Club Obi Wan

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Maybe you can have a look to this thread. People say some stuff about the Wested size. Don't know how many refer to Alden's though, like you need, though... :-k https://indygear.net/cow/viewtopic.php?p=943337&hilit=wested+boots+sizing#p943337 The last comment on that thread mirrors my experienc...

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Got my Rub N Buff in and installed some better looking screws. I think I'm finally finished! This has been a great project and I am really happy with how it turned out. It turned out to be a great and pretty SA holster filler. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230630/ad2dd6387ab44c00cf5f6df3f945c2e...

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bearbeast wrote:Congrats, man, job well done. Love the whip and bag as well.

Bear

Thank you!

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Finished painting and building, now just waiting on the Rub N Buff to properly weather. Really happy with how it turned out. The hammer and trigger is functional and the cylinder spins freely. I accomplished getting the "feel" I wanted. This will hold me over until I can get my handson an ...

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Aged the grips with some semi gloss black model paint I had. Ordered some pewter Rub n Buff for weathering.

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Got my first coat of satin black on today! Really starting to come together now. Can't wait to finish painting and start weathering!

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Doing final fitment check. Last round of filler (thank God) before priming. Installed the medallions on the grips. Really happy with how those came out. I also added the lanyard ring. The only major issue I ran into so far was attaching the grip area. I ended up screwing it on by opening up the gun ...

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I picked up a summer job so progress got delayed a bit. I weathered the hammer and trigger. I also decided to cut the grip off and replace it with the 3d printed version. Filling in with the putty wasn't productive as the grips weren't fitting properly. I just hope all of the different bonded areas ...

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To me it seemed an impossible task in the beginning, but I have to say: you are really doing an amazing job: filling in gaps, adding material and then reshaping it...it's a hard job. Well done. Really looking forward to the outcome! Regards, Bear Thank you for the compliment. Will it be worth my ti...

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Little update on the current status. Doing a LOT of sanding and reapplying of the epoxy. My perfectionism is coming out a little bit in that regard. I was able to move the ratchet over to the 3D printed cylinder so now it will click in which helps the structure and feels cooler. The cylinder and bar...

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You're going through all this work to give you a more realistic feeling... shouldn't you go all the way and get some wooden grips? Maybe. I am trying to keep the price tag on this build on the lower end. So far I'm at about $150 for parts. I'm not going to stress too hard about real wood grips. I'm...

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I’m also a huge fan of Adam Savage and very much appreciate you sharing his ethos of wanting an experience with the S&W. A static molded version doesn’t provide that experience for you so you are working to create that. Regards, Indiana Jeff He's also a huge Indiana Jones fan which helps as I'm...

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That's impressive work. What's your plan for the grips? Regards, Indiana Jeff Thank you! As of now I'm planning to use grips that were part of the 3D printed version. I have some S&W badges I'm going to put on them as well. Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20...

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bearbeast wrote:Oh wow..... That is starting to take a good shape, impressive!

Thank you! There is still a long way to go and a lot that could go wrong, but I'm going to follow it through as best I can.

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Lots of sanding and refilling at this stage which takes a lot longer due to the epoxy needing to dry. Took a lot of small adjusting, breaking, regluing but I'm very happy with it so far. Still a long way to go. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230531/cbd464d79d6b7543bd38535439263fc1.jpg https://up...

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Much happier with the overall size of the new cylinder.

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Cut both guns up. Figured out where I had to trim extra materials off. Using a lot of glazing spot putty in order to fill in gaps as well as smooth out the 3D printed material. Lots of sanding will be happening soon.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230530/02ea1580ab43ea4d719dadc1c04c334e.jpg htt...

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Here you can see the size disparity between the two frames. Getting the frame size closer to accurate will be the toughest part I think. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230530/815cb767ca9a177899aeb91786c7b71b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230530/706dad38ac14b2cc3f4202fb247cb492.jpg Sent ...

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First stage was disassembly.

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I've been wanting a good stand-in revolver for a long time. I have a real model 10, but it's just way too small. I took some advice from Adam Savage and had to first decide how I wanted the prop to "feel". I didn't just want a 3-D printed Bapty. I wanted some action. I wanted to be able to...

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Pics as requested! It is a tight and beautiful whip. Started breaking it in immediately. Whipped myself a few times attempting an overhead crack. I'm surprised at how small and sleek it feels compared to my Magnoli Deluxe whip. Like comparing a Chevy to a Ferrari. Well worth the money and can't wait...

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Received the whip today. It's amazing to hold a high quality whip after holding sub $200 whips all my life. Unfortunately no whitehide falls were included. I have had luck with white hide lasting a while though so here's to hoping. Planning to swing by a local park to get a few cracks in after class...

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IndianaJustin wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:19 pm
agary7046 wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:05 am Is there still a Tampa group meeting? No posts on the Facebook page or anything.
I have been wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking.

Looks like we're it. I'm over in Tarpon Springs, you?

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I'm actually ordering the 3d printed Bapty as well as the HGC HF 131 which is pretty popular. I'm planning to bash these two to create a more SA Bapty that functions. I'll start a separate post for that build once I get everything.

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I ordered this one:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1329791479 ... _purchases. I'll post updates on this thread. I'm interested to see how this turns out.

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Magnoli, what screws did you use for this? Ordered a 3D printed Bapty and I'm planning to use yours as a guideline. I also ordered some Smith and Wesson medallions to install which I would recommend.

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Is there still a Tampa group meeting? No posts on the Facebook page or anything.

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Found an interesting picture that might help.

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You can post for sale items in the Cairo Bazaar.

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I know this is an old thread at this point. I just put in my order for an 8' whip with Josh. Excited to see his work in person!

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Overall I'm impressed with them, especially for the price. I got these for $80 from someone on Facebook.

Decided to go ahead and throw them on and take some pics with the rest of the getup. I need to get them hemmed and dry cleaned.

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How much breaking in is needed? I have a size 13 and I've been trying to break them in, but it just seems painful at times. What is the fine line of trying to break them in, and just throwing in the towel? I have a size 14 on the way which they just released, so I'll just probably just sell the 13s...

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Two things I would recommend for these boots is foot powder and better insoles. Mine acted like they were too big and too small. My toes would be pushed together but my heel would lose a layer of skin every time I wore them. I’ve worn these boots quite a bit and they might finally be getting broken ...

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Looks like you had a blast, agary. Keep us posted on the boots. I’m wearing them right now actually! They are a bit too big which is still causing a bit of rubbing on the heel. I was originally just using the bottom two speed fasteners like Indy does, but I have started trying to use all of the spe...

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Currently in the process of saving for an 8’ 1936. Glad to see I made the right choice!

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If you followed a proper technique to put on the popper it might not be that it came off... I had a lot of issues a while ago with the tip of the fall breaking where the knot of the popper was.... I solved with with intensive applications of Pecard's to the fall (before and after cracking sessions)...

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IJJTM wrote:Sounds like fun, did you get any cracking in while you were there?

Sure did! I recently replaced the fall with a David Morgan white hide fall, but apparently I didn’t put the cracker on securely enough. I got a few good cracks in before it flew off into the woods.

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Went camping this weekend and brought pretty much everything I have to start the process of natural weathering. Fedora- Akubra Federation Deluxe Shirt- WPG Gloves (New addition)- Wells Lamont Satchel- Original with WPG strap Boots- Wested Boots Whip- Magnoli Clothiers Deluxe It’s been quite the proc...

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Definitely keep the updates coming! Checked out his shop and his whips looked great so far, looking forward to the Indy Whip from him. It would be great to support an up and coming whip maker.

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I was wondering if anyone could comment on the two different "lightweight" pants sold by WPG. Pants are the last item for my Budget ROTLA build.

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I got around to replacing the hat band with a black one. Nice little Sunday morning project that really makes a difference.

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Trying to choose a whip has my head spinning. I don't want something cheap that is of poor quality, but I'm also not looking for something that breaks the bank. I'd like a good whip that will go well with the gear and can withstand the occasional cracking. For me, it's just that one piece of gear t...

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Well in the last pic, I'd say 12 years, 8 years and 1 year. I used to crack them, these days not so much. The newest one, an 8ft, has only been test cracked a couple of times. The others are fairly broken in. They look great! How did you get that "worn in" look with the one you only crack...

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It does remind me of Indy's, "Let 'er go." pose. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50587227937_e0cd231e2e.jpg Regards, Indiana Jeff That’s a great connection! I was doing the scene where he shoots the swordsman in my head. If HF didn’t have dysentery during that scene I could definitely...

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Indiana Jeff wrote:Gear is looking great.

With that beaming smile I'm tempted to change the title of this thread to "The Happiest Archaeologist on the Dig."

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

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Got my Akubra Federation Deluxe a few weeks ago. I’m very pleased with it so far. Slowly getting it to a Raider’s Bash that I’m happy with. This hat has already gone on some adventures and travels with me and I know it will be around for years to come!

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IJJTM wrote:Your ensemble is coming along nicely, I’ve heard mixed things about WPG trousers, but I have a shirt, belt and satchel from them, which all turned out great.

Most of the gear I have I got from WPG and I am very satisfied with them so far. I will probably give their pants a try as well.

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So I am slowly (weekly) adding to the ensemble. I seem to keep finding something a little bit better every time I look around on here. I got a web belt and some authentic WWII trousers. They aren't the pinks or anything, but they were $30 and will definitely hold me over for a while. The fit and sty...

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Looks good! I have been looking for another option to replace my real revolver as it’s not ideal for parties... For the orange tip it depends on what it is, I can’t really tell from the pictures. If it’s like a plastic cover you can heat it up with either a hair dryer or something to melt the glue a...

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If you are looking to manage your budget, especially for a jacket you won't wear often, definitely check the secondary markets. Nearly every jacket I own, Indy or otherwise, I've gotten 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) hand. I've never been disappointed and I've saved a ton off retail pricing. Regards, Indiana ...

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