Messages

76

Historical Reenactment / Re: Questions about Reenacting

« on: January 22, 2013, 04:25:09 pm »

I don't want to spend $150 for a pair of boots, that's absurdly over-priced.

That actually isn't over priced. If a pair of brogans is  that expensive, it is most likely because it it a correct reproduction. Stay away from the cheaper crappy sutlers and you will save money in the long run.(The more authentic and better gear lasts longer) Regtqm is cheaper, but their products are NOT authentic reproductions of Civil War equipment. There are huge differences between the cheaper stuff and the higher end gear.

My philosophy is "If I'm gonna reenact, I might as well do it correctly."

Remember, you get what you pay for. Yes that coat  from ______ sutler may be $60 but it is not a reproduction of a Civil War sack coat.


My advice would be to find a good unit, contact/meet with them, and then see if they have a kit you can borrow until you can get all your gear together.


Decent prices for correct gear(federal) would be:

Spoiler

Fatigue blouse: $160-200 (Schuylkill Arsenal blouses tend to cost a lot more because these have to be 100% hand sewn)
Trousers: ~200
Issue shirt: $100-150
Civilian shirt(Sometimes worn by soldiers): 30-85
Bootees(brogans): 115-195
hats: 120
knapsack: 240-500
Haversack: 70-90
Cartridge Box: 160-240
Cap pouch: 60-90
Belt: ~40
cartridge box sling:~35
ground cloth: 55

[close]

77

North & South: First Manassas / Re: Episode 2: Gettysburg - suggestions/wishes

« on: January 15, 2013, 06:26:26 pm »

Spoiler

Perhaps a Union regiment that wears the coats as seen in the movie Gods and Generals. 

That was the 69th New York. Are you talking about the part where the Union army attacks Fredericksburg?

The attack on Mayre's Heights aye by the various brigades. I believe if i'm not mistaken it was the 28th Massachusets but i don't know too much about it.

No, I'm telling you it was the 69th New York, because it was. There was a caption as they were marching through the dead body filled streets. "69th New York Volunteers, Irish Brigade"

You're correct but also mistaken. The 69th New York participated aswell as the other regiments in the Irish Brigade. Just scanend through the scene in the film again but cannot find a caption of that sort.

[close]

In the movie, the regiment that the camera is closest to is the 28th Mass. They were the only ones with a green flag that day and you can clearly see the flag in the movie. However, St Claire Mulholland was the col of the 116th PA. So the movie is "interesting" in the fact that they have the col of the 116th PA leading the entire brigade while in front of the 28th Mass. In reality, it was his(and the 116th) first battle, the 116th was all the way on the left flank which is where he most likely was,  and General Meagher led the brigade for most of the charge until he went back to get his horse.

The brigade's battle line from left to right was: 116thPA, 63rdNY, 28MA, 88NY. 69NY

The 28th was in the center because they had the only green flag.

78

Historical Reenactment / Re: Reenactment Discussion

« on: January 13, 2013, 05:28:51 pm »

Dutch Bosun

[close]

Isn't it spelled boatswain...


Here is a video from one of the best events that I have ever been to. (Maryland my Maryland)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cmPNlwOGWU&feature=plcp[/youtube]

79

Historical Reenactment / Re: Post your Reenacment Kit / Military equipment

« on: January 13, 2013, 01:11:25 am »

Spoiler

Well here is my marine gear, the kit presented is incomplete due to me having lent out some of my gear to a new member for his fist event. This is for the 1st Battalion, Portsmouth division. The uniform here is the supposed 1786 regulation version. This is the uniform worn  for the expedition to Australia in 1788.

[close]

I love 18th century uniforms. I've heard they are expensive though.


Because I am too lazy to go downstairs and grab my gear from the basement, I will post some pictures that I already have.

Here is my 1858 Dress Hat (Called "Hardee Hat" by reenactors)

Front

Spoiler

[close]

Side

Spoiler

[close]

Inside

Spoiler

[close]

This was bought because we were portraying the 7th Wisconsin at the now legendary Maryland my Maryland Cornfield scenario. I got it from Tim Bender if anyone is interested. I'll post some of my other gear later when I'm not lazy.

80

North & South: First Manassas / Re: North & South: Suggestions

« on: January 12, 2013, 09:10:58 pm »

You can choose your own headgear next patch.

Will we be able to choose our weapons?

81

Historical Reenactment / Re: My Civil war reenacting kit. Feel like sharing.

« on: January 12, 2013, 04:02:44 am »

Spoiler

Im curious, why do you have Hardee hat when your...20th Maine?

Because they had Hardee hats.

Well, aye it was U.S. Army Issue, but I just never thought imagining the 20th Maine with Hardee hats.

[close]

I wonder if there's any documentation on whether or not they were ever actually issued them. Either way, it is good to own a hardee in case a portrayal calls for it.

82

North & South: First Manassas / Re: North & South: Gettysburg - announcement

« on: January 04, 2013, 09:01:10 pm »

Will all the uniforms have corps badges?

Also, the 20th Maine looks good.

I would suggest using the same(or similar) model with a forage cap and making it the basic "Union Volunteer" uniform.

*edit* Never mind. Just read the customizable uniform section of the post. Sounds awesome!

83

North & South: First Manassas / Re: WIP: The Regiment System

« on: December 05, 2012, 02:06:45 pm »

Looks good!

84

Community / Re: Union Or Confederacy?

« on: November 13, 2012, 09:28:04 pm »

The Nazi's died for what they believed in but they don't deserve a shred of honor.

There is a great book called "What it is like to go to war." It is outstanding. It covers that topic really well.

"However, the warrior has to be very careful about whom the politicians make out to be devils. We have chosen sides with limited information and limited self knowledge. Many decent Germans ended up sacrificing everything fighting for a government that was murdering millions in concentration camps and saying it was defending their fellow countrymen against the onslaught of Bolshevism and "international Jewry." For myself and many other Americans, a generation later, we ended up fighting for a government that was napalming villages to defend the shoppers back home against the evils of "international Communism." These "devils" begin to look suspiciously similar-and spurious. it is precisely along these lines that I became appalled at the rhetoric that came out of Washington in support of going to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I supported going after Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein, but most terrorists aren't devils-they're simply just horribly ignorant people who got riled up casting our side as devils." (Karl marlantes, What it is Like to go to war)

As a side note, I feel that everyone needs to read this book. Especially if you have ever been in combat or are preparing to join the military. That way, we know what we are sending these kids to go do when we go to war. It will make it easier for them when they come home and easier for us to help them.

85

Community / Re: Union Or Confederacy?

« on: November 13, 2012, 09:11:44 pm »

Let me start of by saying, I like both sides. I live in Virginia but was born in New England. Neither side was evil. I feel that both sides need to be remembered and honored equally.


I don't usually get into these  arguments, but I will just say this.

The south seceded for many reasons but slavery was definitely a major one.

"Its foundations are laid, its corner- stone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery subordination to the superior race is his natural and normal condition. This, our new government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth."  - Alexander Stephens Vice President of the Confederacy.

The Confederacy was about slavery. There is no arguing that. However, I would say that there were many other reasons that the common soldier was fighting and slavery could have been one of them. (I would say that a lot were fighting for their homes.)

The war, however, was simply about preserving the Union. The Emancipation Proclamation was to prevent British/European intervention. Britain would never step in to defend a country that supported  slavery.(The Confederacy.) Therefore, Lincoln decided to turn it from a war to preserve the Union into a war over slavery.

There is still the need to honor the confederates though. They were brave men who fought for something they believed in. I personally feel that it dishonors them when people deny what the confederacy stood for. They were brave enough to die for it which is nothing to be ashamed of.

As for who do I support, I would say the Union. The south's government failed one of it's main goals. It was supposed to have a weak federal government and strong state government. Unfortunately, they had to create a stronger national government in order to survive. Things like the conscription act kind of contradicted this. Which basically says that the national government of the confederacy could force people in the various states to join the army. The same problems came up during the Revolution when America was a confederacy.(Under the Articles of Confederation.) That is why they wrote the Constitution which gives enough power to the national government to function but still protects the rights of the states.

86

Media / Re: Rock paper shotgun (And More)

« on: November 13, 2012, 07:41:17 pm »

Cheesy quote time! 

"If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walt Disney

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” -Walt Disney

87

General Discussion / Re: Which role will you play?

« on: November 11, 2012, 10:14:05 pm »

If the Union Army still exists at the release, we I will ofcourse continue leading the Irish Brigade into battles.

Faugh a Ballagh!