TF2 - Polypack - Mancomb

Mancomb

Well, I'm glad to see that nobody else (as of yet) has decided to go with the Soldier as their choice, because I've come up with a few good ideas (at least I think so).

Basically, I've come up with 2 weapons and a hat I'm still working on the specific details for each, such as names, functions, etc., but will add info as it comes to me; they are as follows:

Weapon #1: M1911 Colt .45-style pistol (will replace shotgun as secondary weapon)

Weapon #2: M1-style bayonet (will replace trench tool as melee weapon)

Hat: Army wedge cap-style hat (just a soldier-themed hat)

I've included the Wikipedia links to provide some info on my inspirations. As I develop names, back stories, and functions for each item, I will add them in subsequent posts.

Moosey_G

Your hat will be like that?

Is the overall theme world war 1?

Mancomb

Yes, the hat will be similar to that, but with obvious differences (it's really the only Soldier-themed hat I could think of that hasn't been made yet); and the theme is actually WWII. The wedge cap was worn as part of the M-1941 Combined Uniform, the M1911 Colt .45 pistol was the standard-issue sidearm, and the M1 Bayonet was one of the standard-issue rifleman bayonets (for use with the M1 Garand and other rifles).

I originally wanted to use the M1905, but it's 16" length (as opposed to the 10" of the M1) made the idea of using the Spy's backstabbing animation as the template for the animation for the bayonet a bit unrealistic, hence my decision to use the shorter M1 instead.

Swizzle

Mancomb wrote: »

Yes, the hat will be similar to that, but with obvious differences (it's really the only Soldier-themed hat I could think of that hasn't been made yet); and the theme is actually WWII.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at least one has been submitted already. By me. :poly122:

Mancomb

Does that mean I can't submit it anyway? If so, then I'd at least like to see yours, so I can see how similar mine would have been. And in that event, I suppose I could always submit a service cap instead (though I don't think that would look as good).

Besides, I thought you were going with the Medic for your theme; I don't think that cap would look good on a Medic, honestly. :P

Also, props to Moosey_G on being from Seattle. (I'm from Bellevue.)

Moosey_G

You should still submit that cap and try something new. Also yes, washington is easily the greatest state in america. Also, I might be going up to Bellevue for the futurepoly school I've never been before

Mancomb

Perhaps I shall then.