Great video, sir ! I’ve got one of ATF’s old “ in house made “ blurred edge smocks I purchased in 1999 or 2000 and after 20 years of on and off re-enacting service it looks really good. Normally I re-enact late war FJ ….and that’s another camo garment ( Splinter B ) that only has like 2 or 3 good , accurate reproduction options. I’ll usually try and get the best reproduction smocks and strip them down and overhaul it, replacing and adding things such as original buttons and snaps , thread loop reinforcing, original insignia, mismatch camo pocket flaps and loops , dye tinting and other small details. The end results are striking at times….usually not resembling the “ off the shelf “ reproduction item I started with but instead looking much more original and unique.
@@billb89 I use something called PROCION MX dye. It’s a reactive dye so you’ll need to acquire Soda Ash too. It’s pretty good stuff….just experiment around on a piece of scrap until you get what you’re looking for, as far as shade and darkness. You can also add dye thickener as well. Hope that helps 🙂
I ran across a used blurred edge type 1 .. looks highly original. I black lighted the threads no floureces . It's got a repair with a piece of SS cloth on backside. Wish I knew a honest trustworthy place to send it to be checked out.
I must point out at this point that ATF do some of the best reporos you can get. If you doubt this go to his page and he'll gladly explain at length the whats and wherefores of why he has to do what he does. I've never had a single issue with his kit and i have to pay cost because i'm in the UK.
100% correct. ATF is the most accurate reproducer out there. All his product is backed with data, research and experience. The people that whine about ATF have never gone to his website to read up on the effort the put into their product.
Just received my ATF Palm type 1 smock. Good stitching, nice artwork and solid. The only drawback is the water proofing or whatever they’re using. It feels like a rubber coated jacket.
Hi! A very good review of the products ! I was very interested in Nordhaus Planetree 5/6 "M40" ... I heard about him for the first time. Can you tell me where you can buy Nordhaus Planetree 5/6 "M40" or a link. Sorry for my English I'm from Belarus
Agreed, colors are a big thing but since originals varied so much it’s within the realm of possibility, can’t say the same for what I heard of the newest runs.
You seem to know a lot about the differences between inked and dyed camo. So does one take a lot longer to fade than the other and more expensive to make? I notice a lot of bdu military uniforms seem to be printed (is that inked?) onto a white base fabric. When they wear they begin to look white instead of if say they used a olive drab (dyed?) base fabric it fades and more olive drab comes through. Sounds like it takes much more work and time and expense to dye camo than to ink print it. Is the German tropentarn and flecktarn uniforms and smocks dyed because they look pretty good. US marpat uniforms look cheap digital print on white fabric to me
Inked fabric usually tends to rub off exposing the white. Dyed fabric does not do this. It remained dyed but of course will have highlights due to wear points.
Know it's been a year and that's basically necro'ing this, but yeah. Best way to test is get some el cheapo airsoft brand camo, preferably a not so common pattern and actual gear. Having a bag from Invader Gear (aka Airsoft gear brand) some of the parts on it that are in contact with the body started fading fast and going towards white instead of the colour just going more muted gradually. Used this backpack mostly for hiking or as my bag for going airsoft. But in two hikes the part touching my back started wearing out. I guess you do indeed get what you pay for hahaha
@@billb89 they're not unobtainable, just have to be in the Facebook group and he gives a heads up when they're coming out. After that it's just waiting and hope you're faster than other people. Just got my 2nd smock a few days ago
Will anyone reveal the secret of who this Nordhaus is?! I dug up the Internet and not a single hint of products from Nordhaus!!! Give someone a link to it! please
My M38 Palm was my first smock I ever bought, it has seen mud, rain, snow and sunshine. I got it covered with mud before then next event all of it washed off with rain. I’ve since upgraded it for a Nordhaus 1/2 M38. Same with my M42 which is now a Nordhaus 5/6 M42.
It’s nice to see videos like this popping up on RUclips. Good job man!
Great video, sir ! I’ve got one of ATF’s old “ in house made “ blurred edge smocks I purchased in 1999 or 2000 and after 20 years of on and off re-enacting service it looks really good. Normally I re-enact late war FJ ….and that’s another camo garment ( Splinter B ) that only has like 2 or 3 good , accurate reproduction options. I’ll usually try and get the best reproduction smocks and strip them down and overhaul it, replacing and adding things such as original buttons and snaps , thread loop reinforcing, original insignia, mismatch camo pocket flaps and loops , dye tinting and other small details. The end results are striking at times….usually not resembling the “ off the shelf “ reproduction item I started with but instead looking much more original and unique.
I’m thinking about doing some hand applied fabric dye to my SS smock. Any brand you can recommend would be much appreciated.
@@billb89 I use something called PROCION MX dye. It’s a reactive dye so you’ll need to acquire Soda Ash too. It’s pretty good stuff….just experiment around on a piece of scrap until you get what you’re looking for, as far as shade and darkness. You can also add dye thickener as well. Hope that helps 🙂
@@kurtwk Thank you.
Its a shame you don’t upload video anymore
I hope you are all right
I’m perfectly fine, just a lack of proper recording equipment. I don’t have any fancy cameras for recording so my 32gb IPhone won’t cut it lol.
@@TheReenactorsGuide Just to clarify is it the 'M40 Overprint' from SMWholesale?
@@erwinrommel4229 It’s their earlier variant. The non-overprinted.
@@TheReenactorsGuide oh okay, thanks.
I ran across a used blurred edge type 1 .. looks highly original. I black lighted the threads no floureces . It's got a repair with a piece of SS cloth on backside. Wish I knew a honest trustworthy place to send it to be checked out.
That’s cool. There’s lots of places.
If you email me photos I can probably try to authenticate my email is elderbrooma@gmail.com
Nice you got a nordhaus smock as well 👌🏻 I got his M38 Lateral smock and his variegated Leaf helmet cover and one of his veils.
how hard is it to get a naurdhaus when he drops a product? like a couple days or couple hours to buy?
I must point out at this point that ATF do some of the best reporos you can get. If you doubt this go to his page and he'll gladly explain at length the whats and wherefores of why he has to do what he does. I've never had a single issue with his kit and i have to pay cost because i'm in the UK.
100% correct. ATF is the most accurate reproducer out there. All his product is backed with data, research and experience. The people that whine about ATF have never gone to his website to read up on the effort the put into their product.
Thanks for sharing. This really helped me visualize it.
Just received my ATF Palm type 1 smock. Good stitching, nice artwork and solid. The only drawback is the water proofing or whatever they’re using. It feels like a rubber coated jacket.
I recommend using fabric softener and a hot hot wash cycle (whites cycle) it’ll help soften it. Just allow it to hang/air dry
Are richard underwood smocks any good?
Hi! A very good review of the products ! I was very interested in Nordhaus Planetree 5/6 "M40" ... I heard about him for the first time. Can you tell me where you can buy Nordhaus Planetree 5/6 "M40" or a link. Sorry for my English I'm from Belarus
The colors on at the fronts camo has always bugged me. It's still better than most. I think smwholesale has the best color wise.
Agreed, colors are a big thing but since originals varied so much it’s within the realm of possibility, can’t say the same for what I heard of the newest runs.
At least it's not from Wish
Very nice! What unit(s) are your impression for?
Mainly 12th ‘HJ’ & 6th ‘Nord’
You seem to know a lot about the differences between inked and dyed camo. So does one take a lot longer to fade than the other and more expensive to make? I notice a lot of bdu military uniforms seem to be printed (is that inked?) onto a white base fabric. When they wear they begin to look white instead of if say they used a olive drab (dyed?) base fabric it fades and more olive drab comes through.
Sounds like it takes much more work and time and expense to dye camo than to ink print it. Is the German tropentarn and flecktarn uniforms and smocks dyed because they look pretty good. US marpat uniforms look cheap digital print on white fabric to me
Inked fabric usually tends to rub off exposing the white. Dyed fabric does not do this. It remained dyed but of course will have highlights due to wear points.
Know it's been a year and that's basically necro'ing this, but yeah. Best way to test is get some el cheapo airsoft brand camo, preferably a not so common pattern and actual gear. Having a bag from Invader Gear (aka Airsoft gear brand) some of the parts on it that are in contact with the body started fading fast and going towards white instead of the colour just going more muted gradually. Used this backpack mostly for hiking or as my bag for going airsoft. But in two hikes the part touching my back started wearing out. I guess you do indeed get what you pay for hahaha
How do I buy from Nordhaus
Limited runs & drops mainly.
Do you have a link to where I can buy a Nordhaus smock?
His stuff is very limited.
@@TheReenactorsGuide yes, did some digging. A Dillon smock is virtually unobtainable. Congratulations on owning one.
@@billb89 they're not unobtainable, just have to be in the Facebook group and he gives a heads up when they're coming out. After that it's just waiting and hope you're faster than other people. Just got my 2nd smock a few days ago
Did you ever get ink pooling on your camo? If so, how did you smooth it out?
Will anyone reveal the secret of who this Nordhaus is?! I dug up the Internet and not a single hint of products from Nordhaus!!! Give someone a link to it! please
Nhtk.shop or look up ‘nordhaus’ on facebook.
Great video! I’d love to see a similar video on helmet covers.
500!!!!!???!!! BETTER BE FROM WW2
by hand i understand. but i need proof its not sending them off to be done
Tolles Video schöne Grüße aus Deutschland 👍🏻🧗♂️🇩🇪
Your M38 looks crispy & unused. Go roll around in the mud on a rainy day.
My M38 Palm was my first smock I ever bought, it has seen mud, rain, snow and sunshine. I got it covered with mud before then next event all of it washed off with rain. I’ve since upgraded it for a Nordhaus 1/2 M38. Same with my M42 which is now a Nordhaus 5/6 M42.
Waffen ss Camouflage are not dirty in ww2, go look original pictures
That looks like an anorak!