The 76th Independent Battalion (part 7)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 13:53
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RIMG, thank you for that on the vest closures.
And the pouches, too. I will whip up a bunch of those in between sewing "gigs" over the next few months, so I should have plenty of them.
As for the crosses on the helmets, as the Medic-in-charge (
), that would be a decision you can make. I don't know that I ever saw one in the series, but you can probably base it on the modern way of doing it...if you feel really froggy, you can probably look up the Chinese symbol for "medic" and use that. Eh?
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I vote for the inverted, not-the-current-US-Army-way of wearing the insignia.
Must be the ex-Navy in me.
Other stuff floatin' round:
CANTER: Got your email -- look for something back soon, and thanks!
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Originally posted by Tristan:
Sister... I like your idea of meeting up at D*C over coffee or cocktails to discuss this. Those that can't can still contact Doc to find out how he wants to handle this.
Gently.
*twinkle*
Iff'n anyone wants to write a detailed history of their character, drop me a line: dedoc@mac.com. I'll do my best to help float it right in line with the loose, roomy history of the Battalion that I've envisioned.
Talkin' about sidearms and kit in your history makes sense to me. Our primary longarm is the G36, so "that's how it is" -- but other kit, which would be determined by your characters' personal preferences, is perfect grist for a personal history, or a nice bit of fanfic.
Now, if this seems like obsessive yarn-spinnin' to you,
and you just want to show up and march -- DO SO, please,
and pay no mind to those of us spinnin' yarns.
The Battalion exists to be fun.
I'm doin' what I'm doin' to help with the fun.
If what I'm doin' isn't your idea of fun,
find a way to have fun with us... and come join the fun!
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"Jubal 'Doc' Harris" // Bill Ernoehazy
SGT, 76th Independent Battalion
Ever marched with the Independents?
Wanna?
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Question of 'leather bags'.
I have a period correct 'Gunners sack' which is a light brown leather bag with shoulder strap and front strap - will this work for the 'leather bag' that we are specifying for our impression? I'ld like to re-cycle my ACW kit to the extent consistent with our desired impression.
Similarly, is there a proposal for a standard 'soft cap' for snipers? I have one I picked up for $5, looks a bit like a shallow circular tin with a small brim. I can post a picture of this along with my current impression of a 'sniper rifle' this week end.
If we are still considering slogans, permit me to propose what I've been putting in my signature, "The Spirit of 76". I'm thinking that the Independents of USA descent would definitely think back to the 1776 War for American independence. You can have alot of fun with this theme. I realize that this may mean alot less to our bretheren in AUS and SA.
Back to my work telecon.
Regards,
Q
"The Spirit of 76"
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Ello everyone i am Roon the newest recruit to the 76th.
I'm just curious on how i get my gun, cuase we all need guns.
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Thanks for the 'history' of the 76th.
As a 'corewards man of independent sympathies' I'll be excessively eager to contribute my own future history.
Regards,
Q
"The Spirit of 76"
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..no offense taken, sir! Just floating an idea about backstories for those folks who want to mess with them. Dang, it's tough without facetoface/voice to voice contact...but I am so proud of all of us!! (insert big, silly-ass grin here!)... I'm having a GREAT time on this project and I hope everyone else is as well!! I LOVE how the vests look; should you want to make them shorter that'd be up to you, sir!! (smile!) Those pouches look super as well! Thanks for asking around on the insignia thingys as I think they'd be a bit tough for me to find.
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"We got guns,
They got guns,
All God's children,
They gt guns!
We're going to walk all over the battlefield,
All God's Children got GUNS!"
The Marx Brothers, from "Duck Soup"
The only kind of Marxist to be - Groucho!
Can this be one of our marching songs?
Regards,
Q
"The Spirit of 76"
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"We got guns,
They got guns,
All God's children,
They gt guns!
We're going to walk all over the battlefield,
All God's Children got GUNS!"
The Marx Brothers, from "Duck Soup"
The only kind of Marxist to be - Groucho!
Can this be one of our marching songs?
Regards,
Q
"The Spirit of 76"
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Thank you for that, Doc.
I do guess I need to state that...a history is NOT necessary. For those that don't want to work on a history, do not feel you have to!
Quandom, that bag sounds like it will work. Is there any way for you to get a picture of it to me so I can be sure?
As for the "soft hats" for the snipers/demo guys, we are still working it out. Somewhere between a "boonie" hat and a "do-rag" is where we are right now. We do not want modern-looking hats such as billed caps, though.
Please do post the photo of the cap so we can take a look at it.
To the sniper rifle, as long as it is based off the G36 (or SL-8 civilian version) it should be fine.
I like "The Spirit of '76". How does everyone else feel?
Welcome again, Roon!
For the guns, we have a number of sources, from ebay to airsplat.com. All of the longarms we are using are based on the H&K G36 model. There is a weapons thread that goes more in-depth into this subject...drop by there and check it out!
Sister, glad no offense was taken...and thank you for the ideas and comments. I feel the same way with that silly grin!
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I will be posting a new thread, but it will be later this afternoon...so be patient. Work life is demanding a bit of my time today!
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