Battlestar Galactica: Colonial Marines

The Saint · January 28th, 2006, 17:22

Hey folks, a friend of mine wants to assemble a kit based on the Marines from Battlestar Galactica. However, neither one of us is particularly well versed in the arts of IDing BDUs, harnesses and such. So I would wondering if the vast knowledge of ASC can assist me in this matter. Thanks in advance.

Gish · January 30th, 2006, 20:53

The BDU's they use are regular Black type Swat uniforms for onship operations.
For offship they have been seen along with flight crews wearing Urban Tigerstripe clothing.
The helmet is a standard PASGT type, goggles are your generic tactical type, probably ESS or similar.
The vests are your standard SWAT snap and hook style similar to this item http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...P-1V_cat_Vests
You can find them on Ebay all the time.

Weapons: FN P90's, MP5's and Beretta CX4 Storms have been seen. Sidearms are movie modded FN Five sevens.

Thats pretty much it.

Igor01 · January 31st, 2006, 00:27

I am pretty sure I've seen them prance around on Kobol in digital pattern BDUs with an urban colour scheme instead of ACU/CADPAT/MARPAT colours. It was darker than the usuall urban patterns but if your friend is not a BSG purist, some ACU knock-off in an "Urban" pattern should do.

Kinda like this one:

Sold here: http://www.vtarmynavy.com/urban-digital-bdu.htm

I've also seen the Pegasus security detail use UMP's as opposed to the Beretta CX4's that the Galactica's guards carry.

Iceman · January 31st, 2006, 00:56

i'M surprised they haven't used the Steyr AUG yet

made Man · January 31st, 2006, 03:02

Pilot sidearms are movie modded revolvers (small ones, like 38spl).
I'm pretty sure it was ACU and had mandarin collar. It looked more green in the green forst just like ACU in the pictures i saw.

The Saint · January 31st, 2006, 05:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor01

I am pretty sure I've seen them prance around on Kobol in digital pattern BDUs with an urban colour scheme instead of ACU/CADPAT/MARPAT colours. It was darker than the usuall urban patterns but if your friend is not a BSG purist, some ACU knock-off in an "Urban" pattern should do.

Kinda like this one:

http://scifi.about.com/blbgpixephome1.htm

Spot on. :tup:

Zyre · January 31st, 2006, 10:54

I've seen galactica's marines carry the UMP as well.

The Gunslinger · February 6th, 2006, 15:27

They were using the Beretta CX4 Storm on Kobol. Frackin' nice lookin' gun... pity no one makes an airsoft version of it yet.

jaymz1911 · February 6th, 2006, 19:04

On last weekends ep - when on there home planet caprica... Guns used there - UZI, Scorpion's and L85's...

Just my 2 cents

The Saint · February 6th, 2006, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gunslinger

They were using the Beretta CX4 Storm on Kobol. Frackin' nice lookin' gun... pity no one makes an airsoft version of it yet.

Airsoft as a general rule of thumb takes inspiration from military weapons, not coolified civilian market carbines. ;-)

Greenwolf · August 27th, 2006, 13:19

I think it would be possible to make a Beretta CX4 Storm if you had some really good tools and experience, using a GBB with an extended mag. It'd be a cool little show piece, that's for sure. I shudder to think about the cost, though.

IRONSIGHT · September 14th, 2006, 18:56

Airsoft as a general rule of thumb takes inspiration from military weapons, not coolified civilian market carbines. ;-)[/QUOTE]

STAR makes the civi version of the SL9 (BLACK) called the SL8 (GREY). Some other companies also make big ass revolvers and double barrel shotguns that are not military weapons so you never really know what they are going to make. I think they get their inspiration from whatever they think a lot of people might see as a cool gun. :kill: Just my 2 cents.

Moderate · September 14th, 2006, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gunslinger

They were using the Beretta CX4 Storm on Kobol. Frackin' nice lookin' gun... pity no one makes an airsoft version of it yet.

Crosman makes a pellet gun, "nightstalker/tk", that looks a lot like it...but not airsoft. The Storm is a wicked gun, maybe someone will make an airsoft model after the new show gets a few more seasons under it's belt.

The Gunslinger · October 9th, 2006, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by moderatesniper

Crosman makes a pellet gun, "nightstalker/tk", that looks a lot like it...but not airsoft. The Storm is a wicked gun, maybe someone will make an airsoft model after the new show gets a few more seasons under it's belt.

Yeah, I've seen a few pictures of it in some magazine or other. Looks similiar, but it's not completely accurate... and it's not airsoft. heh.

Anyway, the Colonial Marines also used a few G36's on Caprica when rescuing the Resistance in last season's finale.

made Man · January 12th, 2007, 23:44

In one of the pics from the upcoming episode they have Elcans on their rifles

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January 28th, 2006, 17:22	#1
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Battlestar Galactica: Colonial Marines Hey folks, a friend of mine wants to assemble a kit based on the Marines from Battlestar Galactica. However, neither one of us is particularly well versed in the arts of IDing BDUs, harnesses and such. So I would wondering if the vast knowledge of ASC can assist me in this matter. Thanks in advance. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 31st, 2006, 00:27	#3
Igor01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	I am pretty sure I've seen them prance around on Kobol in digital pattern BDUs with an urban colour scheme instead of ACU/CADPAT/MARPAT colours. It was darker than the usuall urban patterns but if your friend is not a BSG purist, some ACU knock-off in an "Urban" pattern should do. Kinda like this one: Sold here: http://www.vtarmynavy.com/urban-digital-bdu.htm I've also seen the Pegasus security detail use UMP's as opposed to the Beretta CX4's that the Galactica's guards carry. __________________ HEATWARE Old Buyer/Seller Ratings For Sale: Nothing at the moment.

January 31st, 2006, 00:56	#4
Iceman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec	i'M surprised they haven't used the Steyr AUG yet __________________ www.antoinethisdale.com

January 30th, 2006, 20:53	#2
Gish Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary	The BDU's they use are regular Black type Swat uniforms for onship operations. For offship they have been seen along with flight crews wearing Urban Tigerstripe clothing. The helmet is a standard PASGT type, goggles are your generic tactical type, probably ESS or similar. The vests are your standard SWAT snap and hook style similar to this item http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...P-1V_cat_Vests You can find them on Ebay all the time. Weapons: FN P90's, MP5's and Beretta CX4 Storms have been seen. Sidearms are movie modded FN Five sevens. Thats pretty much it.

January 31st, 2006, 03:02	#5
made Man Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vansterdam	Pilot sidearms are movie modded revolvers (small ones, like 38spl). I'm pretty sure it was ACU and had mandarin collar. It looked more green in the green forst just like ACU in the pictures i saw. __________________ You dont choose who you love, love chooses you; and that little fucking son of a bitch sticks itself to your face like the godless bloodsucking bastards in Alien and refuses to let go until it has drained your soul and left you an empty shell of a human being. I am worth $2,106,266.00 on HumanForSale.com <axel026> i need help please <^cell^> do you have an appointment? <axel026> im french <^cell^> i see... thats a terrible disorder

January 31st, 2006, 10:54	#7
Zyre Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg	I've seen galactica's marines carry the UMP as well.

February 6th, 2006, 15:27	#8
The Gunslinger Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	They were using the Beretta CX4 Storm on Kobol. Frackin' nice lookin' gun... pity no one makes an airsoft version of it yet. __________________ I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye. I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind. I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart. -Stephen King, The Dark Tower

February 6th, 2006, 19:04	#9
jaymz1911 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.A. British Columbia, CDN	On last weekends ep - when on there home planet caprica... Guns used there - UZI, Scorpion's and L85's... Just my 2 cents __________________

August 27th, 2006, 13:19	#11
Greenwolf Talraga Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kingston	I think it would be possible to make a Beretta CX4 Storm if you had some really good tools and experience, using a GBB with an extended mag. It'd be a cool little show piece, that's for sure. I shudder to think about the cost, though. __________________

September 14th, 2006, 18:56	#12
IRONSIGHT Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Albert (North of Toronto)	Airsoft as a general rule of thumb takes inspiration from military weapons, not coolified civilian market carbines. ;-)[/QUOTE] STAR makes the civi version of the SL9 (BLACK) called the SL8 (GREY). Some other companies also make big ass revolvers and double barrel shotguns that are not military weapons so you never really know what they are going to make. I think they get their inspiration from whatever they think a lot of people might see as a cool gun. :kill: Just my 2 cents.

January 12th, 2007, 23:44	#15
made Man Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vansterdam	In one of the pics from the upcoming episode they have Elcans on their rifles __________________ You dont choose who you love, love chooses you; and that little fucking son of a bitch sticks itself to your face like the godless bloodsucking bastards in Alien and refuses to let go until it has drained your soul and left you an empty shell of a human being. I am worth $2,106,266.00 on HumanForSale.com <axel026> i need help please <^cell^> do you have an appointment? <axel026> im french <^cell^> i see... thats a terrible disorder

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