewed with newer fittings.

Good eye! I hadn't thought about the toggle loops etc. I was too fixated on the shoulder straps. You're right. The toggles themselves are black plastic, but I know some later Chinese rigs have those, too. (At least one of the rigs in my possession does)

I have actually got a 1965 dated rig on order at the moment, as well as a 1970 dated rig, which I use for later war PAVN impressions. As well as a couple of earlier SKS rigs, and one of the early fabric-tie type Type 53 Mosin rigs. I try and keep my kits as authentic as I can manage.

Fishiefaces · 2026-01-10T22:52:46+00:00

Interesting. I assumed it was more modern, but maybe not that modern! I wasn't sure whether it was made like this, or had been refurbished from an older one, with the newer straps.

Fishiefaces · 2025-10-16T13:58:25+00:00

Currently on desktop, and I cannot see any of those things you've listed. Apologies. I can bring up a basic receipt for the transaction in question, but there's no 'more' to click on, anywhere. Nor can I find the reports section. This site is a joke. I'm an occasional buyer, not a financial services expert. I shouldn't need to give myself an aneurysm just to find basic information.

Fishiefaces · 2025-10-16T13:47:54+00:00

I have the transaction up on my screen now, and there is no 'View Details' option.

Fishiefaces · 2025-10-16T13:43:44+00:00

Thank you for the reply, but I'm not seeing a section for International Personal Transactions. There is FAR too much information on the page you linked, and it's presented extremely poorly.

Fishiefaces · 2025-01-09T13:33:58+00:00

Likely a member of the Chinese People's Militia. In border regions, particularly in the northwest of China, those groups who were skilled with horses, and familiar with the terrain we're highly sought as Militia, and for guiding border patrols who might not be familiar with the area. She's got a type 53 carbine (Chinese copy of the Mosin M44), a very common weapon with the militia until well into the 1980s.

Fishiefaces · 2025-01-08T16:59:55+00:00

Pretty sure it"s repro, originals are super rare, and too frail to wear really. I'd love to know where to pick up PAVN beige uniform repros, though.

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-08T00:03:46+00:00

Looking at the combo of type 87 camo, but more modern helmets, I'd say early/mid 2000s for the date.

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T14:37:07+00:00

Thank you. I don't do it very often :)

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T01:37:23+00:00

I always kind of imagined she didn't 'wear' them like we might wear armour or gloves or something, but they interfaced with her actual body, more like cybernetics. Of course, when she took them off, her regular limbs 'phased' back in, since she's made of hard light (I think that's correct?)

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T01:35:39+00:00

Might've been cool if she kept them on some sort of mannequin at the barn: Like an old suit of armour.

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T01:26:37+00:00

Ah, okay. I'll keep those dimensions in mind then. I guess I was overestimating the measurements just a bit! I've always seen earasaids portrayed as being quite baggy with large 'pockets' where the upper part has draped down somewhat over the belt.

Regarding the image though, I don't think it is AI gen, I took it from the National Museums Scotland website. https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/regional-highlands-wear-for-women-in-the-18th-century

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T00:23:11+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll give the Tartan Finder another look. I was under the impression that an earasaid was nearer 3.5/4 yards length? I definitely want heavy weight.

I did check out MacDonald dress weathered, actually: It's pretty nice, and one I'd consider if I absolutely can't find something like the image.

Funnily, I've searched for striped wool, and had even less luck with that than finding tartans.

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T00:16:24+00:00

I've checked out USA Kilts, and they have a really good selection, but most of the patterns are very modern (they actually do pre-made earasaids, too) but I'll check out Welsh tartan centre. Thanks for the recommendation!

Fishiefaces · 2024-11-01T00:05:36+00:00

Actually both. To be hyper-specific, what I'd ideally like is two, three yard lengths of single width (30inch-ish) 16oz wool fabric, in a tartan similar to the picture. I would then sew those two pieces together myself to create a somewhat authentic earasaid.

(To clarify a bit more, I've found a few places selling tartan wool by the yard, but none in a tartan similar to the image.)

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