Recommended Viewing Order

Recommended Viewing Order of the shows from Gateworld.

Am starting with the movie today. Will do some screen caps of uniforms and props as I go.

I've only ever seen this movie all the way through once, and that was long after I had fallen in love with the TV show, so seeing other people playing those roles is pretty difficult.

Maybe I'll feel differently this time through. We'll see.

Stitch: Seems like a great supplier.

Stitch's SG-1 Shop

This guy Stitch seems to have a very good rep on the various SG message boards, and he seems to have a great deal of prop and costume experience.

I'm ordering some stuff from his shop today, and I'll report back if the transaction is smooth and the goods arrive as advertised.

Resumption of efforts

Well, I got rebitten by the SG bug. They've been doing auctions of some of the last remaining costumes and props from the series, and while I haven't got the do re mi to get me some of the screen worn hero costumes, I did buy a screen worn blue flight suit and got the uniform itch again.

I'm going to start watching the show(s) again from the begining and trying to work my way through the various uniforms I think I can manage. I also found a few good sites offering fairly decent costumes so I might not have to do everything myself.

Not really young enough to be doing a lot of off-world missions anymore, but even General Hammond went through the gate once in a while.

I might have to give Col. Shandar a promotion and get him a star for his collar.

KWA M9 PTP Gas Airsoft Blowback Pistol

A hats off to Dees, who gave me a link to purchase a really nice Beretta KWA M9 PTP Gas Airsoft Blowback Pistol.

This looks like an excellent high end option for your sidearm.

Backpack III

Still unable to locate anywhere the Blackhawk Slimline Backpack used in the show.

I have found what might be the most reasonable alternative. Reasonable in terms of look, but not price.

This is the X-3 Raptor, found at www.copsplus.com priced at just under $250.00. Even with free shipping, that's a purchase my wife is really going to balk at for a costume accessory.

Still, if you gotta have it, you gotta have it. This pack is pretty nice, and has two pockets on one side, one on the other. That means if you can live with it not being completely canon, you won't have the headaches of converting the M16 pouches you'd have if you did find a Slimline somewhere. Bear in mind, even though all the websites still listing the Slimline at $74-$79 are Out of Stock and you'd likely end up paying more than $250 to get someone to part with their "collectible" item if you did find one some place.

Here is the product description:

Blackhawk X-3 RAPTOR Pack
The latest in free fall and static line jumpable packs, the X3 R.A.P.T.O.R. is made with heavy-duty 1000 denier nylon with quad-stitched seams and trim-taped edges. This ruck has it all! The main compartment has three securing cinch straps, two horizontal and one centered vertically. Drain holes are provided for each compartment for maximum efficiency during maritime operations.

• Includes 100 oz. HydraStorm™ Hydration System
  
• Ventilating back panel
  
• Built-in jump harness with heavy-duty parachute webbing
  
• Built-in drop line pouch and routing system
  
• Fully accessible main compartment
  
• Silent zipper pulls
  
• Webbing on outside of pack for modular gear attachment
  
• Main Compartment: 23.5"H X 13.5"W X 9"D
  
• Front Pocket: 20"H X 10.5"W X 3.5"D
  
• Right Side Pocket: 15"H X 4"W X 2"D
  
• Upper Left Side Pocket: 8.5"H X 4"W X 2"D
  
• Lower Left Side Pocket: 6.5"H X 4"W X 2"D
  
• Overall Cubic Inches: 3,830
  
• Approximate Weight: 6.8 lbs
  

So, there you have it. I'm saving my pennies and keeping secrets. I think this is the pack I'm going to go with.

The thing about canon is that we're talking about a TV show here, and a storyline that spans ten years. I think that allows you some leeway, and I'm going to consider anything that might be used by the actual US military to be fair game, whether it ever appeared on the show or not.

For example, I just got a screenworn away jacket from the show. Because it was made in Candada by a costume shop, the zipper is backwards from most US military wear. Does that mean that only jackets with backwards zippers are canon? I certainly wouldn't want to impose that restriction.

Anyway, if you find a better backpack alternative than the X-3, let me know. I'll be grateful, especially if you find it before I save up the $250!

www.sg1props.com

www.sg1props.com

I found this really nice fan site recently, Stargate SG1 Props, and I think it will be a great resource for anyone putting together costumes from the show. I encourage you to check it out and join their forums.

Backpack II

In doing some more research, I found a discussion regarding the backpacks on Scifi.com forums. "Captain Carboard" says in the forum that the backpacks used by the teams is the "Blackhawk Omega Streamline Load Bearing Pack that was modified with extra pouches. Here are some images of the backpack and the pouches:

He says that they attached M16 mag pouches, four of them, to the sides. He wasn't sure what the two large pouches were made from. The M16 pouches look like this:

Unfortunately, Blackhawk no longer makes the Streamlined LBP (Load Bearing Pack), and so it is (like so much SG costume material) nearly impossible to find. Captain Cardboard says that a company called Eagle makes a copy, but that was years ago, and I've been unable to locate it. They may have discontinued it also.

You, like myself, are probably going to have to make do with the Blackhawk Day Pack from the previous post...if you can find one of those. I think that sticking the M16pouches on the other backpack should help improve the look.

UPDATE: I located a seller of these backpacks, or so it seems.

The company is selling them for around $80. My order was just over $90 with shipping. The description is as follows:

BlackHawk 60SLBP
This pack can be attached to your vest or H-gear with our quick disconnect kit (included) or act as a back pack with our Detachable Shoulder Straps (63SS00). The inside has a cinchable draw string liner and the outside has compression straps for complete gear storage. The cover flap has a pouch and 25 ft of 550 cord to act as a lanyard for your pack. The lid is secured by silent side release buckles. Made with our all new Nytaneon materials! CamelBak Compatible. The outside has slotted webbing for extra gear attachment using military Alice clips (HMAC04).
Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 13" x 3 1/2"

SLBP stands for Streamlined Load Bearing Pack, which I think, is what we've been looking for. Again, I'll let you know if I get the pack or a backorder notice.