Club Obi Wan

Mikeynts

Can’t go wrong with True Sable.

Mikeynts

aaaah the waiting game.

Mikeynts

Ordered a custom standard raiders on November 18th 2022 Received it November 30th 2022.

So 2-3 weeks and you have it on your doorstep.

And DHL Express is fast.

Mikeynts

Crusader bash is a good one! The true sable is great! Wouldn’t pick anything else. As for the map liner—> it really adds something extra. I was considering the dark brown sweat band but went for the regular light leather… it will darken up over time. If you wonder-> there is also a little dark line ...

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Ark101 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:21 pm Just started the order process on a Masterpiece!
Upgrading from my current Fed IV deluxe which will still get tons of wear after the Advintage arrives later this spring.

You won’t be disappointed !!!

Which “model” will it be?

Mikeynts

aha, there you go.
Just one of those things that only gets better with time. $\:D/$

Mikeynts

I took some better photos while on my lunch break. Same breakroom, same poses, better lighting. [emoji38] This jacket is really great! I couldn't be happier with the leather and the fit! It's breaking in beautifully after three days of constant wear. Sure looks good! :whip: And in time it will beco...

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Kokopelli wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:36 pm What animal is pre-distressed hide?

at Wested it is Cow Hide

Mikeynts

Thank you all for the kind words! Looking good. Good sizing as well! Not to long just over the belt area :tup: I’m still enjoying my Standard Raiders from Wested (with some custom sizing and attributes ) They make a good jacket!! \:D/ Can you show a close up of the leather? I’m curious…. Hopefully ...

Mikeynts

Looking good. Good sizing as well! Not to long just over the belt area

I’m still enjoying my Standard Raiders from Wested (with some custom sizing and attributes )

They make a good jacket!! $\:D/$

Can you show a close up of the leather? I’m curious….

Mikeynts

First whip in 2023 - classic 10ft Indy bullwhip in brown. Usual specs of shot loaded core, lead foundation on an 8 inch spike, two bellies and 1 bolster covered by 12 plait overlay. One unusual feature is the cord used for the buttknot. It's 10 mm wide while the overlay strands are 12 mm wide (pre ...

Mikeynts

check this on their site... this explains the difference with pictures on a mannequin.. It is the comparison between the standard raiders and the "Hero jacket"... And the Hero jacket has the same features as the legacy, in the sizing... https://wested.com/blogs/news/the-hero-vs-the-standar...

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You gotta check the back size of your current jacket on which u based the measurements... The back can be tricky, on the legacy it is supposed to hang lower from the neck(they designed it that way)... so an 24" back size cut sit to low over the back pockets of your trousers/pants.... They sugge...

Mikeynts

Hahaha, nope nope.

Mikeynts

With a subtle Raiders turn I must add. So I have the turn between 1/2 inch and 1 inch… This instead of the 1 inch (if that is the standard turn..?? ) Otherwise it would warp to heavy. It is really an amazing hat… baby butt smooth 😂 And the medium stiffness feels very sturdy. The ordering process is ...

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IndianaJustin wrote: ↑Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:53 pm Looks nice. I have a similar one with same liner. Is it a SOC or regular Raiders?

Thanks!!

Regular raiders with turn

Mikeynts

Thank you! Advintage offers this option for the lining. No extra charge…

Mikeynts

Time to add one! AdVintage Raider fedora 100% beaver in True Sable with Raiders turn. An all round Indy Fedora.. :TOH: https://i.ibb.co/qBb3ryS/88517-E37-EFA6-4537-BBFB-042-C23838-FAC.jpg https://i.ibb.co/phvrJWm/067028-D9-FFC6-4-B8-C-96-E4-2-BDDD4288844.jpg https://i.ibb.co/8gfXsgT/35-E02-EFB-BECA-...

Mikeynts

Finally!!!

Mikeynts

I totally understand!!

Mikeynts

Indeederoo

Mikeynts

Indeed. And as shown the HFC got the looks .

I’m going test the weathering on the HFC. This should make it even better!

Mikeynts

maccwerk wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:05 pm Looks amazing! Beauty of a hat! Thomas does great work! I just got word that my Masterpiece Idol Grab with no turn is going into production! Excited, for sure.

Ooohlalalala! The Ultimate stuff!!

I can’t wait till Saturday.

Mikeynts

Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:20 pm I did reach out to inquire about shipping to the states, but alas, it would be to costly for one item, seem as though there more interested in a larger shipment to the states to make more lucrative.

Croft

Ooooow,… that’s too bad..

Perhaps with some other members…

Mikeynts

I must say that the quality of the Tanaka is far supreme to the HFC. Also the handle on the HFC is quite “wobbely” and “squeaky” .

When you pick up de Tanaka it just feels sturdier and all is on point.

Mikeynts

But from Thomas’ Advintage site —->

https://www.advintage.de/index.php/2023 ... 7/?lang=en

Mikeynts

Update…

Waiting for me at the post office ,… but not until Saturday to obtain it… oooh boy!

Mikeynts

Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:52 pm
This is a good article explaining the difference in frame sizes.

https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns ... ame-types/

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Oow, nice !!! Great to read!

Mikeynts

Great comparison shots, man! And lovely collection you have! :clap: I have the HFC and the standard Webley as well, both are pretty great. Used to have the long barrel Tanaka, but I sold it. Thank you! Well I was hoping for a M1917 “Bapty” to show up some day since 2007 or so…. And here we are…

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mr_alex wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:26 am If you could switch out the grips on the HFC it looks like they'd be identical!

Yep!!

Mikeynts

Hello there, So perhaps a comparison can show you both replica revolvers. So here you can check the Tanaka Smith & Wesson M1917 Bapty (Fire Cap Gun) and the Airsoft Replica HFC HG-131B :TOH: Including a size comparison to the Webley MKVI(also Airsoft) As you can see. The HFC is an nice substitut...

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The shipping—>

https://www.mg-props.co.uk/payments.htm

He uses an orange “plug”

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Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:31 am Question Mikeynts, did you remove the orange paint, or did come that way
And if it did, how did you remove it so nicely.

Croft

No orange tip for me… but mg-props will put on an orange tip for the import to some countries (especially The US I guess)

Mikeynts

Ok, I’m curios. You say your Todd’s arrived today I looked on his site, I don’t see the air soft. What am I missing. Have always wanted for my glass case. I have the real deal, but I won’t display it so casually. Croft :mrgreen: Yeah, not from Todd’s … but pretty much what he sold a while back. So ...

Mikeynts

hat is out for delivery since December 30th….

Almost there….

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Now I need to think about some weathering. May I suggest browsing in one of the gun collector sites. Filtering for S&W .38 M&P (Military & Police) revolvers will give you a good sense of what typical wear patterns were for long-term usage. A ton of them came on the market as police depa...

Mikeynts

Where do you live? I've been trying to find caps in US, but no dice. The vendors I've found internally who offer them won't ship here. If you have any leads, please send me a PM! :D Also, if you were interested in getting really crafty with it, this would probably look awesome with the graphite fin...

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bearbeast wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:45 pm Wow, that looks great! I had the longer barrel version. Maybe if I'd had this Indy version I would have kept it. The "shells" were amazing.

Hope it serves you well!

Cheers,
Bear

Thank you thank you!!

Got it from here ->
https://www.mg-props.co.uk/m1917_indyhw.htm

Mikeynts

This came in today!!! The heavy weight version. Still no metal but feels very sturdy! Now I need to think about some weathering.

Also waiting for the “caps” to arrive for that extra BANG

Mikeynts

Wow! Cool comparison…

Owning the Wested standard Raiders in goatskin since 3 weeks. Definitely rugged. Will need some breaking in

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xmasters wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:31 am That looks cool. Great fit.

Thanks!!!

Mikeynts

Hello, Also new(in posting). But getting my gear together.... Ordered the Wested jacket in november 2022. It took two weeks from order to receiving. I'm 5,11 ("179cm") tall. But have longer arms and relative longer body(shorter legs) hahahahaha :shock: . The sleeve cut of the Wested standa...

Mikeynts

Hello there, Order-production time seems quite fast... Ordered the handcrafted Raiders Fedora on 29/11/2022. Got the Payment request on 13/12/2022 , fulfilled the payment and now it is in production since 13/12/2022. So perhaps I'm getting a nice X-mas present!!! I'll keep you updated. Still open or...

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