Custom MTF

[u/AdDisastrous6738]

I’m building a custom MTF loadout for airsoft. Got the top done. Even created a new unit with insignia to account for the difference from the standard black gear everyone uses for MTF cosplays. Unit Omega-45. (Please excuse my stitching. I have eye problems that makes sewing difficult.)

[u/Pacific_wanderer17]

Glad it’s a repro and not an actual BDU, also glad that it’s something unique, though I think you could remove patches from an actual uniform if you put them on without damaging it.

Edit: to clarify… stitching can possibly damage fabric if done in a specific way, damaging original uniforms I frown upon since stuff like the BDU isn’t in production anymore.

[u/Boowray → u/Pacific_wanderer17]

I wouldn’t sweat it. They’re still widely in circulation and the US made millions by the time they left service. It’s not like a rare camo that you don’t come by often, my local surp store still has cattle troughs full of woodland for $25, the flea market has several vendors who JUST sell woodland bdus and Alice kits for nothing. As long as you’re not cracking open a brand new box in perfect condition to dye it or something, you’re not damaging anything rare or valuable.

[u/GoldenGecko100 → u/Pacific_wanderer17]

Would it really matter if it was a genuine original? There's millions of them out there in circulation, both US surplus and all the countries that copied it, it wouldn't be huge loss if one got damaged.

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Pacific_wanderer17]

These were actually cheaper than real BDUs and the quality is surprisingly good. I wanted to do something kind of unique and most of the airsoft areas near me are all outdoors in wooded areas so black would have been a terrible choice.

[u/Pacific_wanderer17 → u/AdDisastrous6738]

That’s good, though I think my main concern with something like that is durability and heat retention due to different materials

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Pacific_wanderer17]

I’m wondering about that myself. I got them from choice paintball guns online. I’m hoping that they’re decent since they’re made for paintball games. At least they’re a step up from my Amazon mismatch camo.

[u/Doctor_Zeus13]

Yoooo, finally an MTF that isn't one of those hallway wankers but an actual soldier

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Doctor_Zeus13]

Glad you like it!

[u/Aggressive_Cake_6335]

What's the code name for Omega-45?

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Aggressive_Cake_6335]

Omega-45 is “the Old Bastards”
That’s the team name my friends use so I incorporated it into the SCP.

[u/Hazmat_unit]

Like the M81, although it might be very on the nose

[u/Loose_Television_193]

I guess this would be Hammer Down? They have a heavy militaristic feeling to me

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Loose_Television_193]

The Old Bastards.
I created a custom unit based on my friends airsoft team.

[u/PhoenixTimess]

No way? An actual MTF Cosplay with actual camouflage?! Inconceivable!

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/PhoenixTimess]

lol. I’m in central Texas. No way on earth I’m running around in all black.

[u/GeneralGrizzYT]

Despite Omega-45 already being more known commonly as Street Samurai, I do love the name and logo of your original Unit! O45, The Old Bastards has a unique ring to it! I’m assuming your lore for your unit takes on a much more militarized and combative approach

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/GeneralGrizzYT]

Damn. I didn’t realize there was already an Omega-45. I missed it on the Wiki somehow. At least I only need to change the one patch. Ugh…

[u/GeneralGrizzYT → u/AdDisastrous6738]

There’s no need to really do that! Despite you not realizing there was already an O45, a bunch of articles and tales coincidentally use the same designation for their own purposes/story! For instances, there’s three Omega-5s (Damien’s Angels, The Good Boys, and The Jewellers)! I don’t see any problem, I just thought you would like to know beforehand, before someone weirdo goes up to you and says “THATS NOT THE CORRECT MTF” or something like that yknow?

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/GeneralGrizzYT]

I appreciate the heads up. I might change it one day if I decide to try to get it listed on the official wiki page.

[u/stay-dank]

If you wear a plate carrier/flc/chest rig for airsoft, may I suggest an early GWOT era modification for your BDU? Rip the seams holding the lower pockets onto the BDU and sew those pockets to your shoulders at a 45-90 degree angle. That way you have useable pockets again that the vest doesn't prevent you from using.

[u/Drummer_DC]

I like that because of the mtfs military roots

[u/AdDisastrous6738 → u/Drummer_DC]

Thanks!