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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I want a new tattoo but don't know what to get I have a few ideas but I don't like getting pointless tattoo I am thinking about getting something to do with the army to show that I am thinking about the people that are fighting for us sure not sure what does anyone have any good ideas what to get thank you for your help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings

I got mine over 30 years back and although I don't despise them, I am okay with them but if I had choice again I would go without, due to the huge amounts of people getting tattoo's now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would say unless your in the armed forces or have been, I wouldn't get one to do with the military as a lot of people will see it as fake. I always suggest with tattoos that If people want one done make sure it's something personal to them and be happy having foe the rest of their lives.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings

I got mine over 30 years back and although I don't despise them, I am okay with them but if I had choice again I would go without, due to the huge amounts of people getting tattoo's now

I have 2 and getting a 3rd soon. All personal and nothing to do with how many other people have or how many people have them. It's a concept I don't personally understand, not doing something because others are too.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Aren't you the guy that really, really, really doesn't like needles, OP?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

go for it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings

I got mine over 30 years back and although I don't despise them, I am okay with them but if I had choice again I would go without, due to the huge amounts of people getting tattoo's now

I have a few tattoo I just want a few more I don't want loads tho there just on my arms somewhere you can cover up

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I would say unless your in the armed forces or have been, I wouldn't get one to do with the military as a lot of people will see it as fake. I always suggest with tattoos that If people want one done make sure it's something personal to them and be happy having foe the rest of their lives."

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Aren't you the guy that really, really, really doesn't like needles, OP?"

Yh I am I hate them but it's deffont with tattoos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that "

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced. "

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Have ..... im gonna regret this in a few years ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean "

If it were me, I'd be too scared of the inevitable awkwardness when someone asked you "so where did you serve?" Or something like that.

And I'd have to reply "nah, I didn't, I just support them"

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I want a new tattoo but don't know what to get I have a few ideas but I don't like getting pointless tattoo I am thinking about getting something to do with the army to show that I am thinking about the people that are fighting for us sure not sure what does anyone have any good ideas what to get thank you for your help

How about the musical notes for 'The last post" with a poppy?

Cal

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean

If it were me, I'd be too scared of the inevitable awkwardness when someone asked you "so where did you serve?" Or something like that.

And I'd have to reply "nah, I didn't, I just support them" "

Yes but it's not a bad thing just supporting them tho is it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How about the musical notes for 'The last post" with a poppy?

Cal"

Yh that's a good I idea I was thinking about something with a poppy myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean

If it were me, I'd be too scared of the inevitable awkwardness when someone asked you "so where did you serve?" Or something like that.

And I'd have to reply "nah, I didn't, I just support them"

Yes but it's not a bad thing just supporting them tho is it "

I suppose, but it's not really a personal message, it just seems a bit vague and tacky.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean

If it were me, I'd be too scared of the inevitable awkwardness when someone asked you "so where did you serve?" Or something like that.

And I'd have to reply "nah, I didn't, I just support them"

Yes but it's not a bad thing just supporting them tho is it "

It would be completely dependent on what it was. Getting an insignia of a certain regiment etc certainly indicates you served, so many people have them whilst pretending, look up The Walter Mitty Fanclub on faceache to prove just that.

As someone has suggested a poppy signifies support but detailed military tattoos indicate serving.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced.

Yh and I get that I want one to show that I am thinking about them for what they are doing if you get what I mean

If it were me, I'd be too scared of the inevitable awkwardness when someone asked you "so where did you serve?" Or something like that.

And I'd have to reply "nah, I didn't, I just support them"

Yes but it's not a bad thing just supporting them tho is it

As someone has suggested a poppy signifies support but detailed military tattoos indicate serving."

I don't really know what to get myself I am stuck on the ideas myself tbh

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that "

I watched tattoo fixers recently where guy had a tattoo tribute to his Grandad to cover up another tattoo. They did a couple of Warplanes overland with some crosses over graves. It looked stunning as most of their work does.

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By *thwiltsmMan
over a year ago

salisbury

These silly tattoo programs make people think they have to have a sob storry or deep meaningful reason to get a tattoo.

It is ok to just say bollocks to all that and just get a design you want just because you like it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

Yes I watch that show all the time but I don't think I have seen that one but yes there work is good I would love to get tattooed by one of them there great at what they do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"These silly tattoo programs make people think they have to have a sob storry or deep meaningful reason to get a tattoo.

It is ok to just say bollocks to all that and just get a design you want just because you like it"

Exactly what I did.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings

I got mine over 30 years back and although I don't despise them, I am okay with them but if I had choice again I would go without, due to the huge amounts of people getting tattoo's now

I'm the same, I wish I'd never had mine, if I could go back in time I wouldn't have

Once you have them you are stuck with them think about that before you take the plunge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandad was in the army that's why I want something like that

In the nicest way possible military tattoos are usually used to show something that you've experienced. "

Agreed, I'd avoid this area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

look for your grandads regiment badge and take part or all for your tattoo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"These silly tattoo programs make people think they have to have a sob storry or deep meaningful reason to get a tattoo.

It is ok to just say bollocks to all that and just get a design you want just because you like it"

My next tattoo will be of a cornish pasty.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Can anyone else think of what I could get then just looking for ideas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can anyone else think of what I could get then just looking for ideas "

Just Google tattoos and go onto images

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can anyone else think of what I could get then just looking for ideas

Just Google tattoos and go onto images

I have done that lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I asked the same question the other day, I've got my design, and getting it done at the end of the month, this is also my first tattoo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can anyone else think of what I could get then just looking for ideas

Just Google tattoos and go onto images

I have done that lol "

Pretty crap aren't they

I like the bio mechanical ones

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I asked the same question the other day, I've got my design, and getting it done at the end of the month, this is also my first tattoo

That's good then and good luck with it been your first one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those."

I don't really like to get what everyone else is getting dont get me wrong I like the look of them Deffo the ones of tattoo fixer cos they are great at what they do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those.

I don't really like to get what everyone else is getting dont get me wrong I like the look of them Deffo the ones of tattoo fixer cos they are great at what they do "

In that case go for a badger sucking off a small dinosaur on a tropical beach.

You don't see many of those.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those.

I don't really like to get what everyone else is getting dont get me wrong I like the look of them Deffo the ones of tattoo fixer cos they are great at what they do

In that case go for a badger sucking off a small dinosaur on a tropical beach.

You don't see many of those."

Haha funny that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aren't you the guy that really, really, really doesn't like needles, OP?"

I really really really don't like needles. I don't think I could get a piercing and I've had to endure countless blood tests lately that I hate having done.

And I've got the odd tattoo here and there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those."

I've got a skeleton drummer.

A skeleton King with two queen pin ups.

Two roses for my grandparents.

And the lower half of my arm is gambling themed.

So basically I'm fucked?..........

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By *ruegent101Man
over a year ago

down by the river side

My pal got a sleeve dedicated to the forces for all his fallen brothers ! Touching thing to do mate

Lest we forget

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My pal got a sleeve dedicated to the forces for all his fallen brothers ! Touching thing to do mate

Lest we forget "

That's that I mean there is nothing wrong with getting one to say I am thinking about the people that are fighting for us and have been

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those.

I've got a skeleton drummer.

A skeleton King with two queen pin ups.

Two roses for my grandparents.

And the lower half of my arm is gambling themed.

So basically I'm fucked?.........."

no but if you go to the Tattoo Fixers, they will be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"on Tattoo Fixers it's always a skull, roses or dice.

So go for any of those.

I've got a skeleton drummer.

A skeleton King with two queen pin ups.

Two roses for my grandparents.

And the lower half of my arm is gambling themed.

So basically I'm fucked?..........

no but if you go to the Tattoo Fixers, they will be

Only one way to cover a sleeve....shade the entire thing!

Can look pretty cool with some aspects, know a guy who's got it done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking of getting a new tatoo and have a specific image in mind. Anyone know what a descent price would be to sketch it out would be? Medium level detail about 6x6inches - a picture of a fox by a tree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

with tattoos it's a very dangerous territory if you don't know what you're after, but the first thing you should be looking at, before you even think of your design if you're that lost on something to get is study the tattoo artist, there's a lot of shoddy people knocking around. You want someone who can perform beyond your expectations, have a look at their line work.

My advice, look at the work of "Nikko Hurtado" he's the lucky sod who tattooed Cheryl cole's arse and compare that work to the artists in your area.

If they don't meet that level, look elsewhere. but to me your tattoo sounds more spontaneous than anything, I wouldn't get one for a couple of months and then just see if you feel the same way.

Speak to your tattoo artist and they can give you ideas.

Also, don't go for the cheaper alternative.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A up turned rifle stuck in the battleground with a helmet on top of the rifle,poppies growing around the base of the rifle

With the words..top and bottom

Remember Them

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By *ukepastMan
over a year ago

Newport

Maybe something using the "Help fur Heros" colours?

Red, light Blue and navy Blue...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings"
This is probably the best compliment I've had in the last 5 years!

Thank you for that!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"with tattoos it's a very dangerous territory if you don't know what you're after, but the first thing you should be looking at, before you even think of your design if you're that lost on something to get is study the tattoo artist, there's a lot of shoddy people knocking around. You want someone who can perform beyond your expectations, have a look at their line work.

My advice, look at the work of "Nikko Hurtado" he's the lucky sod who tattooed Cheryl cole's arse and compare that work to the artists in your area.

If they don't meet that level, look elsewhere. but to me your tattoo sounds more spontaneous than anything, I wouldn't get one for a couple of months and then just see if you feel the same way.

Speak to your tattoo artist and they can give you ideas.

Also, don't go for the cheaper alternative. "

I have had fort about getting a army tattoo for a long time and I would never go cheap on tattoos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You say youd like something military, and that your grandad fought....

Why not an action battlefield scene with grandads face faded into the background...or foreground..

Best idea is go to a DECENT tattooist who is prepared to sit, take time, draw up some ideas...hope you show it when you decide what you are doing..x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You say youd like something military, and that your grandad fought....

Why not an action battlefield scene with grandads face faded into the background...or foreground..

Best idea is go to a DECENT tattooist who is prepared to sit, take time, draw up some ideas...hope you show it when you decide what you are doing..x"

That's a good idea that and I may just have to do that thank you for the idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"From what I see in your pics, this may be your first Tattoo

Don't do it

Far too many have tattoo's now and its actually more cool to have a body free of tattoo's, branding or piercings

I got mine over 30 years back and although I don't despise them, I am okay with them but if I had choice again I would go without, due to the huge amounts of people getting tattoo's now

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agreed!

if you want to stand out, dont have any!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Show your support by donating the cost of the tattoo to a veterans charity instead.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

It's a personal choice. I've had mine quite a while now and know I'll never regret it. It was specially made for me and is highly personal to me. The only annoying thing is most people presume 1 of the names in it is an ex. As if

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's a personal choice. I've had mine quite a while now and know I'll never regret it. It was specially made for me and is highly personal to me. The only annoying thing is most people presume 1 of the names in it is an ex. As if

I don't really know what to get

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really know what to get "

You shouldn't get one. Otherwise you might end up like me - contemplating a 50 hour coverup.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really know what to get

You shouldn't get one. Otherwise you might end up like me - contemplating a 50 hour coverup."

Wow that's some work!

I can only guess a back piece? I think my full sleeve took around 24 hours maybe more, can't full remember.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really know what to get

You shouldn't get one. Otherwise you might end up like me - contemplating a 50 hour coverup.

Wow that's some work!

I can only guess a back piece? I think my full sleeve took around 24 hours maybe more, can't full remember. "

Bum/lower back. Large amounts of solid black ink.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really know what to get

You shouldn't get one. Otherwise you might end up like me - contemplating a 50 hour coverup.

Wow that's some work!

I can only guess a back piece? I think my full sleeve took around 24 hours maybe more, can't full remember.

Bum/lower back. Large amounts of solid black ink."

I'd only get black & grey tattoos and have a roulette wheel, the black numbers are block shaded and I found it ridiculously irritating!

Good luck with it

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