Carry on up the Khyber

[Danbury Shakes]

What about the Ladies?

Princess Jelli, the Khazis 51 wives, Lady Ruff-Diamond,





Are those Rubies?
No Their Mine!

[Major Wolfram Quicksilver]

Those British Army Scots Gaiters also come in a size 9:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-Scots-Gaiters-NEW-Size-9-/280466558763?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item414d1c0f2b

Already got:  Boots (hig leg combat will have to do for now)
Purchased today and waiting delivery:  Hose, gaiters, kilt, hat badge.
Waiting on next payday:  Tunic, sporran (do I go dress or day? Day for the moment), white belt.
Courtesy of Tinker:  White pith helmet.
Possible accoutrements:  NCO's red sash, CSM/RSM badges for tunic, swagger stick, Slade Wallis webbing, etc.
Adaptability for steampunk:  Endless!

[Mr Peter Harrow, Esq]

There is actually a history of females successfully masquerading as males in the military see Pratchetts Monstrous Regiment where it is taken to ridiculous extremes.

Indeed may I cite a Carry On precedent, Carry On Jack. Of course proper period bloomers would be part of the kit for ladies, in response to the humerous boxers for men.

[Capt. Dirigible]

Saturday stage a commemorative march up "The Khyber Pass" then return to digs for a celebration dinner

What? Not stopping for tiffin?

Sincere apologies Sir, Tiffin is of course a requisite of the day. 
("You British are all Tiffin mad!")

A suitable blueprint for dinner perhaps?
Carry on Up the Khyber

The soldiers in the clip are wearing white belts and straps..which I don't recall you including in the list of required accessories. Not wishing to 'up the overall cost' at all  but if we're going to do it properly, won't we need these? Or could we get away with just the belt without the straps?

[RoseOak]

Ladies who wish to be involved may of course outfit themselves suitably as members of the garrison's female complement or indeed as members of the Khazi's household.

A pair of small saucepan lids and three gauze scarves should do for the Khazi's ladies. We really need an emoticon for the Sid James laugh.

Not forgetting the long underwear  

Are those Rubies?
No Their Mine!

I can see myself in Busti's outfit as I type  

[RoseOak]

[TimeTinker]

The soldiers in the clip are wearing white belts and straps..which I don't recall you including in the list of required accessories. Not wishing to 'up the overall cost' at all  but if we're going to do it properly, won't we need these? Or could we get away with just the belt without the straps?

The white belts, straps and pouches comprise the Slade Wallis equipment.

May I refer you back to my original post on the topic:

Webbing wise the 3rd Foot and Mouth wear the Zulu Wars style 1888 pattern Slade Wallis equipment.  By far the best price on this is from IMA at $125.  http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/2  This is great for the film and also suitable for the Boer War portrayal.  It is a tad pricey though so a cheaper alternative is a simple waistbelt in the form of the 1903 pattern leather belt. I have bought a number of these from different sources and the best value from a reliable source is back to WPG at $28
http://www.onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=4294&bc=no   This is ideal for walking out dress and accurate for an Edwardian portrayal.

I am tempted to purchase a set of Slade Wallis and see if we can take patterns from it to see if we can produce equipment sets at a better price.  As it happens $125 (c.£85) is actually a very good price indeed.

"Webbing" is squaddy talk for the load carrying equipment rig.  It is normally only worn in "field order" or "parade order" both of which also require the soldier to have their personal weapon(s) with them.  Of course being "Ever ready for action" our personal weapons are to hand but a rifle would also be required.  If we opt for "walking out order" i.e. how a soldier goes into town on a day off or walks around barracks etc then we would be OK with just a plain leather belt.  This is an item that is very easy to make if we can secure suitable buckles.

Once again I hope that fills in any gaps.

[Herr Döktor]

Ladies who wish to be involved may of course outfit themselves suitably as members of the garrison's female complement or indeed as members of the Khazi's household.

A pair of small saucepan lids and three gauze scarves should do for the Khazi's ladies. We really need an emoticon for the Sid James laugh.

Sid James Laugh	DQ

[Rockula]

I suppose those of us without the full requisite uniform always have the option of Steampunkah Wallah to the Mem Saab, no?

[Mr Peter Harrow, Esq]

Other positions available fakir, Burper and of course Missionary.

[Capt. Dirigible]

Missionary

You'd have to be prepared to adjust your dicky!

[Herr Döktor]

It's not subtitled "The British Position in India" for nothing!

[Capt. Dirigible]

My red & white hose and gaiters arrived today! Woo-Hoo!

[Mr Peter Harrow, Esq]

We should have a regimental band, but given the nature of current budgetary restaints (and very much in keeping with the theme of hysterical re-enactment I would suggest a one man band?

Any takers?

We could also do with a Regimental Mascot, again perhaps something appropriately humerous. A hamster perhaps?

[Capt. Dirigible]

We could also do with a Regimental Mascot, again perhaps something appropriately humerous. A hamster perhaps?

I've just been reading a bit about regimental mascots and birds are/were apparently quite popular with a number of regiments. So, given that we're a 'Carry On...' regiment I think our mascot should be a cock!
A bloody big one!

[Angus A Fitziron]

We should have a regimental band, but given the nature of current budgetary restaints (and very much in keeping with the theme of hysterical re-enactment I would suggest a one man band?

Any takers?

We could also do with a Regimental Mascot, again perhaps something appropriately humerous. A hamster perhaps?

Well, as it's a steampunk re-enactment group for the 3rd F&M, I would propose a wind up gramophone with an enormous horn, in lieu of a regimental band! We could mount it on a old suitably Victorian pram chassis.

[Angus A Fitziron]

Having a unit of troops who look alike would be perfect for appearances and potential fund raisers as well as just having fun.  I have been tempted to arrange an invitation for us to something like the Forces Fun Day at Colchester Garrison or other charity events.

Oh dear, if you come to Colchester I will have no alternative but to join up, so I might as well get off the fence now... Unfortunately I won't be at the Asylum again this year but I am sure I can plan something for the spring.

White pith helmet FSH (from me) £14                    

Major, what size are the pith helmets? I looked at the Village Hats ones and they seem to go up to 59, which might be a tad tight for me, (mind you, their 61s are a bit big).

[TimeTinker]

The pith helmets are one size with an adjustable band inside.  Norman has been wearing one and he normally wears a size 60 if that helps.

We have links with Colchester Garrison (perhaps not surprising) and the Forces Family Fun Day in aid of the ABF is a great event.  Not sure if it is quite the right event for us - it would take some thought about what we would actually do - but I suggested it as an example of where we could get together.

Mascots and bands - the two normally go together.  Not really my area of expertise either of them.

My gaiters and hose arrived today too! 

[Herr Döktor]

Mascot: cock- too obvious (sorry!), ferret- more a visual gag, how a bout a winkle? No? Please yerselves..!

[Danbury Shakes]

Oozlum bird as a mascot?

[Mr Peter Harrow, Esq]

I was thinking goats, rams etc, if a bird its obvious, it would be an Oozelum bird from Carry On Up The Jungle. An empty cage with a few colourful feathers in the bottom and a little brass plaque "3rd Foot And Mouth, Regimental Mascot, The Oozlum Bird, presented by the (insert) expedition please do not startle" The cage would have a cover, we use the sound effects from the film with a light sensor so it plays whilst covered up so that as soon as you uncover it you get a swooshing noise of it vanishing up its fundament, with the empty cage revealed. Hours of fun (well at least 30 seconds) but a nice little gag. I will look for a suitable cage. It is surprising what can be borrowed from The Carry On Cannon.
Now do any of us have Gramophones? Hmm to my personal knowledge both Tinker and Herr Doktor, and oh yes, me. The Major did mention piper though......

Dammit Danbury you posted just before me, not fair.

[Danbury Shakes]

Mr Harrow,

same thought, same time - just shorter reply and less to type

I was thinking of the end scene of CO-UTJ with the unveiling as well.
Gramophones and records - can we get the one use in Follow That Camel?

See how many links to Carry On films we can get in one place.

[Herr Döktor]

Well, I've ordered the requisite clobber from What Price Glory, and am looking into a kilt (apparently, as a lowland clan, we don't have a tartan ), so I'm close to being prepared, just the gaiters and the boots...

[Dr cornelius quack]

If Brother Belcher is going to be saving fallen women, ask him to save one for me.

[sebastian Inkerman]

I'll be waiting until after the weekend to order things, maybe I can pick up a couple of bits and pieces from kelmarsh. Not that I'm holding out much hope mind you. As far as the kilt goes, I did find a blackwatch tartan on eBay for £20ish. Acrylic, but didn't look too bad up close. I'll be wearing modern boots too I'm afraid. The worst offences should be covered up by the gaiters to be honest.