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                        The Darkside (Armor Forum) T-shirt

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 12:25 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisB

                        Awesome idea Thumbs Up [tup] My only problem would be postage Sad [:(]
                        I think the best would be something like zokissima's idea.


                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

                        Keep well.
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                        buff
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Montreal
                        Posted by buff on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 12:43 PM
                        I would definitely go for that. Any Sherman would cover US/UK/CAN, though I think the Firefly looks best in silhouette. Then add Panther or Tiger and T-34 to taste. Shipping to Canada wouldn't be expensive.

                        On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 1:17 PM
                        Count me in, too. How about the tracks but use an Iron Cross, a white star and a red star instead of tanks?

                        I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 1:34 PM
                        Great idea! I'd like a shirt also. Will they come in 'buffet' sizes for us 'older and larger' guys?

                        Ron.
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 2:07 PM
                        Better make that Extra Buffet for me! LOL
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 2:22 PM
                        sounds a cool idea!Cool [8D]
                        i'm pretty flexible re the actual design, although personally i don't really want to go down the abrams in stars and stripes road[:0]. reason: cos i'd want to see a challenger II in the Union Flag as well!!Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]
                        seriously though, i feel we'd get maximimum coverage by making it either a generic track design and/or some WWII tanks (tiger and firefly my choices) on there.
                        the dark side idea is also cool...
                        let's see where this takes us!!Big Smile [:D]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:16 PM
                        Postage to europe will be a problem. I don't know about the other europeans but I would gladly pay more to get my shirt.
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                        spector822002
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Southern Maine
                        Posted by spector822002 on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:26 PM
                        Sounds good to me ..... count me in as well , awesome idea!Cool [8D]
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                        Tiger44
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Wisconsin
                        Posted by Tiger44 on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:51 PM
                        My vote would go with the Tiger vs Sherman D-Day theme. By the way I'm 2XX.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:54 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by wipw

                        Better make that Extra Buffet for me! LOL


                        Would that make Robert an XXL Buffet size? Whistling [:-^] LOL

                        Tiger vs Firefly on the front and Dwight's Darkside badge on the back or tracks over the propeller.

                        I kind of like Nicks idea of a Abrams in Stars and Stripes along with a Challenger in a Union Jack.

                        Somehow FSM should get some regognition on the shirt as they were the inspiration to the idea in the first place and perhaps will inspire others that see it to join up.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 5:34 PM
                        I would be willing to add an extra $5.00 to my order to help defray the costs of shipping shirts to the Far East or Europe. I sure would hate to see someone left out because of a few extra bucks. For that matter maybe we could all chip in an extra $1-$2 to create a pool to offset added shipping costs to those far-away places. Just an idea, but I'd be willing to kick in a little extra to make sure everyone that wanted a shirt outside North American continent would actually get one. Maybe should wait to see what actual costs would be?

                        Glenn
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 5:41 PM
                        Great idea, Glenn. I like that. If everyone paid just a little more so the shipping would work out about the same for everyone. Thumbs Up [tup]
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        RAF120
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
                        Posted by RAF120 on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 5:49 PM
                        I think it's a great idea. I like the idea of some kind of a Sherman and a Panzer of some type.My 2 cents [2c]

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by 53ryder

                        I'd be willing to kick in a little extra to make sure everyone that wanted a shirt outside North American continent would actually get one.

                        that goes for me too.
                        Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 6:27 PM
                        QUOTE: I would be willing to add an extra $5.00 to my order to help defray the costs of shipping shirts to the Far East or Europe. I sure would hate to see someone left out because of a few extra bucks.


                        great idea Glenn. Sign me up!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 6:29 PM
                        My preference would be towards a simple and generic idea. Not too sure about the whole Challenger/Abrams/flag idea from a personal perspective; I feel that WW2 images are a bit more universal. Sort of classical.
                        Would buy one anyway, mind you, just for a memento. Just my opinion.

                        Matt
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 6:51 PM
                        I would love to have a Darkside Tee-shirt. I hope this becomes a a reality.
                        mark956
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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:23 PM
                        I think a liitle extra cash to ensure everyone can get the same deal is a great idea.

                        I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:24 PM
                        What does Fine Scale Modeler think of all this? Any feedback from the publishers? Do you guys want shirts, too? Hmmm... maybe work a deal for a sweet subscription discount... nah.....just kidding

                        I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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                        beav
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Ft. Sill, OK
                        Posted by beav on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 7:50 PM
                        why not pick the badge of when we passed the aircraft forum?

                        "First to Fire!"

                        Steven

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 8:56 PM
                        Beav-
                        Below your E-I-E-I-O quote you have 4 GB Badges displayed. What the one on the far left for? Is that one generic enought for our purposes? Just a thought!


                        Glenn
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 2:43 AM
                        As I am one of those who would benefit from everybody adding an extra couple of $$ so that everyone can get one, I can say it makes me happy and humble. It sure is a great thing to be a member of such a great forum. Blush [:I]Bow [bow] Thank you guys.
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                        wildwilliam
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 6:40 AM
                        you guys are nothing but a bunch of socialists!
                        the greatest good for the greatest number, eh?
                        i guess i can play along. Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]
                        (hope you can figure out i am razzing. i would pony up an extra few $ to keep the costs moderate for all)

                        i would like the back to say something along the lines of:
                        -----------------Armor-------------------
                        The Dark Side of the FSM Forum
                        ----------------{logo here}--------------
                        -----------------join us at----------------
                        ---------www. finescale.com---------

                        Edit -
                        or maybe instead of 'join us' it should say 'get on track'
                        (the dashes are only to preserve my spacing, which the page takes out)
                        (and the space is so it does not make the address clickable)

                        the more awareness we build for the site, the bigger our knowledge base becomes,
                        and perhaps more people will be brought into the hobby.

                        i know some people are put off by the 'corporate logo' thing,
                        and i am in agreement there.
                        you won't see me wearing a 'Nike' T-shirt so i can act as a billboard for them.
                        but i have no problem 'advertising' for this site.

                        of course, i will go along w/ the majority.
                        just My 2 cents [2c]

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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 8:30 AM
                        QUOTE: seriously though, i feel we'd get maximimum coverage by making it either a generic track design and/or some WWII tanks


                        Definitely the more generic the better. I"m personally not into the stars&stripes w abrams or the union jack w chally. Too limited in scope. Plus the ww2 stuff just looks so much cooler.
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                        ChrisB
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by ChrisB on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:51 AM
                        It's great to see that everybody is willing to help offset the additional costs of postage. But then that's to be expected from such an awesome bunch that inhabit this forum Bow [bow] Thumbs Up [tup].
                        The other possibility would be for those guys outside the USA to print their own shirts. All that they'd need is the specs - material, colurs, etc and then to ensure that they get enough people together. Say ,all the guys in Europe could club together and all the guys in South Africa or Australia could club together. This could offset the cost of postage AND import duties.
                        Just an idea.

                        Chris

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                        renarts
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Sunny Florida
                        Posted by renarts on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 5:37 PM
                        Postal rates from the US to Japan, England, Netherlands etc are outrageous.
                        We are looking at about $20 and 4-6 weeks to ship to these areas. And thats parcel post. Surface Mail. No insurance.

                        We could turn it over to someone like Cafe Press, but then you'll get a white t-shirt with a digital transfer that will last, oh...3 washings. I was thinking of something more along the lines of a black, 100% cotton t-shirt with a full size back print and the Darkside tagline (what ever the full thing may be) and get Dwight's permission to use the armor icon on the front left chest (pocket area). I have a great idea for a graphic that would make everyone happy I think. Generic enough to not "T" any one off. (I kill me)

                        Mike
                        Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 8:16 PM
                        Sounds good Mike! Get crankin ont those threads bro!! Big Smile [:D] I can't believe it costs that much to mail something to Japan and other far reaches. I bet UPS or Fed-Ex wouldn't be much more. Poor J-Hulk, at least after he buys one!! Wink [;)]

                        I'm definitely in for one or 2 so keep us informed.

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        ga.retread
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: down South
                        Posted by ga.retread on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:03 PM
                        Fantastic idea!Big Smile [:D] Put me down a couple.
                        "Shoot low boys, they're riding Shetland Ponies!" - Lewis Grizzard, revered Southern humorist
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:52 PM
                        I might be too late, but take a look here
                        http://www.historicwearables.com/ww2tanks/tanksrev.html
                        maybe something with these?
                        The catagories are on the right
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:56 PM
                        yep, I agree on a couple extra bucks to offset shipping costs.
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                        ChrisB
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by ChrisB on Thursday, April 8, 2004 6:30 AM
                        erush
                        Believe it. I've ordered some things from the US and depending on the size and weight, postage can easily double the price of an article. It' was delivered by USPS and , if I remember correctly, Fed-Ex.

                        Chris

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