Morning Marines!
(It's morning somewhere so cut me some slack- I couldn't think of a catchy opening line
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Over the last year my time here at the Legacy (on the old board) had steadily faded. I would post less and less in the Ready line, and pretty much hung around the OT forum. This stemmed from past events, and a new interest in other costume groups (such as the Superhero genre).
Although the thought of leaving the board entirely never entered my mind, I did see myself posting so infrequently that I believed I was fading into the sunset.
And then the new board was created! (Insert heavenly AHHHHH music cue here)
My interest was renewed! I started posting like the original post whore I once was! And with this came the inspiration for a new PIG Gunner impression: one that was closer to the Aliens Universe than its initial incarnation.
The new uniform would be based on a Smart-gunner's gear (minus the steadycam harness). Standard BDUs, M1969 flak vest, black ballcap, tactical gloves, and headset.
I decided to keep my greaves- I've always enjoyed pretending I was Hicks putting them on during the "Ready for the Drop" sequence!
And so my impression is done! Here are the pics!
LET'S ROCCCKKK!!!
After I've dropped the rig.
VP70 backup weapon.
The new, lighter PIG battery pack.
And for those who have never seen the details up close:
I decided to go with UA Army as it would be army equipment supplied to the Marines no?
My friendly warning (the idea is a message to a sniper- I'll level the whole f---ing street you're on!)
A better look at my vest.
The only thing missing is the Delta (which I will probably add later- I had forgotten how much I hate sewing patches!
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One thing though- where am I supposed to wear my rank now?
DIE YOU MOTHERS!!!!!!!
OOU-RAH MARINES!!!
You could tatoo your forehead... oh ... that would look too Stargate-ish...