The 76th Independent Battalion (Part 6)

God I can't be away for this many days, there is way too much to catch up on though I guess there's nothing for it.

Okay, first off, Canter. No one in the 76th is useless. The fact that I know the idea has spread as far as South Africa (and Magda, that goes for you in AU as well) is more than enough. And I've told you, don't worry about the money for the patches. Once a definitive decision is made on the 57th patch (there are concerns, mainly by me, as to the quality of the one with the blue star as none of us have seen it) and I get the 76th ones made up, I will have a package off to you ASAP. Speaking of the unit patches, Tristan, I'm thinking we may need 300 instead of 200, what say you?

I can't remember who brought up shirts, but that's a great idea. Maybe we can all come up with a design and send it ioff to someone to make it. The only experience I've ever had with making shirts is with cafe press.

Quandom, the rifle you posted will not work as it is a member of the M-16 varients and not the G36 varients that have been decided on as the base weapon for the 76th. Sorry.

Tristan, the coat kicks ass, even in rough form. I'll take one as is, unless new shiny features come out.

And, just to make sure that there is no confusion as to the base history of our unit. We are a new unit, yes, but that's okay because the 76th will have been formed at the beginning of hostilities. Not as a bolstering force to the units engaged on Hera. If we are to grow together as a unit, we'll have had to fought in the trenches with one another. I know this is all ficticious, but it adds to the fun, and I want to make sure we're all on the same page.

Okay, I may have missed some things, but I'm tired so please forgive me. I've added those to the site that have given me their info here. Quandom, I will need you're hometown (as in real) just to finish off your info. If there is anyone I missed please shoot me an email.

Also, once we work out the details, those of you coming in from overseas, your dedication to the cause is noted and proper recognition will be awarded. Anyway, I wish you all a good evening, and I'll see you on the boards soon.

Oh, and before I forget, my rings came, so I've started making my sleeves. I went with a larger diameter, so it shouldn't take me terribly long. Later guys.

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Early morning, all!

I'll be starting a new thread...so give me a bit of time to get everything moved and situated.

Thank you all for the comments on the coat!

Magda...quadruple-post, eh? hehehe

NaughtyMan, the color IS a khaki...that was one of the shades of brown I am going for. There was an earlier discussion regarding color. As long as the pattern of the coat remains the same, SLIGHT color variations are allowable. I would prefer to stick to the khakis and lighter browns. If I come across a butternut, I will throw that into the mix, too!
And thank you for the compliment! I enjoy doing Firefly-related costumes, because everyone has been very helpful and very accepting. I like making outfits for people that appreciate them!

DocJubal, thank you for the advice/warning. I was going to contact someone at the D*C website to see what their "official" stance on the orange plugs is, but your statement makes a great deal of sense. So, we will accept that as a rule...be sure that your waepons have the orange plug in the barrel! It would be bad to have anyone A) ejected from D*C and b) In jail. That, and let's not go too crazy with the grenades. We're marching, not taking over the town.

Boomer, I am going to go ahead and add that link to the opening post on the threads from now on. Thank you again.

Alright, off to shift the words from this thread to a new one. See y'all soon!



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Originally posted by babywiththepower:

I can't remember who brought up shirts, but that's a great idea. Maybe we can all come up with a design and send it ioff to someone to make it. The only experience I've ever had with making shirts is with cafe press.

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ShinyHappyKlin, who is the creator of the Browncoat "Losing Side" t-shirt would be perfect to talk to about shirts. I believe Tristan is planning on contacting her.

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Ack! The XO and CO post at the same time!

Howdy, BWTP.
I agree, 300 would be better for the patches. Let me know what you will need and when. I would suggest waiting until after the holidays, as until then, I will be low on funds.

As for the T-shirts, FFG sent me a link to ShinyHappyKlin at www.OutToTheBlack.com. I will be contacting her next week to let her know what we are planning.
So, if anyone out there is good at designing, we are open for a design for the "official" T-shirt of 76th!

I also concur with the post to Quandom. Please keep the weapons in the G36 family. Thanks!

Thanks for the comment on the coat! I am happy with the pattern, I just need to try a few other cloth types until I am happy with it. When you do the site update, would you mind posting one of those photos as the preliminary design? I'd appreciate it.

I again concur with our history. That was the original idea; that we are a newly-formed unit at the onset of the hostilities. We will be able to grow together.

Thanks for the post, BWTP. I am dying to see how the sleeves turn out!



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That took a long time, but I finally got the thread posted. If there is anything I missed, please email me to let me know. I went over the past several threads, but I always feel like I missed something.

See you all over there!

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Wow! The coat looks great Tristan! And that is only the rough version? I agree w/ BWTP, I would be happy with that one. Of course I'll hold out for the final version if there are going to be improvements.

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Tristan, Wo de tien ah!
I can't even cut on a straight line, so I am thoroughly impressed with what you say is only your first effort. (I suppose the final shade will be darker.).

I suspect there will be a market for this beyond the broderbund of the 76th. Good will is great, but "money is the sinews of war" - I hope you make a truly healthy profit on these.

"If this country is worth saving, it's worth saving at a profit" - H. L. Hunt (a truly independent business man and bigamist)

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Thank you, Quandom! The response to the coat has made me very happy so far! I was worried that it wouldn't quite work out right, but it has. I should have the "proper" cloth version done sometime next week...I hope. The Xmas shopping has taken up way too much of my time lately!

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