Club Obi Wan

Manwiththehat

I have never had any advintage hats blowing off my head and I live in a VERY windy place

Manwiththehat

Since the moc toe on the Indy boot isn't a real joining seam you'd not ruin the boots, they'd just fray like they are now a touch...There's no inherent weakness to it, just, not as clean...They'll end up fairly frayed anyway, but the damage to the thread is there for sure...Just, I wouldn't worry t...

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tomek9210 wrote: ↑Tue May 20, 2025 11:58 am Isn't the moc toe stitching damaged? It looks kinda scuffed

The stitches are intact it's just the agle I think

I did not use sandpaper there since it would just ruin them

Manwiththehat

I wasn't entirely happy with the result so I went over the entire boots with sandpaper to even things out then I used shoe polis on them and Then I used leather conditioner at the end.I think it ended up looking a lot better not

Manwiththehat

I went with the Brown Grain Cowhide

Manwiththehat

Thanks all

Manwiththehat

This is the end results for now I think.I used the rough end of the sponge and rubbed all I could to get most of it off and then I used shoe polish on it after cleaning it.I hope it will go away the rest on it's own

Manwiththehat

Do you know what caused the stain? That looks oil based to me. Regards, Indiana Jeff I'm not entirely shure how I got it .I was out in the forrest yesterday and climed some dirty hills and it got like this after that but I don't think there was any oil,just brown dirt.I ordered some Leather Stain R...

Manwiththehat

I got a dark stain on my new Luosjiet boots and I can't seem to get it off.I tried with damp cloath,very fine sandpaper,white vinegar and baking soda and it won't come off so I thought I'd ask here if anyone had any idea.

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Ok, then I guess I am the first one to post the experience with these shoes. It doesn’t matter which “style” you choose, they are all the same. I chose the Brown Grain Cowhide style as I pursue the Raiders style. My size is 42.5. I own Converse Chucks in same size which match my feet perfectly. Hen...

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I bought the Lousjiet boots and MY they are so hard to get used to :rolling: I got close to blisters/friction burns on both heels and under my toes and blister on my ankle out of them so I think I need to do something about them.The side of the shoe sole digs into my ankle and makes friction wounds ...

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That's a lovely pair of boots! What color is that? I love it! And how long did you wait for the package? Thank you! :D I love them too :D Color is this one https://www.luosjiet.com/products/indiana-jones-boot-mens-moctoe-boots-brown-grain-cowhide I waited only 8 days from I ordered to I got it whic...

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I'm wondering about the sizing as well. I'm mostly 45 or 45.5 EU. My Todd's costumes Indy boots from 2012 are size 11 US. My old Nikes were 11.5 US or 45 EU and my current Adidas trainers are 11 US and 45 EU... The sizing is so confusing. The best solution is when the shoe seller use the insole siz...

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Thanks all

I soaked it in hot water and ran it through a cloth and I managed to get some of it off so I hope it will help from now on

Manwiththehat

Hey. I just wondered if anyone else has experienced that the leather strap of the wested leather mk VII leaves stains on your shirt? I was going to wash my shirt and I notice that I had a brown leather stain infront of the chest and at the back of the shirt so I found out it's the leather strap that...

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I'm thinking of buying https://www.luosjiet.com/products/india ... 4931022143
Does anyone know how it is with size on the luosjiet indy boots? I'm size 46 eu size so I'm not sure if I should go with 45.5 or 46.

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bearbeast wrote: ↑Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:23 am Great looking hat and awesome colour. Good job on the bash, too. You are ready to travel in style.

Cheers,
Bear

Thanks bud

This will be my on the town or formal hat

Manwiththehat

Today I got my Akubra Federation IV Deluxe in Moonstone color :D Again Trudi and the gang from The Hattery really does a Superb work :D That is a beautiful hat! It reminds me a lot of the grey hat from Crystal Skull. I feel like a nice grey hat is something you can wear quite a lot with many differ...

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IndyJedi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:04 pm Very nice, moonstone is such a great color.

Thank you

I love the color to

Manwiththehat

Today I got my Akubra Federation IV Deluxe in Moonstone color

Again Trudi and the gang from The Hattery really does a Superb work

Manwiththehat

Thanks all

Hats are my life and I take great pride and joy in them So it's nice to hear so much nice feedback

Manwiththehat

A Whole lot of hairspray later.

What do you guys think?

Manwiththehat

Jonesy Jr. wrote: ↑Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:28 am Nicely done. And you have a nice grey jacket. Is this tweed blazer ?

Thank you

The blazer I'm not sure what is. It says: Made in England and 70% polyester,25 wool and 5%nylon. It's my fathers old blazer he used to wear

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bearbeast wrote: ↑Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:00 am Whoa, fantastic work, looks even nicer than the other one you did. Very clean work!

Cheers,
Bear

Thanks bud

Manwiththehat

I got several color variations of Stetson Pen so I decided to change the shape of my light beige one to more a indy shape

Manwiththehat

Thanks all

Now if I only could get my stubborn Miller hats from the underworld to hold a shape...The though of it not being able to hold a reshape makes my inner perfectionist so annoyed but I guess some wars can't be won

Side dents seem to be my kryptonite in hats

Manwiththehat

Hi. I have an old Stetson I tried to reshape into a more indy like hat so I wonder if it could pass as one now? The crown is quiet low and the für is a bit To soft to handle steaming well but I gave it a try with only a little steam and some distilled water on a bottle.Original it had a teardrop cro...

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Nicely done! I think you nailed the look of the jacket appearing lived-in, but not exaggerating so much that it looks unnatural. In my opinion, it looks very natural and subtle in a realistic way. Certainly better than I could have done :rolling: Good work :TOH: -WNY Indy Thank you :D Tomorrow if t...

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Alright. I think I'm done and It didn't look too bad either I think :D I applied a thin leather conditioner layer to it also :) https://i.imgur.com/VDEWnpD.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JO43zb2.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/q8X7PEd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/moxNi4u.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/48JSash.jpeg https:/...

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Western New York Indy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:32 pm Ahhh, that makes sense. That way you'd have one for each of the original movies, which is pretty cool!

So are you thinking of sending it off to Thomas for a reshape?

-WNY Indy

Thanks

I'm not sure.It depends on how much it costs to do it

Manwiththehat

It's certainly possible to reshape it! The issue is the "ghost mark" from the off center crease. It's very hard to undo that mark, especially with the really tight front pinch. You could try to steam it out, just don't use too much steam or steam the inside of the hat. That can make it ta...

Manwiththehat

Hi I just wondered if it's possible to remove the marks from the raiders turn and reshape my advintage raider's hat to a crusader one?

I'm afraid to try cause I don't wanna try something and end up like my miller hat

Manwiththehat

I think I Finally tamed the beast which is my stubborn miller hat

So much hustle to get it right.Any input will be great

I tried with a temple shape between

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Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2025 7:39 pm You’re getting there, can’t wait for the next picture all geared up.

Croft

Thanks

A quick question but should I use some leather conditioner on my jacket or can I just leave it as it is?

I'm afraid that conditioner will darken it so I'm not sure my self.

Manwiththehat

Does look great. Now leave it alone for now, and watch how you wear it, you’ll pick up areas that you might want to hit lateral. Now wear it and enjoy it. Now for the next piece of gear, the MKVII bag with the leather strap. Croft :mrgreen: Thanks :) I have ordered the MKVII bag with leather strap ...

Manwiththehat

I went over it with rubbing alcohol and I think it actually looks better than it was now

I don't understand this jackets logic

Manwiththehat

How’s the blotchness now. And water treat makes the jacket a little more aged, lived in. Now if you have to use the dye (not stain #-o ) all over, use the it in a fashion lie your wiping it on in small amounts, not heavy like. Rub it in like, it’ll darken up some to, not so brown. As the original R...

Manwiththehat

It is a journey. If it still kinda blotchy, you may have to commit and rub down the entire jacket with the stain. Distressing ones jacket is an experiment, if you look around, you see some good and some that went over board. Don't go over board. Oh and when you give it the ol water treatment, ya on...

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So I gave the jacket the water treatment and I had it on me for a couple of hours but now it's getting late here so I came pup with his solution

Sorry for all the pictures of my journey of weathering

Manwiththehat

I tried starting on the back.I'm not sure how good it looks thought

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Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:13 pm Good start.
Is that white something or just from the camera flash.

Croft

Thanks

The white is camera flash yeah

Manwiththehat

Alright so I slowly starting my distressing with dying

This is so far.I'm using Q-tips for the seams and edges so I don't spill so much

Manwiththehat

Glad to hear that it will take the weather :D I wonder when you say crazy weather in The Big Apple how much snow does it mean? :lol: It's always interesting/funny hearing people gets shocked when it comes like 1cm snow :rolling: In Norway we are used 50cm to a couple of meters so when we only got l...

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New York state is currently in a state of emergency due to brutal winter weather. Which I thought was a great time to wear my Fed IV. Okay, so in all seriousness I was walking around town when it was snowing a bit, but not very bad. I was inside for a few hours and then when I went back outside to ...

Manwiththehat

Thanks!

The worst part is the brim for me.I'm still not 100% happy on the sides and the front of the brim but I'm not entirely sure what to change now

Anyway the hat is so nice and I love it

Manwiththehat

So I got my Akubra Federation IV Deluxe and I Tried( with emphasis on tried) to shape it

It's my very first time I shape a unshaped hat.

Manwiththehat

bearbeast wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:49 am Hmmm, I thought that in Crusade it was just part of the "Scottish lord" persona and he never took it off.

He forgot the was Not a sSottish lord nor Mickey Mouse I guess

Manwiththehat

I was looking over your thread on what you'd done so far. https://indygear.net/cow/viewtopic.php?t=75329 The one picture of the front right pocket (as you look at it), those scratches should blend in nicely with the dye. Now this is just me and my opinion, but stay away from these kind of distressi...

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Cheers for the awesome pictures and instructions Croft

I'm now even more scared than I was before to try it out my self with my Wested raider goatskin jacket

Manwiththehat

Alright. I acquired Fiebings Pro Dye DARK BROWN dye but I haven't found any tutorials how to use it in weathering/distressing of a leather jacket so I wonder if anyone could explain it to me? Also I got some rubbing alcohol but it smells pretty bad so I wonder if there exist rubbing alcohol without ...

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