What do you guys think of my mannequin of field gear? Everything is original except the grenade and A-frame. I was going to put plastic over it, but am told that could cause problems. Any input?
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The real front!
Now for the front...HCComment
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Hi hcliff,
Very nice setup. I don't think though that putting a plastic bag over it is a good option. In my opinion there will be moisture captured underneath.
What's the reason you want to cover it ?
MfG,
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Cover
Concerned about moths, dust etc. Would a cloth sheet be better. I was thinking plastic because I have a large clear plastic bag.HCComment
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to bag or not to bag
I wonder about this too. I have an RAD tunic and I was thinking about putting it on a hanger in a plastic bag (temporarily). Is that a good idea? I eventually want to display the tunic on a mannequin. What about all the displays I see where uniforms, caps, etc. are just on mannequins with no apparent protection. Is that alright?
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Hi George,
It's best to let the stuff breathe. Keeping it in a protective bag for not to long is an option, but beware of to high temperatures. Just let them 'out of the bag' occasionally.
9 of my uniforms are on display (used to be 15, but I had to give up my 'collection room' so our twins would have a room of their own ...) Part of the uniforms not on display is kept in the new (much to small) room on hangers in a rack. The rest I keep in a (original 1940 dated) cupboard.
One advice ... NEVER put the items under a spot-light ! This will heat up part of the item, and with different rates of materials expanding ...
Either way, that's my opinion. If someone else has better idea ...
BartComment
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Thanks, Bart!
GeorgeGeorgeComment
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I couldnt help but notice the pink fiberglass insulation in one of the pictures. Is this in an unfinished basement or garage? If so, be concerned about proximity to exposed pipes (hot and cold) wiring, etc. It also looks to be a dusty enviroment...a clean cotton sheet over the top would probably be appropriate protection, while also letting it breath a little. Go for the cedar balls, for sure. Put a few in the pockets, etc.
Accidentally offending people on the internet since 1997
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Unfinished
Yes, this is in an unfinished room with some exposed pipes and wires. This is not under a pipe, but it does pose a concern. No where else to go with my collection though if you know what I mean....HCComment
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if you love the tunic then...don't add too much weight
on it. As this is a 60 + years old fabric..
p/s: Unless, you don't mind seeing your investment depreciate
in price...
for my case, I even remove the belt hooks from the tunics.
kenLast edited by kchuah; 03-05-2003, 12:20 AM.Comment
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Hi Ken,
This being a M40 tunic, it should have the inner suspenders to hold the belthooks. This will in no way strain the tunic itself and would just take off the weight on the leather suspenders and the outer part of the tunic shoulders.
May be it's best to keep the tunic in a closet until you find a proper place to put up the display.
One note on the blanket. I don't think this is the correct Wehrmacht-blanket.
MfG,
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Bart,
I do aware the inner suspension . however, it is still
part of tunic hence, it will add pressure to the old fabric.
That's why, I remove any parts (such as belt hooks,)
For medals, I will not hang them on existing loops instead I sew
new loops new thread right beside it and hang the medals there.
Another good example is visor hat. It is not good to put on the shelf without using the suppport display head. As the pressue of the visor hat itself will damage the stitching of the peak.
regards
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Hi Kenneth,
I agree with you on heavy equipment and presure for longer times. Awards, IMO, aren't that heavy unless they are so many look like Russian christmastrees ...
If I put a gasmask container on a dummy, I always remove the mask itself to reduce te weight. (And I like to put as less equipment as possible on a dummy, takes away the beauty of the uniform ...
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The M36 as well as the M40 tunics used suspenders that were not sewn in to the tunic. This was something that appeared in M43 tunics. The 'older' suspenders were straps of webbing that run from the front to the back and were put through two slides in This will put no strain on the tunic.the tunics liner.
If you'd like I can attach a picture to show you what I mean.
Bart
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