Difference between revisions of "Stout Shako"
(Undo edit by Dumb Bib-Wearin' Dope (Talk) (109885)) |
(→Trivia) |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The shako was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, and is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. It resembles a stereotypical "toy soldier" hat. | * The shako was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, and is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. It resembles a stereotypical "toy soldier" hat. | ||
| + | * Strange enough, this hat along with [[Bombing Run]] and [[Chieftan's Challenge]] look similar to other hats submitted in the Polycount Contest, though some of the hats were for other classes. | ||
*The Stout Shako looks similar to the [[Wiki Cap]], being only taller, having straps and gold badges and lacking the Team Fortress logo. | *The Stout Shako looks similar to the [[Wiki Cap]], being only taller, having straps and gold badges and lacking the Team Fortress logo. | ||
* The Stout Shako bears a passing resemblance to a kepi, a hat associated with the French Foreign Legion. | * The Stout Shako bears a passing resemblance to a kepi, a hat associated with the French Foreign Legion. | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 5 October 2010
 | “Let's go, let's go, let's go!” This article documents a recent addition. It may contain speculation, broken links or errors. You can help improve it by editing this page to include new information. |
| “ | Down and give me twenty!
Click to listen
— The Soldier
|
” |
The Stout Shako is a headwear item for the Soldier. It appears as a tall team-coloured cylindrical hat, with a shiny black visor and three gold badges connected by straps.
Painted Variants
Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
| Single colors | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | Color No. 216-190-216 | Peculiarly Drab Tincture | Aged Moustache Grey |
|
|
|
|
| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | After Eight | Radigan Conagher Brown | Ye Olde Rustic Colour |
|
|
|
|
| Muskelmannbraun | Mann Co. Orange | Australium Gold | The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants |
|
|
|
|
| Dark Salmon Injustice | Pink as Hell | A Deep Commitment to Purple | Noble Hatter's Violet |
|
|
|
|
| A Color Similar to Slate | Zepheniah's Greed | Drably Olive | Indubitably Green |
|
|
||
| The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime | A Mann's Mint | ||
| Team colors | |||
|
|
|
|
| Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) | Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) | Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) | Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU) |
|
|
|
|
| Team Spirit (RED) | Team Spirit (BLU) | Operator's Overalls (RED) | Operator's Overalls (BLU) |
|
|
|
|
| The Value of Teamwork (RED) | The Value of Teamwork (BLU) | An Air of Debonair (RED) | An Air of Debonair (BLU) |
|
|
|
|
| Cream Spirit (RED) | Cream Spirit (BLU) | Unpainted (RED) | Unpainted (BLU) |
Trivia
- The shako was a common part of regimental uniforms from the late 18th century, and is still worn as part of certain parade uniforms and marching bands. It resembles a stereotypical "toy soldier" hat.
- Strange enough, this hat along with Bombing Run and Chieftan's Challenge look similar to other hats submitted in the Polycount Contest, though some of the hats were for other classes.
- The Stout Shako looks similar to the Wiki Cap, being only taller, having straps and gold badges and lacking the Team Fortress logo.
- The Stout Shako bears a passing resemblance to a kepi, a hat associated with the French Foreign Legion.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
