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Bandit · December 28th, 2006, 22:51

Time to add myself to the pool of people who have pictures of their gun and kit online. Seems like a good idea, since I received a digital camera for Christmas.

I've been working towards a modern Russian Airborne look, with a few embellishments for flair. I have not really pursued a totally authentic look, but in most instances I have tried to stick with thoroughly Russian gear; BDU, vest, pouches, hat, telnyashka, the works.

As far as my AEG, I have a TM Beta Spetsnaz with a few additions. I've added a Just AK rail with an Aimpoint replica, as well as a replica PBS. It is a gross looking gun, and I like it.

Onto the pictures!

I have a few more and if anyone is interested to see them let me know and I will post them.

Yeoman · December 28th, 2006, 23:11

other then the boom stick, you look pretty bang on.
just need to get you one of them slick helmets and you'll be good to go.
Greg

Berkut · December 28th, 2006, 23:55

telnyashka - be careful wearing it... people might get upset and introduce you to some VDV customs...

Bandit · December 31st, 2006, 00:01

Yeoman> Thanks for the positive comments in regards to the kit. I figured out not too long after I got the Beta that a fullsize AK would have been more authentic. Really though, there are enough mutant AK variants out there that something that looks like what I have could have been fielded.

Berkut> Do you say that to all the Russian airsofters out there that wear a telnyashka? Anyways, I've been kicked in the head enough over the years.

666 · December 31st, 2006, 00:47

Bandit, I say that to every person who I see wearing one. Some ex VDV guys don't like the idea of non VDV wearing telnyashka and blue beret. Friend of mine was approached by people and asked to take his telnyashka off. That happened in Toronto. My stepdad is one of those guys as well. He doesn't like to see non VDV people wearing any of that stuff.
There is a big thread about beret and telnyashka on Russian airborne board. Most people didn't care but they pretty much said that whoever wants to wear it is taking his/her chances. That's exactly what I told my teammates.

Vivisector · December 31st, 2006, 01:16

I wear the normal service one (dark blue). I try to avoid using items used by special units (red berets, light blue or red telnyashka), for those reasons.

Is that a RD-54 in Les that I see? Didn't know they made those. I've only seen the Flora and OD ones.

Bandit · December 31st, 2006, 02:52

I absolutely don't wear the beret. I don't even own one. I had a green one in scouts and I hated it.

In regards to the telnyashka I have never encountered this. Certainly I didn't go through the hazing required, nor have I leapt out of an airplane. However, it is all part of the costume of airsoft. It is like people wearing Ranger's badges or sporting the Marine Corps insignia. It is merely for the look, but is also an indication of what the airsofter looks up to. This subject has been done to death though, just look in the airsoft forum at militaryphotos.net.

Plus I don't wear that shirt outside of airsoft, just like I don't wear my BDUs. Halloween being an exception.

As far as RD-54, I don't have that harness. I've got a belt with a buttpack and double AK mag pouch, and the backpack you are seeing is actually my hydration. It is a MEC brand Camelbak with one leg of an old pair of camo pants cleverly attached with safety pins.

Above all, thanks for your interest.

DuffMan · December 31st, 2006, 04:44

Um...what IS a telnyashka?

SBranson23 · December 31st, 2006, 05:18

Pvt. Ivan · December 31st, 2006, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duff_Man_in_CADPATs

Um...what IS a telnyashka?

http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/telnyashka_summer.jpg

Also, originally it came from the navy, so VDV have no exclusive right to it. It worn by sailors and marines as well as VDV.

Vivisector · December 31st, 2006, 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pvt. Ivan

http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/telnyashka_summer.jpg

Also, originally it came from the navy, so VDV have no exclusive right to it. It worn by sailors and marines as well as VDV.

To elaborate a little; It's part of every branch of the Russian Army's uniform. Different colours mean different parts of the army. Some I remember off of the top of my head:

Black - Marines
Dark Blue - Regular Army, Navy
Light Blue - VDV
Maroon - MVD Special Forces (Alpha, Vympel, Vityaz, etc.)
Green - Border Guards

Pvt. Ivan · December 31st, 2006, 13:07

I never saw regular solders wearing it.

Vivisector · December 31st, 2006, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pvt. Ivan

I newer saw regular solders wearing it.

As far as I understand, it isn't issued, but is a common piece of kit worn under the uniform as personal preference (they are damned comfortable, and keep you warm/cool as needed).

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December 28th, 2006, 22:51	#1
Bandit Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary, AB.	VDV Time to add myself to the pool of people who have pictures of their gun and kit online. Seems like a good idea, since I received a digital camera for Christmas. I've been working towards a modern Russian Airborne look, with a few embellishments for flair. I have not really pursued a totally authentic look, but in most instances I have tried to stick with thoroughly Russian gear; BDU, vest, pouches, hat, telnyashka, the works. As far as my AEG, I have a TM Beta Spetsnaz with a few additions. I've added a Just AK rail with an Aimpoint replica, as well as a replica PBS. It is a gross looking gun, and I like it. Onto the pictures! I have a few more and if anyone is interested to see them let me know and I will post them.

December 28th, 2006, 23:55	#3
Berkut PinkEagle Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto	telnyashka - be careful wearing it... people might get upset and introduce you to some VDV customs... __________________ G63

December 31st, 2006, 00:47	#5
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Bandit, I say that to every person who I see wearing one. Some ex VDV guys don't like the idea of non VDV wearing telnyashka and blue beret. Friend of mine was approached by people and asked to take his telnyashka off. That happened in Toronto. My stepdad is one of those guys as well. He doesn't like to see non VDV people wearing any of that stuff. There is a big thread about beret and telnyashka on Russian airborne board. Most people didn't care but they pretty much said that whoever wants to wear it is taking his/her chances. That's exactly what I told my teammates. Last edited by 666; December 31st, 2006 at 01:00..

December 28th, 2006, 23:11	#2
Yeoman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada	other then the boom stick, you look pretty bang on. just need to get you one of them slick helmets and you'll be good to go. Greg

December 31st, 2006, 00:01	#4
Bandit Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary, AB.	Yeoman> Thanks for the positive comments in regards to the kit. I figured out not too long after I got the Beta that a fullsize AK would have been more authentic. Really though, there are enough mutant AK variants out there that something that looks like what I have could have been fielded. Berkut> Do you say that to all the Russian airsofters out there that wear a telnyashka? Anyways, I've been kicked in the head enough over the years.

December 31st, 2006, 01:16	#6
Vivisector Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario	I wear the normal service one (dark blue). I try to avoid using items used by special units (red berets, light blue or red telnyashka), for those reasons. Is that a RD-54 in Les that I see? Didn't know they made those. I've only seen the Flora and OD ones. __________________

December 31st, 2006, 02:52	#7
Bandit Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary, AB.	I absolutely don't wear the beret. I don't even own one. I had a green one in scouts and I hated it. In regards to the telnyashka I have never encountered this. Certainly I didn't go through the hazing required, nor have I leapt out of an airplane. However, it is all part of the costume of airsoft. It is like people wearing Ranger's badges or sporting the Marine Corps insignia. It is merely for the look, but is also an indication of what the airsofter looks up to. This subject has been done to death though, just look in the airsoft forum at militaryphotos.net. Plus I don't wear that shirt outside of airsoft, just like I don't wear my BDUs. Halloween being an exception. As far as RD-54, I don't have that harness. I've got a belt with a buttpack and double AK mag pouch, and the backpack you are seeing is actually my hydration. It is a MEC brand Camelbak with one leg of an old pair of camo pants cleverly attached with safety pins. Above all, thanks for your interest.

December 31st, 2006, 04:44	#8
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	Um...what IS a telnyashka? __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

December 31st, 2006, 05:18	#9
SBranson23 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria,B.C.

December 31st, 2006, 13:07	#12
Pvt. Ivan Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto	I never saw regular solders wearing it. __________________ If I had a face like you, I'd join the British Army. Last edited by Pvt. Ivan; January 1st, 2007 at 05:02..