Sturm is actually Miltec a Chinese company. With that said it's not a bad tunic. I'd suggest having it tailored to fit properly. One major thing is to bring the waist in to give it that hourglass look. that improved mine a lot. Best wishes.
Who makes the best tunics? I’m interested in M36 and M40. I have an M36 from Sturm, but who makes a better one in terms of reality? I saw somewhere in with size stamps inside, but can’t figure out which company it is
I work a lot in the theatre/movie scene. I had a buddy of my, she told me this trick. If you use a cheese grater it makes it look very used and beat up.
Hey quick question (very helpful videos btw) but where/how do you launder your uniforms. After some hard events your uniform can not smell the best and I don't want my wool shrinking etc. (It's also awkward giving German uniforms to dry cleaners)
Just wash it like done in the video. There is no need to use soap or anything unless it’s really stinky. It won’t shrink unless you wash it in hot water and put it in the dryer. If you hand wash it with cold water, you’ll be just fine.
@@worldwarguy459 thanks for the response. I am mainly a US reenactor and have experience with really dirty uniforms from some harder events. Now that i'm getting into some german stuff I wanted to know as US wools are much different. If anyone wants to know about washing US wools use the lightest setting on your washing machine wool setting if avaliable (repros only) and make sure it washes on cold. Finally hang dry do not use a dryer. Hand wash originals never machine wash original clothing.
Honestly I got a m40 from epic militaria. I did so much work into it that I can truly say it looks better than any other German repro. People don’t understand that if u really put in work, u can make a tunic look perfect.
Epic militaria really isn’t all that bad, the stuff I bought from them are pretty nice. A few things are off but really not bad I think they are nice @NFGINC idk why you are being such a dick about it really
@@silpsizzup1299 honestly, I don’t but I do agree with the other guy because epic is honestly shit, buy a Nestof or military harbor tunic also ATF makes some good ones too
Sie können es auf verschiedene Arten in den Boden eingraben und 1 Jahr lang graben und für 1 Monat graben oder für 1 Woche sind dies irspirements - was besser ist, wird nur das Experiment nehmen
I just got my first tunic and pants. And I'm abit worried that they are going to shrink if I blast then with water and then letting them dry up completely
Funny... The result is quite good, but DON'T do that if you have an original tunic in good condition ! More seriously, you should have also rub a bit the buttons with sandpaper, yours look much too new and not coherent with the job you did. My experience told me, that on an original, the paint on the buttons doesn't lasted very long, even on a tunic in very good condition, just because of the metal they are made with. And I don't like the breast eagle, it's an early model with dark green backing. OK for a model 1936 tunic, but not for a model 1940, that's not very realistic. You should have chosen a "subdued" type. Don't forget that breast eagles were sewn in place during manufacturing...
I have seen original M-43 tunics with the dark green backed breast eagles which did strike me as odd and that is why I remembered them. I suspect the manufacturer was using up old stocks of breast eagles. Of course, these are the exceptions and not the rule, I have seen perhaps a half dozen over the last 40 years.
@@paulkremastiotis6296 just literally wear the tunic and just mess around in it and the buttons would naturally wear off, another option being sand paper.
@@paulkremastiotis6296 I used sand paper on mine doesn't look too obvious to be perfectly honest. Could always buy real buttons and put them on your tunic for the authentic look. Don't think real ones are too expensive.
@@stopmotionboy1085 the difference is even wearing it on a cold day here and there isn’t going to make you look like a soldier who’s been living in it for months.
Cathan Mc Cann basically you go to the website click the random letters at the top and press “copy” (btw you gotta be on mobile for this) then come back here and when you’re typing press down on the thing where the letters appear (yes I forgot don’t judge me lol) and then press “paste”
Perfect timing! I was just planning on getting a German tunic
Panzerjäger44 glad I could help.
What I would do for the oils is actually wear the tunic, get your hands oily, then just wipe it off like normal on your waist
I realize it's pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?
@Salvatore Colson i dunno I use flixportal. just google for it=) -jedidiah
@Jedidiah Pablo Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!
@Salvatore Colson happy to help :D
@@jedidiahpablo4311 you bot
Dang I could never do that to my tunic! I literally iron it every week!
Americo Hagim this is good if you want a battle worn tunic.
You iron it every week ? Even on an original I won't do it !
I got an M44 from ATF back in '09. I treat it nice. It's the best fitting lightweight coat I've ever had and I love it.
sir, I shall inform you that I shave my butt with much more care and precision than that. hmpff
Sturm is actually Miltec a Chinese company. With that said it's not a bad tunic. I'd suggest having it tailored to fit properly. One major thing is to bring the waist in to give it that hourglass look. that improved mine a lot. Best wishes.
bbl jacket
Really helpful
Btw I subbed and keep up the good work
A Wild Shrimpo thank you
Who makes the best tunics? I’m interested in M36 and M40. I have an M36 from Sturm, but who makes a better one in terms of reality? I saw somewhere in with size stamps inside, but can’t figure out which company it is
Sturm is shit. Try nestof.pl i have a tunic from them. Its for fair price and its amazing
@@wfw4182 yes but i was talking about ,,made for nestof" ones
WW2 Explorer nestof’s tunics are made by Gavin
Me too I love the M36 and the M40
Elsenau in my opinion is unmatched.
I work a lot in the theatre/movie scene. I had a buddy of my, she told me this trick. If you use a cheese grater it makes it look very used and beat up.
Like your video on aging a tunic how did you make your loops for your awards on your pockets
Looks really good
Patrick Gaffney thank you.
Hey quick question (very helpful videos btw) but where/how do you launder your uniforms. After some hard events your uniform can not smell the best and I don't want my wool shrinking etc. (It's also awkward giving German uniforms to dry cleaners)
Just wash it like done in the video. There is no need to use soap or anything unless it’s really stinky.
It won’t shrink unless you wash it in hot water and put it in the dryer.
If you hand wash it with cold water, you’ll be just fine.
@@worldwarguy459 thanks for the response. I am mainly a US reenactor and have experience with really dirty uniforms from some harder events. Now that i'm getting into some german stuff I wanted to know as US wools are much different. If anyone wants to know about washing US wools use the lightest setting on your washing machine wool setting if avaliable (repros only) and make sure it washes on cold. Finally hang dry do not use a dryer. Hand wash originals never machine wash original clothing.
Good video, lots of helpful hints. Thanks!
cplmark29 glad I could help.
Horn/bone or paper buttons for the cuff buttons
6:48 *Russian Soldier trying to search tunic with feet 1943 (colorized)*
You mean 8:48
Honestly I got a m40 from epic militaria. I did so much work into it that I can truly say it looks better than any other German repro. People don’t understand that if u really put in work, u can make a tunic look perfect.
epicmil repros suck nice job on wasting money
Epic militaria really isn’t all that bad, the stuff I bought from them are pretty nice. A few things are off but really not bad I think they are nice
@NFGINC idk why you are being such a dick about it really
@@Ww2enthusiasts529 do you know what is off about the m15 tunic?
@@silpsizzup1299 honestly, I don’t but I do agree with the other guy because epic is honestly shit, buy a Nestof or military harbor tunic also ATF makes some good ones too
@@Ww2enthusiasts529 i just wasted 200 dollars on epic... ill remember the brands for next time i shop, thanks
Thank you
wouldn't pumice work better than the razor?
"Chad reenactor"
Run into mud, Run with the Tunic. Walk in hot days. And so on. Dont do this.
Sie können es auf verschiedene Arten in den Boden eingraben und 1 Jahr lang graben und für 1 Monat graben oder für 1 Woche sind dies irspirements - was besser ist, wird nur das Experiment nehmen
Did the same thing to the BeVo on my SS M40 side cap
What’s the best way to get the dirt off before soaking?
“Use a blow torch”
Basically beat the shit out of your tunic ,burn it,dirty it,stomp on it in the mud ? But Looks great!👍
I’m getting a SS uniform an I’m going to do this
Upgrading from the old Flecktarn I see. Good stuff.
Can you do a viedo on your orignal ww2 german items
Riley Farrell I have videos about original items already.
How do you all wash it? I know how to wash wool but is their anything special you do or just toss it in the tub and scrub?
I just got my first tunic and pants. And I'm abit worried that they are going to shrink if I blast then with water and then letting them dry up completely
Unless you put them in a dryer, they will barely shrink.
And now you can sell it for 1800 bucks :)
Funny... The result is quite good, but DON'T do that if you have an original tunic in good condition ! More seriously, you should have also rub a bit the buttons with sandpaper, yours look much too new and not coherent with the job you did. My experience told me, that on an original, the paint on the buttons doesn't lasted very long, even on a tunic in very good condition, just because of the metal they are made with. And I don't like the breast eagle, it's an early model with dark green backing. OK for a model 1936 tunic, but not for a model 1940, that's not very realistic. You should have chosen a "subdued" type. Don't forget that breast eagles were sewn in place during manufacturing...
I have seen original M-43 tunics with the dark green backed breast eagles which did strike me as odd and that is why I remembered them. I suspect the manufacturer was using up old stocks of breast eagles. Of course, these are the exceptions and not the rule, I have seen perhaps a half dozen over the last 40 years.
How did you get your black wound badge?
Ethan Perry bought it online
@@worldwarguy459 Awesome bro I enjoy your videos and are you in a reenacting group?
He burt his finger
One thing you forgot to do is age the buttons.
What is the best way of aging buttons , sandpaper would be too harsh and obvious?
@@paulkremastiotis6296 just literally wear the tunic and just mess around in it and the buttons would naturally wear off, another option being sand paper.
@@Moonlight.Deadite ok is their no other way , thanks
@@paulkremastiotis6296 I used sand paper on mine doesn't look too obvious to be perfectly honest. Could always buy real buttons and put them on your tunic for the authentic look. Don't think real ones are too expensive.
Where do you get your tunics from?
At the Front do good reproductions
How to break in your Carhartts
Maybe just maybe wear it to make it worn?
I’m not going to wear this everywhere I go everyday.
@@worldwarguy459 yeah but when you do. I’m just the guy bought mine and just wore it every chance I got. To each his own.
@@stopmotionboy1085 the difference is even wearing it on a cold day here and there isn’t going to make you look like a soldier who’s been living in it for months.
Change the buhhuns first. That’s a start
Is epic militaria any good?
Personally, i think they are great. Quick delivery and nice stuff
@@dennismeijboom2591 agreed got the m43 uniform from them and its really nice
@@dennismeijboom2591 Where are you from because it took about 2 weeks for them to deliver my collar tabs
@@silver.sorner2059 the netherlands
@@dennismeijboom2591 That makes more sense, I'm from the eastern US
I was planning on getting a reproduction m41 tunic
M41?
@@Moonlight.Deadite yeah an m41
Cathan Mc Cann can you send me a link?
@@Moonlight.Deadite how do u send links 😂😂
Cathan Mc Cann basically you go to the website click the random letters at the top and press “copy” (btw you gotta be on mobile for this) then come back here and when you’re typing press down on the thing where the letters appear (yes I forgot don’t judge me lol) and then press “paste”
i just took a lighter to it lol
Plzzzzz dont do this if its original!
No one would do this to an original
@@seanassociateproductions1691 yes
How do you apply insignia
seses 39 sew it
Panzersoldat1 has a few videos on it I believe
seses 39 th-cam.com/video/TvGC61GIlg0/w-d-xo.html that’s how
@@worldwarguy459 stick your fingers in a jug of oil that help ya
20 times a year? And you call yourself a larper?
ok, step one, change buns. got it.