If I had a colonial uniform I'd... be broke!!

Gideon · October 7th, 2005, 12:09 PM

Is there a good /reasonably priced place online to get say TOS jacket... pips... patch... etc.?

What about a viper/galactica model?

The stuff is so expensive! I really can't spend more than $20-$30 on an unmade model.

Centurion Draco · October 7th, 2005, 05:23 PM

For all things BSG prop-wise check out :
https://p082.ezboard.com/bpropreplicas
You'll need to register, but its a good site.
Lots of info on where to get all the different patches, cheap!

Darrell Lawrence · October 7th, 2005, 05:44 PM

Regarding the thread title-

"If I had a colonial uniform I'd... be broke!!"

You could always get one, then give it to me. Then neither of us will be broke (you won't be broke cuz you won't have one.... I would instead!

)

October 7th, 2005, 07:58 PM

Someone on that Props board had a fantastic idea. Why aren't there patterns for the uniforms somewhere? This would seem to me like a no brainer. Can someone get this from somewhere?

Gemini1999 · October 7th, 2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jjrakman

Someone on that Props board had a fantastic idea. Why aren't there patterns for the uniforms somewhere? This would seem to me like a no brainer. Can someone get this from somewhere?

JJ -

I remember a couple of friends and I gave it a valiant go at "scratch patterning" a TOS uniform. The most difficult part was patterning the neck piece as the collars were a close fit and made in sections. The front piece with the stitching across is kind of tedious to sew, but if you can manage to sew in a straight line (more than once), it looks really good. The rest of the uniform shirt is standard sleeves and so on, as are the pants - they just don't have pockets.

I think that the most difficult thing would be coming up with a suitable fabric, but with today's microfiber fabrics, they have stuff that looks more like suede instead of velour, but it's very light and breathable.

As for patterns that are readily available, I've never seen one, but I have seen people sell ready made uniforms on eBay for 200 dollars or so, but that's just the shirt and the pants.

The jacket is a bitch to do from scratch, but it can be done - again, I've seen really nice ones in the 200 dollar range.

I guess what it all comes down to is either resourcefulness, or a deep wallet!

Best,
Bryan

October 7th, 2005, 08:55 PM

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I remember a couple of friends and I gave it a valiant go at "scratch patterning" a TOS uniform.

You'd think that some enterprising collector would have found and published the original patterns for the costumes on the show. The ones that they actually used.

I would never attempt to sew it all together myself. I'm very...close with a seamstress.

captmiloman · October 17th, 2005, 08:28 AM

The warrior uniform would make a great Halloween costume. I came across a site that sells the jacket, tunic, pants, belt, etc. but they're in the UK and they only accept credit/debt cards on international orders. Too bad Spencer Gifts doesn't sell them, as far as I know of.

Tabitha · October 18th, 2005, 08:20 AM

I wonder if they ever came out with a skirt style uniform or summer uniforms without the heavy blouse and jacket.

tabbi

KamikazeAthena · October 18th, 2005, 08:33 AM

I made my costumes and it was a royal pain. There are no patterns out there and I had to wing it. For the jacket, you can actually modify a demin jacket pattern pretty easily, if you know how to sew.

There is a great source for the braid, patches, hosters, and pins on ebay. I was even able to get the necklaces for my capes and the glove patches from her. She will also make costumes but I hear it will cost you. I have seen her work though and it is AMAZING! I will try to dig up her store ID and post it.

I managed to pick up decent fabric two years ago that is so close that unless you really know BSG, you would say it is the right stuff. This is about the right time of year to find the colors.

Charybdis · October 18th, 2005, 09:31 AM

The only place that sells stuff off the rack is battlestargalactica.org but expect to pay $250 for the jacket and the same amount for the uniform. Plus about that much for a blaster and holster set too!!! AND the same amount for the Sidi Joel Roberts boots...

There never was a 'summer' uniform since there is no summer in space! Remember, it's cold out there!!!

TSA · October 18th, 2005, 04:13 PM

funny thing is...i remember in elementary school when someone had a colonial jacket and someone else had a "V" jumpsuit. i was so jealous!

KamikazeAthena · October 19th, 2005, 07:45 AM

Here is the link to the ebay store I mentioned:
https://stores.ebay.com/Katarra8_W0QQ...toreviewQQtZkm

jewels · October 19th, 2005, 09:35 PM

Athena, Katarra8 made the burgundy warrior jackets and the dark green one for Apollo for the Second Comming trailer. One of the guys on the A.S.A.P props board was also one of the costumers for that.

KamikazeAthena · October 20th, 2005, 08:18 AM

Oh yeah! I forgot about that! I think she still has some of the Second Coming patches for sale. She makes some crazy cool stuff.

February 21st, 2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tabitha

I wonder if they ever came out with a skirt style uniform or summer uniforms without the heavy blouse and jacket.

tabbi

Yeah they have a skirt uniform for the warrior Women and the Bridge crew you see it in the origional movie. Athena is wearing it and I believe it is a basic A-line skirt, with nude or tan hose and black boots.

Charybdis · February 22nd, 2006, 07:42 AM

Whoa! did I miss something? Galactica women wearing skirts on the bridge??

does anyone have a screen cap of this or can confirm or deny this???

KamikazeAthena · February 22nd, 2006, 07:46 AM

I think this is a reference to the med techs. I know I have never seen a Warrior or officer skirt.

February 22nd, 2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KamikazeAthena

I think this is a reference to the med techs. I know I have never seen a Warrior or officer skirt.

Yes Casiopea wore a skirt with her Medical Uniform, but in the very first BSG-Movie Athena was wearing a skirt coming onto the bridge. And I believe that there was mention of the skirt being worn for dress uniform by the female Warriors. AS with all things military Ladies have the option of pants or skirt or even wearing civilian formal dress for formal occasions.

spcglider · February 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Okay, you're gonna hafta show me this one. I don't recall ever hearing or seeing anything of the like.

Who's got screen-cappage?

-Gordon

KamikazeAthena · February 24th, 2006, 12:22 PM

...or at least what scene it is in please.

Colonel Archon · April 30th, 2011, 09:58 PM

Lieutenant, I find myself forced to agree with you. I recently ended up squandering almost a whole secton's pay--over one thousand two hundred cubits--on certain purchases that I concede were ill-advised. But a spending limit of just twenty to thirty cubits on any of these items? Are you smoking plant vapors?

Colonel Archon · April 30th, 2011, 10:02 PM

Now Uri doesn't know all of our warriors on sight! He'll be counting--uniforms, not men.

Well, if Blue Squadron didn't go to the party, who WERE those guys?

Anybody the Commander could find up in the Fleet to fill the uniforms--you shoulda seen the guy who got MINE!!!

I think I did, Jolly!

Charybdis · May 2nd, 2011, 09:05 AM

OK, maybe this is where the problem is with this skirt idea. Didn't Athena go onto the bridge one time in her fancy dress?? Can't remember exactly, but that's the only explanation for Athena possibly wearing a dress on the bridge. To my knowledge, no woman warrior ever wore a dress with her uniform...

Colonel Archon · May 3rd, 2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KamikazeAthena

I made my costumes and it was a royal pain. There are no patterns out there and I had to wing it. For the jacket, you can actually modify a demin jacket pattern pretty easily, if you know how to sew.

There is a great source for the braid, patches, hosters, and pins on ebay. I was even able to get the necklaces for my capes and the glove patches from her. She will also make costumes but I hear it will cost you. I have seen her work though and it is AMAZING! I will try to dig up her store ID and post it.

I managed to pick up decent fabric two years ago that is so close that unless you really know BSG, you would say it is the right stuff. This is about the right time of year to find the colors.

Wait a centon--was that fabric called "butter-suede cloth?" That fabric, in light and dark browns and ultra-dark blue, is Colonial Service issue--and it costs only a fistful of cubits for the quantities needed!

Reaper · May 7th, 2011, 07:19 AM

I'm not sure what promted the "Skirt" replies, but I've never seen anyone, Especially Athena wearing a uniform Skirt. Cassie wears a dress as a medtech, but no one wears a skirt.

And there has recently been a pattern for the jackets created and released ( pictures of the jacket pieces at lerast that you can scale & print to make your own) Just check in the costuming section here on the forums. People are still working on the Pants and tunic though. perhaps those patterns will be released as well.

As for what materials and colors to use, Over at Blackstar Squadron we've pretty much settled on "Alova Suade" as the material to use. I can provide the links to an online merchant and the exact colors we've set as standard for the uniforms.

Colonel Archon · May 7th, 2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper

I'm not sure what prompted the "Skirt" replies, but I've never seen anyone, especially Athena, wearing a uniform skirt. Cassie wears a dress as a medtech, but no one wears a skirt.

And there has recently been a pattern for the jackets created and released--pictures of the jacket pieces, at least, that you can scale & print to make your own. Just check in the costuming section here on the forums. People are still working on the pants and tunic though. Perhaps those patterns will be released as well.

As for what materials and colors to use, over at Blackstar Squadron we've pretty much settled on "Alova Suede" as the material to use. I can provide the links to an online merchant and the exact colors we've set as standard for the uniforms.

As I had said, I had found butter-suede when I investigated certain textile-ators (the people of Earth call them "fabric stores") that I was directed to when I studied how one 13th Tribe member constructed one. The procedure, as I understood it, involved generous usage of valcron to secure the uniform tunic; the textile costs a mere fistful of cubits per measure, but doing the whole thing yourself saves hundreds and thousands of cubits down the line.

Reaper · May 7th, 2011, 07:34 AM

Colonel, for those of us born on Earth, the usuage of colonial Terms might be limited a little

And in our search, the Alova Suade is actually a little cheaper then the Butter Suade. Not by much, but it's something.

Colorwise, I think you can get a decent match with both fabrics.

Colonel Archon · May 7th, 2011, 07:57 AM

You noted, Lieutenant, that the use of Colonial terms may be somewhat limited to Thirteenth Tribes-People. Good point. You have to remember, though, that I'm Caprican, and that I find EARTH terms strange!

Reaper · May 7th, 2011, 02:23 PM

thank you for noting my rank in the costuming club is wrong, I'm currently strike captain. I'll fix that.

Jubal · October 2nd, 2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Archon

Lieutenant, I find myself forced to agree with you. I recently ended up squandering almost a whole secton's pay--over one thousand two hundred cubits--on certain purchases that I concede were ill-advised. But a spending limit of just twenty to thirty cubits on any of these items? Are you smoking plant vapors?

Love the use of colonial terms. Working on getting better at that myself (for this board since I always loved the alternate jargon.)