Club Obi Wan

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That was fascinating, thanks for sharing!

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Thanks! I could have waited for my whip to arrive from Paul Nolan, but that might take another couple months :anxious: I made the map myself. It is printed it out from .Pdf files I think I found somewhere here in COW, then I soaked the paper in balsamic vinegar to "cure", then baked it at ...

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I got bored this morning and took a more artistic picture for you all.

Or at least as artful as a crummy cellphone camera can get.

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Wow, talk about a bygone era! I remember setting foot in a BR around this time as a small child, and was immediately enthralled with all the cool stuff for sale. I think I even used to call it the "Indiana Jones Shop" when I begged my mother to make a shopping detour from her usual route b...

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Hot bluing vs. cold bluing is a valid question, from what I see WetDigger's that looks to be cold, is this correct. You are correct, my front sight and the raw steel of the new cut muzzle were retouched using cold bluing. The finish came out looking just like the older weathered bluing on the rest ...

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I am still toying with designs for a good cardboard ammunition box to keep my .455 rounds in. I came across this label on the internet and thought I'd share it with you all.

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I just got back from picking up my .455 HE from the gunsmith. I'm impressed how it turned out! Special thanks to you lostinperiphery for helping us all finally complete our Bapty conversions! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/138b9816e288ad0bcc62231efb0138b7.jpg If anyone is looking for a go...

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Nice work! How much time was put into a project like this?

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That sounds about right for the work involved. My gunsmith charged me $100 for cutting and crowning the barrel, pinning and soldering the sight, and then doing touch-up with cold bluing. Going the hot bluing route is always going to be more expensive, but it sounds like your smith is making sure it ...

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Indy's hero prop M1 carbine from the warehouse scene in KOTCS was up for auction at the Prop Store recently. https://propstore.com/mobile/product/indiana-jones-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/hero-indiana-jones-harrison-ford-m1-carbine-rifle-display/ I noticed a little tidbit of information in the ...

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Nice job. Let us know how it does at the range!

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I know, I've been a professional photographer/videographer for the past 44 years, but thanks for the explaination, WetDigger. :TOH: For example it was years before they realized that Billy the Kid WASN'T left handed, based on his famous photo of him holding his rifle at his side. Someone finally no...

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The black blotches in the corners of that photograph of Roy Chapman Andrews indicate it was probably a wet-plate or tintype photograph. The lens-box setup for these types of cameras created a reversed image. This is really apparent when you look at pictures from the American Civil War, and you notic...

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Very nice! I'll definitely post a photo and the gunsmith's info when the project is completed. I too ended up with a couple British S&W 2nd model hand ejectors when I started looking for just the right piece for this project. The difficulty in finding that "Goldilocks" piece for me was...

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It took me an entire day of playing telephone and driving around, but I finally found a capable smith to take on my project. He has several customers who have brought various firearms for him to convert into StarWars blasters of all types, so this project was not entirely alien to him. He's even giv...

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I am having a #### of a time trying to locate a capable gunsmith to do the conversion on my S&W .455 Hand Ejector. So far I have stopped by three different establishments that have advertised as offering a full range of gunsmithing needs , each one gives me a different reason why they cant do it...

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How did you guys go about finishing the foresight to match the rest of the weathered bluing on your Bapty revolvers? Is that just cold bluing?

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Very nice! I am looking to pull the trigger on the Indy Hat purchase myself, and adVintage is at the top of my list of candidates.

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I would think Indy would go for the revolver, every time. If he was sourcing ammunition from locales around the globe there would be no telling if he had hot or sub par loads. This wouldn't be an issue with the revolver, but could play havoc with a semi-auto that relies on consistency in back pressu...

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Do you think Indy faced this conundrum when he stepped up to his wardrobe every morning to decide what he was going to wear each day? Im imagining the comedy trope of the closet filled with several clothes hangers, each holding the exact same outfit. I am sure even Indy wore a TOD shirt he had layin...

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If you are vigilant and watch the seller's website to check in periodically, they do mark them down on sale every now and then. I was able to snag it for 50% off on a two day sale they had a few weeks ago.

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I recently purchased one of these, which evoke the Gladstone style bags Indy uses in TOD and KOTCS. It's been my new favorite luggage for trips of a week or less. https://www.thebritishbeltcompany.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1005/s/adlington-gladstone-bag-1/category/12/" onclick="window....

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No worries. If someone here on the forum has or is going to purchase one, I would be curious to hear about the "aluminum infused resin" that he uses. It sounds like an awesome prop!

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/633342942/ ... _active_27

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Just adding another wrinkle to the Flashlight conspiracy theories out there... :Plymouth: I was catching up on the Amazon series "The Man in the High Castle" and in the final episode of Season 2 the Smith family is having an emotional discussion in the family living room. There is camping ...

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I wear an Akubra Australian army slouch hat in the field, so I am pretty used to getting the hat stares wherever I go. One of my favorite incidents occurred at an airport while flying home from a dig... A woman of the stereotypical Texan persuasion approached me and looked upset at my choice of head...

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Agreed, I like this one even better!

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I have not bought from him, but this guy on Etsy makes and sells a pretty good representation of the Stembridge version of Indy's pistol. They pop up in his shop quite frequently. He also makes standard issue style 1917s. Im sure if you contacted him with your requirements he will be able to fix you...

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There are a few videos of Aldens getting a resole with different types of materials on YouTube... IMO using anything other than the original style of neo-cork soles changes the profile and character of the original boot. They loose that "Indy" flavor and turn into just another moc-toe boot...

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You know, suddenly the purchase of a HJ raiders poet doesn't look like such a large investment...

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I guess there could be worse ways to get acquainted with police departments around the globe!

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It was part of a "Florida Cracker" heritage demonstration he used to do. When I knew him he was also a cattle rancher, and always had various whips in his house and truck. I was always "too little to mess with that" whenever I inquired if he could teach me. :( Its a shame because...

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Wasn't it Theodore Roosevelt who said "Crack softly but carry a big whip"?

I didn't even know one could "crack softly"... But hey, that is why I am here. To learn!

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I just pulled the trigger and placed an order with MidWest Whips for an 8ft Kangaroo "Modern Indy"! Despite growing up with an uncle who was big in the rodeo circuit for a time I never had the opportunity to learn how to crack a whip. This is my foot in the door to something I have wanted ...

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I fly more frequently than I care to... I wear an Akubra WWI style slouch hat for fieldwork, It was a remnant from my reenacting days that quickly became my most practical piece of kit working as an archaeologist. Over the years it has weathered, lost its badge, and the brim stays down for now on......

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I was looking for the photos the owner of the original had shared here on the forum a while back, but in their absence that website has a couple that I can work with.

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Is there a chance someone out there in the forum saved a copy of the high-res photos of the original screen used Bapty revolver? I have run an extensive search and every single link is long dead. :( (UPDATE: Thread title has been changed, we now have quite the archive of Bapty images at hand. :clap:...

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Cajunkraut wrote:Traveling with a suitcase? Mo' betta. Even more ammo and probably even a compact cleaning kit.

Ahhhh the Golden era of travel... Shame those days are long gone.

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Thats looking really good! I wont be home to access my machine for another couple weeks but I'll definitely do some toying around with making a couple printable .Pdf versions when I do. I think I may have made some WWII era .45 acp boxes a while back during my WWII reenacting days, I'll try to dig t...

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Excellent pictures distantpeople. I think I'm going to try my hand at making a .Pdf printable version of the examples in the top photo. Something that can be printed onto card stock and folded/glued into shape.

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Good point, and if he was using half or full moon clips for a 1917, those wouldn't be too bulky or awkward to carry if he kept them in the Mk VII. I kind of like to think he brings only what is in his revolver, that would explain the "Oops all empty!" scene in LC when he breaks open the em...

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Here is a fresh topic for discussion- Do you think Indy packs spare ammunition when he travels, or does he just rely on the bullets he has already loaded in his revolver to get by, with the intention of acquiring more as needed? How do you think his preferred method of carrying spare ammunition woul...

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I was always curious as to how the conversion would affect the sight picture, but that is nothing a little patience won't solve in due time with my own Bapty conversion project. Keep up the good work!

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Wow, you have really done your homework! It is looking fantastic. The apex of the sight blade is sculpted very well, I love how it does not come to a sharp angle/point. :clap: Just out of sheer curiosity, and nothing related to your design work which I would say is flawless. Can your 3D modeling sho...

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Do I remember correctly that in one of the books, Indy was given a webley by the father of one of his romantic flings at the time? It may have been Dance of the Giants by Rob MacGregor. Memory is hazy, it was probably 20 years ago when I read them.

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Good point temple_runner. Lets not forget that Indy as a world traveler practically lives out of his suitcase. I think a major benefit to having the cut down barrel would be better "pack-ability". You can toss a Bapty into a small overnight bag or a suitcase and keep it low key with no pro...

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Wow, that is impressive detail for a replica. I used to own an original and I wouldn't have known from the pictures that yours was air-soft if you hadn't told us! Im pretty sure Indy would have had one tucked away in a drawer at home somewhere... 1911's were extremely prolific in is time.

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I used one of the holders in a three hour hike one day, and a seven hour hike the other day. They kept the whip nicely in place. The whip's fall was also coiled tightly around the whip, to keep it from unraveling. You went for a seven hour hike with a bullwhip... there is clearly more to this adven...

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I like the look of the white cotton duck, I would actually use that quite a bit for my daily travels... it is fun to see a new take on an old favorite! Nice job.

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I used this technique on several shirts and other articles I needed to look worn or well "broken in". Set the article aside in the laundry room, and let it ride along every time you run a load of laundry. After several cycles with clothing, shoes, bedding, towels and the like it will start...

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