Where can I download (or get in a book on paper) good big images of naval (and other) uniforms including officers? I need good big clear pictures without important details being hidden, not "art".

Can i jump on this thread too if Anthony doesn't mind :o)..Anthony can you mail me steve@poserworld.com i think we have a common interest in something :o) i'll send you a pic :o)......Steve

Sorry forgot to post these http://www.filmsondisc.com/images/hornblower.jpg http://www.ozcraft.com/scifidu/images/hornblower/illustration.jpg http://www.circlehome.com/assets/images/Rncapt.jpg http://www.militaria-house.com/militaritaeten/enguni1.jpg sailors http://www.prefecturanaval.gov.ar/institucional/imagenes/marinero_falua.gif marines http://home.wnclink.com/russell/images/jpegs/BritMarine.jpg i haven't looked at them yet they where supplied by a member at pwfw .thanks Elsina :o)...Steve

Guys, I would imagine a simple Yahoo or Lycos search would give you more imagery in five seconds than you would know what to do with.

Attached Link: http://www.ospreypublishing.com/

there is a series of books that is excellent for this, there are books in it covering every time period imaginable. We have 2 of the series and they are widly used by re-enacters for source material.

example of images in these books

another (this is a poseter compliation of images)

last one, another collection. (I can't spell that other word, lol) commercial over

I should add here that most images that I've seen are like the first image (all 3 images are of posters that they are selling), image of galdiator armor is the one that highlights the value of these books

Damn, those are cool. Thanks, shadow!

If shadowcat hadn't mentioned Osprey publishing, i was going to... :^) Excellent references, constructed for the minuatures artist, usually found in gaming stores that have historically-themed minuatures games.

Hiya folks, Been a lurker for a while but thought I'd chime in about the Ospery Books. I used too work for a place called the Compleat Strategist that's based in NYC but they do mail orders via UPS. Please don't think this a chance to advertise for them, it's not it's just that these guys have always had a huge collection of these book for as far back as I can remember and they even have some that are out of print. The books are beautiful and were indeed made for the military modeller in mind. Guess it was only a matter of time before someone put it to use in the 3D world. If you folks are interested I can look up the 800 number for mail orders (been a long time since I worked there) If not then please forgive my intrusion Have a great day!

Attached Link: http://www.navy.mil

However, most of these images and all the links are of old-time stuff (Napoleonic and before), and I was wanting quick information about modern navy / coastguard / etc uniforms. I looked at this link (the US Navy), and that pointed to the US Marines and the US Coastguard, but one thing that I can't find easily there is close-up pictures of modern uniforms.

The Compleat Strategist! They have a store near me, in Falls Church, Virginia, or used to. i've also found the Osprey books at Amazon.com, in fact, i think that's where i ordered mine from.

Sure, Anthony, I think Osprey books are the best for this. They cover the whole uniform story, from dark ages to today. I use them a lot to paint my military models (yes I came to poser because this was remaining me my miniatures work LOL) I think if you go to any specialized shop you will find what you need.