Independent Army Brigade for D*C
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Thursday, December 7, 2006 21:32
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Alright, a few screencaps found at Still Flying and placed in photobucket. These give a pretty good idea of the general "costume". Several of the soldiers have what appears to be mail on their arms. I say appear because it does not flow right for steel mail...I don't think I'll incorporate this into the outfit, as I am way out of practice as far as making mail goes...
And a good shot of the main weapon. It looks like a carbine version of the G36.
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I believe thats knitted mail - literally a basic knit coated in stuff - paints, waxes and graphite/metallic powders. Its used mainly on stage and on screen when it wont be seen in any detail (they used it extensively for the background Uruk Hai in LOTR) I have instructions somewhere, i'll find and post them if you want.
I'd love to join in, i'll have to see - my main problem at the moment is packing (and, um, trying to get one of those guns through customs)
hence my trying to make costumes that take up only tiny amounts of space (it don't come more tiny that a greek chiton!)
but i'll keep checking in and see what happens.
Isn't sanity really a one trick pony, anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking! But when you're good and crazy...ooh hoo hoo hoo... the skys the limit!
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Thank you, Seryn! Once again, you pop in and answer something I have been trying to figure out. 
No rush, but if you do find those instructions, I would be most appreciative if you could post them!
As far as the gun, I'm planning on buying a few of them anyway...they aren't that expensive. So, if you do decide to march as an Independent, I'll have the guns. 
Although, I am looking forward to seeing that Greek chiton! 
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The US Military used the steel pot helmets (M1) with a liner until the mid 80's when they started using the kevlar German style helmets. The old helmets still can be found at many Army surplus stores, though I suggest just using the liner, unless you have a strong neck. The steel helmets are a bit weighty, that is one reason they switched to Kevlar.
The design remained pretty much the same from WWII to the 80s, except for a few minor modificatons.
The liner held the webbing that provided some cushioning for the helmet and helped keep it on the wearer's head.
History tidbit: the US Miltary used the same type of helmet as the British since WWI, the one that looked more like a brimmed hat, until the pot helmets were introduced in 1941. When the USA entered the war, about half of the US Army had the new M1 helmets, which offered more protection than the older ones.
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Thank you, Hera!
So...what do we think? Just the liners, or are we feeling mighty and want to give the steel pots a shot?
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I'm definitely voting for the steel. Mine only put me back $20, although it's smooth, and the one in the picture you posted appeared to be galvanized. But I'm almost sure I remember from the opening scene in the pilot episode showing at least one smooth steel helmet being worn. Also, the weight is not a problem. I don't know where the hell that assertion came from.
For the record, though, I've always been a fan of the M35 HEER and M40 Luftwaffe. If this thing ever grows, and people start making smaller, more personalized groups all over the country, I'm so gonna out-class everyone with German militaria.
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CMH, good deal.
The Alliance soldier in The Message...the one Zoe took out, was wearing what looked like a German pot...so maybe we'll end up with Independents and Alliance marching side-by-side!
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As for the styles and such, I have no idea (the different names are lost on me), but I would also be willing to bring along a couple of extra guns as it is only a 100 mile drive for me. Other extra bulky equipment also, as I know that packing for a flight and then getting questionable things through customs can be tough.
~Jimi
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RIMG, I am the same way...about 100 miles from Atlanta. We can be the armories!
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That is also the reason I am going to be able to bring lots of beer to share with everyone. :)
~Jimi
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