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| Author: | Vito [ Wed May 06, 2009 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does it matter? |
Does it matter that i have odd BDU's. I have 1991 Jungle camo outfit. Does it matter for drops!!! lil parinoid weather i need the right BDU's Cheers |
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| Author: | Cpl.Shepard [ Wed May 06, 2009 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
while I've yet to go on any drops (other then the 34 simulated  ), I don't think it matters much, I've seen a variety of camo patterns in pictures from various drops, and according to the USCM manual they also use the old woodland camo along with the pattern used in the movie, so I think you're good to go marine.
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| Author: | taj [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
I hate the woodland cammo... I want to do the jungle Tigers (I know quit being a brat) |
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| Author: | Cpl Potter [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
sheet snakeyes wore a camo kilt .. no it doesn't really matter . we like to be as close as possible ,but we are not the 501st |
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Yes it matters. We have "allowed" some latitude when it comes to BDUs. However it has really gotten out of control as of late. The rule of thumb is that BDUs should be made using the same bolts of material that were used in the film. Yes we are well aware that the pattern was 100% custom made. When the original bolts of material were used up the only acceptable alternative was the MAA 2PAT or 3PAT in cotton only. They should be washed several times to achieve the correct weathered look of the BDUs seen on screen. If someone wants to troop with us we turn a blind eye to the new member who doesn't have a set of MAA's 3PAT BDUs. We allow it as a "temporary fix" until a correct set of BDUs can be obtained. Things really started to slide when one of the Marines wore "banana" yellow camouflage to a convention. No one said anything thinking it would be the only time we would have to deal with this level of embarrassment. Unfortunately it became a trend. Wrong camo, all black armour, made up ranks, EU weapons (Was there a bazooka in the film? No? I didn't think so.  )... The list goes on and on.One time some guy wore a straw cowboy hat! A freakin' cowboy hat!  KIDDING! JUST KIDDING! No it doesn't matter. You should however try to avoid the Ali G look.   Kevin |
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| Author: | taj [ Thu May 07, 2009 3:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
right! *orders hot pink Camo* Kidding!! I found some Vietnam Camo fabric, Im considering doing some sewing |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Thu May 07, 2009 4:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Don't blame me, it's the right-handed amino acids! 
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| Author: | taj [ Thu May 07, 2009 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
 yeah I got nuthin' |
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| Author: | Doc [ Thu May 07, 2009 4:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Sgt Beaudoin wrote: Don't blame me, it's the left-handed amino acids! Where did you get those??? I want a set... You never know what colors you're going to need until you get to the planet. |
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| Author: | SgtTony [ Thu May 07, 2009 4:53 am ] |
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SSgt Burton wrote: KIDDING! JUST KIDDING! No it doesn't matter. You should however try to avoid the Ali G look. Kevin Dear lord.....Kev you had me going for a second then!! Am I that out of touch? 
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| Author: | Ripstick [ Thu May 07, 2009 7:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
SSgt Burton wrote: One time some guy wore a straw cowboy hat! A freakin' cowboy hat! Yes, it's true... and some of you might recognize him.  However if you ask me, every platoon should have a cowboy. Especially one who knows enough to wear a screen-accurate Racal headset. Nice job Adonis!  Now about that guy with the bazooka thing... 
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| Author: | Ttaskmaster [ Thu May 07, 2009 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
OMG.... It really IS Kevin Bacon!!!! 
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| Author: | Bishop [ Thu May 07, 2009 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
| Looks a lot like him
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| Author: | Ttaskmaster [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Seriously Vito - The UKCM don't really enforce precise Screen Accuracy. Looking as close as you can manage is appreciated, but they don't get upset if you're not 100% on the mark. Just don't go Banana Yellow!! |
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| Author: | PVB [ Thu May 07, 2009 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
| @ Dom's outfit.
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Thu May 07, 2009 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Quote: Seriously Vito - The UKCM don't really enforce precise Screen Accuracy. Yeah I was just having some fun... Once in a while I pull a fast one. Dom- thanks for being a sport about it Bro. Kevin |
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| Author: | Spectre [ Thu May 07, 2009 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
SSgt Burton wrote: Wrong camo, all black armour, made up ranks, EU weapons.... Kevin What? I can't think of anyone who would do ANY of those things. Much less all of them. |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Thu May 07, 2009 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Kev, I know I gag when I read one. The BDUs I have are called "Stinger Yellow", from what I understand they are now a difficult item to find. To put into context the yellow BDUs, you need to be familiar with the "Flying Bananas" 
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| Author: | taj [ Thu May 07, 2009 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
I was gonna try getting at least some kind of costuming done by Dragon, but finding that flak vest isnt so easy I have the cowboy hat.... in pink |
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| Author: | Russ Krook III [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Now, just because we let you get away from using all screen accurate colors, bdus and such doesn't mean you should throw the idea to the wind. The farther we get away from the original look, the more often we'll get the "Hey look, it's GI Joe" callouts. The UK lads are a good example of how to do it well. As someone has already said, (and I'll paraphrase...) use what you have, and upgrade when you can. We won't excluse anyone, but the first person to show up wearing a rainbow clown wig and red nose... we'll have words. Try and keep to the general "feel" of the Alien(s) universe and you'll be fine. However, Sgt Dom... we need to have a talk with the requisitions officer about your BDUs. (I kid.  )Russ |
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| Author: | Spectre [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Russ Krook III wrote: Now, just because we let you get away from using all screen accurate colors, bdus and such doesn't mean you should throw the idea to the wind. The farther we get away from the original look, the more often we'll get the "Hey look, it's GI Joe" callouts. At a con I went to recently, everyone and their mother thought I was from Halo.  I'm beginning to wish I'd done things slightly differently, but I'm so far comitted at this point, it'd be insanely expensive to try and lean toward another path. |
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| Author: | 101Radioman [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Sorry only one thing comes to mind with Dom's BDU's Day-o, Day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day Me say day, me say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Work all night on a drink a' rum Daylight come and me wan' go home Stack banana till the mornin' come Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home It's six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH! Daylight come and me wan' go home Six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH! Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day... Daylight come and me wan' go home A beautiful bunch a' ripe banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Hide the deadly black tarantula Daylight come and me wan' go home It's six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH! Daylight come and me wan' go home Six foot, seven foot, eight foot BUNCH! Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day... Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Day-o, day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day Me say day, me say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and me wan' go home |
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| Author: | taj [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
I was on chat last night with Mike and EagleSkull, and we talked about the adjustments I want to make to my armor once I get it. I am prolly going to go with Vietnam Tiger and paint my armor accordingly, Im also going to adjust the chest, back and groin armor and the ab pad thingie a bit to be more comfy on a me. all the goodies and such will be standard, but I do believe the camo pattern that is canon is really fracking ugly. and no... Im not really gonna wear my pink cowboy hat... it would sooooo clash with the tigers!! |
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| Author: | ADC [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Quote: One time some guy wore a straw cowboy hat! A freakin' cowboy hat! It's the TREMORS look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJZii2wGSkc Yeah, you had me going too, Kevin – at least until I got to the 'bazooka' line
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| Author: | PVB [ Thu May 07, 2009 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does it matter? |
Kevin Bacon says:  "Do I look like I give a f**k?!" |
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