Independent Army Brigade--The 76th (part three)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 16:08
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Hello Saxon; I was the person who attempted to reach Shawna; haven't heard anything back so far so feel free to try and speak with her at Flan! As to the holsters and straps..once you figure out what you'd want for a couple or three...put me down for them, okay? Thanks! This is so much fun!
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Upon seeing some pics I too might be interested in some holsters/straps.
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Originally posted by Saxon:
I just wanted to let anyone interested know that I have a HUGE garbage bag full of real US military shoulder holsters.
I've personally got a Blackhawk Tactical Leg Holster from when I was in that I plan on using, but I might be interested in one, for my personal firearm if not the costume. Can't wait to see the pics.
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Originally posted by Tristan:
I also like the idea of our 76th patch on the left shoulder and the Independents patch on the right. If that is acceptable to most, then I think that is the way we should go.
Thank you for the info, BWTP!
I agree. I would also like to wear both patches. I already have the triangular Independent patch. Per the pilot episode it was worn on the right shoulder (where we see Mal rip it off the uniform of the dead Lt.). I say if everyone is okay with it we wear the 76th patch on the left & the Independent patch on the right.
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Browncoat1, that sounds shiny to me patch wise,
folks talking of working on a website, XIE XIE!
I think if we can go ahead and throw a site together and just update it as more info comes in that might be a good idea so folks dont have to go chasing merrily through multiple threads :)
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Alright 76th, listen up.
I know that there has been some debate on the weapon we will use. Seems we have settled on the G36 in the $18-$40 range. I have found one that is closer to the pics we see in series and the still provided above in this thread. Here is what I found:
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It can be found here:
http://www.airsplat.com/Items/ER-BE-M9-G36K-M.htm
Price is $89.95 plus S&H. That is steeper than the $20 tag on the G36 Tristan shows above, but this G36K is far closer to what we see the browncoats using in the show.
I know money is a concern for nearly all of us. Heck, I'll be the first one to tell you I feel the pinch, but I really like the looks of this second one better.
If it doesn't ruffle any feathers, I'll be going with it I think. I mean I have already sank a good bit of coin into my costuming for Firefly/Serenity over the past couple of years in an effort to be accurate. I want to be as close to true as possible.
Just a thought.
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Morning, 76th!
Browncoat1, there was a debate about the guns, but I have two G36 airsoft guns at my house that I am going to be doing a photo-comparison of in the next few days. That one you posted is bang-on to what they had, but the G36 (rather than the CA36, which is what they used in the series) is a bit more affordable in the $30-$50 range. The one you found is very shiny, and if people want to go with it, that is great! I will be carrying one of the two that I have at the house now, though.
BWTP, I like the Russian over the Polish helmet...but the Russian one is currently out of stock. It looks like they will be getting them back in stock, so that's promising. I like this idea because it gives everyone interested ONE place to find the same helmet. If there are no major objections, I suggest we go with this helmet for the 76th. A bit of painting, and they will be perfect!
Thank you for those links, BWTP!
FFG, indeed I do!
I should go ahead and mention that I am also going to design a cloth coat based as closely on the soldier's coats as I can. It will not be a necessity to purchase one from me (I am going to try to keep them as inexpensive as possible), but if we can keep close to the same look, that would be a good thing. I am also going to try to make a "smock" for those interested in going with just the vest and mail sleeves. It will take me a little while to design those. I have started on the vest and coat already, and plan on posting shots of the coat when I have one I am happy with.
Saxon, thank you for that offer. I am not entirely sure about sidearms; I have not really seen any in the series. That does not mean we can't wear them, though! 
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My first question: Where exactly did Mal get his gun? Is it an officer's sidearm from the war? Just wondering.
My second question/idea: I'd like everyone involved in the 76th to post (or send to me, whichever) their suggestions for the saying on the other side of the lanyard. Also, it's been pretty much decided to go with "THE 76TH BATTALION", correct?
Send me those phrase ideas, and hubby & I'll work up a prototype for posting (I may have to send it to one of you guys as I still can't figure out how to post pictures here).
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Posting pictures is easy, and there is a thread around somewhere that includes a tutorial. Lemme see if I can find it.
EDIT: Here it is - http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=22105&m=389562#389562
~Jimi
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Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Brigade
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BoomerGoodheart, thank you again.
I like the "We Will Hold the Line" saying. And yes, it is 76th Battalion. 
We're a Battalion! How shiny is that?!?
As for Mal's gun, I am not entirely sure. I do not recall any mention/reference in the series as to where he obtained the gun. There is a vague reference in the graphic novel/comic along the lines of "this gun saw me through the war", but again, I am not sure about that.
Looking forward to the prototypes!
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