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Author:  CheifProfanity [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Costume advice
Hey guys Im at a cross road and need some adivce.

My UKCM kit is comming along nicely but there are times were I feel ive bit off more than i can chew. currently my costume looks a little like this

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Im kinda going for the Gorman look with the OD shirt and trousers (which have full USCM patches) im also adding a Delta and a rank patch to the flak vest.

The problem ive got is i feel like its missing somthing, Ive built a PIG and im working on a Smartgun BUT both of these are taking alot of time/resourses to build and make good.

what could I add to this to improve myself for the NSC drop later this year? I was thinking pouches and a side arm but im not sure.

any advice would be great!

Thanks
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:04 am ]
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Headset of some kind?
Ideally a Racal/Amplivox Minilite (model no. RA-150).

Belt and pouches are always good. Matt Noble is currently working on a screen-accurate set.

Sidearm, also good. I found a cheap, black cordura holster works well enough. Being a Heavy Weapons crewman, it'd also compliment your PIG.


Perhaps a green baseball cap, like Gorman and Drake wear?
The correct one is a "Cap, Hot Weather - OG 507".

The label inside will read:
Russ Krook III wrote:
Cap, Hot Weather
Olive Green 507

DLA100-87-C-0363
8415-01-073-8724
50% POLYESTER 50% COTTON
M&B HEADWEAR CO.

It has a stiffener in the front forehead/brow section that gives it a "sharp" top edge
at the hairline. There is no adjustment tab in the back like is found in a standard baseball cap.
Author:  Mole [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Putting patches on the uniform will make a big difference.

You should also think about taking the rubber pads off the flak vest. You should just be able to unpick the stitching. There will be some marks left on the vest but once the patches are in place no one will notice unless they look closely.

A cap or a Racal minilite (if you can afford one) would look good as well.

Sidearm - definitely! Can't have a CO going up against Xenos with nothing but sharp sticks and harsh language. ;)
Author:  TECKNO VIKING [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Belt order is certainly needed (not only for costume but carrying bits at drops). The Cap and with Racal minilite again must haves if you can. Though a bandana or beret if you want to be slightly different (UKCM not Screen Accurate) are also other options.
Author:  Scapey [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:01 pm ]
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The above advice is all sound - Going from the pic, though, you're already the best Pete Cooper costumer I've seen!
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Pete cooper? I feel like I've missed something
Author:  TECKNO VIKING [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
HAHAHAHAH Scapey "your just to bad!!"

Pete Cooper is a member of the UKCM who wears similar kit to you and looks similar too.
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
CheifProfanity wrote:
Pete cooper? I feel like I've missed something

Scapey is being cruel!!! :lol:

See photos of Fal Bowden (aka Pete Cooper) on here. I'm sure there's one, but I can't find any right now.
Author:  Mole [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:36 pm ]
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Scapey wrote:
The above advice is all sound - Going from the pic, though, you're already the best Pete Cooper costumer I've seen!


LOL! The thought did cross my mind as well but I wasn't cruel enough to point it out. ;)

Loves ya really, Pete. *kiss*
Author:  CrashDown [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Chris, having seen your OD's i think it would make a great officer. Cap and sidearm would set it off nicely. If you can sort out the holster i'll gladly lend you a pistol for NSC.
Author:  DW [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Veeps are very cheap. Just put alittle effort into a plastic veep and you'll see results!
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
If me and this man ever stand in the same room.....the world may implode......

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Thanks for all the advice guys, and thanks for the offer Matt I may take you up on that! apart from a VP or a 1911 what else could I take?

Also ive got the patches for the vest as ive said, but the vest is too thick for me to stich though, im thinking of using "wonder web" to stick them on, has any one else got any better ideas?

Thanks!
Author:  TECKNO VIKING [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Well as we have seen VP seems to be the standard sidearm and there seems to be some flexability on personal weapons too, so you could choose something else if that is easier or until you do get the right kit. Same with the headset too, yes the right one has been mentioned but I know peeps have used others as a gap filler. So don`t worry you wont be jumped on as in accurate.
Hell the TECKNO VIKING wears BLACK Armour!!
Author:  Russ Krook III [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Are you sure the internal padding of the vest can't be removed, thus making it easy to sew on the patches?
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Failing that, can you not just whip-stitch the patch on and hook the point of the needle through the top layer of the vest material?
That's what I do with heavily lined leather jackets.

What's going on there, anyway?
Just a Victory By Wings patch?
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
I'm not going to do a whip stitch......cos I don't know how....

I'm going to be putting a uscm delta on there and my rank patch
Author:  PVB [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
CheifProfanity wrote:
I'm not going to do a whip stitch......cos I don't know how....

It's just a rough and ready type of stitching, common with things like darning holes in socks. :wink:

http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations ... titch.html
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Ok I can't find a vp70 anywhere! I'm now trying to decied between a colt 1911 or a glock of some description in a thigh rig, what do you recon?
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:24 pm ]
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It's this or my Han Solo blaster.........
Author:  88reaper88 [ Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Im pretty certain there's VP on a certain auction site at the moment....
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Hey guys thought i would throw up an update! had the patches on my shirt for a while but ive finally sat down and started sorting out the Flak Jacket. the sargents stripes are on but the delta is only pinned atm.
I know I still need belt kit and a side arm but I havnt found any thing that fits yet!

Thanks for your help so far!

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Author:  PVB [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:16 pm ]
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Are you replacing the Union Jack with the Stars & Stripes, as all the other patches and name tape is for the USCM, not the UKCM? :)
Author:  skapunkninja [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
your going to need some arm extensions for all them stripes... :p
Author:  CheifProfanity [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
........maybe.........and hey I worked hard for those stripes! well...i didnt earn them, they were a bit pricey....
Author:  Vito [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Costume advice
Looking good here man. Just a side holster and your set and ready to rock!!!
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