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by Raider
Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: This is why this job is so rewarding...
Replies: 26
Views: 1035

Re: This is why this job is so rewarding...

What a great post to read (as a first topic) while coming back after months and months of absence. That's why I'll never forget I'm a proud member of COW. :TOH:
by Raider
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Lee Keppler VS. AB Deluxe ~ From Indy Summit *REVISED*
Replies: 126
Views: 5103

Rundquist wrote: You can see it in Crystal Skull. The fedora in that film is a “caricature” of the original Raiders hat in my opinion, (no offense to Fedora). It sort of has a cartoon or comic book look to me.
WOW, I have exact same opinion BUT regarding CS jacket... :)
by Raider
Mon May 26, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Is Todd's leather jacket a good "real leather jacket&qu
Replies: 33
Views: 2935

blueoakleyz, listen to this one. I own 4 Indy jackets - 3 of them are Wested (lambs and horsehide). I ordered Todd's just to know what I am talking about while discussing about jackets. After opening the box I was shocked by what I saw - a piece of thin leather, looking like $10 Walmart Halloween co...
by Raider
Sat May 24, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Adventurebilt Shirt
Replies: 16
Views: 2322

theinterchange, AB is truly fantastic! I own Wested as well but AB's shirt is just another league! Color and cut are great.

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76954

ok, here is hi-res pic.

http://www.theraider.net/films/indy4/ga ... ij4_37.jpg

What do you think?

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: ANYONE HAVE NEWS ON THE NEW FEDERATIONS?
Replies: 189
Views: 13907

Thanks for the pics, Fedora! This hat is a little stiffer than it needs to be, and I would love to see one that has less stiffener in the crown and brim. Ron may correct that later on, and I could very well crush this hat and work it with my hands, and beat it with my wooden handle on my brim brush ...
by Raider
Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: ANYONE HAVE NEWS ON THE NEW FEDERATIONS?
Replies: 189
Views: 13907

Steve, one may say you're gentleman so many times! Your objectivity is impressive, as always. My old Akubra went floppy and I feel sorry while abusing my authentic AB beaver. I see New Federation Deluxe is a great fullfilment for existing niche. You (Steve+Marc) should just make a deal with Akubra a...
by Raider
Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:08 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: ANYONE HAVE NEWS ON THE NEW FEDERATIONS?
Replies: 189
Views: 13907

OK, for ones joining the topic, looking for clear instructions: (From Ron, hatsdirect.com) "please find information at this address http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation We are upgrading the site at the moment and have new images on the way. The side bar in this section is where you order from. ...
by Raider
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:22 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: wested shirt...not so SA?
Replies: 38
Views: 1288

Indiana Holt, I own both - Wested and AB shirts. Man, if you are happy with your Wested shirts I envy you, because you're going to experience some GREAT moments in the near future. Just after ordering your first AB :) This one is SUPERIOR in EVERY way - cut, cloth, general look & feel. Every asp...
by Raider
Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:47 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Got a Todd's Standard - too small? ***New pics!***
Replies: 30
Views: 1450

Ken-Obi, I think you just wanted us to say it looks gooood ;)
It's not too small for sure!

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: kiscienwhips - new maker (me)
Replies: 12
Views: 645

Wow, Kiscien, how are you? Witaj na COW! :) We had lately a nice interview with Kiscien at indianajones.pl The interview is in Polish but you may also find there a unique video "Raiders - The Bullwhip" (available at indianajones.pl only!) + two smaller videos showing a bit of Kiscien's whi...
by Raider
Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: kids jacket price
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Hello indiana smith, I am just waiting for the two jackets shipment from Wested. One is for my boy, and it costs £100 (authentic lambskin). And mind what Emma (Wested) wrote (I asked for a smallest possible Raiders jacket): Dear Sir, We can make a standard raiders jacket for your baby but the smalle...
by Raider
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: WESTED 1998 VS. WESTED 2008!
Replies: 41
Views: 2598

IndyFrench wrote:Raider - THANK YOU!

That says it all! You're the hero of the day!
No IndyFrench. The hero is the little guy waiting for his first Wested in this very baby carriage ;) He's the reason of a walk and the pics!
And seriously, I'm glad finally a few people will believe :)

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: WESTED 1998 VS. WESTED 2008!
Replies: 41
Views: 2598

color differences - pics

OK guys, I see this discussion got really interesting :) Indiana Holt posted nice screen shots but... one may always say "ok, Mr. Ford could have chosen from several jackets on set" ;) Anyway, we know the jacket wasn't as dark as it seems on many takes. I had a great walk today with my wif...
by Raider
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: WESTED 1998 VS. WESTED 2008!
Replies: 41
Views: 2598

yesI know the color is more screen accurate in all 3 films...but the authentic is the real color to go with if you want a spot on real Indy jacket.. and if you look closely you can actually see the authentic brown color on the jacket in all three films,in warious scenes...it's just the lighting tha...
by Raider
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: A few assorted front view Indy hat shots
Replies: 7
Views: 863

Good job bigrex! Thank you.

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: WESTED 1998 VS. WESTED 2008!
Replies: 41
Views: 2598

Congrats IndyFrench! And thanks for the pic.

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden price increase
Replies: 11
Views: 712

I ordered them a few days ago and do not regret a cent.
Good stuff must cost money. ;)

Take care!

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:09 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: NEW INDY KOTCS PHOTOS and ***OFFICAL KOTCS POSTER PIC***
Replies: 145
Views: 11449

Above pic is from German magazine "Cinema". You may see a few other, smaller pics from the film at http://indianajones.pl/2008/02/13/its-g ... owych-fot/
(these come from italian magazine)

Image

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New video on the official site
Replies: 122
Views: 7167

"It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage..." ;)

And seriously Steve, remember our biggest hero is 66 :)

You look great and you should definitely change your avatar!

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New video on the official site
Replies: 122
Views: 7167

You may already find both - video + screenshots at my website: indianajones.pl
Here is direct link: http://indianajones.pl/2008/02/08/filmi ... a-indiego/

Have fun :)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New video on the official site
Replies: 122
Views: 7167

...and added a few more: http://indianajones.pl/2008/02/08/filmi ... a-indiego/

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New video on the official site
Replies: 122
Views: 7167

I am SPEECHLESS! Congratulations Steve! I am proud to be the owner of AB, even more now... :) You may find a few screenshots from this video here: http://indianajones.pl/2008/02/08/filmik-na-indianajonescom-kapelusz-i-kurtka-indiego/ http://www.lostark.net/stuff/indy_jacket_hat2.jpg Cheers, :junior:...
by Raider
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:16 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: NEW INDY KOTCS PHOTOS and ***OFFICAL KOTCS POSTER PIC***
Replies: 145
Views: 11449

Finally, better quality:

Image



:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: NEW INDY KOTCS PHOTOS and ***OFFICAL KOTCS POSTER PIC***
Replies: 145
Views: 11449

WOW. My AB :)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

Thanks Dr._J, that's the pic I have in my archive! :) I've already ordered baby Indy for my new born Mike, so I am glad to hear the jacket was ok! And imagine - I did as I said. The Todd's standard is on the way to my home. As well as Wested HH and baby Indy I mentioned... Man, I bought 3 jackets in...
by Raider
Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

Michaelson wrote:Don't EVEN go there, Raider.... [-X
:oops:

It happenes when somebody mentions Jessica and Raiders in one topic. Just too much beauty... ;)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

_ brought it up, _ brought it up! :twisted:

OK guys, another poll:
Which one you choose - Jessica Alba:
A. wearing just 80s fit Wested
B. wearing just custom Todd's

;)

Take it easy...

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

_ wrote:LOL!

Just like somebody is going to claim Jessica' Alba's butt is too big,
WOW, _, is it? ;)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

FordPerfect, thank you very much for your pictures! We've seen the display in a comparison topic earlier but your pics show the shade difference just great.

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

You know what, after Dr._J's statement, I seriously consider ordering standard Todd's. Just to have the basis to discuss the matter. I just can't believe it.
Overall, $150 is a FAIR price for the leather jacket...

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

Dr._J, everyone is sensitive here regarding "Indy stuff" preferences :) "I've had four Westeds and my $150 Todd's Standard looks more SA than any of them." That's a one shocking statement. I've seen some pics but they must lie. I wouldn't even mention "standard" Todd's ...
by Raider
Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: who offers the most SA "RAIDERS" jacket???
Replies: 66
Views: 4613

Guys, guys, guys... I hope you won't hate me ;) but I read and I observe your growing fascination of Todd's jacket (I am talking generally - not strictly about this topic). I follow your polls (over 50% for Todd's as most SA). If Todd's one seems more accurate for you (than Wested), buy a bigger, be...
by Raider
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Baby size fedora
Replies: 17
Views: 1195

Thanks guys, this will help to end my search, as well :)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: NEW INDY KOTCS PHOTOS and ***OFFICAL KOTCS POSTER PIC***
Replies: 145
Views: 11449

Pitfall Harry, good job! Where can I find larger file of your work?

Original poster fedora? One word: NIGHTMARE...

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:10 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 331024

Definitely looking good, Strider! Yours and VP's look like you've had them long enough to make them 'old friends'! THAT'S how fedoras are SUPPOSED to look!! :tup: Michaelson, I am here since 2003. I know your posts quite well. Could you be so kind and explain, why you've decidedly condemned jacket ...
by Raider
Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 331024

Thanks BendingOak. I was thinking - one has to jump and sit on his fedora to get a bit of attention here ;) (by the way - that's exactly what I was doing with my Akubra earlier).

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:43 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 331024

AB = IJ

It's been several months now - it's time to show THE baby :)

Image

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Finally, OFFICIAL Indy IV Jacket Pics!! (Not Vendor Related)
Replies: 78
Views: 8805

Ok, to be honest, this jacket looks TERRIBLE. I wouldn't use "distressing" expression at all, it would be an insult for a distressing job. In my personal opinion, all "Predistressed" direction is a joke (including last Wested's efforts in this matter). Some people really want to ...
by Raider
Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Indy IV Hat (No, not the vendor)
Replies: 94
Views: 5789

From my perspective today, (and it is a brand new perspective in some ways), we can thank Deborah for the Raiders fedora. And NO ONE ELSE. I want to emphasize that. That was her hat, and I guarantee you, there was no accidents involved in the hat looking the way that it does. It was planned. That w...
by Raider
Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Akubra Fed Deluxe & JPD side by side
Replies: 20
Views: 1344

GCR, that's fantastic comparison! I've finally received my great AB but I'll always claim, Akubra may be a good Raiders hat and it may take A LOT of abuse. That's a great fedora - even as the "regular" edition.

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just pulled the trigger on an Akubra fed...
Replies: 10
Views: 796

Great choice for a first hat! I'll put it this way - I've sat on mine SO many times and I still do it with a great pleasure...! ;) Of course it's my way of showing THE love. It's only getting better. And one advice - if it's picture of you, that you are using for your avatar, cut the Akubra's brim a...
by Raider
Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:26 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My first Fedora
Replies: 21
Views: 1114

Respect!!!

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My New AB!!
Replies: 13
Views: 750

Congratulations! This is THE hat! You look great! I can't wait for mine Image

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:30 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Horse Hide...Great Jacket!.....Trust me. (UPDATE: Pics)
Replies: 24
Views: 1472

Such a topic should be forbidden without the pics ;)

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: It's Finally here!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 1620

Congratulations!!! Yes, that's dark brown! Very, very nice indeed! Image

Cheers,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:58 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Authentic and Dark lamb anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 680

agent5, I don't want to be ungrateful 'cause I can see you really tried to help. Thank you! Unfortunately no picture with flash will show us true color. Even your distressed, authentic lamb doesn't look like it. I am sure you can see it yourself. Only daylight would do :( Kt Templar! Yes, this is gr...
by Raider
Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Wested Cow undistressed color wearing at seams...TYP?
Replies: 8
Views: 492

Quite fast, indeed. I noticed it much later while wearing authentic lamb. Anyway, after two years of going "Michaelson's way" ;) (natural distressing) I decided to go wild and use some acetone + paper towel... Scary? http://www.lostark.net/stuff/fedora_shocked.gif . Believe me, I was happy...
by Raider
Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Authentic and Dark lamb anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 680

I am joining PLATON's request Image.

Thanks,

:junior: Raider
by Raider
Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: I did it!!
Replies: 7
Views: 578

Indiana Johnson, I must honestly say I DO consider Steve's AB as the best fedora available now. I respect Marc's work a lot (great, fantastic materials, hard work, etc.), but I've seen some pics of both hats and just personally, I have never even considered buying Deluxe. Believe it or not, I was vi...

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