Introduce yourself

Kronk · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:48 pm

Welcome! Now get on the ready line!

Ten-Hole · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:16 pm

Hi All I'm Mike aka Ten Hole (PR fans should get the ref. here)

I'm a huge fan of the films (Alien/Aliens) although I spent most of my 1980's childhood terrified that I'd get embryo implanted :lol:

and finally got offa my duff and decided it was time to get the gear after a good friend let me "borrow" his stuff for a few hours at Dragon*Con this year
<-----See avatar - I've never had so much fun as an adult, Thanks again Schwartz!

Anyways, I'm a costumer, workout junkie and generally prop-maker-aspirant of all trades. I'm also on the http://www.300dc.comboards and typically gear as a Spartan most Dragons but it's nice to actually have clothing on some of the con. I'm Stelios over there if anyone else is on it.

Met a few of the UK folks in the elevator (Please don' report my non service number self to 'Sarge :lol:

) and like I promised I totally signed up here post DC. I know a few others from the Community here but always happy to meet new folks! (Hey Kronk!)

Got plans to do a full armor sculpt and build along with an m-41 and an m-56 later for a 2011 Dragon Debut along with a few fellow bug hunters from the other boards so I'm hear to watch, listen and learn, and share all the pics too!

Looking forward to getting to know you all better as this looks to be bar none the highest caliber and most knowledgeable place to begin my builds.

"LET'S ROCK!!!!!!!!" :mrgreen:

taj · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:42 pm

Welcome to the forums... beware taj as she will jump over you to get to the person carrying cookies... oh wait, Im taj

Kronk · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:41 pm

Hey Mike! Nice to see ya over in this neck of the woods, and it was great to see you at DCon.

Schwartz · **Location:** Flower Mound, TX

Ten-Hole wrote:

<-----See avatar - I've never had so much fun as an adult

That is some nice looking armor. :lol:

Welcome abord Marines.

Ten-Hole · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:25 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys and gals.

@ Schwartz, Sure is, isn't it?

; Now if I can only replicate it's awesomeness in 2 years. Thanks again for letting the "bug" bite me literally. :delta:

hellkat · **Posted:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:07 am

http://uscmc-md.therastudios.com/phpBB2 ... 4760d4f7cd

Hey just to let you know that they Maryland group is here to help you with anything you need. We do have a member that is also in VA.

You can come see us at Farpoint in Hunt Valley, MD in Feb. http://farpointcon.com/

Hollis DZC · **Posted:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:06 am

Welcome, welcome and welcome to the Corps! We're glad that DragonCon inspired new Marines! Enjoy the forum, it's a wealth of knowledge!

And Taj will jump over you for cookies!

jwrites · **Location:** Los Angeles **Country:** United States

Hi, new member here. Came to you guys by way of the Mad Max forums where I got to know Humvee Driver a bit.
Now I'm already getting psyched for Dragon*Con 2010. Don't think I'll have any Marine armor by then, but you never know.
- J

Hollis DZC · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:55 am

Welcome to the Corps! You'll enjoy your time here! :delta:

Tzusskin · **Location:** Nottingham - UK **Country:** United Kingdom

Hi all, another new guy signing on here.

I have loved all the Aliens films for years (yes including the 4th, apart from the pink 'thing' at the end) and after helping Tonyrb out with a few bits and pieces for his CM armour in readiness for the Alien Encounter at the UK National Space Centre this year I thought I would look into getting my own suit sorted out at some point. Hopefully when I have earned my access to the sales sections I might be able to start sourcing some useful bits to help me out in that area.

I have quite a lot of experience with model making and engineering (esp electrical) and work as a project engineer designing lightning conductors and like to hope i have a knack for working out how to do things.

My plans are to produce a suit of CM armour which is not based on any SU set but as a suit for me with a more idealised twist on things like the paint scheme and detailing. In terms of weapon loadout I am thinking along the lines of sniper but at the mo these are just plans and we shall see what happens.

I am not sure what additional info I can bring to the board but I will keep an eye out for places where I can help out.

Marc

Kronk · **Posted:** Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:16 pm

Welcome.

PVB · **Posted:** Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:33 pm

Tzusskin wrote:

............I thought I would look into getting my own suit sorted out at some point. Hopefully when I have earned my access to the sales sections I might be able to start sourcing some useful bits to help me out in that area.

You don't necessarily need the PX section to get an idea of the sort of gear needed.

You can have a look at the Archives section (at the bottom of the forum main page)
or try sites such as the Spatcave:

http://www.spatcave.com/spatstore2.htm

and for as screen accurate as you can get (without actually owning a screen used set), get some BDUs from men-at-arms over here:

http://www.scifimilitary.com/forum/index.php

Although you could just wear regular combats and such and work on the rest as time and money allows. We're pretty loose about what you wear/use around here.

Spectre · **Posted:** Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:37 am

I dunno if we allow non screen-accurate sniper types around here. :roll:

Oh, right...

Anyway, welcome to the corps. :lol:

Devildog · **Posted:** Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:25 pm

GET SOME!

Oh, and welcome.

Xeno_Stomper · **Posted:** Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:42 am

Welcome to the forums soldier! Glad to have you on board!... FRONT LINE INFANTRY!

Tzusskin · **Location:** Nottingham - UK **Country:** United Kingdom

Thanks for the welcome guys and as for the front line infantry bit I can confirm I am cannon fodder of the highest quality :wink:

Once I get a few IRL bits sorted out I will definitely be dropping Spat a line about his armour as from what I have seen on a set of his, it looks pretty easy to work on should I want to alter anything a little. In fact I think I might see if I can get a hold of an unassembled, unfinished set and build it up myself.

Going to have a bash at making up some dummy 10mm rounds at some point too, if they turn out all ok then I may think about casting a load up in resin but we shall see, at the moment this is just an idea.

tonyrb · **Location:** Nottingham

Good to see you here Marc

Spectre · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:17 am

Spat states explicitly on his site that he will not sell armor unfinished.

As for me, I just removed the right shoulder pauldron from my armor to make it possible to shoulder my monster rifle.

taj · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:18 am

Welcome Newbies, line up to pay your cookie tribute.. to me

get out of the way of the cookies Sex... I will leap over you to get them

Hollis DZC · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:43 am

taj wrote:

Welcome Newbies, line up to pay your cookie tribute.. to me

get out of the way of the cookies Sex... I will leap over you to get them

I know you will!! For I have witnessed that first hand!

alexander210 · **Location:** tulsa, OK **Country:** United States

hey guys its good to c u all again it was really cool to c all the really cool stuff u guys made for dragon con. the sweep was really fun i hope i get to do it again next year!

fightstar · **Country:** United States

New recruit on board!

Seems like I can't get away from it and I am destined to get my armor on come 2011. Long story short I have some buddies over at the 300dc.com forums who are talking serious Colonial Marine business. Then they mentioned the fact they would really like a Sgt. Apone. I have no idea if anyone has done him personally, but I'll be happy to step up to the challenge.

I know a few folks on here from Dragon Con and other boards. I'm big on being a team player and doing costuming right the first time. Which is why I' shooting for 2011. I figure it would take that long to get the funds and get this stuff done right.

Ttaskmaster · **Country:** United Kingdom

assimilate wrote:

incorrect terminology man thats almost as bad as saying repeat on the net (any signals guys will get that one)

"Move forward, repeat - move forward".
Used correctly, it's fine :lol:

Harry Harris · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:39 pm

I have no idea what the 300dc.com forums are but this is the only place to talking serious Colonial Marine business!!

Welcome to the Legacy!

Harry