Author Topic: Tattoo Photo Thread (Read 75069 times)

CFN. Orange · « **on:** January 28, 2004, 19:08:00 »

Hey all Im trying to take a look at a bunch of tattoos so i can help make a decision on one thats good for the upper arm...

Im a weapons tech with 25 svc bn and i dont want something thats going to be unprofessional.

I had a couple ideas like the triforce or the eme cap badge, or even the 32 bg patch...but i haven‘t really settled on anything yet...

Lets see what ya got? and if you have any ideas i might not have thought of yet.

BOOMER004 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2004, 19:34:00 »

You should think long and hard about that one. I have seen some pretty gimpy tats. 32 Brig? No. Your going to have that thing on your body forever. Do your self a favor and think of a tat that reflects who you are and will be for the next 40 years or so. Your family have a coat of arms or something? Chics will dig that more than a weekend warrior that has his brigade # on his arm. Why not ARMY.CA? Or MOM? Just trin to offer a bit of advise. It‘s your flesh.

GrahamD · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2004, 20:00:00 »

I have had 6 tattoos for quite a while, the last one I got was a memorial tattoo for a good friend of mine in 1998.
Besides that one there are two others that I would choose to keep.

I felt pretty good about the other three at the time I was getting them, but time will definately change the way you view a tattoo, and now I regret them fiercely.

My advice to you would be to make sure that there is some real sentimental attachment or meaning to the design that you choose. After you have decided that you are definately going to get one, my next suggestion would be to make sure that you go to the top artist in your vacinity. Money should not be an object, if you have a 2 hour tattoo, be prepared to spend $300 minimum.

muskrat89 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2004, 20:11:00 »

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Why not ARMY.CA?

If Mike will pay for it, I‘ll get one of those..

Hatchet Man · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2004, 20:42:00 »

Tpr Orange getting a tattoo is something not to be taken lightly. First make sure you WANT it. Many army people get Regimental Tats, I personally have my unit crest (my avatar) Tattooed on my left shoulder. I don‘t know what the svc bn crest is, but make sure you are proud to display it. Second shop around for a reputable studio. Going cheap is NOT a good idea (HEP a/b/c, HIV, AIDS). Stay away from people who do it (tattooing) in there basement. Things to ensure they use NEW needles, they should open the pack in front of you. Also that they use new ink cups. That they sterilze you, that the machine is covered is protective plastice, they wear gloves, they have been inspected by the health department, and they keep records of thier Biohazard disposal. Some reputable shops in TO are Way Cool, New Tribe and Yonge St Tattoos.

CFN. Orange · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2004, 23:17:00 »

I hear all of your concerns and i should have mentioned before I do know about the costs and the safety concerns.

I especially realize the impact that the tattoo has since it will be there forever..

Keep the info comming guys and thanks so far

Tommy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2004, 00:09:00 »

Ive got a nice simple Canadian Flag on my left shoulder above the bicep. I have no regrets.

but ive thought about getting one for about 4 years, before i finally did it.

spacelord · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2004, 08:57:00 »

get your blood type tattooed on your arm or shoulder. it simple, practicle, and it makes you look tough.

brin11 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2004, 09:19:00 »

Speaking of tattoo parlours, does anyone know of any great ones in Halifax or area? Clean, etc?

CheersShag · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2004, 09:47:00 »

Merchant Maries!
Best place in Halifax, cleanest, most experienced and most professional one that I have found!
It‘s in Dartmouth, I can‘t think of the exact locale however. She‘s EXTREMELY clean and very, very serious about her work. It‘s not very expensive, and she‘s fast too!

http://members.attcanada.ca/~mertat2/

It‘s not a place teeny bopper go to, but it‘s also not scary like some places are.

Edit-I have "Hold Fast" underneath an anchor on my shoulder,It‘s in memory of my grandfather who served in the Royal Navy.

It took me a very long time to decide on one that I wouldn‘t regret, generally it‘s the tattoo‘s that are more about YOU and less about what you do that you don‘t regret getting!

Ex-Dragoon · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2004, 10:27:00 »

Ugh you don‘t want to go there to Merchant Maries....I have heard nothing but bad about that place since I got here in ‘94. My wife recently got a tattoo and the Dragon and Butterfly on Portland in Dartmouth, really well done and excellent service. Apparently Skintastics is good as well...not sure as I only do my tattoos when overseas.

Yeoman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2004, 10:41:00 »

hey my girlfriend got her neck pierced or whatever you want to call that spot at that place. it‘s actually on the piercing gallery. she also got some tattoo‘s done there as well. they all turned out fine.
I‘d show you mine, but I‘d rather have my tattoo as a one of a kind deal, plus I don‘t think you want to sit at the table to for 2 1/2 hours to get just the shading and out lining done. took a total of 5 hours to get the tattoo done.
Greg

CheersShag · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2004, 10:45:00 »

I‘m only speaking on my one experience there and it was really good, perhaps others have not had such good experiences.

There was a rumor started about her by another tatooer, but its not true has the proof online and framed in her shop, I think that rumor really got around the military circles and sort of hurt her business as well. Is that what you mean when you say you‘ve heard bad things drag?

Edit: Yeoman, That neck piercing looks paaaaaainful!!!!

Hatchet Man · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2004, 10:47:00 »

Another think, I think I should mention Trp Orange, is when you get one you will probably want more (at leas an 85% chance of getting more, unless you are a wuss and can‘t handle the pain). I have 3 and have plans for 2 more that are going to cover most of my back. Also the amount of pain you experience will depend on the location. High pain areas are near/on bone, and areas which have very little fat deposits (like wrists and forearms) or are very heavily muscled. But it all depends on you. You will feel a sharp intense pain at first, but that usually subsides, into like a sunburn type feeling (it rather hard to describe). And with the noise from the machine and the vibrations you can "zen" out and not notice it. (until they hit sweet spots). Whatever you DO NOT drink alcohol beforehand in an effort to dull you sense. You will bleed more profusely if you which is not a good thing. Lastly I would recommend Yonge St. Tattoos and Yonge and Wellesley, they have a solid rep (many celebs go their while in town), very clean and they actually have a price guide for their flash, and custom work. Hope this helps

Ex-Dragoon · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:22:00 »

Maybe that is the case Che but the old "what if" adage holds true.

Gibson · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2004, 13:01:00 »

I saw a guy with jump wings tattooed the length of his forearm. I hope he was at least jump qualified!

Mike Secretan(Banned) · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2004, 13:21:00 »

I saw a guy with a para trooper with his chute and C7 on his sholder....it was about 6x1.5

Enzo · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2004, 04:00:00 »

I‘m wondering about a tattoo for my inner l/forearm. I was thinking Celtic cross, but I‘m not religious. I‘d like to incorporate St. Christopher (as the patron saint of travellers and my namesake, much in common with the myth) and a Northern Scottish connection. Looking for something along those lines. I have a maple leaf with Celtic inlay on my l/shoulder. I get many compliments on it, so I‘m not certain I want to risk having the second one on the forearm. Any thoughts?

Infanteer · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2004, 04:46:00 »

A popular military tattoo I noticed was the blood type and RH factor factor on the inside of the elbow.

O/RH/POS

I think this was a tradition started in the Waffen SS in World War II.

jimbunting · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2004, 08:10:00 »

Correction:

The practice of having a "blood group" tatoo comes from the very first NAZI street fighting gangs. who "SHED BLOOD" for the party, before the blackshirts came into being. The tatoo was not the persons actual blood group, but a symbol that signified their having been an "original" party member.

The tatoo was placed in the right arm pit. Remember that the NAZI salute was given with the RIGHT arm?

armoured soon · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2004, 11:14:00 »

i got the leaf and crossswords on my upperarm/shoulder. i want to get a banner type put under it with canadas motto in latin. and maybe the tutor crown on top, but i am wondering about the crown...

armoured soon · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2004, 11:16:00 »

just like the crest under my name, but w/o the crown.... it looks really good... i like it a lot

CFN. Orange · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2004, 16:34:00 »

hopefully do you have a picture of the actual tattoo?

Oh and as for the NAZI tattoo im jewish so that one doesn‘t fly so well with me

nbk · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2004, 14:04:00 »

Does anyone have a tattoo with a skull and crossed Ak-47s? I‘ve been playing around with it in photoshop, but the AKs magazines never look quite right crossed over...

I was thinking about C7s but AKs just look so much more badass...

Heff · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2004, 16:53:00 »

On my right shoulder I have a maple leaf and around it it says Made in Canada. I plan on getin my birth date under it. an example is..Est.1983.
They did a great job a recomend Way Cool Tattoos.

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