Club Obi Wan

michaeljcr

He just cut a 30-plus year old pair in half to compare them. Overall, the verdict was the older boots were a bit better. I love the Rose Anvil channel, but I have to confess it made me a bit sad to see how overpriced the Alden’s are, quality-wise. I was always planning on getting a pair one day, but...

michaeljcr

I just sold mine less than a week after I got it. They do run big for sure. I ordered a 56 which was the same size as my Akubra which shrunk down pretty quick to probably a 55.5. It fit well with minimum padding. But that hat fit much better out of the box. Unfortunately the Harrison felt massive o...

michaeljcr

Well I for one would love to see, specially the new Wested offering as they are different from mine which I've had for about 10 yrs +/- May I ask your chest measurement and what size you ordered? My chest is 41/42 and I'm 5'5" Croft :mrgreen: Oh and I have a Noel Howard to, and I never wear it...

michaeljcr

Just received my first Wested Indy shirt. Looks good - generous sizing in the chest which is good for me as I need the room! :) I do have an original unworn Noel Howard shirt that I bought shortly before he passed away. It always seemed like something I could never replace, so have been saving it fo...

michaeljcr

And a picture or two. Bash needs some work. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200904/be56934a67eacb79aeaa2312f8d068b7.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200904/8f7ee9cdd25927baa968d958d80120bb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200904/3f82a7726bbf2f6704b16b01ae09e587.jpg https://uploads.tap...

michaeljcr

I think that's a beautiful grey! I do think the brown hat is a little desaturated by comparison. That is to say, I think your brown hat is more grey, rather than your grey hat being sort of brown. In any case, both nice looking hats! My new HJ was a little large too (1/2 size), but after wearing it...

michaeljcr

Sorry to imply I thought it was custom. The reason I asked was many times a vendor will take a supplied head measurement and take a tape to their off the rack hats to find the best/closest sweat in a hat to match. HatsDirect has done this for customers in the past. I was just curious if you had sup...

michaeljcr

Did you give them an actual head measurement or a hat size when you ordered? Re! M Nope, but it’s not a custom job, it’s off the rack, so if it says 58 on the site I presume that’s what I’m getting, more or less. It’s probably my seventh Indy hat, so I’m pretty comfortably with my size now and seve...

michaeljcr

Very nice looking example. Personally I like this shade as you’ll see it changes tints depending on what light it’s being viewed in. It will also ‘tighten up’ the longer it’s worn due to the usual shrinkage of the sweat from perspiration and contact with your head. I’d rather them start out a bit l...

michaeljcr

The hat arrived. Very nicely packed. I’m overall quite impressed with the quality of the hat for the money. Perhaps not quite as nice as a Christy’s Adventure I ordered and sent back (didn’t like the ribbon colour), but good for the money. And this one is made in Spain, which is interesting. On the ...

michaeljcr

Got the UK alert it’s out for delivery tomorrow! I’ll post pics when it arrives. I wonder if my Last Exit From Nowhere Marshall Collage hoodie will arrive as well...

michaeljcr

Got the dispatch confirmation today. Should be here soon!

michaeljcr

Just ordered my first AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat (Rabbit) in Smoke Grey. I’ve got three brown Indy hats (Adventurebilt, Adventurebilt Deluxe and Akubra Fed), but this is my first grey one for a while. Looking forwards to getting it. I’ll post pictures when it comes. Hat man Thomas Osygus at AdVi...

michaeljcr

Michaelson wrote:Good luck! Surely there's someone at Lock who can fix you up!

Regards! M

Cheers! I’ll report in if I get something sorted.

michaeljcr

I really like the Advintage Harrison and the Penman Everyman (same hat). Such a great choice if you want to go with a factory made hat. Are you shaping it yourself or did you request a particular bash? I’ll bash it myself. I’m not so worried about screen accuracy for this one, more looking for an e...

michaeljcr

Michaelson wrote:

You'll find when you wear any color but brown, you get fewer 'HEY INDY!' comments.

Regards! Michaelson

Indeed!

michaeljcr

Have you tried Christys? https://www.christys-hats.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I don't know if they have a service department or not, but you could drop them a line and ask. :-k Locks DOES have a department. You could check them out too! https://www.lockhatters.co....

michaeljcr

I’d still like to get my Deluxe re-blocked and and sizes, I did a terrible measuring job. Nicest hat I own and it never gets worn. Anyone know anyone in the UK doing hat work, outside of Herbert Johnson?

michaeljcr

Just ordered my first AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat (Rabbit) in Smoke Grey. I’ve got three brown Indy hats (Adventurebilt, Adventurebilt Deluxe and Akubra Fed), but this is my first grey one for a while. Looking forwards to getting it. I’ll post pictures when it comes.

michaeljcr

Last I heard, Marc's still on a break. I placed an order with him several years ago before he "retired," and though he offered a refund the last time we corresponded, I told him to hold on to the funds for when he comes out of retirement. From what I've heard, he's a man of his word, so I...

michaeljcr

I sent a similar request a few days ago via Marc's website, as I'd measured wrong years ago, and would like to stop having to pad the hat out. No reply as of yet. I'm surprised, if they're taking a break, it isn't mentioned on their website. Of course, now I have an excuse to buy another hat, to kee...

michaeljcr

Wore them all day on Saturday and developed a nasty blister on my left heel. For context, I often have issues like this with certain boots, but in this case I think it has to do with the inner stitching of the boot. It has a smooth heel area, surrounded by stitched lining in an upside down U shape, ...

michaeljcr

Thanks guys, I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered it (the skin), but it's working out well in the colder weather. I still favour the lighter weight skins, for mild weather conditions, but if you want something that feels substantial then brown cowhide it's an option to consider. Off the rack...

michaeljcr

Such sad news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Peter, but he seemed like a real gent when emailing about jackets and so on. Like many of us, I'm sure, I have many jackets, but my Wested lamb has remained the one I always go back to, battered though it may be. I'll be wearing it today and thinkin...

michaeljcr

Out and about in them again today. Very comfy for general wandering around.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

michaeljcr

Yes, they are a narrow fit (or maybe a standard fit). I was ok as I was going up a half size, but I wouldn’t want a smaller pair. If they are Aussie made, they’re a smaller fit than my Blundstone boots.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

michaeljcr

I ordered a pair on Saturday and they arrived today. My first impressions are that they’re a good solid pair of boots. I don’t have the Aldens, so these were a great option. The leather will mark easily, but that’s not a problem and it seems think and of decent quality. Size-wise, I’m usually a UK 9...

michaeljcr

chuck2003 wrote:Put my order in for the Magnoli cardigan and scarf....should be done in about a month according to indy

Outstanding!

michaeljcr

I went to buy the American Eagle version, but sadly the postage to the UK is nearly twice the sale price of the cardigan. For £45 and change, plus possible customs charges, I may hold out for a home grown version.

Ah well...

michaeljcr

michaeljcr wrote: Can't argue with the price on the AE! How are the sizes? I typically take a size M, but the L fit better, buttons didn't stretch like they did with the M. I was fortunate to see these when they first came out, so I was able to try them on in the store. It's worth the effort to pic...

michaeljcr

Indiana Croft wrote:Nice one.

The AE is on sale, sizes are limited, but I have to say this has been a nice sweater to wear this winter.

Croft

Can't argue with the price on the AE! How are the sizes?

Happy New Year!

michaeljcr

Justin, can't wait to see your 48R Expedition - ironically my XXL limited US Wings Crystal Skull is too big, and I'm thinking of getting one of those in that size. Please post pics when the jacket arrives!

michaeljcr

I have the US Wings Crystal Skull special edition if you need any shots, size XXL. It's a bit big for me now though, so I'll be getting rid of it soon. Let me know sooner rather than later if you want pictures.

michaeljcr

Just saw this on the Black Sheep Ltd UK website: http://www.blacksheep.ltd.uk/jacket.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d174/mjcr/66d12588689339eab958d5335d893776_zps9c619125.jpg £115 Looks good, can't justify it just now though, sadly, as...

michaeljcr

Remember they do a range of lighter mid weight leathers for the A2 range - I have a swatch of their A2 seal brown horsehide and it's great, although in fairness I like the heavier leather and love my Highwayman and Barnstormer jackets.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

michaeljcr

Apologies if this has been mentioned before, I did a quick search and couldn't find a recent post but I've been away from the site for a long while. I thought it was worth a mention that Aero have a pre-production 'Indypendent Jacket' up for sale on their site: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/pro...

michaeljcr

According to the Aero website, the horsehide they use is sourced from a US tannery that only uses hides from animals that have died naturally - mainly because it's illegal in the USA to do it any other way. I imagine leather sourced from other countries isn't as animal friendly. So, if you're feelin...

michaeljcr

Hi Bobjones - looking good!

michaeljcr

I know there's movie prop collectors in the Uk who are trying to find a way "around" the law but as of now nobody has really nailed a legal way around it. In theory I think replicas painted a bright colour are ok as well - there's certainly one UK internet site selling replica pistols pai...

michaeljcr

Wouldn't that fall into the same category of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers? Not sure how it goes in the UK, but if you can attain a non-profit status, that may help solidify your "official-ness". Of course you'd need to some sort of public service work. Another thought is to join a WW...

michaeljcr

Sure about that? The airsoft "waiver" means you have to be an "active" member of a skirmish site (think, one game every month or so). Also, airsoft can be sold in the UK, but it has to be 51% some bright "non real" color, such as Neon green, red or blue. Now as far as ...

michaeljcr

Are there any fellow Brits out there that know if it's legal for us to buy these or not? I know they've recently made airsoft guns illegal (unless you're in a registered club), but does that go for replica models as well?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Michael.

michaeljcr

Here are some pictures of the guy wandering around Manchester for the local paper: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d174/mjcr/DSC00020.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d174/mjcr/DSC00021.jpg I've blurred his face as, although he said yes to the pictures, I don't want to take liberties! He kept...

michaeljcr

I'm really not surprised as Belstaff products are usually overpriced (in my opinion anyway). It does seem unusually high, even for them, as it's a couple of hundred pounds more than the War of the Worlds Hero Jacket. I guess it's like people have already mentioned, the Belstaff version isn't aimed ...

michaeljcr

I went to the Manchester Belstaff store today and they also had the jacket on display with one of their tiny shoulder bags and an off white cowboy looking hat. They also had the Mutt jacket which was £850-something and I must confess it (the 'Mutt') looked pretty good, although not at that price. I ...

michaeljcr

That's one nice looking jacket! Great picture as well.

michaeljcr

I'm popping in to Manchester this afternoon so I'll check out their shop there. the website says they'll be available from 1st May, but who knows?

michaeljcr

I've got the 16" Saddleback in chestnut brown, it arrived about a month ago. I'll take some pictures and post them later.

michaeljcr

Please post.. As I understand The Chimp bought a 1V4VIN jacket from US Wings Inc. and did not get the discount Send a e-mail to Laurie and give her your invoice number! All I can say is ... wow! Since I don't know Laurie's e-mail, I sent one to info@uswings.com (I cc'ed laurie@uswings.com just as a...

michaeljcr

not at all everyone here has been helpful to me all i can do is return the favor Thank you sir!! If that's the case, mine is 006. Not sure if that's the case or not, but you're right, the product number is in that pocket, isn't it? I wonder if that is the number of the production model as well, as ...

Search found 156 matches

Re: Alden Indies cut in half!

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: Indy Shirt - Best option these days

Re: Indy Shirt - Best option these days

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: Getting in Touch with Marc

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: Getting in Touch with Marc

Re: Getting in Touch with Marc

AdVintage Harrison Fedora Hat - Smoke Grey

Re: Getting in Touch with Marc

Re: Getting in Touch with Marc

Re: Wested boots?

Re: Final checks on my Wested Raiders

Re: R.I.P Peter Botwright

Re: Wested boots?

Re: Wested boots?

Re: Wested boots?

Re: MOTB Cardigan

Re: MOTB Cardigan

Re: MOTB Cardigan

Re: MOTB Cardigan

Re: Dont even know where else to turn.....

Re: US Wings Crystal Skull Jacket (limited release)

Re: MOTB Cardigan

Aero Indypendent Jacket

Aero Indypendent Jacket