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Shawnkara

Got my 10-foot 8-plait cow Indy last Saturday. LOVE IT!!! Thanks, Gus!!!

I'll be posting a review with pics in the next couple days.

Shawnkara

You know, that bag is so randomly discolored and stained, I don't think you'd any problem matching the "finish" with hand-dyed/distressed modern fabric.

Shawnkara

I believe Todd's regular bags are the same size as an original. He does however currently have a quantity of "facotry defects" at a greatly reduced price because they're about 1" smaller in height. Zombie Jones, I'm 6' 2" and I can tell you, ANY bag looks small on us. Even the or...

Shawnkara

Hmm... So obviously, a bullwhip is a no match for a bear... but I wonder how effective a whip would be against a wolf, coyote or a cougar or something...? A wolf or coyote, maybe. My neighbor had two mean pitbulls, and they never came near me or my kids again after I sliced one of their ears badly ...

Shawnkara

I think it's a darn good match for the jacket in most of Raiders. The jacket in the opening sequence was a bit longer, true. The sleeves were longer, as well. But in most of the film the jackets all seem a bit shorter than that first one we see. Curious thing...... for years it seems the general ide...

Shawnkara

Guys are calling me complaining that the whip is so crappy the cracker flew off after only two weeks of heavy use! That's just what crackers do!!! :roll: :roll: Falls, too for that matter. They're "disposable" components. That's why it's a single, plain detatchable strip of leather and a ...

Shawnkara

Indiana Mark,
Sorry, but that was completely out of line and unwarranted.

Jacksdad,
Don't let that bother you. That type of thing is very rare on this board. Actually, it's out of character for Indiana Mark. I don't think I've ever seen him attack anyone like that beofre. Must have had a bad day.

Shawnkara

At the end of the description it says they can ship "To UK, EU and USA in 2 days"

Shawnkara

I'm ordering a jacket from Todd soon, and to my eye it's the only Raiders jacket ever made that's accurate. I've owned 5 Wested jackets,a G&B goat, a USW and what I believe was an Aero version (got that from _). NONE of those jackets ever looked right to me, not even the coveted G&B. There's...

Shawnkara

Actually, that really rough "washed" goat looks perfect to me. That's what most people seem to miss about the Riaders jacket. Most of the weathered look was not due to fading or sand-papered seams. The Raiders jacket had none of that. What it had, was a DEEP, cracked grain and a mixture of...

Shawnkara

I ordered a 10-foot 8-plait from Gus last week! I totally love the look of that 8-footer! Now I'm even more excited about my new whip! That's exactly how an Indy whip should look, IMO: very rugged, yet elegant and well made. Don't worry, I'll post lots of pics and a review when it arrives in a few w...

Shawnkara

Thought I'd ask here before I bother calling Adam and bugging him...

Is he currently making only IOAB whips? From the looks of his site, that seems to be the case!

Shawnkara

It depends. The postal service would have to prove they delivered it if you file a claim. If it was signed for upon delivery, Wested is actually liable. Since it was shipped from outside their country, I would think they had to sign for it. Either way, it's great news that you insured it. The postal...

Shawnkara

I know some guys have had our various whip makers do cable-cored "stunt" whips for more extreme use. I recall some saying the cable made them stiff and not very functional for cracking. SO........ I was hunting around for some braided cord for an unrelated project and stumbled upon the spe...

Shawnkara

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Shawnkara

I think people sometimes underestimate the strength of leather, even thin leather. It may feel delicate when applied to something as large as a jacket, but leather is tough. How thick do you think the strands of a bullwhip are, and look what those can take! I thinner Indy jacket is exactly what I wa...

Shawnkara

I wonder what exactly makes it more "delicate"? Looks to be constructed like every other Wested I've owned, in terms of the great quality. Is it just the lack of leather facings? I know a lining can wear out kinda quick without those.

Shawnkara

Actually, the modern DP has no real collector value, either. They're still produced and readily available. If you're thinking in terms of nostalgia/collector value, then you're thinking of an entirely different hat. I had one back in '84; the original "official" hat. I think it was actuall...

Shawnkara

You know, 3thou has been asked many times if he believes these steps were actually used on the film hats, or if they're just his own "kooky" methods, with the exception of the pork pie mod. And calling it "conspiracy" is a bit strong, too. To his defense (and to my knowledge) he ...

Shawnkara

I agree with you there. It's the main problem I've had with EVERY Indy hat on the market. The Raiders crown/brim do not meet at a hard angle, as with any new hat you're going to find. There's a smooth, rounded transition going on there. Believe it or not, the closest hat in that one respect (and tha...

Shawnkara

I'd tend to agree with Steve and Marc. I get that a lot on my fedora; the exposed break where the ribbon creeps up. After pulling the ribbon off years ago to reconfigure it, I never bothered to tack it back down, except at the bow. 3K, most of what you're pointing out is an illusion caused by dust a...

Shawnkara

I would have to say both make sense. HARRISON FORD would have the longer hem to keep them from hanging up in the eyelets; a practical real-world trick that might certainly prevent a lot of out takes :lol: INDIANA JONES might very well do something like that for better ankle coverage. I'm not saying ...

Shawnkara

I'm not sure I follow what you're saying, Canyon :? Probably my fault, I can be as dense as PB felt :wink: Yes, Indy's hat is sometimes placed crooked on his head, with the pinch not quite lined up with his nose. This would make the turn more dramatic, but I don't think it would cause it. The whole ...

Shawnkara

I wonder why it works on some, not on others? ALL of the Indy jackets I've had, the pleats fail and just lay there eventually. Is it possible this only happens to longer jackets? I guess the shorter the jacket, the less distance there is between the strap and the yoke. That might be something. Over ...

Shawnkara

One of my favorite topics/obsessions :lol: Wested went to a 2" deep pleat about three years ago. The idea was a deeper pleat was more likely to stay closed, it doesn't work. Same with the elastic. G&B did it, people suggested Wested do it, so they did. It doesn't work, either. The simple fa...

Shawnkara

Here's my favorite method..... It's very similar to how hides are artificially/"pre"distressed by manufacturers; the technique of running them through a drier or something with stones. Anyone can do this, because we all have a playground close by. While at the playground (kids optional :lo...

Shawnkara

Bjones, That was sort of our point. SOMEONE might buy one, and I'd hate to think anyone here had steered them toward it. That's why I don't think it should be in there, it should just be the legitimate vendors. This company used a photo from someone elses's site, period. So, who's to say that jacket...

Shawnkara

Somewhere around here, somebody did post photos of the actual "leather Attractions" jacket. It looked like it was made from upholstery vinyl, and the shoulders had inverted seams, like a suit jacket.

Shawnkara

Thanks, Michaelson

I was having trouble coming up with a name for them. Nice to know one already exists

Shawnkara

Wow, Steve that ***** :shock: There ARE a lot of people out there, though, with nothing better to do than write insulting emails. In my experience, these are usually just people who want what you're offering, can't afford it, so they cry and moan publicly. My favorite useless argument is that prop m...

Shawnkara

Buff is right, this IS a stupid argument :lol: I really don't get this, at all. What the heck is it with the jacket!? First some of you attack Todd for his pricing and, now bored with that, you're calling him unethical for making the jacket!? How many people do we have on this board making replica g...

Shawnkara

You guys are all forgetting something important with regard to a proposed label..... According to much of the back story (begining even with the 'Raiders' novel) Indy served in the Army in WWI. Since the jacket was supposed to look like a period FLIGHT JACKET I highly doubt that he just walked into ...

Shawnkara

Ah, yes 'The Jacket Wars'

Good times, they were

Thanks for posting the pics! That's an amzing distress job. Seeing what can be done with a G&B goat, now I'm REALLY glad I got one!!

Actually, Rundquist, I think it used to be yours.

Shawnkara

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression, guys. I didn't mean it was a bad way to ship, it just surprised me when I saw it. My previous jackets from Wested had come in boxes.

Shawnkara

How does Wested ship to the US?

In a plastic bag, completely unprotected

Seriously. I was shocked when my last Wested arrived that way. No box, nothing. Just a thin, plastic bag from Parcel Force.

Shawnkara

I recently received a Gibson and Barnes (G&B) "raiders" replica jacket from another member and wanted to post some thoughts on it, as it's not often discussed anymore. I'll have pics posted soon. I got this one from IndyBlues last week in a trade for my Wested 'Raiders' goat. I've love...

Shawnkara

Yeah, I think the Raiders jacket would lend itself to that look quite well. Don't know that I would chop up a Wested, though

Maybe Wested would make one that way? might even be a lot cheaper; less leather, less time/effort.

Shawnkara

I don't know that anyone has ever requested it, but I doubt that Wested would do it. It's the ONE part of the jacket that touches EVERY other part. To move it would mean redesigning the entire pattern, as it would shift every component. I really wish they would just do and make it permanent. NO indy...

Shawnkara

Another option, as someone else said above, is a slightly longer style. It was common in the old days, as well. You'd keep the sides prertty tight, but leave the top surprising long and about half way down the back of the head. (surprisingly by what most percieve as the standard of the day). The ide...

Shawnkara

Grow your hair to the middle of your back, slick it back into a tight ponytail. Works for me

Or, grow a REALLY tall flat top, with a center dent.

Shawnkara

I can see your point, but that victory would have required far more mods to become what we see in Raiders. And, yes, a smaller revolver does get lost in the Webley. I know mine did but the slack was not that severe. I was just pointing out that, if an existing holster had been modified to create the...

Shawnkara

The more I look at these, the more I'm leaning toward nylon. It's amazing how much they can look like leather! And I want something that can take a lot of abuse, too. I've personally never liked roo hide. Too high maintainance. Amazing tensile strength, but that's about it. FAR too easily damaged by...

Shawnkara

I don't know. If you've ever seen one of those in person, that "USMC" is stamped pretty deep. Really no way to get rid of it. You would also have to cut off that tab, remove the stud, move it, try to cover the hole it would leave, add the strap, etc. There are military holsters out there t...

Shawnkara

Those look really close! Pretty pricey, though.

Shawnkara

What are talking about? In RAIDERS, he DID have a monkey on his back in Cairo

Shawnkara

You would probably be amazed how many celebrities do "non-PC" things like smoking. However, they're aware their looks pay the bills and are more conscious of things like tobacco stained teeth than most of us probably would be. I'm sure most celebrities that smoke probably have their teeth ...

Shawnkara

Ok, on topic.... I don't think Indy would have actually carried cigars with him. But I don't think he would have turned one down, either. As for heroes often being non-smokers, I don't think it was ever a health thing or statement of that type. I think it was most likely a small point meant to illus...

Shawnkara

It's entirely possible. I used to swing from my old whip constantly when I was a kid. But now at 6' 4" and 250lbs., I don't think I'd ever do it again :lol: People always seem to think the stunt is fake because they don't see how the whip holds itself onto the branch or other object. It doesn't...

Shawnkara

I'm not sure about the "because of the kids" angle. Marion smoked, and Belloq smoked opium. People didn't really view drugs the same way they do now. They didn't even know back then that smoking was bad for you. It was actually promoted as a way to look sophisicated into the 50's. Harrison...

Shawnkara

You know, I wonder if Ken did any swinging in Templars?? What would an Indy movie be without some whip swingin'? You may want to PM him, Paul.

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