@@matrion6098 they are laced correctly, i have mine set up like that. you are probably having such a hard time because they are 70 year old laces, id really recommend repro laces to save your self from such a pain (on second inspection they switched methods half way up but both ways of lacing are correct, just not to switch like that lol )
If I may brag for just a second..... I once got to wear a very similar dress outfit, in an episode of The History Channels "Air Aces" I landed a role in... Going through the costume truck with the dressers was actually more fun than shooting the scene.... And shooting the scene was VERY fun... getting to improvise my own lines allowed me to sneak in a favourite quote, "Harry, you old seven times a son-of-a-gun!" A good costume can often improve, even the best performance. Cheers!
Its kind of a shit uniform to be honest. The uniform wouldve been seen on guadalcanal. The dress shirt was seen at the same time the P41 was seen. After guadalcanal men were wearing the P41 or P42 uniforms. The shirt was no longer being used in the field. The uniform is okay historically but the gear makes it look like shit. They gave him mid to late war gear with an early war uniform. Had they given him a P41 jacket it would be much better.
My stepfather, who answered Last Call in 2019, was a USN corpsman assigned to a USMC division. I put his dress cover on his casket, and get a thrill whenever I look at the rest of his uniforms and paperwork.
Ive purchased everything they have from most of the original providers for the show.... It all gets shipped just in bags. Prop store just really wants to take care of their customers
Timenos gaiters are used to keep mud and stuff off the bottom half of your legs (your shins). They are often used for tramping. Because if you walk through a big pile of mud your legs are going to get really dirty.
These uniforms are great. So that got me wondering. So after a bit of searching the interwebs and looking thru a buttload of WWII books I have, I think I figgered' it out. Adam is wearing a US Marine Summer Service Uniform. Worn by enlisted men and officers alike. The only variations were Lapel pins to designate an officers rank or arm patches for enlisted and noncoms. Khakis were authorized as the working uniform, (sorry Adam not a dress uniform) and also for leave and liberty. I have a few pics of officers wearing combat ribbons. I have also seen pic wearing Parachute Badge, but it's not an area II've looked at before. Norm is wearing a combination; summer service shirt with dungaree trousers. A cooler (wearing ) variation of the utility uniform which was made of heavy sage green cotton herringbone twill. Head gear available for Adam would be a "barracks cover" ( the flat topped dressy cover) or the "garrison cap" (also called the "pisscutter."). Suspenders and a rifle cartridge belt. I'm thrown however by the canteen. The Cover is a cross flap type, but I'm not sure of the canteen itself. My screenshot shows a metal cap. All the pictures I have and the canteens I see online have a black plastic cap. The same type I was issued in the US Army in 1975. IDK. Leather Field shoes and leggings, nice. Adam's SSU Would wear a pair of brown Cordovan Service Shoes. The "backpack" looks like a post Okinawa type Haversack. Although it could be an Officer's Canvas Field Bag. Prior to Okinawa these were mustard colored, but the USMC did use up the older (mustard colored) gear well into Korea. This is nice stuff. I'm jealous.
If I'm not mistaken the canteen is a replica of the early issue types before they had the plastic (probably "bakelite") caps. Strangely enough after WWII these were made with the metal caps in.. Japan! As a kid in the mid 70's my dad took me to a surplus store that had a big batch of WWII items still in stock. I had an M1 helmet and liner, web belt, canteen, etc. Wish I still had that stuff...
TheMichaelJ Show the canteen cover is known as a “dog-eared” cover and is specific to the Marines in WWII. The pack is the P1941 Haversack, used only by the Marines and was introduced mid war to replace the M1928 Haversack that both them and the Army were using at the time. Attached is the M1910 E-Tool (shovel) with its cover, and what looks like either a shelter half or bedroll, or both. The cartridge belt is an M1923. The M1910 canteens vary and I can’t say which type it was because I couldn’t get a good look. The suspenders I believe are an early M1936 type but I could be mistaken on that.
@@raider_militaria agreed. It looks pretty plain compared to its German counterpart for sure. However I do think the parsons and tanker jackets look really good.
When did these videos go from "Adam shows us how to _make_ something" to "Adam show off some expensive props that he can afford"...? I realise Tested needs to release videos to make money, but this is just twisting all the reasons that made it (and Adam's videos, specifically) successful in the first place. I mean, there's nothing wrong with showing other people's work, but either show those people doing the work, or at least show Adam reproducing some of the techniques.
***** I don't have "a problem", either. No one forces me to watch them, and both Adam and the Tested guys are obviously free to do whatever they want. But I'd much rather see Adam actually _making_ stuff (or demonstrating some techniques). And these "showoff" videos seem to have been gradually _replacing_ those other ones. _Anyone_ with a decent bank account can buy movie props and show them off. Having access to Adam and just doing that (instead of showing the things he can _do_, and the skills that make him different from other people) is a waste.
While I could write a book of jokes, japes, and jabs regarding Tested's producing some of the most unabashedly First World content I've ever seen, I don't mind watching Adam (or Will, or Norm) show off his new toys. That's kind of what Tested is all about: a bunch of enthusiasts being enthusiastic about the things that enthuse them. The guys at Tested are into DIY projects, but that's just one thing on their list of interests. As someone with a list of hobbies that includes astrophotography, 3D printing, aviation, consumer tech, CAD, PC gaming, inventing, and piano, I can totally understand why Tested chooses not to specialize in any one thing-- it's simply irresponsible to ignore all of the awesome stuff in our world. One last thing to bear in mind: if a project is worth the cost/effort of producing a series of videos, it has to be big, complex, and interesting. As we all know, however, those ambitious DIY builds are the ones we never have enough time or energy to start.
OK on these comments I've seen a lot of bullshit. They're called leggings. Gaiters are a shortened version of the leggings that were worn by GIs in WWII but those are leggings. Gaiters were also worn by Germans in WWII. Putties are a long piece of fabric that was wrapped around the calves and used by the British and Japanese in WWII.
+WWIIman1942 Putties were not used by the British in WW2. They used them in the First World War, gaiters were used by the British & Canadian forces in the Second World War. But yes, It annoys me when people call the dismounted leggings gaiters!
WWIIman1942 no your wrong I have short one and long dismounted legging in witch that are called m1938 dismount legging look it up and only counrty hade puttys was Japanese lol
WWIIman1942 your wrong shorten 6 eye let and eye lets are called 1938 dismount legging I got butch of them I'm sick of people thinking us gi are alligator leggings look them up
i thought it did a much better job to show the change a person goes through when objected to the horror of war, i wouldnt say i liked it more then band of brothers but at least just as much
It really wasn't as good no, but I think they're also entirely different. The Pacific was very clearly about the mental effects of war on its soldiers and as such was a much more difficult show to 'enjoy', even showing some of the american soldiers being pretty awful too. Whereas BoB was obviously a more 'heroic' stance on the allies efforts in more well known part of the war. They were two very different conflicts, so the shows did feel a lot different from one another. Rewatching The Pacific made me understand it a lot more and appreciate it, but again I really don't enjoy it anywhere near as much as BoB.
Man I remember searching ebay years ago for an airborne replica jacket and managed to actually find one that was used in Band of Brothers, it was weathered too. I got outbid and it sold for £110. Can't imagine how much it would be worth these days! What a find, I hope Adam held on to this costume!
Someone give me a link to that prop store, I want to recreate the Japaneses unit that fought for the US in WW2. Historically I'm Asian which kinda fits the uniform idea. My grandpa severed in both World War 2 and Korean War. He was given the Bronze and Sliver Medal, I want to
***** I gave them the tools and an example so that they could be more self-reliant in the future. Adam and Norm only said "Prop Store" like 8 or 9 times in the video.
Im blown away, this is my favorite show. After working through nightshift on my way home just as the sun rises over the Arizona mountains all i can think about it what will they do next. Adam you are truly amazing!
Please keep doing these videos. My favorite part is when you describe the weathering methods that you or others use. I like to build props in my spare time and weathering is always the best part. I'm always looking for new techniques. Thanks guys!
Great costumes. you two look fantastic! I love watching the pair of you get so excited over a simple unboxing. It is almost like getting a package in the mail for myself~
The "leggings " are called "puttees". Well in the British army anyway. A puttee, also spelled puttie, is the name, adapted from the Hindi patti, bandage for a covering for the lower part of the leg from the ankle to the knee. I think the yanks may call them "gaitors".
+Gribbo9999 They are leggings. The Puttees are wrap on versions used by the Japanese in WWII and most countries during WWI. The Gaitors are used by the German and Commonwealth forces and they are smaller and less hard to put on (Trust me I have experience with Puttees, Gaitors and Leggings.) Leggings are hard and were used by leggings during WWII, WWI and Korea.
+Reenactor “Stretch” 1943 THANK YOU! Hahahah I was head banging my head in the wall! Americans used Puttees in WW1 but Gaitors/leggins were designed so the boot length could be cut down to save on leather. I have a few originals in the boxes of junk we pull out of the tanks at my job when we restore them.
Gribbo9999 leggings are more akin to spats, he is wearing leggings. Putties are a leg wrap and wool in the context of WWI. and not what is shown. The US military only used putties in WWI, and that was after ditching leggings. The British military also didn’t wear putties in WWII, they wore gaiters, just like the Germans later in the war. Source: I have a pair of and have worn both.
Thank you Norm for keeping your finger off of the trigger! Even with an airsoft fake gun it is important to always treat guns as if they were real and loaded, good habits keep people alive. Watch where you let that barrel track, but overall, thanks for being a good example.
gus111 Does anyone knows when the Marines transition to combat boots. I know that they were still using leggings or gators in Korea. As Chinese troops were told not fight those soldiers with the yellow leggings. The necktie is called field scarf on WWII Marine lingo.
caper2x It looks like it can be situation dependent thing, (similar to how you have different uniforms for different Climates) but from what I have read up on (please correct me if I am wrong!). It looks like it could have been that combat boots were widely used in Vietnam. It would make sense, since trudging in deep mud would totally negate the use of gaiters. As I said someone correct me if im wrong. :)
gus111 Leggins were standard issue till after the Korean Conflict. A lot of WWII gear and equipage was used in Korea. You are correct we changed over to combat boots with the higher leather uppers like Corcoran boots.
This is really great! A piece of history being displayed, thats how this feels like, I actually showed this video to my grandfather and he got emotinonal watching this. Its very detailed, love the blood and sweat stains. Adam looks great in the uniform, the tie is a beautiful piece. I would love to get the Star Wars book with autograph, would get a nice place in my room next to my big R2 3d puzzle.
I know it's too late to win that book as I am a Star Wars fan, but the prop uniforms are pretty cool. I served 5 years in the Marines and my grandfather fought in WWII out in the Pacific in the Army. He was in the Philippines, New Guinea, and went into Hiroshima a few days after the bomb was dropped on it. He has pictures of himself in the leveled town surrounded by several children that survived the blast. They rescued the survivors and gave them medical treatment. The whole time no one knew about the radiation but he saw scientist in white suits going around doing test and no one knew why they were doing that until later. He eventually suffered from skin cancer that was treated but he passed away in his early 90's from Alzheimer's disease.
well during ww2 they put Asians in concentration like camps of course they were treated better than the jews they were still looked down upon and only joined the war to prove they were loyal to america
bloodraven1312 They didn't put Asians in concentration camps. Get your facts straight, idiot. They put Japanese-Americans and German-Americans in concentration camps. Look it up. It has been estimated that between 12,000 and 20,000 Chinese American men, representing up to 22 percent of the men in their portion of the U.S. population, served during World War II. Approximately 142,000 Filipinos served during World War II.
djokawari And any Japanese person put into an internment camp was allowed to leave as soon as they could prove that had somewhere to go away from the west coast, because they DID catch several spies.
They literally dont have the right names for anything and its pissing me off Even the things they looked up are wrong The germans wore gaiters. Americans had leggings. Its not that hard Just do some research
I love this show it is very informative. I have been a fan of mythbusters for years and to get this side of Adam is wonderful. thank you for taking the time to make these shows.
I find myself being just as excited when you showcase your props and costumes. That Star Wars book is a must have. If I don't win it then I'll have to get it for x-mas.
Adam i am the biggest star wars fan i know (on my 18th birthday i got a rebel alliance insignia tattoo) and have been watching tested and mythbusters forever! I would LOVE that book!
Hey guys! I love all of the costums that you show in Tested. Another commenter was right, adam needs do a book on all of his creations, both bought and built. Keep up the awesome show!
Great find on the Prop Store! The Pacific and Band of Brothers were painstakingly authentic and detailed and that's why they are so great, like watching History Live! Good job on Tested guys. BTW, would love the Star Wars book.
Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pants leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment; similar garments used primarily for display are spats. Originally, gaiters were made of leather. Today, gaiters for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as polyester. Gaiters for use on horseback continue to be made of leather.
I was super excited to see this new video from Tested since the WW2 era has been one of my favourite time periods to learn about since a kid. I recently came across this channel and was extremely happy since I've been a diehard Mythbuster fan for years now. I would value that book very much :)
The belt with the canteen is an M1923 cartridge belt to hold En block clips for an M1 Garand rifle or during the very early engagements in the Pacific, the M1903A3.
I am now drooling over that book. Every person who loves star wars and has a 3d printer who wants to make a costume this is the must have. It is my must have, Great props guys, every man cave needs some world war decorations.
Thats awesome i love the behind the scenes of tv and movies. Ive always been way more interested in how the costumes and sets were made then the actual movie
Massive Star Wars nerd and longtime fan of Tested here! I would absolutely love to win that book, especially signed. The preview images of the costume breakdowns look amazing. Thanks for the opportunity! :)
Hey Adam, this would be the "comment entry". I just wanted to say that you along with Stan Winston and Rick Baker have been my inspirations since a child, and I'm pursuing a career in prop/special effects because of you guys. Keep up the great work!
I love how Norm laughs thinking Adam is joking about the starch styrofoam, but realizes he is dead serious. Only Adam knows stuff like that. I'd love costume book!
Love your show! Norm and Grant you guys are living my dream. Had a discussion with my friends about which person (dead or alive) you would most want to spend a day with. They cant understand why i would chose Adam Savage! Keep up the good work! Would love a signed copy of the book.
E.B. Sledge in his book "With The Old Breed" repeatedly mentions how his "boondockers" (shoes) quickly wore away with the coral dust on Peleliu. He also mentions at least twice how he rolled on his back and put his feet in the air to let the sweat run our of his shoes ind down his legs. The shoes were not thick enough to withstand the conditions, but too thick to let his feet breath.
See more of Adam's misc costumes here: bit.ly/2TrS1eG
T@Abisai Ruiz isnt it m1938?
10:19 as a ww2 reenacter my god seeing those gaiters put on like that made me chuckle
Gunter G same here brother
Same here I Reenact as an 82nd airborne
It made me want to shoot myself
Coming from someone who’s gaiter straps have snapped into a million pieces, don’t lace them like that
@@matrion6098 they are laced correctly, i have mine set up like that. you are probably having such a hard time because they are 70 year old laces, id really recommend repro laces to save your self from such a pain (on second inspection they switched methods half way up but both ways of lacing are correct, just not to switch like that lol )
It makes me smile to see Adam get all gitty about any and all forms of unnatural weathering
+ricochet188 ok
giddy, you fucking ignoramus
Giddy
Adam look like a thinner version of Colonel Sanders.
Sergeant Savage
Colonel Savage.
Private Sandersqq
AlexSDU I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who thought that
Its form the Mulan Wuhan. Aka Corona Virus
plot twist, not fake weathering... actually dirty boxers
Andrew Jackson how did you know????????
Yo those are my boxers from Mexican night man don’t tell
I would be more concerned about who was sacrificed for the pants
Ggga
Gators on backwards. long side should go over the front of the foot
stfu
+moviemaker4678 so eloquent douchebag
Why are you so toxic for? He just said the truth.
moviemaker4678 dick
Amen john
If I may brag for just a second.....
I once got to wear a very similar dress outfit, in an episode of The History Channels "Air Aces" I landed a role in... Going through the costume truck with the dressers was actually more fun than shooting the scene.... And shooting the scene was VERY fun... getting to improvise my own lines allowed me to sneak in a favourite quote, "Harry, you old seven times a son-of-a-gun!"
A good costume can often improve, even the best performance.
Cheers!
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'll have to look it up... gimme time ;-)
It'd be a boring world without actors...
;-)
HA! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Aces#Episode_5_-_Robin_Olds
I played the outgoing commander, to Olds rolling in and taking my job
Maybe that's a good thing eh...
Clinton Hammond Line from It's a Wonderful Life.
Nice.
it looked like norm is adams son and he was getting him ready for the first day of school :D
HAHAHAHAH
Sad the actual USMC jacket is missing
Mr Duke Silver I know it sucks
The P41 is THE USMC jacket.
Its kind of a shit uniform to be honest. The uniform wouldve been seen on guadalcanal. The dress shirt was seen at the same time the P41 was seen. After guadalcanal men were wearing the P41 or P42 uniforms. The shirt was no longer being used in the field. The uniform is okay historically but the gear makes it look like shit. They gave him mid to late war gear with an early war uniform. Had they given him a P41 jacket it would be much better.
My stepfather, who answered Last Call in 2019, was a USN corpsman assigned to a USMC division. I put his dress cover on his casket, and get a thrill whenever I look at the rest of his uniforms and paperwork.
Adam is like a dad helping his son put on a costume for Halloween haha
Always remember to use shitloads of packing peanuts when mailing clothes. Wouldn't want it to get... dented?
Ive purchased everything they have from most of the original providers for the show.... It all gets shipped just in bags.
Prop store just really wants to take care of their customers
Probably to fill up space in the box so the clothes dont slide around and noise
He's got the leggings or gaitors on backwards the lacing goes on the outside not the inside of the leg.
Ah man... They put on those gators all wrong. Backwards and everything...
The back the front gaiters look hilarious!
Leggins for the Americans, gaiters for the British
What are gators? I'm sorry, english is not my first lenguage and i can't find a definition for it anywhere
Timenos gaiters are used to keep mud and stuff off the bottom half of your legs (your shins). They are often used for tramping. Because if you walk through a big pile of mud your legs are going to get really dirty.
The US Army used gaiters on their combat shoes until they were issued the M1943 combat boots.
I love how excited Adam gets in these unboxing videos. Like a kid on Christmas. It's infectious.
I love these videos on props and costumes. What a treasure trove. And I wish they would tour those Star Wars costumes across the world.
These uniforms are great. So that got me wondering. So after a bit of searching the interwebs and looking thru a buttload of WWII books I have, I think I figgered' it out. Adam is wearing a US Marine Summer Service Uniform. Worn by enlisted men and officers alike. The only variations were Lapel pins to designate an officers rank or arm patches for enlisted and noncoms. Khakis were authorized as the working uniform, (sorry Adam not a dress uniform) and also for leave and liberty. I have a few pics of officers wearing combat ribbons. I have also seen pic wearing Parachute Badge, but it's not an area II've looked at before. Norm is wearing a combination; summer service shirt with dungaree trousers. A cooler (wearing ) variation of the utility uniform which was made of heavy sage green cotton herringbone twill. Head gear available for Adam would be a "barracks cover" ( the flat topped dressy cover) or the "garrison cap" (also called the "pisscutter."). Suspenders and a rifle cartridge belt. I'm thrown however by the canteen. The Cover is a cross flap type, but I'm not sure of the canteen itself. My screenshot shows a metal cap. All the pictures I have and the canteens I see online have a black plastic cap. The same type I was issued in the US Army in 1975. IDK. Leather Field shoes and leggings, nice. Adam's SSU Would wear a pair of brown Cordovan Service Shoes. The "backpack" looks like a post Okinawa type Haversack. Although it could be an Officer's Canvas Field Bag. Prior to Okinawa these were mustard colored, but the USMC did use up the older (mustard colored) gear well into Korea. This is nice stuff. I'm jealous.
If I'm not mistaken the canteen is a replica of the early issue types before they had the plastic (probably "bakelite") caps. Strangely enough after WWII these were made with the metal caps in.. Japan! As a kid in the mid 70's my dad took me to a surplus store that had a big batch of WWII items still in stock. I had an M1 helmet and liner, web belt, canteen, etc. Wish I still had that stuff...
Norm is missing the HBT P-41 jacket
TheMichaelJ Show the canteen cover is known as a “dog-eared” cover and is specific to the Marines in WWII. The pack is the P1941 Haversack, used only by the Marines and was introduced mid war to replace the M1928 Haversack that both them and the Army were using at the time. Attached is the M1910 E-Tool (shovel) with its cover, and what looks like either a shelter half or bedroll, or both. The cartridge belt is an M1923. The M1910 canteens vary and I can’t say which type it was because I couldn’t get a good look. The suspenders I believe are an early M1936 type but I could be mistaken on that.
Yesterday I bought a winter ww2 service uniform
Norm has the best job ever!
Also; Will wielding an axe behind camera I was interesting.
Nice, Norm could pass as a Navajo Codetalker.
I love the pure joy Adam is able to convey when he opens this stuff for the first time.
I love how much detail they put into these.
can't believe prop store shipped adam a real kamikaze, legitimate.
You guys look great. That's a great generation. Semper FI. Go watch the show it's a great show and has history of some of the greatest marines alive.
Among WW2 participants American Uniform looks the most comfortable and functional. I'd say it is the best uniform of WW2.
I do agree with comfort and function. We for sure dont win in the looks department compared to the German uniforms.
@@raider_militaria to me comfortableness equals to beauty!
@@raider_militaria agreed. It looks pretty plain compared to its German counterpart for sure. However I do think the parsons and tanker jackets look really good.
Love the amount of details in the work, the weathering and wearing of the items are what make them look and feel just right.
Those costumes are amazing the amount of work put into something like that really paid off in this case.
When did these videos go from "Adam shows us how to _make_ something" to "Adam show off some expensive props that he can afford"...?
I realise Tested needs to release videos to make money, but this is just twisting all the reasons that made it (and Adam's videos, specifically) successful in the first place. I mean, there's nothing wrong with showing other people's work, but either show those people doing the work, or at least show Adam reproducing some of the techniques.
They are kinda cheap for the quality of what they look like. A lot I seen were 200-300$ for a full set.
***** I don't have "a problem", either. No one forces me to watch them, and both Adam and the Tested guys are obviously free to do whatever they want.
But I'd much rather see Adam actually _making_ stuff (or demonstrating some techniques). And these "showoff" videos seem to have been gradually _replacing_ those other ones.
_Anyone_ with a decent bank account can buy movie props and show them off. Having access to Adam and just doing that (instead of showing the things he can _do_, and the skills that make him different from other people) is a waste.
While I could write a book of jokes, japes, and jabs regarding Tested's producing some of the most unabashedly First World content I've ever seen, I don't mind watching Adam (or Will, or Norm) show off his new toys. That's kind of what Tested is all about: a bunch of enthusiasts being enthusiastic about the things that enthuse them.
The guys at Tested are into DIY projects, but that's just one thing on their list of interests. As someone with a list of hobbies that includes astrophotography, 3D printing, aviation, consumer tech, CAD, PC gaming, inventing, and piano, I can totally understand why Tested chooses not to specialize in any one thing-- it's simply irresponsible to ignore all of the awesome stuff in our world.
One last thing to bear in mind: if a project is worth the cost/effort of producing a series of videos, it has to be big, complex, and interesting. As we all know, however, those ambitious DIY builds are the ones we never have enough time or energy to start.
OK on these comments I've seen a lot of bullshit. They're called leggings. Gaiters are a shortened version of the leggings that were worn by GIs in WWII but those are leggings. Gaiters were also worn by Germans in WWII. Putties are a long piece of fabric that was wrapped around the calves and used by the British and Japanese in WWII.
+WWIIman1942 Putties were not used by the British in WW2.
They used them in the First World War, gaiters were used by the British & Canadian forces in the Second World War.
But yes, It annoys me when people call the dismounted leggings gaiters!
WWIIman1942 no your wrong I have short one and long dismounted legging in witch that are called m1938 dismount legging look it up and only counrty hade puttys was Japanese lol
Us dismount leggings are called m1938 dismount leggings look up and Japanese wher only one used pottys in ww2
WWIIman1942 your wrong shorten 6 eye let and eye lets are called 1938 dismount legging I got butch of them I'm sick of people thinking us gi are alligator leggings look them up
I was so hyped for The Pacific after Band of Brothers. Then I was disappointed, nowhere near as good.
I felt that way at first, but then I realized it was just different. It wasn't really supposed to be the same as Band of Brothers.
i thought it did a much better job to show the change a person goes through when objected to the horror of war, i wouldnt say i liked it more then band of brothers but at least just as much
My problem with it was I didn't like any of the characters but in BoB I thought they were a great bunch with really good chemistry between the actors!
DriveCancelled The same for me. I really missed the great relations between the soldiers in The Pacific. It just felt empty in a way.
It really wasn't as good no, but I think they're also entirely different. The Pacific was very clearly about the mental effects of war on its soldiers and as such was a much more difficult show to 'enjoy', even showing some of the american soldiers being pretty awful too. Whereas BoB was obviously a more 'heroic' stance on the allies efforts in more well known part of the war. They were two very different conflicts, so the shows did feel a lot different from one another. Rewatching The Pacific made me understand it a lot more and appreciate it, but again I really don't enjoy it anywhere near as much as BoB.
Man I remember searching ebay years ago for an airborne replica jacket and managed to actually find one that was used in Band of Brothers, it was weathered too. I got outbid and it sold for £110. Can't imagine how much it would be worth these days! What a find, I hope Adam held on to this costume!
I always love videos when Adam brings out something from his collection. Old or new, its always amazing.
0:54 you mean WWII....
are you watching that guy in the reflection on the mirror?
Someone give me a link to that prop store, I want to recreate the Japaneses unit that fought for the US in WW2. Historically I'm Asian which kinda fits the uniform idea. My grandpa severed in both World War 2 and Korean War. He was given the Bronze and Sliver Medal, I want to
+James karabatos lmgtfy.com/?q=prop+store
ConditionOfMan ...was that really necessary? I provided a link. James was being polite. No need to be condescending.
***** I gave them the tools and an example so that they could be more self-reliant in the future. Adam and Norm only said "Prop Store" like 8 or 9 times in the video.
you talking about 442nd regimental combat team that fought in Italy (i think)
Basically.
Im blown away, this is my favorite show. After working through nightshift on my way home just as the sun rises over the Arizona mountains all i can think about it what will they do next. Adam you are truly amazing!
Please keep doing these videos. My favorite part is when you describe the weathering methods that you or others use. I like to build props in my spare time and weathering is always the best part. I'm always looking for new techniques. Thanks guys!
1:03 hi Will
They are called m1938 dismounted leggings by the way
Yea... The Americans in the European theatre definitely had the better jackets during ww2.
Daniel Irving Pilots had the best jackets, the A-2 and the G-1 flight jackets are so good looking
Mr Duke Silver don't pilots always have the best jackets?😂
Daniel Irving Theyre the ones who can have the most casual clothes i guess, just look at WW1
Even to this day the government spends more time with army and air force....the marined get the hand me downs
Those weren’t the only jackets. They mainly used the p41/p42 uniforms. That uniform is just the starboard service shirt.
I like how he has p41 trousers and no p41 jacket
Great costumes. you two look fantastic! I love watching the pair of you get so excited over a simple unboxing. It is almost like getting a package in the mail for myself~
The "leggings " are called "puttees". Well in the British army anyway. A puttee, also spelled puttie, is the name, adapted from the Hindi patti, bandage for a covering for the lower part of the leg from the ankle to the knee. I think the yanks may call them "gaitors".
+Gribbo9999 gaiters
+Gribbo9999 They are leggings. The Puttees are wrap on versions used by the Japanese in WWII and most countries during WWI. The Gaitors are used by the German and Commonwealth forces and they are smaller and less hard to put on (Trust me I have experience with Puttees, Gaitors and Leggings.) Leggings are hard and were used by leggings during WWII, WWI and Korea.
+Reenactor “Stretch” 1943 THANK YOU! Hahahah I was head banging my head in the wall! Americans used Puttees in WW1 but Gaitors/leggins were designed so the boot length could be cut down to save on leather. I have a few originals in the boxes of junk we pull out of the tanks at my job when we restore them.
Gribbo9999 leggings are more akin to spats, he is wearing leggings. Putties are a leg wrap and wool in the context of WWI. and not what is shown. The US military only used putties in WWI, and that was after ditching leggings. The British military also didn’t wear putties in WWII, they wore gaiters, just like the Germans later in the war.
Source: I have a pair of and have worn both.
Marine M1938 Leggings (stamped "Leggings" on insides)
Please tell me where you got it, so I can become poor real quick.
Andrew Coffman prop store
Its funny cause you could probably buy original for cheaper than what they sell theyre shit for.
Never tuck your pants into your boots. God dam it will.
KEEP YOUR HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS YOU POGS!
His names norm... Will is off camera
+Hannah Clark was a while ago since I typed this. sure will shouts to them to tuck them in. maybe he doesn't, either way the point stands.
Nope, Your argument has collapsed upon itself with illogical sense like that.
Michael Gallagher
Out of curiosity, why not?
It truly is astounding how well they can make paint look like any kind of stain, from mud to blood to sweat. Mind blowing.
Thank you Norm for keeping your finger off of the trigger! Even with an airsoft fake gun it is important to always treat guns as if they were real and loaded, good habits keep people alive. Watch where you let that barrel track, but overall, thanks for being a good example.
what the hell is Will doing with a hammer??? lol
I was wondering the same thing! LOL
The leggings are called gators
Do you know what their use was good sir?
Maarten v D Used to keep mud and stones out of your boots. As well as minor protection from snake bites etc.
gus111 Does anyone knows when the Marines transition to combat boots. I know that they were still using leggings or gators in Korea. As Chinese troops were told not fight those soldiers with the yellow leggings. The necktie is called field scarf on WWII Marine lingo.
caper2x It looks like it can be situation dependent thing, (similar to how you have different uniforms for different Climates) but from what I have read up on (please correct me if I am wrong!). It looks like it could have been that combat boots were widely used in Vietnam. It would make sense, since trudging in deep mud would totally negate the use of gaiters. As I said someone correct me if im wrong. :)
gus111
Leggins were standard issue till after the Korean Conflict. A lot of WWII gear and equipage was used in Korea. You are correct we changed over to combat boots with the higher leather uppers like Corcoran boots.
This is really great!
A piece of history being displayed, thats how this feels like,
I actually showed this video to my grandfather and he got emotinonal watching this.
Its very detailed, love the blood and sweat stains.
Adam looks great in the uniform, the tie is a beautiful piece.
I would love to get the Star Wars book with autograph, would get a nice place in my room next to my big R2 3d puzzle.
I know it's too late to win that book as I am a Star Wars fan, but the prop uniforms are pretty cool. I served 5 years in the Marines and my grandfather fought in WWII out in the Pacific in the Army. He was in the Philippines, New Guinea, and went into Hiroshima a few days after the bomb was dropped on it. He has pictures of himself in the leveled town surrounded by several children that survived the blast. They rescued the survivors and gave them medical treatment. The whole time no one knew about the radiation but he saw scientist in white suits going around doing test and no one knew why they were doing that until later. He eventually suffered from skin cancer that was treated but he passed away in his early 90's from Alzheimer's disease.
am i the only one that feels its kinda ironic they had a asian dress up in a american ww2 uniform that would of been used to fight japan?
Plenty of Asian-americans fought in wwii so no, I don't think so.
well during ww2 they put Asians in concentration like camps of course they were treated better than the jews they were still looked down upon and only joined the war to prove they were loyal to america
bloodraven1312 They didn't put Asians in concentration camps. Get your facts straight, idiot. They put Japanese-Americans and German-Americans in concentration camps. Look it up. It has been estimated that between 12,000 and 20,000 Chinese American men, representing up to 22 percent of the men in their portion of the U.S. population, served during World War II. Approximately 142,000 Filipinos served during World War II.
djokawari
And any Japanese person put into an internment camp was allowed to leave as soon as they could prove that had somewhere to go away from the west coast, because they DID catch several spies.
mattorama I don't think what you're saying is true. Sounds like a myth, to me.
They literally dont have the right names for anything and its pissing me off
Even the things they looked up are wrong
The germans wore gaiters. Americans had leggings.
Its not that hard
Just do some research
I know right!
I just imagine that asian dude running around yelling KAMIKAZE!
Wrong thing it'd be "Banzai"
Silent CG banzaii!!!!
The costumes look better than I first expected. Looking great guys.
I love this show it is very informative. I have been a fan of mythbusters for years and to get this side of Adam is wonderful. thank you for taking the time to make these shows.
Not bad (Obama face) !
DA oliHVAR
What's wrong with that/you ?
Ian Clarke Probably doesn't know the meme.
Well that escalated quickly (meme) !
The radial wipe transition for the Star Wars book was great
The Pacific is top 5 WWII movies/TV for sure. Such an amazing show
I find myself being just as excited when you showcase your props and costumes. That Star Wars book is a must have. If I don't win it then I'll have to get it for x-mas.
Awesome costumes. It's always exciting to see what costumes you'll get your hands on next.
Hey guys, you should definitely make this a regular feature. By far one of my favourite segments!
Adam i am the biggest star wars fan i know (on my 18th birthday i got a rebel alliance insignia tattoo) and have been watching tested and mythbusters forever! I would LOVE that book!
Hey guys! I love all of the costums that you show in Tested. Another commenter was right, adam needs do a book on all of his creations, both bought and built. Keep up the awesome show!
It's always great to know that other people like to dress up just for fun as well.
It would be awesome to see whats inside that Start Wars book :D
Great find on the Prop Store! The Pacific and Band of Brothers were painstakingly authentic and detailed and that's why they are so great, like watching History Live! Good job on Tested guys. BTW, would love the Star Wars book.
Everything Adam Savage touches is amazing! Give the book away to me!!!
Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pants leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment; similar garments used primarily for display are spats. Originally, gaiters were made of leather. Today, gaiters for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as polyester. Gaiters for use on horseback continue to be made of leather.
I was super excited to see this new video from Tested since the WW2 era has been one of my favourite time periods to learn about since a kid. I recently came across this channel and was extremely happy since I've been a diehard Mythbuster fan for years now. I would value that book very much :)
As usual this episode was great ! continue doing what your are doing. Big cheers from Sweden !
Awesome Costumes. That Star Wars book sounds amazing! Definitely needs to go in my collection.
Ah man winning that costume book signed by Adam would just be the greatest thing ever!
The belt with the canteen is an M1923 cartridge belt to hold En block clips for an M1 Garand rifle or during the very early engagements in the Pacific, the M1903A3.
I like how Adam is always excited.
This is yet another video of why Tested is one of my favorite channels. It makes me want to go get a cool costume now.
I am now drooling over that book. Every person who loves star wars and has a 3d printer who wants to make a costume this is the must have. It is my must have, Great props guys, every man cave needs some world war decorations.
WWII and Star Wars bonus two of my favorite things.
My Dad severed in WWII in the Pacific. I have my Dads pictures in his dress uniform. Awesome props guys!
I love how their eyes open with wonder and amazement when dealing with high production value costumes.
Dude, not only does this make me happy as prop loving guy, as a REENACTOR this makes me happy!
Thats awesome i love the behind the scenes of tv and movies. Ive always been way more interested in how the costumes and sets were made then the actual movie
Massive Star Wars nerd and longtime fan of Tested here! I would absolutely love to win that book, especially signed. The preview images of the costume breakdowns look amazing. Thanks for the opportunity! :)
those costumes look great and whoever get's that book would be so incredibly lucky!
Just love these costume unboxings. Keep up the awesome work, glad to be a premium member.
Adam is just the coolest when it comes to costumes
i love how adam shares everything he gets with people he knows
You are both part of the greatest generation. Those who seek to educate the world. love the videos you guys(and gals) post.
That last track shot was glorious in all its semi-Charlie's Angels charm!
Hey Adam, this would be the "comment entry". I just wanted to say that you along with Stan Winston and Rick Baker have been my inspirations since a child, and I'm pursuing a career in prop/special effects because of you guys. Keep up the great work!
Great looking uniforms. I still have my Navy dress blues from back in the day when I had a 32" waist. There is no way I could get back into those.
A most magnificent thing a thing if excellence and beauty. My grandfather wore the exact same one but he was the firs person in liberated Rome
That book would an awesome present for my Star Wars fanatic father.
My Kids and I would love the book!
Great video, I love that you guys genuinely enjoy each costume you receive.
Those are some nice costumes, also I do have to agree putting them on is half of the fun.
I love how Norm laughs thinking Adam is joking about the starch styrofoam, but realizes he is dead serious. Only Adam knows stuff like that. I'd love costume book!
Really cool costumes. That book looks amazing, perfect to have on a coffee table for people to look through it and talk.
WOW, loved the props!
Norm did look great!
Love your show! Norm and Grant you guys are living my dream. Had a discussion with my friends about which person (dead or alive) you would most want to spend a day with. They cant understand why i would chose Adam Savage! Keep up the good work! Would love a signed copy of the book.
The pacific was an awesome series, totally worth the blueray purchase
who buys a costume not to wear?! so glad you guys give these life :D
E.B. Sledge in his book "With The Old Breed" repeatedly mentions how his "boondockers" (shoes) quickly wore away with the coral dust on Peleliu. He also mentions at least twice how he rolled on his back and put his feet in the air to let the sweat run our of his shoes ind down his legs. The shoes were not thick enough to withstand the conditions, but too thick to let his feet breath.