SI’s conv proj: RAF Regiment 1978/82

[Rick F]

I'm really looking forward to seeing these completed, have fun.

[Silent Invader]

Cheers Rick.

A question if I may. 

Were there any instances of Gunners wearing the issue ‘Joe 90’ specs?

Image is Falklands - no idea which service or part thereof. 

[Rick F]

I honestly couldn't say, but why would anyone ruin they're own glasses on ops or exercise when the service provides them. Even if you look a prat

[Silent Invader]

I honestly couldn't say, but why would anyone ruin they're own glasses on ops or exercise when the service provides them. Even if you look a prat

  

TBH I wasn’t sure if Gunners were subject to a tougher eyesight test than the ground trades. I was  also kinda surprised the guy in the image is wearing the Joe 90s rather than the issue combat specs (flexible ear loops on the silver metal  frames etc / thinking aloud, maybe the Falklands was too cold for the metal frames).

[Jemima Fawr]

  

TBH I wasn’t sure if Gunners were subject to a tougher eyesight test than the ground trades. I was  also kinda surprised the guy in the image is wearing the Joe 90s rather than the issue combat specs (flexible ear loops on the silver metal  frames etc / thinking aloud, maybe the Falklands was too cold for the metal frames).

Were there issued combat specs back then?  I thought they were a 2000s thing after soldiers went out to buy their own.  The RAF offered me the standard NHS specs as modelled above, but I went and got my own (which I regretted as the SLR backsight kept knocking the lens out)!    IOT was a bugger though, as they wouldn't put prescription lenses in your respirator until after graduation! I understand that's all changed now and recruits get prescription lenses in their respirators at the start of training.  Definitely a good thing, as I spent much of my time as Officer Cadet Magoo... 

[Silent Invader]

I was issued Joe 90s, combat specs and resi specs,  all at about the same time, in early 1982. I still have the combat specs but I sold the resi specs to a Cold War collector (that made me feel old!) a couple of years ago.

[Jemima Fawr]

I was issued Joe 90s, combat specs and resi specs,  all at about the same time, in early 1982. I still have the combat specs but I sold the resi specs to a Cold War collector (that made me feel old!) a couple of years ago.

Oh that's interesting, I'd not heard of those.  I did have a pair of issued prescription aircrew shades from my time as a cadet glider pilot, however. 

[Silent Invader]

I definitely never received shades 

[Jemima Fawr]

I definitely never received shades 

For a very brief moment, aged 18, I was Maverick...  But then they wouldn't let me fly anything with an engine and with my eyesight they thought that being underground was probably a better use of my skillset... 

[Silent Invader]

For a very brief moment, aged 18, I was Maverick...  But then they wouldn't let me fly anything with an engine and with my eyesight they thought that being underground was probably a better use of my skillset... 

 

[Silent Invader]

Quick update.

The Eureka minis arrived, which are lovely. Also purchased a TAG SLR to see how it compared and it looks like it could be fine after a bit of adjusting for the size of its butt. I have 7 riflemen of which 3 are repeats and as I want each to be different, some conversions are planned.

[Ash]

Empress Miniatures in just over a week.

Got any preview pictures..?

[Silent Invader]

Got any preview pictures..?

Not on this thread please

[Ash]

Not on this thread please

I wasn't suggesting or expecting them to post their pictures in your thread, a link would be good though.

[Silent Invader]

I wasn't suggesting or expecting them to post their pictures in your thread, a link would be good though.

I was just clarifying to be sure, as I want this thread to stay focussed on my project, that is all.

Here’s a link

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=127176.0

and they’re very nice (the mortar team brings back memories).