Just the thing!

mrbeast · 10-04-07, 10:02 AM

For that extra touch of realism and immersion, why not wear one of these while playing SH4?

http://www.revell.com/catalog/produc..._M-901-25.html

Shame they don't do some officers khakis!

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-07, 10:13 AM

Hey, good price too!

SteamWake · 10-04-07, 12:03 PM

Make sure you soak it in sweat, salt water, and other unmentionable fluids for the full effect

Vlad34 · 10-04-07, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Make sure you soak it in sweat, salt water, and other unmentionable fluids for the full effect

...and don't forget to sleep in it every night, just so the smell will offend the rest of the crew (your family members) so they too can live the experience with you!

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-07, 12:27 PM

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so they too can live the experience with you!

10 to 1 they will not be living the experience with you for very long

SteamWake · 10-04-07, 12:53 PM

Hrm.... :hmm:

How did the crew of fleet boats clean their clothes ? I mean after weeks at sea even the crustiest of crew is going to want to wash their shorts.

I know contemporary boats have full blown laundries but Im pretty sure there were no washing machines on fleet boats.

BTW there is such a thing as salt water soap. Used to use it while working on fishing boats in Florida.

(Sorry bored at work and ... well things that make you say Hrm)

hawk2495 · 10-04-07, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Hrm.... :hmm:

How did the crew of fleet boats clean their clothes ? I mean after weeks at sea even the crustiest of crew is going to want to wash their shorts.

I know contemporary boats have full blown laundries but Im pretty sure there were no washing machines on fleet boats.

BTW there is such a thing as salt water soap. Used to use it while working on fishing boats in Florida.

(Sorry bored at work and ... well things that make you say Hrm)

well they did have the sinks in the galley and im sure a decent supply of dish soap...... string them up in the engineering spaces where its nice and hot and you have a nice dryer..... just a thought lol

Vlad34 · 10-04-07, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk2495

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Hrm.... :hmm:

How did the crew of fleet boats clean their clothes ? I mean after weeks at sea even the crustiest of crew is going to want to wash their shorts.

I know contemporary boats have full blown laundries but Im pretty sure there were no washing machines on fleet boats.

BTW there is such a thing as salt water soap. Used to use it while working on fishing boats in Florida.

(Sorry bored at work and ... well things that make you say Hrm)

well they did have the sinks in the galley and im sure a decent supply of dish soap...... string them up in the engineering spaces where its nice and hot and you have a nice dryer..... just a thought lol

...and of course when there was a line at the sink they would head top-side and put a bar of soap in the pocket, attach the shirt to some fishing line and fling'er over board, and drag for about thirty minutes, retieve it, put the shirt on, then air dry to desired comfort. Then they would repeat this process every thirty days....lol

SteamWake · 10-04-07, 02:55 PM

I know from personal experience that once your clothes are soaked with salt water they never really dry. The salt pulls moisture right out of the air (not to mention your sweat).

Sailor Steve · 10-04-07, 05:32 PM

Been there, done that. Don't care to do it again.:rotfl:

Oh, and U.S. fleet boats had a washing machine and dryer.

mrbeast · 10-04-07, 05:47 PM

Ok found some khakis if you would prefer to be an officer, bit more pricey than the ratings shirt though!

http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...KU=bcm001&ST=2

SteamWake · 10-04-07, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Been there, done that. Don't care to do it again.:rotfl:

Oh, and U.S. fleet boats had a washing machine and dryer.

Well Ill be darned... see you learn something here every day.

Wonder if the dryer could only be used while surfaced. It sure would reek havoc if all that warm moist air was released into the sub.

Spadefish · 10-04-07, 09:06 PM

I still have my dungarees and khakis from my 20 years. Not quite ready to roll back the years though and have flashbacks.......

mookiemookie · 10-04-07, 09:28 PM

Dad told me that they only used the showers and washers when they were making turns for home in order to save water. The showers were full of potato sacks until the end of the patrol. Of course he was on a post-war diesel boat, but I imagine it was much the same during wartime.

He told me that pulling into port, it didn't matter how much Aqua Velva you put on, you still stunk like diesel fuel!

leovampire · 10-04-07, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spadefish

I still have my dungarees and khakis from my 20 years. Not quite ready to roll back the years though and have flashbacks.......

LOL I tryed to put on my Army Dress Green's one day and realized I got older than they did!! :rotfl:

Nice fine though mrbeast I am willing to bet a few people will get them!

10-04-07, 10:02 AM	#1
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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Been there, done that. Don't care to do it again.:rotfl: Oh, and U.S. fleet boats had a washing machine and dryer. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok found some khakis if you would prefer to be an officer, bit more pricey than the ratings shirt though! http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...KU=bcm001&ST=2 __________________

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Dad told me that they only used the showers and washers when they were making turns for home in order to save water. The showers were full of potato sacks until the end of the patrol. Of course he was on a post-war diesel boat, but I imagine it was much the same during wartime. He told me that pulling into port, it didn't matter how much Aqua Velva you put on, you still stunk like diesel fuel! __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Make sure you soak it in sweat, salt water, and other unmentionable fluids for the full effect

10-04-07, 12:53 PM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hrm.... :hmm: How did the crew of fleet boats clean their clothes ? I mean after weeks at sea even the crustiest of crew is going to want to wash their shorts. I know contemporary boats have full blown laundries but Im pretty sure there were no washing machines on fleet boats. BTW there is such a thing as salt water soap. Used to use it while working on fishing boats in Florida. (Sorry bored at work and ... well things that make you say Hrm)

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I know from personal experience that once your clothes are soaked with salt water they never really dry. The salt pulls moisture right out of the air (not to mention your sweat).

10-04-07, 09:06 PM	#13
Spadefish Mate Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 52 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	I still have my dungarees and khakis from my 20 years. Not quite ready to roll back the years though and have flashbacks.......