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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: cheng on November 17, 2012, 04:19:32
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I don't know what to do with these new caps and decided to fit them onto my Veteran Reserve Corps since their strange blue colours match these new caps...anybody know what the patterns on these new caps signify?
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They look great cheng. :clap:
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They look really great!!! Excellent job cheng. :)9 :)9 :)9 :)9 :)9
George.
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nice looking troops... got me to thinking and looking ... and I found some of my favorite civil war uniform resource pictures... I have the original books... somewhere as well... :lol:
http://propstoart.deviantart.com/art/US-Civil-War-Uniforms-329114133
http://www.maps-charts.com/images/121.01%20Civil%20War%20-%20uniforms%20%201891.jpg
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thanks guys!
and Baron Marshall, those references will definitely help those keen to customise the various ACW troops! thanks for sharing!! ;)
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Are those lighter blue than usual?
(I like them either way ;) )
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very nice looking civil war troops Cheng, you certainly have found a good use and match for those hats
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Can you show us the pattern on the top of the caps, please, cheng?
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Those figures look very nice the caps go well with the rest of the uniform :)
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thanks PFs!
Yes, Tahra, I think its that light blue found on old US cavalry legs...but cant remember where those old matching torsos came from :P
and Gordon, I'll find and post another clearer pic of the cap....still very curious what the insignia represents (I'm sure Geobra did their homework)
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The symbol looks like an inappropriately placed (and sized) laurel wreath hat pin that would have been worn one the front of the Kepi above the brim... I haven't found any reference to the symbol being placed on the top of that hat.
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The symbol looks like an inappropriately placed (and sized) laurel wreath hat pin that would have been worn one the front of the Kepi above the brim... I haven't found any reference to the symbol being placed on the top of that hat.
thanks Baron! I dared not say Geobra erred this time but yes, I've only seen these on the peaks(?) of officers' caps.
any ACW uniform experts here? (used to be quite a few such experts I consulted with in those old playmoboard days ;D
and Gordon, think this is clearer and I know this added spraying wont go down well with serious collectors but I've made sure the spraying looks 'factory made' ;)
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Great ones here too!!!
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Nice looking soldiers, cheng. Don't know about the cap, but will keep an eye out. I have been studying the ACW for a while,
and have a few books on the subject.
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thanks pals!!
Nice looking soldiers, cheng. Don't know about the cap, but will keep an eye out. I have been studying the ACW for a while,
and have a few books on the subject.
good! I'm sure there are more reference materials now and pictures...start customising and I'll update mine after you! ;)
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I think Playmobil want to copy this symbol:
But it was only used in Officers. ???
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thanks Limorrj! <*)
this must be it but Geobra decided to put this crest on the top of the kepi when its usually on the 'bill'/visor right?
and merry christmas to you <*) :elf: :xmascheer: :rudy: :xholly:
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thanks Limorrj! <*)
this must be it but Geobra decided to put this crest on the top of the kepi when its usually on the 'bill'/visor right?
and merry christmas to you <*) :elf: :xmascheer: :rudy: :xholly:
Cheng,
You are right. It was usually on the bill/visor.
But some were on the top.
For me, the problem is this symbol was used by officers during Civil War.
Playmobil changed it.
In 5249 a officer use a hat, and soldiers this kepi. ???
Merry Christimas to you. :elf:
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...this symbol was used by officers during Civil War.
Playmobil changed it.
In 5249 a officer use a hat, and soldiers this kepi. ???
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right, so I dont think any ACW customiser would dare to use this cap....its so wrong.
Geobra could have just used the bugle badge and we would have bought tons each...maybe thats why they did it on purpose :lol:
and the light blue colour also kills the kepi...do you think they could pass for over washed out old kepis? :P so thats why I just bought twp, just to see them in my hands...still cant believe it
...if they can do this today, they can make their future samurai klickies wear anything ;D
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right, so I dont think any ACW customiser would dare to use this cap....its so wrong.
Geobra could have just used the bugle badge and we would have bought tons each...maybe thats why they did it on purpose :lol:
and the light blue colour also kills the kepi...do you think they could pass for over washed out old kepis? :P so thats why I just bought twp, just to see them in my hands...still cant believe it
...if they can do this today, they can make their future samurai klickies wear anything ;D
Cheng,
Do you know Don Troiani paintings?
I saw these many kepis that color in paintings.
The problem, for me, is the symbol that was used only for officials.
Actually, a lot of soldiers uniforms which Playmobil makes is wrong.
She mixed items from various regiments, put clothes of officers in soldiers, among others.
We must not forget that Playmobil is a toy factory, and Playmobil don't bother to faithfully follow the story.
I cite for example the new set 5249, in which Playmobil mixed red and yellow stripes on the uniforms of artillery.
Visually it was beautiful, but historically is terrible.
I do not worry about getting 100% perfect, do I have fun and get as close to reality.
How you painted the bill/visor of yours kepis?
Greetings
Leonardo
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no Limorrj, I've not heard of him and just seen some of his paintings...but thanks!
anyway, we know PM doesnt have to be accurate but again, they dont have to follow those rarely seen light blue shades (may be its just a coincidence, since they are not too bothered to conform ;))
and OMG, they use those new caps for the new 5249 artillery men too.....why do they have to invent new cap prints when they sould have just used those old yellow 'X' which i was happily using as crossed sabres (for calvary) or crossed canons (for artillery)...now I have to imagine the yellow wreaths are not there?! I wish I'm a kid again...then who needs any prints or just print a statue of liberty there :lol:
oh, I spray the visors with Tamiya spray cans
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Cheng,
I think this new line of Playmobil is more ornate.
Thus, there is less room for customization.
It's just you see how plays are much more colorful.
For Confederate soldiers it is cool, but for Union ones is very strange.
Here is a site which has paintings that told you.
http://www.historicalimagebank.com/gallery2/main.php