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by LeatherneckJones
Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Even Distressing of Backpack-distressed Wested Jacket
Replies: 11
Views: 1158

Yep, your jacket looks fantastic. May I ask what hide your jacket is? I have some similar real-life distressing on my Wested goat. My goat is showing through kind of gray-ish, where yours is a nice reddish-brown.
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Alden Restoration: The Continuing Journey
Replies: 59
Views: 4253

Bogie, thanks for the update, and the photos. It makes me feel better getting ready to send mine. I figure they deserve the full treatment after nine years of faithful service through many adventures!
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Alden Restoration: The Continuing Journey
Replies: 59
Views: 4253

I'll be watching this closely, as I am considering sending my nine year old Aldens in for the same service. By the way, did your Aldens come that great brown color, or did you dye them? They look great!
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Alden Refurbishment Service
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Ah, thank you, sir! I don't know how I missed that!
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Alden Refurbishment Service
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Alden Refurbishment Service

Question... has anyone sent their Alden's back to the company for the rebuild/refurbishment service? I was thinking of doing this, as my boots are ten years old, need new heels, and I've noticed some stitching beginning to seperate around the base of the tongue. I've also considered asking if the fa...
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Do you darken your Aldens? How?
Replies: 70
Views: 4521

Do you mean Meltonian? It is essentially a type of shoe polish. It does absorb into the leather, but not to the extent of a dye, if that is what you are asking. The original color will still sort of "show through."
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Coolest Dorfman Pacific EVER
Replies: 20
Views: 861

MiloFinch wrote:Did she have more?

I'm going to be in NO tomorrow.
Stop by and ask! She only had the two, and one was a window display she wouldn't part with. That was several weeks ago, and she may have aquired more! They really were nice folks to deal with.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Do you darken your Aldens? How?
Replies: 70
Views: 4521

I believe they come in a variety of colors, with one (don't know what Indy Magnoli calls it) that is very close to SA.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Coolest Dorfman Pacific EVER
Replies: 20
Views: 861

Yes, Shushan's!!!! And, no, I didn't get the chance to hit Meyer's. I was only in town for three days, unfortunately.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Coolest Dorfman Pacific EVER
Replies: 20
Views: 861

Haha! Sorry, problem fixed!
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Coolest Dorfman Pacific EVER
Replies: 20
Views: 861

The Coolest Dorfman Pacific EVER

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/P3260496.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/P3260497.jpg When I was in New Orleans a few weeks ago, I passed by a hat shop on Jackson Square (for those familiar with the city). I saw a hat in the window... Not any hat, but a tiny DP! Wi...
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Do you darken your Aldens? How?
Replies: 70
Views: 4521

My boots started out being the pumpkin orange we all loved so much. After a few years of adventuring (which mellowed the color a bit), I took Michaelson's advice... some Meltonian polish, followed by brown Pecard. I now use neutral Pecard for subsequent treatments... This is how they now look! http:...
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Vinatge .45ACP amo
Replies: 15
Views: 750

Hang-fires. Good point. Never experienced one myself, even with 50-year-old ammo. But I've had a round or two of .556 NATO surplus fail to fire at all. 30 seconds is a long time sometimes... (To the non-shooters: If a round fails to fire, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait.) Eeep...
by LeatherneckJones
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: .45 Ammo Question
Replies: 4
Views: 287

Pressure wise it seems okay, and, since the same gun was chambered in .45 Colt, .45 ACP and .455 Eley you are probably okay if it will chamber. I'd stick with "cowboy" loads in any event as those are at the low end of the spectrum. Have you looked online for ammo? You can order it you kno...
by LeatherneckJones
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: .45 Ammo Question
Replies: 4
Views: 287

.45 Ammo Question

I have a S&W HE2 in .455 Eley, but I am having a bear of a time finding ammo. My question is this... would .45 Schofield fit this gun? It has the rim for use in revolvers, is .45 cal, and is shorter than .45 Colt... can anyone comment?
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: LL Bean Pants, Classic Fit Question answered.
Replies: 13
Views: 969

Question... has anyone written LL Bean and explained our need for trousers in taupe?

Hey Kaplan... the best way I've found to remove about 90% of the crease is to turnn the pants inside out, iron the creases, wash them, and repeat the ironing process. I've had great luck that way.
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Time period correct ammo?
Replies: 54
Views: 2424

Years ago a friend of mine told me that during World War 2 pilots had the choice between a .38 revolver or a .45 caliber pistol. Never been able to confirm this. Anyone know anything about this? best Canada It depends on the country, the branch of service, and the unit. You gotta remember that WWII...
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Pics of my distressed Wested
Replies: 30
Views: 2632

I've worn my Wested goat in pouring rain several times, and it really hasn't shrunk at all. In fact, it took the shine off, and gave some cool wrinkles that make the jacket look as if has really been lived in. When it gets a good soaking, I just hang it on a sturdy hanger and let it naturally air dr...
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Pecards Frustration.
Replies: 13
Views: 1128

Like was previously stated, think of it as $12 worth of insurance. I've had a small tub of Pecard for several years, and I regularly use it on my Aldens, my DM 10' bullwhip, as well as my gunbelt and holster. I still have a little less than half a tub! Not a bad bargain, really, and my gear is all s...
by LeatherneckJones
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector, 2nd Model
Replies: 18
Views: 1550

He did mine, as well! He took a while to finish it, but his work is TOP NOTCH. I wish I would have had him do the .45ACP conversion on it. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/PA040358.jpg BTW, there are a couple of cheap S&W .455 Model 2 Hand Ejectors on Gunbroker.com right now...
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indiana Jones sandals
Replies: 25
Views: 1087

Just curious... how in style were sandals for men in the 30s? I don't know if Indy would have worn them, but I could see him in a kilt. He IS Scottish, after all. ;-) As far as the practicality of wearing boots in the desert... well, just ask the lads and lasses in Irag, or Afghanistan. :wink: They ...
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Cairo henchman suit.
Replies: 43
Views: 2499

Not at all! I love that photo. It has a great "timeless" quality to it. It could have been taken last year in England :wink: or seventy years ago in Chicago. Very nice!
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Washable Cotton or Screen-Accurate Wool Trousers?
Replies: 30
Views: 1899

I'll throw in a vote for cotton, as well.
by LeatherneckJones
Sat Feb 17, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Springfield XD/Smith & Wesson M&P
Replies: 19
Views: 703

Eh, Glocks are okay, but they are definately no Sigs.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Arabian tunic news
Replies: 36
Views: 2113

Hey, Doc. I'm still interested, as well!
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:49 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's Ties... Pankot Tie FINISHED
Replies: 80
Views: 5209

I'd be all over the Washington and Marshall neckties.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:55 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Scotch
Replies: 28
Views: 1097

Regular old tobacco is usually the normal thing smoked from the hookahs in Arabia.
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: MotB Shawl cardigan sweater
Replies: 26
Views: 1335

Nice find! I, too, have the Orvis cardigan. Other than the light color, it is great. I wear it under my Wested all winter long, and am always comfortable, even in the harsh Chicago winter.
by LeatherneckJones
Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Deluxe Aviator
Replies: 40
Views: 2057

Maybe I'm a fool, and have just not been paying attention, but how does one from the US and A order an Adventurebilt Deluxe? I've got a standard AB, but it might be nice to have the "matched set!"
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:38 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: MBA shirt vs Wested shirt
Replies: 38
Views: 1892

I bought two MBA shirts back in 1998, and I wear them all the time, at least once a week during the summer. They've been to Denmark, Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, and Thailand, and have served me well everywhere they have gone, just like my Aldens. I don't have so much as a loose stitch on either shirt.
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 337022

Thanks, lady and gents! Nice lid, Canyon. :wink:
by LeatherneckJones
Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 337022

From a Halloween party the other night... first time I've put all my IndyGear together! http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/PA280397.jpg AB Beaver, Wested goat in dark brown, MBA shirt, pants, bag and strap, Todd's belt and holster, 10' David Morgan, and Indy Magnoli's Idol. Oh, and the A...
by LeatherneckJones
Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:29 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Anyone Recognise this? Oh Gun Experts? Rrr Shiver ma timbers
Replies: 19
Views: 1066

Hm. Ya know, Michaelson, that "thing" beneath the barrel kinda looks like a crossbow bolt... :wink:
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Anyone Recognise this? Oh Gun Experts? Rrr Shiver ma timbers
Replies: 19
Views: 1066

The "designs" on the barrel have an Islamic influence to them. As has been said before, your pistol came from North Africa of Southwest Asia somewhere. The rest of the pistol has more of a Persian / Turkish type "flavor" to it, so my guess would be that region, even possibly Afgh...
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:35 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Canyon’s gear theory #1:The Fit of the Raider’s pants
Replies: 31
Views: 1168

Absolutely! I read an interview with Harrison somewhere, once upon a time, where he said over the course of his illness, he lost between 10 - 15 pounds. I know MY pants would be baggy if I lost that kind of weight!
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: what do you carry in your mk vii?
Replies: 74
Views: 4104

Let's see...

Wells Lamont gloves
sandbag
compass
notebook
pencils
pocketknife
spare Alden shoelaces
gum
small first-aid kit
COW challenge coin
by LeatherneckJones
Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders action pleats.
Replies: 18
Views: 1533

I had a Wested Raiders lamb from about 1998, and the shallow pleats ALWAYS stayed open. I have since purchased a Wested ToD Goat, with the deeper pleats, and have mine have worked just as they were meant to. They stay closed when they should, and during "action," open nicely. Maybe I just ...
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Smith and Wesson M1917 Question
Replies: 55
Views: 3221

Nope, not yet! I ended up leaving it as a .455, and need to find some ammo. I can't wait, though!
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Smith and Wesson M1917 Question
Replies: 55
Views: 3221

Here it is. I just got this baby back this week! I couldn't be happier with it!

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by LeatherneckJones
Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Airsoft MP40
Replies: 11
Views: 633

Wow, THAT is cool! Not a bad price, either.
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:03 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Aldens help
Replies: 10
Views: 975

I've had mine for almost eight years, and they came in a color that almost exactly matched Indy's boots when you see him operating the pedals in the German truck in Raiders. Mine have darkened a bit, and are now a nice brown, with just a hint of brick. Great boots!!
by LeatherneckJones
Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:19 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Shanghai Dinner Jacket
Replies: 48
Views: 2144

Nah, Tone, not "making", it's made! And it looks amazing!
by LeatherneckJones
Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Shanghai Dinner Jacket
Replies: 48
Views: 2144

Those shots are great! If you ever get a chance to snap some clearer ones, forward them to me and I'll add them to my site. Good stuff! :tup: Kind regards, Magnoli Will do, Indy. Thanks again for the great suits! That Shanghai Tuxedo is looking SHARP, Leatherneck Jones. Thanks, Tone! I've got a fri...
by LeatherneckJones
Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Shanghai Dinner Jacket
Replies: 48
Views: 2144

Thanks, Jeep! You really can't go wrong with Magnoli-Gear. Definately top notch.
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Shanghai Dinner Jacket
Replies: 48
Views: 2144

As promised, here are pictures of Indy Magnoli's amazing clothing... Indy's Shanghai tuxedo http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/HPIM0836.jpg Bond's Goldfinger suit http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/bond_323/HPIM0764.jpg Sorry for the blurry pictures... something is up with my camera, ...
by LeatherneckJones
Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:18 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Champagne Glasses
Replies: 0
Views: 181

Champagne Glasses

Not sure if this should go here, or under "Other Characters", but here goes. Does anyone know the maker of the champagne glasses Indy and Walter Donovan drank from in Donovan's apartment in the Last Crusade? Or where they (or a reasonable copy) might be purchased? Thanks all!! I can't do a...
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:50 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy arabian tunic...
Replies: 100
Views: 5733

And, me four... how could I resist? Most excellent, Doc. Thanks for this info!
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:12 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Surplus find: French Officers (Tropical) Shirt
Replies: 10
Views: 427

Heh, sorry... Happy Birthday!
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:08 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Surplus find: French Officers (Tropical) Shirt
Replies: 10
Views: 427

Rockin' find, Snakewhip! And great price, too! How does it fit? Tight? A little loose? Good length for tucking? Very nice!
by LeatherneckJones
Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Tailored Suits & More...
Replies: 101
Views: 6244

I just received my Marshall 3-piece suit, and once again, I can't tell you how pleased I am! I'll post pics as soon as possible. Now, I just can't wait for my Temple of Doom tuxedo!

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