Hi there.

My name is Alan and I love long, lonely walks on the beach.

What brought me here was first initially watching James Cameron's masterpiece when I was in elementary school, and being reminded of it when seeing the preview for his latest movie, Avatar. I love Aliens, and have recently gotten into airsofting with a working Aliens airsoft pulse rifle I bought a few months back; joined the forums just incase I ever needed any maintenance help with it or other discussion.

Greetings.

I just caught the bug to build a pulse rifle a few weeks ago and after watching Aliens the ump-teenth time on AMC, I started to peruse the net and found this site. I'm pretty impressed so far, and I am looking forward to exchanging ideas, knowledge, and memories with you all. Big fan of the movie Aliens (tried to see it in the theaters in 1986, but because of its R rating, ended up seeing Ferris Bueller instead, which I didn't mind at all). Really enjoyed the 1999 PC game, and looking forward to the 2010 reboot.

I'll start off that I am active duty in America's oldest continuous sea going service, so I do have a kinship to the Marines. I have worked and have gone to grad school with many marines in previous tours and even today where I work. I also played a marine as an extra in the Ashley Judd/Morgan Freeman movie "High Crimes" back in 2002. By no means I'm an expert, but if you have any questions about U.S. military customs, courtesies, and traditions, I'm here to help. Which leads me to this 23 year old question:

I've always wondered why the Sulaco didn't have Navy personnel crewing the vessel while the Colonial marines were ashore (planetside). Perhaps someone can enlighten me or point me to the thread on this site.

thks!
exo95er

Greetings exo95er - From a fellow newbie and fellow 'extra' (10 years or so)...I hope you had fun, good catering and that maybe they afforded you a 'tech advisor' distinction as a screen Marine. It's very rare, but I hope you were able to spot yourself in the finished product.

JANIS
ndatmo <---Just found this in the smilies.

Thanks Janis! I was non-SAG so I wasn't allowed inside the SAG tent with the King crab legs and filet mignon! None the less, free food, drinks, snacks, and an $80 pay check at the end of each day! Yep, I was able to spot myself in the movie in three or four spots with a prominent center-screen full body shot that lasted about a second or so. Good times...

Welcome aboard exo95er!

About your inquiry-



We probably discuss something like this (that has no real answer other than it was a necessary plot point) about once a year or so.

Here is a thread (albiet quite old) that touches on this question:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2728&p=41317&hilit=sulaco+crew#p41317

Hope this helps!

Kevin

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Oh, that is excellent! [*adds movie to her Netflix queue*] And you know how to 'talk the talk'. How many days did you work? I was Non-Union for 2 1/2 years so I know the feeling and the best sets have the same food for everyone...in the same tent...not that there's any work to speak of right now . I was so exhausted on the last night of CLOVERFIELD that those King Crab legs might as well have been Facehuggers. 14 1/2 hours on Day #8 + Huge Green Screen= Please kill me now!

When you get a chance...I'd love to have you point out the scene and shots & I'll bet it would be of interest to a lot of the fully suited-up guys and women here.

hey guys - names Scott from NE england (currently Stockton area)

long time fan, but 1st time exploring into costuming and prop replicas.
this woudl apply to most sci fi - but currently doing research on Xenomorphs and Star Wars primarily.

I quite like the idea of the buidling side of things - and have followed some Alien Cossie constructions on Hunters Lair.

catch you guys around!

- S

Welcome, welcome and welcome to the Corps! We're proud to have you as a member of the Colonial Marines! Enjoy!

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

Hi, I thought I might introduce myself as I have been lurking around this great forum for some time.

I have been an Alien/s fan for a long time now, but just recently I started putting a Dallas Nostromo outfit together.

So far I have almost completed the jacket and soon I will have the shirt ready too. I like the kind of props you can actually wear in your daily life.

Here's a few pics.
http://www.kronsells.dk/nostromo/album/index.html

The jacket is a dyed mk3 jacket into a grey/green. I know it's not SA but I like to looks. The Jacket is not as shiny as it look on the pictures.
Now I only need some pink piping cord.

I really enjoy this forum and it's nice too see the legacy is getting the attention it deserves.

Welcome aboard Ace!

Your Nostromo crew jacket is indeed impressive! You should go ahead and post this on The Ready Line. Especially as we could use more ALIEN props and wardrobe posted!

Kevin

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Hi all! Been a looong time Alien franchise fan, but only now finally got around to joining up. Working on expanding my collection of all things Alien, so I look forward to being a member here.

A few of my works....










Thanx for allowing me in!!

Rick

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http://www.dragonstoothminiatures.com

Hi Rick welcome aboard ... i'm a bit confused... did you sculpt those figures ... ?? as i have the Alien Pile in my collection , it's a great piece..

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Homers Hero's..
Drops so Far.... 29 and counting

Hiya Ndat! I was primarily doing the bugs, but have since branched out into the vehicles. The bigger the better!

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http://www.dragonstoothminiatures.com

Welcome aboard people, Bunks to the right storage lockers on the left.
Some very nice stuff on display in here, you may want to put them in the ready line too so everyone will get to see them.

dog_biscuit, I`m in Middlesbrough if you want to talk bout Marine costuming LOL

Jason

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Pvt.
STEAD,J "TECKNO VIKING"
A06/TQ1.0.22140E1

Skype: ulthur1

Hi guys, my name is Sebastian and im from Argentina.

I have recently bought a Pulse Rifle kit for an airsoft Tommy gun, so i joined this board to buy a few things for it. By the way, i'm learning a lot from this board, its FANTASTIC!

Yes!, tiokulebra means uncle snake!

Howdy!

My name is Ron Daniels, you'll never guess where I thought up my username, and I guess this is my introduction post here. I've been a fan of Aliens since I saw it when I was around 13 or 14, and recently through some proding by Cpl. Derek Smith I've been convinced to do a Drop Ship Pilot costume.

I met a lot of you guys at Dragoncon, I was the super tall guy at the GBFans table. Please proceed with the hazing, I've been a Moderator at GBFans since 2003 so I'm pretty accustomed to the whole "haze the newbie routine." I'll even type in caps if you ask nicely.

Welcome aboard Ron as well as everyone else.

You may know my buddy Austin here in OKC?

You'll find this board is the ONLY place to be

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Welcome aboard Ron...even though you mentioned my name, these guys will help you out as much as possible

A few pointers...

Be sure to hit up Sgt. Baldwin in the UACM Noticeboard area to get your service number...(not required, just fun to have)

Be sure to use the Search function alot....or PVB will blow a gasket..(hehe..Love ya Steve!)

No fighting....well nevermind that one...there is no fighting on the AL because were all adults.

And be sure to contribute, ask questions, comment, read, whatever.....just have fun. You'll never find a better bunch of guys and gals willing to help you with whatever you need...both Aliens related or personal.


Derek

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RIP Pvt. Chris Chulamanis A14/TQ4.0.66993E7 You are missed.

Who?


Derek

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A04/TQ1.0.62147E1


RIP Pvt. Chris Chulamanis A14/TQ4.0.66993E7 You are missed.

He's my best friend Don't judge me.

This may be a nice little reminder of who I am to those who saw me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2vhStXT4zo

Hey guys, name's Jeff from SC! I been a fan of Aliens and Starship Troopers for years, looking to see about joining a Colonial Marines costuming group in my area, however, I don't know of any.

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Corporal, USCM
UD-4 "Cheyenne" Pilot
Dropship Argonne