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



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

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

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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:

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.

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"You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water."

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.

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STEAD,J "TECKNO VIKING"
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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!

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Pete cooper? I feel like I've missed something

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

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HAHAHAHAH Scapey "your just to bad!!"

Pete Cooper is a member of the UKCM who wears similar kit to you and looks similar too.

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STEAD,J "TECKNO VIKING"
A06/TQ1.0.22140E1

Skype: ulthur1

Scapey is being cruel!!!

See photos of Fal Bowden (aka Pete Cooper) on here. I'm sure there's one, but I can't find any right now.

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

Loves ya really, Pete. *kiss*

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"You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water."

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.

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MSgt Matt Bradley 'Crashdown' (Formerly Mattb)
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CO UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'
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Veeps are very cheap. Just put alittle effort into a plastic veep and you'll see results!

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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!

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

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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!!

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STEAD,J "TECKNO VIKING"
A06/TQ1.0.22140E1

Skype: ulthur1

Are you sure the internal padding of the vest can't be removed, thus making it easy to sew on the patches?

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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?

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

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

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

http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations ... titch.html

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

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?

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

It's this or my Han Solo blaster.........

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

Im pretty certain there's VP on a certain auction site at the moment....

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AKA: Simon

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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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

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?

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

your going to need some arm extensions for all them stripes... :p

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

........maybe.........and hey I worked hard for those stripes! well...i didnt earn them, they were a bit pricey....

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

Looking good here man. Just a side holster and your set and ready to rock!!!

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Sgt C. Kee-McParlin
A05/TQ1.0.02160E1

13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'