"I have seen the discussion elsewhere in this thread against using anachronistic military emblems. I debated with myself for awhile before using my Eight Army insiginia because the unit wasn't organized until world war II. Still I thought…"
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World Steam Expo Video
Started this discussion. Last reply by Captain Harker Jun 3, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
For those of you who did not have a chance to attend the World Steam Expo this last weekend in Dearborn, Michigan - here is a small taste of it. I co-host a podcast call "No Prisoners, No Mercy";…Continue
Steampunk Sonic Screwdriver
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jose couvillion Jul 13, 2011. 17 Replies 3 Likes
Here is a version of the sonic screwdriver that was used by River Song in the Dr. Who episode "Silence in the Library'. I made it out of brass (and have the burn marks from the brass to show for…Continue
Another Steampunk Raygun
Started this discussion. Last reply by A.L.Edwards, Rogue Clockmaster May 17, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I initially started out by modifying and painting Nerf guns. After I felt comfortable enough I moved up to fabricating my own pistols from various parts. The latest addition to my first steampunk…Continue
Not what I thought
Started this discussion. Last reply by Captain Harker Apr 18, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Originally I start building an entirely different outfit. I built the leather and brass mask, collar, upper arm, lower arm and hand. Then came the massive belt (a bit to wide as it makes this…Continue
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Captain Harker replied to The General's discussion MIlitary Steampunk"My sister and one of our friends do military steampunk. We have formed an airship named in honor of a recently deceased friend. As part of my uniform I wear insignia I earned while I was in the service - which engendered a…"
Captain Harker replied to GothFae's discussion What to wear! What to Wear? in the group The Cog of Acceptance"The problem with the skirt is that it is big all around and a might too short. I am 5' 10" (about). My sister is going to gather the loose material around the waist into the back. Can she take in the original skirt? I don 't know...in…"
Captain Harker replied to GothFae's discussion What to wear! What to Wear? in the group The Cog of Acceptance"I recently purchased a victorian jacket and matching skirt. The jacket fits well but the skirt is gathered at the waist it makes me look like I should have tethers and the word "Goodyear" printed across my bum. The character is…"
Captain Harker replied to Euphorbia Dinsdale Vercotti's discussion What foods do we indulge in? in the group The Cog of Acceptance"coffee...lots of coffee. One work days I drink about a litre of coffee a day (my guess is that it's a sleep substitute). Fortunately my doctor has never complained and the dietician said it's good for my asthma as it dilates my…"
Captain Harker replied to GothFae's discussion What to wear! What to Wear? in the group The Cog of Acceptance"Thanks I will take a look at some of the "laced to fit" corsets for my formal outfit. Other than that I guess my choice is to just be plump and happy.
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Captain Harker replied to GothFae's discussion What to wear! What to Wear? in the group The Cog of Acceptance"My fear over what to wear was over whether my interests would be accepted. I have three costumes I am working on at the moment, but the whole "steampunk klingon" thing had me a bit jitterish at my first steampunk…"
Captain Harker replied to Prof. Sebastian Fate's discussion In Praise of Zombies in the group The Cog of Acceptance"In fact I have been quite worried about the ever growing presence of zombies of late. There are even times when it occurs to me that I TOO may have zombified. The I realize that it is only because the workaday world has a tendency to gel my…"
Captain Harker liked Ilah B's discussion How far can we push the boundaries and still call it steampunk?Captain Harker replied to Ilah B's discussion How far can we push the boundaries and still call it steampunk? in the group The Cog of Acceptance""...let man label you as they may. If you alone of all the nation shall decide one way, and that way be the right way according to your convictions of the right, you have done your duty by yourself and by your country- hold up your head! You…"
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- We live in the suburbs of Chicago where we publish a podcast for the virgin worlds collective. I developed an interest in steampunk when we covered it for a recent show.
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- At 8:45am on December 18, 2010,
Ryan McMann said… Welcome to the Empire!!
- At 11:12pm on December 17, 2010,
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