epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
It almost looks like the center seal of my badge. I think eltee was having a buddy make one from scratch but I dunno the progress of that. Still hoping the badge is still on!
Walking Dead Sheriff Uniform
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TheMechanic
Sr Member
Rick's badges are definitely scratch built. I can't wait to see what Eltee comes up with.
For the time being, I'm building my own badge based on a vintage Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice badge. It won't be perfect but it'll do for now.
For the time being, I'm building my own badge based on a vintage Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice badge. It won't be perfect but it'll do for now.
superDrool
Sr Member
Mech, your hobby is begining to be infectious. 
TheMechanic
Sr Member
Here's my 'Walking Dead' Sheriff's Dept. badge progress so far.
I started with a Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice badge blank. The badge was never finished and is stamped out of solid copper, no curve to it, no center seal and no pin on the back.
What I did was I found a really thin copper washer the exact size I needed to cover the original wording and I epoxied it in place.
I found a Georgia State center seal and had it made in nickel plate. The center seal is silver real life although it looks gold in my photos it is not, it is silver.
So then I epoxied the center seal in place.
All I need to do now is get it re-engraved with "King County Sheriff", attach the pin to the back, bend the points a little to give it some curvature and then I'll Rub N' Buff it gold.
It's not perfect but it's been a cool project and so far I'm very happy with it.
Almost there!
I started with a Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice badge blank. The badge was never finished and is stamped out of solid copper, no curve to it, no center seal and no pin on the back.
What I did was I found a really thin copper washer the exact size I needed to cover the original wording and I epoxied it in place.
I found a Georgia State center seal and had it made in nickel plate. The center seal is silver real life although it looks gold in my photos it is not, it is silver.
So then I epoxied the center seal in place.
All I need to do now is get it re-engraved with "King County Sheriff", attach the pin to the back, bend the points a little to give it some curvature and then I'll Rub N' Buff it gold.
It's not perfect but it's been a cool project and so far I'm very happy with it.
Almost there!
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superDrool
Sr Member
Great job so far mech! You are one resourceful fella, I tell ya.
I thought this qualified as Uniform material:
I thought this qualified as Uniform material:
somerset fox
Sr Member
I think the brown leather and fur collar police/ sheriff jacket works for the comic book version, but Rick in the TV show appears to be wearing one closer to this:
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It's a uniform jacket made by Blauer. Although even this isn't identical:
Rick's jacket has almost squared off pocket flaps and a dark button, which makes me think it's custom made, but based on the Blauer. They included an (unused) chest badge slot- the two holes on the left chest for the sheriff badge off his shirt.
The hunt continues...
It's a uniform jacket made by Blauer. Although even this isn't identical:
Rick's jacket has almost squared off pocket flaps and a dark button, which makes me think it's custom made, but based on the Blauer. They included an (unused) chest badge slot- the two holes on the left chest for the sheriff badge off his shirt.
The hunt continues...
TheMechanic
Sr Member
Oh Martin, I found the exact duty jacket he wears on the show. It's made by Spiewak.
Look around though as the prices vary wildly from about $80 to $140.
Look around though as the prices vary wildly from about $80 to $140.
superDrool
Sr Member
I thought he had a fur collar in first ep. walking away from the patrol car, guns and gas can in hand? I guess I was seeing things. :/
That's okay I'm not a fan of the thin, windbreaker style jackets. It would suit the climate for Georgia though. I'll stick with my A2 here in New England.
That's okay I'm not a fan of the thin, windbreaker style jackets. It would suit the climate for Georgia though. I'll stick with my A2 here in New England.
TheMechanic
Sr Member
The Spiewak duty jacket he wore in Episode 1 comes with a zip-ut Thinsulate liner which wasn't needed due to the 100+ degree temperatures while they were filming in Georgia.
At some point I'd like to pick one up and add my patches to it.
It would look good without the patches for everyday wear too.
At some point I'd like to pick one up and add my patches to it.
It would look good without the patches for everyday wear too.
somerset fox
Sr Member
Interesting! Which model is it Jared? I've looked at their site but can't identify which one it is.
somerset fox
Sr Member
Another officer joins the ranks off the King County Sheriff Department
Pictures are a bit ropey and i'm getting better quality ones soon, but here's my take on this costume/ uniform:
Pictures are a bit ropey and i'm getting better quality ones soon, but here's my take on this costume/ uniform:
superDrool
Sr Member
Looks pretty spot on, Martin! The hat and badge top this uniform off nicely.
somerset fox
Sr Member
Haven't sourced the firearm yet. Any suggestions? Boots- trying to aquire a pair of good ol' boy cowboy boots, which is what Rick appears to wear in some photos. (Unless you tell me he wears Magnums, which i already have a couple of pairs of!)
For the firearm, I just use an airsoft revolver with the orange tip removed. Just look on ebay for a 6" revolver. Sometimes one that is silver with a brown handle isn't available, but there usually seems to be at least one for around $35USD. I'm not sure about how difficult it would be to ship to the UK, though.
The boots should be black cowboy boots. I live in Texas, so I had to buy a pair when I moved to this state to conform with the state dress code, so I was lucky that I had them laying around and was able to use them with this costume.
(I'm joking about there being a state dress code. Mostly.)
Oh, and for anyone else looking to source the pants, I got a PM from someone who said they talked to Quartermaster.com and they were willing to put a tan stripe on their brown pants for about $8. So it seems like QM could be a 1-stop shop for the uniform, and at a fairly affordable price, too.
The boots should be black cowboy boots. I live in Texas, so I had to buy a pair when I moved to this state to conform with the state dress code, so I was lucky that I had them laying around and was able to use them with this costume.
(I'm joking about there being a state dress code. Mostly.)
Oh, and for anyone else looking to source the pants, I got a PM from someone who said they talked to Quartermaster.com and they were willing to put a tan stripe on their brown pants for about $8. So it seems like QM could be a 1-stop shop for the uniform, and at a fairly affordable price, too.
Don't you have to be a member of an airsoft group to get an airsoft pistol or revolver..
TheMechanic
Sr Member
Martin, here's a couple links to the jacket-
SPIEWAK TACTICAL DUTY JACKET BROWN Fire Equipment, Law Enforcement Equipment, EMS Supplies
The Cop Shop on Wheels - Product Information
Good looking uniform!
SPIEWAK TACTICAL DUTY JACKET BROWN Fire Equipment, Law Enforcement Equipment, EMS Supplies
The Cop Shop on Wheels - Product Information
Good looking uniform!
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
where'd you hear that? You can walk up to your local wal-mart store and pick up an airsoft gun; as long as you're over 18 or can sweet talk the cashier. :thumbsup
I've gotten a couple airsoft guns to modify from airsoftgi.com and evike.com
