Post by: SID on April 17, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
So what should I do this year?
a) Snake-Eyes (again)
b) Beach Head (I have all the gear again)
c) ShipWreck (won't have the bird but I can piece together the rest)
d) Firefly
e) one of the above
-or-
f) make a suggestion and if there is a general consensus I'll try to run with it.
Just lookin' to have a little silly fun in the process, looking forward to May 2nd :)
EDIT - though I appreciate the effort in posting a poll, I can NOT do two costumes as I have already mentioned due to logistics... I will consider the votes posted in replies over and above selections in the poll.
Post by: BHMike on April 17, 2009, 05:43:10 PM
People can vote for two outfits at once.
I still say you go for two outfits for the day!
Say, Firefly and Shipwreck!
Post by: dodge822 on April 17, 2009, 06:52:14 PM
Post by: Scramble on April 18, 2009, 12:16:45 AM
Post by: xhairs on April 18, 2009, 12:46:54 AM
Post by: BHMike on April 18, 2009, 08:22:27 AM
Post by: night force cynic on April 18, 2009, 09:02:13 AM
Post by: SID on April 18, 2009, 09:36:21 AM
Post by: roshan on April 18, 2009, 12:11:49 PM
Post by: SID on April 18, 2009, 12:41:02 PM
Post by: SID on April 22, 2009, 11:58:58 AM
Maybe I should find a way to bring my Aliens Colonial Marine armour (http://http://www.neoengel.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=94&pos=16) and M41A Pulse Rifle (http://http://www.neoengel.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=94&pos=17) instead :P
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 22, 2009, 09:50:13 PM
Post by: SID on April 23, 2009, 08:51:52 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Beach head will be cool but it will be awfully hot under the balaclava
Well last year I wore black head to toe with a facemask of the same material, but also with additional mesh material covering the eyes with the visor. With Beach Head there will be more ventilation than the other mask as well as more skin will be exposed (example sleeves rolled up, no cloth gloves) allowing much more airflow :)
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 08:38:29 AM
Beach Head it is!
Here's a test shot, on the right track?
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/beachheadtestshot.jpg)
I was thinking about using the new marine MARPAT for the pants and trying to source out a green shirt to wear instead of the black, but as it is I like the direction it's going.
Also I have a NERF Longshot that's painted up black and OD Green (http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/sid-nerf-bullpup-pulse-rifle-tagged.jpg) and it has a video camera mount, will make for some interesting/fun video :P
Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2009, 09:22:01 AM
Go for more realism!!! Do the green! :-)
Post by: Scramble on April 26, 2009, 09:57:26 AM
Quote from: "SID"
...trying to source out a green shirt to wear instead of the black...
That's my only suggestion. Looks great.
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 10:09:46 AM
Regardless I think the outfit is looking great... I wanna use the MARPAT for it though :P
Thanks guys, keep the comments and suggestions coming :)
Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2009, 10:11:36 AM
It's like dressing as Flint and weaing blue pants. We know what you're going for, but the pants don't do it justice.
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 26, 2009, 10:24:17 AM
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 10:48:44 AM
Post by: Scramble on April 26, 2009, 11:16:01 AM
You really don't see yourself wearing a green shirt ever again?
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 11:33:50 AM
Oh, here's the latest fixer-upping I've done with my NERF Longshot. And yes it still fires the foam darts :P
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/nerf-longshot-tacticooled-with-vide.jpg)
Post by: Scramble on April 26, 2009, 11:53:42 AM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 26, 2009, 12:22:01 PM
Post by: xhairs on April 26, 2009, 01:50:44 PM
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 02:27:47 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
I have to go with the others with the green shirt, it totally adds another level. Dont break the bank on it though, just goto winners or a thrift store
That's exactly what I've been up to, and considering I'm at least 6'4" with considerable amounts of flesh on my frame it's difficult to find something adequate even for normal wear and tear at an agreeable price.
At this rate the only other possible option is an old C.F. Green Jacket - but I like the ACU design shirt as it tucks into the pants better.
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/beachheadtestmaskandcfjacket.jpg)
Post by: master_stanley on April 26, 2009, 03:01:46 PM
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 03:12:58 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2009, 03:21:34 PM
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
The Green Jacket would look MILES better than the black one, just sayin.
Even if the mask doesn't match that jacket?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 26, 2009, 04:07:46 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2009, 04:54:24 PM
Post by: SID on April 26, 2009, 05:01:25 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Green and Green is still better than Black and Green in my opinion. ;-)
True that - I had another thought, what about a matching top to the pants instead, either MARPAT or the previously displayed woodland BDU?
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
I know it will be hard to get a red beret but if you have like a red toque or something that you can fold up and put on your vest shoulder, maybe get a black band that you can wrap around to attach it. Not sure how good it will look but just curious if something like that would work.
I was thinking about working around something like that as well - still looking :)
Post by: SID on April 27, 2009, 11:27:59 AM
The shirt more closely matches the mask than anything else yet and although the top part won't be as green as that seen in the figure, it should satisfy the fans who prefer green over black.
Photos later, I think y'all will be impressed ... Once that's done I will work on recreating the badge on his arm.
Post by: SID on April 27, 2009, 03:15:47 PM
Thoughts?
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/beachheadtestshot2green.jpg)
Post by: Scramble on April 27, 2009, 04:08:57 PM
Post by: SID on April 28, 2009, 01:21:39 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
It looks wicked.
Thanks :)
Here's an added touch - an attempt to make the "75" Badge/Patch on the left sleeve (Colour is a bit off in an attempt to match the shirt for outfit).
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/beach-head-75-patch-photo.jpg)
Post by: SID on April 29, 2009, 10:12:31 AM
Yes I am bringing 2 after all, will also allow me to change out into something more mundane for the travels to and from.
(http://http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/neoengel/sid-shipwreck-test.jpg)
Post by: pdaat on April 29, 2009, 11:17:30 AM
My son is looking forward to seeing you again.
Post by: BHMike on April 29, 2009, 01:10:01 PM
Post by: SID on April 29, 2009, 02:09:57 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Simple and to the point. Looks great.
My son is looking forward to seeing you again.
Thanks, should be fun !
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
You need a beard!! Even if it's a fake one. :-)
I had one up until about 2 hours before the photo, it wasn't going to be suitable for the outfit nor for just having one either, I think it'll pass muster regardless :)
I found my grappling hook I was going to use for Beach Head and will rig it up to look like the anchor that ShipWreck has.
Post by: haggis on April 30, 2009, 07:37:53 PM