Though it is preferred that you are willing to invest a bit of money into your own stuff after a while.
Just a thought, it might be an idea to spend a season developing the unit, maybe doing some living history displays and making contacts with other groups. Full reenactments needs seasoned veterans to help drill and look after the new fish, and considering most seasoned reenactors are in units already if you spend some time developing the skills and fully learning all the drills inside and out by next season you'll be as good as any units out there!
Just a thought, it might be an idea to spend a season developing the unit, maybe doing some living history displays and making contacts with other groups. Full reenactments needs seasoned veterans to help drill and look after the new fish, and considering most seasoned reenactors are in units already if you spend some time developing the skills and fully learning all the drills inside and out by next season you'll be as good as any units out there!
We have not yet selected a unit or state. yet... good suggestions are welcome!
And I can assure you no donation money is used for this. donations are not enough to cover for game making costs and we are putting our own money into the development.
Grand so, well if I get the dollar to cross the channel I'll be sure to join up with you hardy Maine men, long live the 6th!
because the group intends to do a Mainestream impression (oh Christ I'm funny!)
Guess I might aswell look at a kepi to wear?
Actually, what would be most appropiate, kepi or forage cap?
That's the picture. Vince, can you give the high-quality picture to the ACW boys here?
I need you people to identify the type of forage caps the men are wearing. I think I see some square-cut vizor caps.
Got some EU Sutlers you guys can recomment?
Hmm, but The Regimental Quartermaste is cheaper - I'm not sure about the quality, but a forage cap is much cheaper: http://www.regtqm.com/Hat-Forage-or-Bummer-Style-1858-Model-US-or-CS-p/hat-1.htm
You also can get a Uniform package which includes the basic clothing for only 272.50$: http://www.regtqm.com/Basic-US-Recruit-Uniform-Package-p/package-11.htm
As I've said, it's cheaper, but it's not EU based. Did anyone buy something there?
I strongly advise any who are interested not to buy anything before approval is given. Remember that this is technically only an idea and it would be a possible waist of money.
I strongly advise any who are interested not to buy anything before approval is given. Remember that this is technically only an idea and it would be a possible waist of money.
True as fuck. Even when the idea is motion, check with someone more knowledgeable before you buy something. It'll suck if you spend a few hundred on your uniform only to look crap because of the quality compared to everyone else, or the wrong buttons or fabric.
I strongly advise any who are interested not to buy anything before approval is given. Remember that this is technically only an idea and it would be a possible waist of money.I think everyone won't buy anything, isn't it clear buying something at this point would be silly ???
I strongly advise any who are interested not to buy anything before approval is given. Remember that this is technically only an idea and it would be a possible waist of money.I think everyone won't buy anything, isn't it clear buying something at this point would be silly ???
waste* silly duuring.
but yeah 1+
So, I would say 2500 - 3000$ for a high-quality basic equipment? (Brogans, complete uniform, cap box, cartridge box, belts, haversack, bayonet with scabbard, rifle and smaller things like cups and so on)
#jealous. Remember Ted, quality today means your uniform lasts as long as you need it to, cheapness today means you get a month and have to spend the extra on replacements. It's always best to do quality over quantity.
@Captain America: I know, quality allways is better then quantity - an uniform should last very long and should be realistic. But I'm not going to buy an uniform until this group really is founded, so.... ;)
Btw, I own a gray, woolen blanket. I think there were different blankets, so in fact I could use it for ACW reenactment, right?
(https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.fotos-hochladen.net%2Fthumbnail%2Fdsc0004898ghwyqn62_thumb.jpg&hash=0e2c340858a5d091e85ea8be1a8b4b221f6fc083) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/view/dsc0004898ghwyqn62.jpg)
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If you join this unit, you will need federal issue blanket. BUT that blanket is good, perfectly acceptable. You can go confederate with that.
to events, i tend to bring two blanket. It get really cold at night, I dont use sleeping bag. It's usually one issue blanket and other "sent from home"
Everyone in the hobby tend to have 2-4 blanket sometime lol.
Well I am not looking to get the most authentic and expensive stuff atm. It is my 2nd impression and I do not want to spend to much money on it yet.
IF we decide to do it we will provide depot gear (Inlcuding shelter tents, blankets and uniforms) for atleast 5 people. That stuff will obviously not be the highest quality, but we plan to replace it later once this whole thing is up and running properly.
I know, you guys recommend buying proper stuff from the start, but I rather get into it using cheap stuff for now, and then upgrading it later. Money certainly wont be a problem in the future, so that is fine with us.
Yeh, I am looking forward to buying proper stuff if I am ever going to the US for an event, but as my 2nd impression in Europe, I do not want to spend too much money on it.
It is everyones own decision to buy either bad or good stuff and I do not blame anyone for buying bad stuff. After all, this is just a hobby and it is mostly for the fun.
I have looked at German Mess their rules and it's a bit insane, defiantly not a group I would like to participate with... Elitism just drips from it Also it seems all their members are 30+ which is a bit less fun.
I don't know of a single unit that are under 30 as the majority members for ACW. Unless they're a Boy Scout troop or Military Academy guys.
And they're farb-mainstream.
And they're farb-mainstream.
bla bla bla bla nobody gives a shit, oh wait except you.... stitch Nazi.
Anyway "stitch nazis" is merely a term that farbs revert to when they find themselves unable to combat authentic evidence. A debate coward's way out.
28th Mass, right?Yes, a guy called Evil_Irish here is also in the unit. I do not know if he posts on the historical discussion part of Fse though.
did i mention i met him?ya
did i mention i met him?
did i mention i met him?
3 time you sexy motherfucker.