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army props for Melb hire?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:37 am
by Oz_Beachside
anyone have access to, or own, some old army gear they could lend/rent out for a shoot? I have access to a spitfire and a WW2 jeep, for a shoot later in the year, but before that one I want to put together a small set, in the bush, with a few props.

the kind of things I am looking for are;
    camo netting
    camo scarf/mesh
    old small backpack (military issue type, not commercial)
    belts with knife pouches (not ammo belt backs)
    replica or decommisioned firearms
    ammo cases (old school style, wood, or metal)


picture a bit of bond girl meets lara croft scene...

I know I can purchase some of this stuff, but its adding up, and wondered if anyone in here has any of this sort of stuff in there garage. Melbourne I can pick up if any luck :D

PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:28 pm
by Matt. K
How many members have rung the terrorist hotline? :D :D :D :D

Have you tried the nearest military museum? Perhaps an army reserve museum...they have tons of this stuff gathering dust. Check yellow pages 'army museums' and chat up the idle staff. :D

PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:32 pm
by PiroStitch
erm...if you get deported can I have your lights? :P

PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:53 pm
by Oz_Beachside
be alert... :D

thanks MattK, will try museums. got some cheap stuff today at aussie disposals.

just need pistols and holsters now. might also try toy shops...

um, and Wayne, if I get deported, I'll be taking my light with me, but might have a fire sale :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:10 pm
by Killakoala
just need pistols and holsters now.


I am led to believe that behind the Richmond Hotel is a good spot for that kind of thing. I think i read that in 'The Age.'

PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:17 pm
by Oz_Beachside
think it was at the tram stop...