Club Obi Wan

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Ahah, what an approrpiate manufacturer's name. I never came across one. I would like to add it to my first post but for some reason when I go edit it doesn't leave the full links intact and I don't want to lose them, it would be nuts to find them all again.

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I e-mailed you Wade

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Pygar wrote:http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f ... ng#p748216 Evidently, caulking gun discs strongly resemble the lanyard toggle.

That's surprising. How do you attach it to the bag once it's removed from the gun?

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A friend of mine asks if anyone makes/sells a replica of the disc that one finds on the side of the gas mask bags. Not necessarily a replica, even an original, whatever comes cheaper. I have no idea where to find one and if they are even sold by anyone, so I ask the forum. Can these discs be bought ...

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Nice to hear about your daughter Marc, and from you for that matter!!! For the new members, "Errico" c'est moi , I was previously known as "erri wan". I met Noel Howard many years ago, however keep in mind that, regarding the shoes, he was probably referring to Temple of Doom Ald...

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I join the bandwagon of suggesting originals because I have yet to see an excellent screen accurate reproduction and for the price gap between reproductions and original ones I would always choose the latter. Unless you need it for a "casual" costume, an authentic WWII bag is full of chara...

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Collectedin89 wrote: Does he still work at Swaine Adeney Brigg?

Nope, he's retired. Not sure if he's still alive

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I just checked the size of iPad online, it looks like it might be a very tight fit (if not a fit at all). I suppose someone with an iPad here might post his definitive answer soon enough.

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Isn't the canvas of these bags a bit too rough for carrying an iPad?

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Here's a link to Erri's extremely exhaustive and interesting thread on the MarkVII bags and their makers: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=37699 Thank you. Regarding the brand and some other questions that were asked in this topic, I quote myself from the thread Tundrarider link...

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I know at least 2 people who bought Cork here, perhaps even more. I wonder why they would discontinue it. It's just colour dye!

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(it was directed at fenris, no worries though)

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Are you sure your hat didn't shrink of a size or more? Brim distorsions are often caused by undersized hats (especially if the brim looks normal when laying on a shelf), it's the typical situation you get after wetting a Christy's badly.

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The last picture is dead-on Last Crusade but I know that's now what you desired

Put a Graal next to it on your display shelf and it will make a nice show

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( as Erri so spectacularly demonstrates ). LOL I wouldn't say spectacularly but thanks for the compliment my friend :TOH: Darn it I haven't worn a hat in a year or so now, they are still there taking dust on the shelf... oh no wait, they are all wrapped up in cellophane, no risk of dust but still o...

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ajocampo wrote:Do I just go in there and ask for a re-block? Because i've heard of blocks that have different shapes (i.e. ovals, circles...).

James

You're new around here aren't you?

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Has anyone tried to re-block their Christy's or got a hatter to re-block it? :-k If yes, how did it turn out? The reblock is not new to the Christy's. Up until now we've had two most common cases. First case: home-reblocks made with tupperware or other kind of home-wares, they all ended tragically ...

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The line We are continually working on new hats with popular customisation requests. makes me think that if we collect enough interested people we can still request a custom model although it will be a pain in the arse compared to what it used to be. The new Swerford could be good and bad, good beca...

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I see... well HD then

I thought it was the Blue-ray because the blue-ray in Italy is going to have a new dubbing (for which Italian fans are quite angry with Lucas) and Sky had this high quality version with new dubbing... therefore I assumed it was blue-ray.

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hahah

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Some days ago I caught Raiders on Sky, it was the blue-ray ( correction: HD ) version I could see it right away. Unfortunately it was near the end, however I was able to have a peak at the grey hat in Washington and I may be wrong but I think I saw some marks of dirt (possibly from the Cairo scenes)...

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What did you reblock it on?

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Ever thought of a Snake Plissken costume?

Kurt Russel look-alike if I ever saw one

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No I just pulled down the stiffy brim on the back when I first bashed the hat. It should hold by itself, mine does

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Yes it's much softer compared to when I received it

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quick question... What colour Christies is generally accepted as the correct Indy colour?? Sable?? Dark Sable?? What??? The choice is between light sable and sable. It's really a matter of taste as there is no way of comparing them with the original, unless the member "screenused" would b...

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I could only suggest to place dictionaries on the brim when you're not wearing it. That way you don't wet it, you don't burn it or anything

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Very nice bash Restless!

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No, they come in a quite average cardboard box, the same that is used by many hatters. I think they maybe use that red box for the top hats only.

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And this is mine

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One of the most disgusting video I've ever seen (said by one who watches human dissections during lunch break) :lol: That hat even looks like it could be from a Raiders block! Makes you want to slap that woman :lol: However I admire the skill of transforming old clothes into new ones (war period was...

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The shirt in the film was made-to-measure and the sleeves seems to be quite fitting. This is how the rolling up works. If the sleeves of your shirt don't have a similar fit to the ones Ford wore you won't achieve a similar effect. Also if the material is not the same you won't achieve the same effec...

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BwanaJohn wrote:Received the hat last week, and have enjoyed wearing it, mostly Back-Yard Excursions so far!

and toilet mirroring I guess

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I'm curious to know how wide that ribbon really is. I'm sure Erri is betting 43mm. I will hopefully be able to get it worked out within a millimetre or 2. Yes, also based on the fact that no 38mm ribbon ever looked like a good match to the seaplane hat, but there is always space for doubt as with e...

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I didn't change it yet because I still have to find a dark ribbon of the same size. Apparently the most common width is 38mm... I also admit I didn't search for it too much because I haven't had much time lately.

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My take is that most of you are in between sizes that's why some have snug fits and for others are too big. BendingOak is right, have your head measured by someone else and properly (he has a good video on how to do that on youtube). I'm 59cm and 59cm Christy's fits me just nicely, if it doesn't it ...

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Christys do generally taper on round heads (perhaps that's why it works so well on my long oval melon and not always great on other people), there isn't much that you can do about it I'm afraid.
I doubt they have a rounder block but you may enquiry to Hornets Hats

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One thing that perplexes me about Herbert Johnson from the 30 New Bond Street period is that they have numerous crests with this address, and all that I've seen, mostly from a vinage hat shop in Fulham, are fabric stickers slapped in the middle of the liner. These stickers I've also seen on flat ca...

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Ok, so it's THAT green, huh?! :lol: It is a shame as the Christys felt is so good once it's sorted out. Looks like I've got to find a mid grey from somewhere then... if you go for christy's felt then burma is the only choice. If you go for another brand then you'll have to decide what is screen acc...

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Light grey absolutely not but I wouldn't suggest the burma either for your line, most of your customers will think it's too... GREEN! :lol: :lol: Of course it's up to you! If you decide to source from other felt vendors (other than from Christy) for a new grey feel free to contact me and I'll tell y...

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Looks like you guys had a great time! How's my old Morgan Gio? Do you use it much or keep it for display? And how is Erri's cracking coming along these days? Seems like years since I was in Florence...oh, actually it WAS years! It was years indeed my friend. My whipcracking has not improved since b...

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Me and Emanuele had finally the pleasure of meeting the legendary 'Erri', great expert on the subject of hats!!! "legendary" and "expert on hats"... are some big words my friend :lol: :lol: but thanks for the compliment :TOH: It was a pleasure to meet you both, guys (and your gi...

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Thank Swindiana, I realized that this information was not readily available although, literally, "vital".
I must thank you for all the links and for the awareness that you raised in the past for the sake of all of us, me included.

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They make them on order, they don't have any in stock. I think it takes about 10 days to make them, not sure though.

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An extract from my correspondance with a previous HJ employee. This might interest you Steve: I first started working at HJ in about 1982 ish ..at 13 Old Burlington St , this was directly behind Savile Row [...] Within about a year ( i apologise , this is over 25 yrs ago !!) we moved back to Bond St...

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achi11es wrote: I hope this helps you folks.

It most certainly does! You should come out of the Real Life Archaeology more often

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Gater wrote:Always remember: If someone asks if you are a God - you say YES!

excellent quotation

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Maybe they can make one without a ribbon/bow attatched and instruct them to put the ribbon in the box. I'm sure you can ask to NOT INSTALL the bow and ribbon and just leave it in the box. This Sarah doesn't sound as knowledgeable as Justin when it comes to what Christys can do for you so better kee...

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