Post-Apocalyptic Airsoft Impressions

evilrobotshane

It was suggested to me that a thread on this topic might be useful for people looking to discuss costumes and load-outs for games set after The Bomb (or The Zombies, or The Virus, or The Global Warming). Suggestions and analysis of resources, pointers and critique, examples, where to buy, and anything else related. Keep pictures to a reasonable size, be excellent to each other, and no - NO - dressing as Lord Humongous, please.

Puding

some links for people, have some more good ones but can access them at work will post some more for referance when i get home

You will need an account to view arnies thread but it is well worth getting one
Arnies: Post Nuke Loadout http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=133204&st=0
Arnies: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Impressions http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=30372&st=0
Arnies: Zombie Huntin' http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=132211&st=0
Arnies: Fallout III Loadouts http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=156925&st=0

thebillynator

you could go for something like these

Sgt.pepper

you could dress up like the guy out of fallout 3(:
you can buy a fake pip boy 3000 on ebay

swiftblade

I would love a themed Fallout 3 airsoft skirmish. But i guess i can only dream......

Markom5a

swiftblade wrote: »

I would love a themed Fallout 3 airsoft skirmish. But i guess i can only dream......

Think there's some videos on YouTube of some.
Great thread though I love fallout.

swiftblade

I have a old russian GP-5 gas mask. I suppose i could put together a post-apocalyptic'ish type loadout. I couldn't see it being practical though

kdouglas

Was just thinking about a post-apocalyptic loadout this morning, had considering putting together a vault 101 loadout with a faded blue/denim jumpsuit and some bits for the game in HRTA next week, but it's too short notice to get anything decent.

I'll probably put together a generic post-apocalypse loadout with primarily black gear, shot gun and a gas mask maybe.

Puding

Need a log in to see some of the pictures

you can make some really good load outs from simple items, surplus stores will have gas mask bags, use this instead of a vest for example, little things

AirsoftCanada - Resident Evil/Umbrella Soldier Load Out http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=35029
few more links for referance

No account needed
Red Alliance - Stalker Impression http://www.red-alliance.net/forum/index.php?topic=9239.0

The real Stalker - http://englishrussia.com/index.php/2008/05/29/the-real-stalker/
Stalker Airsoft - http://www.webpark.ru/comments.php?id=41228

Rhinocharge

I'd be looking at the following for inspiration:
Madmax,
The Postman,
Waterworld,
Exterminators in the year 3000,
12 monkeys.

I reckon denims, bikers, dirty camos would be a be a safe bet, with T-shirts, sweats, jackets ( leather, denim, bomber, body warmer ) to top you off.

A satchel for personal belongings, spare ammo stuffed into pockets.
Imagine you had only 3 minutes to leave your home, grab & go.
Clothing, boots, gun & spare ammo. Anything else would be salvaged later.

swiftblade

I wonder if any sites would be willing to do a "Post-apocalyptic" themed day.

On a related note does anyone know where i can get a 40mm NATO gas mask filter in Ireland?

Puding

swiftblade wrote: »

I wonder if any sites would be willing to do a "Post-apocalyptic" themed day.

On a related note does anyone know where i can get a 40mm NATO gas mask filter in Ireland?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055891734

swiftblade

Puding wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055891734

That sounds interesting! Sadly, i don't think i will be able to make it

sliabh

Grubby down jacket, handgun with only 4 bbs, shopping trolley (in which you might be allowed to carry spare ammo) and a beard (mandatory for ladies as well).

swiftblade

Dang....im feeling in a mood to play some Fallout or Stalker.

thermo

swiftblade wrote: »

On a related note does anyone know where i can get a 40mm NATO gas mask filter in Ireland?

iv an old one in the gear pile you can have. dont think it will protect you against much of a c.b.r.n. threat tho,,,,,,,,

swiftblade

Thanks for the offer mate but your a bit far away.

Threw this together just there now. Was going for a Stalker'ish type look.



And yes that picture was takin in my kitchen

kdouglas

swiftblade wrote: »

I wonder if any sites would be willing to do a "Post-apocalyptic" themed day.

On a related note does anyone know where i can get a 40mm NATO gas mask filter in Ireland?

Pretty sure protac stock new/sealed ones.

Will have a scavenge about during the week myself and see what I can come up with for a post-apocalypse loadout.

Jinkazama

Very good ideas here. Fallout is one of my favorite games so this is very interesting!! haha, imagine, having an airsoft 10mm pistol, and suiting up in power armour.....nice. I wonder can u buy a good impression of the power armour.....

swiftblade

On one of Puding's links someone was trying to make "Power Armour" from scratch.

thermo

swiftblade if any of your mates are goin to hrta monday i could give it to them?

swiftblade

Sadly i dont know anyone going to HRTA. Thanks for the offer mate

Jinkazama

swiftblade wrote: »

On one of Puding's links someone was trying to make "Power Armour" from scratch.

Sweet! gonna check it out

Jinkazama

Puding wrote: »

Arnies: Fallout III Loadouts http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=156925&st=0

Link wont work for me, says "We could not determine which forum this topic is in", is it working for everyone else?

swiftblade

Jinkazama wrote: »

Link wont work for me, says "We could not determine which forum this topic is in", is it working for everyone else?

You need to sign up first

Stone.cold

http://www.zombieworldnews.com/archives/zombiehunter/shadowco.htm

Always remember Shoot 'em in the head they'll stay dead

Drachnien

I love you guys !*

I've been working on a loadout for a not so much post apocalipse game but it's more post collapse of society/the enviroment so all ideas are appreciated.

So far my own loadout for it is based arround a soldier turned merc:
Torn faded combats,
Molle Vest with mismatched pouches in different camo patterns.
black t-shirt.
Army of two mask (repainted)
JG Thunder maul (don't laugh!)
Hi Capa Dragon.

I'll see if i can get a pic of it all at some point.

And I hope i don't get lynched for posting this but if anyone interested heres the site for the game (it's LARP more than Skirmish)
http://www.shadow-wars.net/


* Not Real love - no returns accepted

Stone.cold

Drachnien wrote: »

JG Thunder maul (don't laugh!)

Nothing stops the undead quicker

Jinkazama

Drachnien wrote: »

So far my own loadout for it is based arround a soldier turned merc:
Torn faded combats,
Molle Vest with mismatched pouches in different camo patterns.
black t-shirt.
Army of two mask (repainted)
JG Thunder maul (don't laugh!)
Hi Capa Dragon.

That does sound awesome
Army of two mask ftw!! where did u get it?

Drachnien

Jinkazama wrote: »

That does sound awesome
Army of two mask ftw!! where did u get it?

I've managed to pick up both of the versions from people on here actually. I also picked up another similarly constructed mask on eBay
http://www.hiddenassassins.com/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=42

If anyone thinks of getting this one though be aware, i've had to reseal the fibreglass and rebuild the padding inside as both were done fairly badly.

Stone.cold wrote:

Nothing stops the undead quicker

Thats it, though mine is now OD where that ones silver and has a stubby silencer and aimpoint red dot.

Stone.cold

have the silencer for it just never got around to painting it yet

tadcan

A Russian fallout game with amazing costumes.

http://sdmobile.livejournal.com/18969.html

I was thinking of simple things like water bottles with no labels, that have been scratched up.

demonspawn

Puding wrote: »

The real Stalker - http://englishrussia.com/index.php/2008/05/29/the-real-stalker/

I don't care what anyone says, if you're not playing a post-apocalyptic airsoft game in an actual nuclear wasteland then you're just not playing a post-apocalyptic airsoft game.

Drachnien

Here's pics of the ThunderMaul and the masks, Can't do a pic of the full loadout as i'm limited to my camera phone and no one else is here to take it.

Stone.cold

Drachnien wrote: »

Here's pics of the ThunderMaul

that looks excellent, I have always been in 2 minds if to paint it or not but that has convinced me. Nice one

Stonewolf

sliabh wrote: »

Grubby down jacket, handgun with only 4 bbs, shopping trolley (in which you might be allowed to carry spare ammo) and a beard (mandatory for ladies as well).

This being Ireland we can even do overcast sky and bleak terrain

Drachnien

Stone.cold wrote: »

that looks excellent, I have always been in 2 minds if to paint it or not but that has convinced me. Nice one

Thanks man, Next step is to drill out the circles at the front and mount some EL tape behind them to make em glow (i'ts the future everything needs to glow!). I just need to find somewhere i can get a small quantity of EL tape without breaking the bank. Then theres the fun task of fitting a better battery in it. has to have the smallest battery compartment i've ever seen !

I'm also really happy with how the masks turned out especially the battle damaged cammo one.

If anyone has any ideas for stuff that can be used/abused for a loadout of this type I'm all ears

Dread-Lock

If your looking for EL tape here in Ireland you'll get it in either Peat's or Maplin's. If your looking online try eBay or just type "EL tape" into Google and choose one of the 12 million online shops that sell it .

You could also try a LiPo battery they'll be smaller then the ol' NiMH batteries.

Drachnien

the 7.2 lipo i have won't fit (i've enlarged the compartment as much as possible already) si i'm looking into getting smaller sized ones. this thing has the smallest battery compartment i've come across, fitting deans connectors to it gave me issues with getting the standard 8.4v nimh to fit.

I couldn't find el tape on maplins or petes websites but i'll try going into them and asking in person (might have more luck).

Anyway, i'll stop derailing the thread now !
i'll repeat, any ideas are appreciated, theres a group of about 4 of us going to be going to these events regularly so any loadout ideas are appreciated. anyone got any ideas for alternatives to actual tac vests for carrying mags etc?

johnciall

A photographerts vest, Patched to hell & back could be an interesting alternative to a tac vest

Rhinocharge

Drachnien wrote: »

anyone got any ideas for alternatives to actual tac vests for carrying mags etc?

Gas mask bag, satchel bag, fishing/hunting vest.

Found this place. Some very interesting pieces, especially the armour & face masks.
http://www.dein-larp-shop.de/ Some nice kit, not bad on price either.

Drachnien

Rhinocharge wrote: »

Gas mask bag, satchel bag, fishing/hunting vest.

Found this place. Some very interesting pieces, especially the armour & face masks.
http://www.dein-larp-shop.de/ Some nice kit, not bad on price either.

I'd so miss the organisation and ease of the tac vest style, thinking modding a tac vest (well trashing one) is the way to go.

And i know those LRP guys, got some stuff from them before, good quality and prices alright

Rhinocharge

Drachnien wrote: »

I'd so miss the organisation and ease of the tac vest style, thinking modding a tac vest (well trashing one) is the way to go.

No need to trash 1, just roll around in the dirt with it on. It can be easily washed afterwards or perhaps use a webb belt & some pouches.

Sod'o swords

Old RAF Overcoat and Russian Commissar hat, just a generic woodland harness under neat.

If i could get Decent mids for my G3A3 it'd be out in force, but alas.

sliabh

Less fancy, and not requiring a gas mask (just a watch cap and an MP7) is the Half Life look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1UPMEmCqZo

Stonewolf

I'm looking at hooking MOLLE pouches onto my belt.

You could get one of those one strap bags or a satchel over your shoulder or something and put your mags in that. Ok, so it's no tac vest but it'll do the job and you'll look the part.

Also for those of us with comms (Shane likes radios so they're allowed) I intend to leave my Bowman at home use my radio walkie-talkie style which I think is more appropriate.

I'm not sure if I'll use my old leather coat (the duct tape is structural!), might be a bit hot for it.

Drachnien

Stonewolf wrote: »

I'm not sure if I'll use my old leather coat (the duct tape is structural!), might be a bit hot for it.

Trust me on one thing - leather+running arround = horrible sweaty ickyness unless it's actually cold out - even slightly worm and the heat builds up. I'm sure TadCan can back me up on this one.

This message was brought to you by the guy who's done full weekends in Full leather armor

johnciall

Drachnien wrote: »

I'm sure TadCan can back me up on this one.

This message was brought to you by the guy who's done full weekends in Full leather armor

I can definatly back you up,
Leather trench coat & running around =/= big or clever, Dehydration is not fun



This message brought to you buy the guy who has done a full weekends larp in a trenchcoat

Stonewolf

I've done full weekends of larp in chainmail with padding underneath and a wool surcoat over that. I'm mostly considering whether the awesome of the coat is worth being too hot. I reckon Monday (which for those of you reading this three years from now is when Salvage is on) will be cooler than the last two days I've been out at HRTA (the first of which I drank about 3 litres in a half day it was so hot) but it'll probably still be a bit on the warm side for a big coat, that said milsim isn't as action intense as skirmish. I reckon it's worth taking on the day and seeing how it goes.

Hydration is really important for either pursuit, I generally don't go airsofting without about 2 litres.

Drachnien

So long as your prepared for the heat! I gotta ask, what larp you did (curiosity) we've got a full weekend of leather wearing larp starting tomorrow.

And to stay on topic, what's the opinions on cammo for this kind of loadout, Personally, the one i'm working on getting together is gonna be a mismatch of patterns colors and non cammo clothes (not 100% decised on specifics but i know i want it mismatched) so it's going to be useless as actual cammo really.

Hivemind187

Hit up ebay for bargain priced leather jackets. If you arent spending more than 5-10 quid you wont mind hacking an arm off one side and stitching mag pockets to the front of it. Cant get much more "road warrior" than that.

Biker jackets, trenchcoats and every so often a decent great coat or duster are always or sale and are al perfect for the Post-Apocalypse. If you want to go all "Fall out" about it you could always get a blue jumpsuit and paint "13" on the back, or grab a varsity jacket for the Art Deco feel.

I really like the "design your own battle dress" theme, apolcalyptic-punk ftw.