79th NY Cameron Highlanders

[Finn]

You look good, and the first effort can either be discouraging or heartening. You did well. As you get deeper into the hobby, you'll continue to tweak your impression and you'll never be "done."
Good job!

[Kilted Rogue]

Richard
Sorry for the mis-communication. I seemed to have miss read your post. There is a lot of bad information out there on the 79th, i have seen people portraying the unit in the field at battle in the kilt and dress uniform, then again also in the regular army uniform.

I plan to adjust and change my impression as time and money allows

[Kilted Rogue]

Wooooo! I just got your PMs and read the thread! I'm impressed. I have to be honest, you are too hard on yourself! You described the uniform as if it were the worst historical impression ever conceived!

I have an old 79th sporran somewhere that Ill part with for a low price to help out your cause

There have been a lot of suggestions but I'll throw in my $.02.

Hat. Money is tight to get a 79th one.... In the mean time, take the feathers off? The 79th wore hackles after the war with the uniform change, but before and during the war they didn't Its a quick something that can make things better.

LOVE the jacket. Really, its one of the best jacket I have seen! I like the collar and the detail....the cut fits you well....Wonderful!

The Kilt is great. Only a handful of people know about the pleating and I can almost guarantee to wont meet them in person. The tartan set is right so I would have to say with your expense...its great

Belt / Sash. If your father would allow it, take off the brass keeper on the belt. The sash is correct. Try and find a balance with where you wear the belt. If possible, wear it over the last button.

All of the images of 79th soldiers with sashes I have seen show them completely under the belt. Try and place the sash on your thigh about half way from the left side of your body and the front. About 45 degrees. Also, make the sash wider when you wrap it around so theres more room for the belt to rest on. Aim for red on both sides of the belt ith:


Shoes. The tongues are a bit long but they are the closest things to the originals without being false buckle shoes. If you could find someone to modify those tongues.....that would be really neat.

Sorry for the novel! Im gone for a few weeks and so many things happen. Im hoping I can still catch you on YIM Rogue

I think you have inspired me to take pictures of me wearing my uniform.

GREAT 5th New York Impression btw! I have been working on mine.
1st Issue jacket...unfinished



Awesome thread! I needed some cheering up

Please post pics in your uniform, I would love to see what you have together.

[cavscout]

this photo is horrible I'm almost embarrassed to post it but I thought I'd just mention that the Atlanta History Center has a 79th Glen on display. Very hard to get a photo with my cell phone If you are in Atlanta, the History Center has a nice museum of Civil War History in general with many weapons and kit.

[79thReproductions]

yay! The DuBose collection glengarry Ill dig up some more pictures. Can I save that one for referance? Cough Post war glengarry cough cough* ith:

[Kilted Rogue]

Thanks for posting the pic. I was just through ATL. I think i have seen that photo before. Is that a " hackle" in the hat. It looks like a wing

[79thReproductions]

Yup, the post war unit started using hackles. More like a giant bird wing slapped on the side : D

Oh! Here are some pictures of a friend in a war time kit. Cpl. William McKnight of Company C.

[macwilkin]

Yup, the post war unit started using hackles. More like a giant bird wing slapped on the side : D

Oh! Here are some pictures of a friend in a war time kit. Cpl. William McKnight of Company C.

Grand -- just grand! My bonnet's off to your friend!

T.