The 76th Independent Battalion (Part 5)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 20:56
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No problem, just passing along what I was told. Yeah, my brain did go all missing when she started talking shop. :P
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So, Saxon, I have asked in general, and I have received a few vague responses....maybe you have an idea. I am still stuck as to closures for the vests...any ideas?
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Tristan,
Nearly done knitting chainmail sleeve #2,
leatherworking pals are working on buckle design which will make the chainmail sleeves more true to the show, also more adjustable!
I have round 2 of dye ready to roll as soon as Sleeve 2 is knitted completely
Found Silver colored mylar at Texas Art Supply :)
oh and coworker gave me their clothing iron actually, two fo them.... sooo fun with heat, glue and shiny stuff will probably ensue after Saturdays Big Houston BC holiday Shindig
Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
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No problem Tristan. Always happy to help. Maybe some others can make use of the info too. I have seen the $300 + models on Ebay and online. I imagine the difference is in quality & use. The lower end one I pictured is most likely of like quality to the G36Cs that you received. The $300 + models seem to be top end units for the serious airsoft enthusiasts.
Artillery? Hmmmm..... Do you think the City of Atlanta would mind a 155MM Howitzer being towed down Peachtree Street? Last time that happened is when Sherman (spits) burned the city. It sure would be hard to peacebond a field artillery piece. 
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Nathan knows about us?!? How freakin' shiny is that?
How utterly cool would it be if he comes to Dragon Con next year, we had a uniform for him, and he marched with us? That would be the highlight of the con for me.
Tristan we so have to do this!
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ArtCat, thank you for that update! Sounds like it's coming along smashingly.
Try not to have too much fun with the heat, glue, and shiny stuff! 
BrownCoat1, I thought the same thing...the expensive ones seem to be all metal, precision parts, etc...all to shoot little plastic BB's or paintballs. Does that seem right to you?
155mm Howitzer...huh. I'll see if they have a policy against that on their website...and can you imagine the size of the orange plug that would have to cover THAT barrel? hehehe
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Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
I may pick up one of these too to see the difference between the Airsplat version & these. Definitely better than the $90 + S&H range on Airsplat.
It ends up being more on eBay in most cases. Just be sure to check the shipping and handling.
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Originally posted by quandom:
The 76th web site application link is not yet operating, but I have puut together my own Browncoat impression, as a sniper. I have taken an Crossman air rifle, lengthened the barrel, added a scope and a few other items. I'm on the West Coast in the Bay area, and wouuld be intested in supporting an impression of the 76th out here.
Unfortunately, real life keeps getting in the way of me updating the site. I will hopefully get an update in on wednesday, and if not, I won't be around again until saturday. Next week will be when I'm available for faster updates.
As it stands, anyone that is interested should just send me or Tristan and email (they're on the site) giving us the last name you want to use (real or made up) hometown (city, state, country) and callsign (usually your handle on here). Also include any pertinant infomation you think we's need/want to know (past military experiecne, fan related activities, etc.).
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Originally posted by Saxon:
I got it on GOOD authority that the triangular patch with the star is supposed to be 'point end down', which makes the star 'right side up'...so, if that is true, then shouldn't the star on the newly designed patch for the 76th also show the star 'point end up'? I was told that the one time the patch is shown 'base end down, with the star upside down' was a mistake...poor dresser...big boo boo. So, I really hope those patches haven't been ordered yet!!
Yeah the Visual Companion mentions this, though I think the patch looked better pint up anyway. And though it may be wrong, it has become the widely accepted visualization of the patch. I know how Joss intended it, but I know what we saw and I decided to take both of those into account when making the patch. I do appreciate the input though, that's exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for when it comes to everything I'm doing regarding the 76th, so thank you.
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Oh, I did give Nathan the info on the 76th, and the desire that he lead the group, he seemed all for it, only mentioning that he 'didn't have anything to wear'...so...gauntlet has been thrown!! Someone should start work on something for the Captain!! I'm very sorry that I didn't even THINK of speaking to Shawna about the costumes...I totally forgot!! I even opened a door for her and spoke to her briefly when she arrived...I got side tracked when she had the Illyria costume out and I found out I was right about how it was constructed. Forgive this costuming fangurl.
Nor fogiveness needed, you've done more than I hoped. Is there any way someone can contact Shawna either online or offline to see what can be done? Thank you so much for getting the word to him.
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*grumble, grumble* double posts.
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BrownCoat1, if there is any possibility of Nathan being there, I will have a uniform ready for him. No problem at all!
BWTP, thanks for the update! RL always gets in the way of things, eh?
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High dollar toys to shoot plastic pellets doesn't seem right to me, but some of these guys take airsoft really seriously. Met a guy on another board a couple of years ago. He was in Missouri and was in some sort of airsoft league. They were real strict about gear & guns. This guy posted pics and it looked like a pic right out of Iraq. He had the latest desert camo BDUs (military Basic Duty Uniform), desert boots, kevlar helmet w/ desert cover, shooters goggles, an M4 airsoft gun that set him back nearly $500.00, plus the combat rig & ALICE pack. He had over $1,500.00 into the outfit. To each their own. Guess some might look upon us as odd for putting together a fictional unit based on a cancelled tv show.
I imagine it would be a lot of plastic to plug a 155. Sure would be worth it for the awe factor though, huh? Imagine a salute fired on that bad boy. 
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