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Why the Judges uniform is spot on!

Started by COMMANDO FORCES, 28 July, 2011, 08:01:45 PM

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COMMANDO FORCES

Finally, having looked at the pictures in Empire and digested everything that I need from them, I have decided to comment and Grud says, 'it's all good'.

First up, the complete package! Helmet, badges, leathers, pads, Lawgiver and colour scheme, it's all there and it looks like a real uniform that could be worn on the streets to fight crime! Above all, that is what the uniform is for and so we don't need to see the extremes of certain artists work up on the big screen.

Having not read the script (why would I want to spoil the surprise) but sadly not being able to escape the gist of the storyline, this uniform seems to be from the early stages of Mega City One. Because of this, it has to be practical, hard wearing, easy to wear and distinctive in a crowd.

Before I continue, a bit of advice for anyone not knowledgeable with the Military/Police and the wearing of uniforms. You get issued two types, work and parade. Many people try and slightly alter the works uniform just to make themselves look a little better and usually are met with the phrase "it's not a FUCKING fashion parade!" on inspection.
Above all these uniforms are NOT bespoke, you get the size or nearest size to your size, that's life!

Helmet – When issued these you would be issued a stock size for your head. It's not made individually for your face and therefore some may not look right but they're not there to be all nice and pretty. It's there to protect primarily and secondly to help you stand out in a crowd to let the public see you, if they need your help. When that first picture came out, screams of it's too big flooded the net. I knew it was mainly down to the angle of the picture and the point above (Dredd is just one of many Law enforcers and so wouldn't be made an individual one).

Looking at the pic of four Judges in Empire on page 98, you can see this point. Lex has part of his cheeks in shadow and there is light between the bottom of the helmet and neck protector, so the helmet looks big. Alvarez looks spot on, his dark skin blends with the shadows and his neck protector is higher and goes up behind the back of the helmet, making it look smaller.
The Judge stood at the rear looks absolutely perfect. The smaller Judge, well I take you to my point about being issued your helmet. If the helmet is your size then unlucky that's the one you will be issued!

I have noticed that no-one has mentioned that your vision is extremely limited inside this type of helmet, good! We have to have this look otherwise it just aint Dredd, so let's move on!

Leathers/Body Armour – Spot on with the hard wearing, contact parts being reinforced and the areas where you need to breathe being made more accomodating (around the crotch – look at the cover). You can also see tiny holes around the body armour, probably to help keep you cool by wicking moisture away from you. You have to make a stand between protection and comfort and protection will always come out on top!

Shoulder Pads – Perfect for what is needed. As has been said by many a fan, these are as close to the original version of the Judges uniform as we have seen in a long time, close fitting and protective! There are no snag points on these, so you can shoulder barge your way through bodies and doorways without worrying about being slowed down. The eagle is embossed on the right hand shoulder, which is great and they are functional. They've even made them gold in colour, what more do you need! Some have mentioned the sloping shoulders, I take you to the point at the top, again!

Badges – The name badge reminds me of Stallone's a little and I can live with that. It's functional, flat (no hero badges here) and sunk into the chest armour (no snag points) so it's another practical part of the uniform. Okay, there's no chain but that's a grab point for a perp in close quarter combat and is a big no-no. Just look at the amount of clip on ties that have to be worn in certain jobs nowadays because it's a grab point enabling the wearer to be choked, similar stuff!

Elbow/Knee Pads – Again spot on and green.

Colour Scheme – This is perfect, with the helmet, the black/blue of the leathers, gold shoulder pads and green boots, knee and elbow pads

My final point is about the room entry picture on pages 100/101. This is superb, see how Dredd is balanced as his foot is hitting the door, none of that superhero bollocks here. The Lawgiver is in the two handed grip and so can't be knocked out of his hand as he advances through the perps upon entry. Once his foot smashes through that door his body will lean forward and the Lawgiver will be front and centre and perfectly in line with his vision.
Anderson has another perfect weapon hold and look how she is leaning into the fire position, with her body braced. Her eyeline is above the rear sights of her weapon (it's CQB –close quarter battle) as she doesn't need to aim over a distance. She seems to be stood slightly to the left of Dredd, covering the door in case anyone is in view behind it, covering fire needed!

If there are any points anyone wants clarifying I can go into certain stuff a bit bit more in depth if they want but I think that covers most of the uniform and the way it's used in the real world! I'm sure most of the long time members of the board know where I'm coming from, due to my history and so I can offer a more reasoned view over the uniform, especially one that can be used in counter terrorism!



Above all remember this from my wife, "Get a life, it's only a film!"

The divorce papers are going in tomorrow  ;)

Goaty

Well post. I agree with you on all points.

vzzbux

An excellent summary. ABCwarBOT needs to read this.




V
Drokking since 1972

Peace is a lie, there's only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.

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TordelBack

Applause, John, loud and sustained applause. 

If a picky drokker like Commando Forces, with all his specialist knowledge of both Dredd and the reality of armed forces, can write a hymn of praise like that, you know that these guys have got it right.






>>>>>>>P minus 2<<<<<<<

Zarjazzer

Sorry CF you're not focusing on the important. Is it neapolitan or what?
The Justice department has a good re-education programme-it's called five to ten in the cubes.

strontium71

...because I hate you.

COMMANDO FORCES

Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES' WIFE on 28 July, 2011, 08:01:45 PM
"Get a life, it's only a film!"

I've corrected who that quote was from, as it was from my wife  ;)

strontium71

Heh , I should have amended that meself , but that's better.
...because I hate you.

LARF

I don't like fish.

Spot on CF, brilliant write up.

My wife's the same.

dangermouse3597

I think this is the best reason to look forward to the movie yet. Cheers CF!
Ken.

chuffsteruk


paulvonscott

They should have added a cape...

PVS

DrJomster

Nice one, CF!

Want. Film. Now. (But could wait a bit for them to polish it off a bit...) 
The hippo has wisdom, respect the hippo.

Pete Wells

Dang tootin' CF!

But doesn't 2000AD lore say we have to see Anderson's nipples through the thickest of leather?