Since I've *FINALLY* got headset parts in silicone again, have we ever figured out what color the headset is? Harry? For that matter, what color should the breastplate really be?
Jesse
"Happiness is a warm smartgun."
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| Author: | Jesse DeGraff [ Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | SG headset & breastplate color? |
Since I've *FINALLY* got headset parts in silicone again, have we ever figured out what color the headset is? Harry? For that matter, what color should the breastplate really be? Jesse "Happiness is a warm smartgun." |
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Hmm... actually looking into it a little further I think they may have been painted Brown Bess originally but in a lot of shots nearly all the paint has come off, am I right? They look to be black fibreglass or vacuum formed plastic underneath. [img]http://www.triotech.demon.co.uk/bstplate.jpg[/img] Harry.  Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=harryharris>Harry Harris[/url] at: 11/10/03 4:22 pm |
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| Author: | Bug Stomper [ Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
The headset is Humbrol Brown Bess with some black details (probably the BB simply rubbed off), however I'm not sure about the breastplate. Cheers, Stefan PS: Did you see this: homebuiltstabilizers.com/Nilspics.html |
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Yep, as Stefan said the headset is definitely Brown Bess. The breastplates look like they're matt black, possibly buffed up a little to take some of the 'dulness' off if that makes sense. Harry.
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| Author: | Jesse DeGraff [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Hadn't seen those pics, Stefan. Thanks And thanks for the color info on the headset! I'm not convinced about the breastplate though...I *do* know what you mean about buffing though, Harry. That's how I painted the grip frame on my VP70  Jesse "Happiness is a warm smartgun." |
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
To me it looks more black than green, even the subtle 'green' that Brown Bess sometimes looks like. Plus it looks like it matches what is probably black gaffers tape on the 'ears' of the breastplate (at the top). I'm thinking particularly of the 'in the ready room' scene here. Harry.
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| Author: | Jesse DeGraff [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Oh darn, I'll have to watch the DVD again  Jesse "Happiness is a warm smartgun." |
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| Author: | aliensarchive [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Breastplate is brown bess. The Quadrilogy DVD will confirm this. |
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| Author: | aliensarchive [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
I think it was repainted several times. Are there any screenshots of this Vasquez plate from the movie? I think it there may be noticable differences between the Atmos. Processor and Sulaco scenes. Edited by: [url=http://pub217.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=aliensarchive>aliensarchive[/url] at: 11/10/03 6:07 pm |
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| Author: | Jesse DeGraff [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Well I'll be dipped in sheep dip...Yeah, I think you're right Harry. Was just looking at the DVD and my screen-caps some more. That photo of yours is just about the kicker though, 'cause it *clearly* shows the color difference. Jesse "Happiness is a warm smartgun." |
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
It was Dan who nailed it really. I just never noticed it before, that's a lot of paint that's come off! Harry.
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Could it also be because some of the scenes were filmed out of sequence? Some of the AP station footage was shot early on when James Remar was still cast as Hicks, so it would be logical to assume that the breastplates would have been in a better condition than in scenes filmed later on. Harry.
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| Author: | Jesse DeGraff [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Dan: Thank you, too, for the info Quote: Quote:Could it also be because some of the scenes were filmed out of sequence? Absolutely. It's a very common practice in film making. Also, it's pretty obvious in some places because in some shots Vasquez's breastplate has a crack, split, or seam at the left shoulder connector, and other scenes she doesn't. Or it's not as obvious at least. Here's the crack I'm talking about: [img]http://www.vision-forge-graphics.com/jesse/steadicam/screencaps/images/jPDVD_034.jpg[/img] And here it's not [img]http://www.vision-forge-graphics.com/jesse/steadicam/screencaps/images/jPDVD_185.jpg[/img] It's also not there during the locker room scene, IIRC. I don't have one of those screencaps posted, and I don't have the DVD here at work with me Jesse "Happiness is a warm smartgun." |
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| Author: | aliensarchive [ Tue Nov 11, 2003 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SG headset & breastplate color? |
Cinefex gives the order of shooting. The hive was first so it would suggest not only a repaint but also a repair. There may also be a change in the writing (font and spelling) on the plate but it may be hard to spot on film. |
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