Club Obi Wan

Kodiak

I bought my Model 22 for $750 (it was $790 after taxes...I've spent more on a rifle once or twice, but never so much on a pistol!), so would expect a nickel model 29 to be well over $800. Ugh... sounds like I'll be going for a 12-gauge before I start on one of these bad boys. Oh well. Nice to see y...

Kodiak

There are lots of threads on this subject. I'm sure VP will chime in eventually. I think Indy would have looked a lot like Josh Bernstein really. The one thing we tend to forget is Indy's sense of style. He really was a well-dressed archaeologist by any standards. I recall a quote along the lines of...

Kodiak

The one you linked to looks good John. Be sure to give us a full review when you finally get it

Kodiak

Just got this back from Kevin yesterday: Hi Andrew, How are you ?! Re the MKVI / MKVII stock.We've had quite a run on the MKVII again recently with no more ready to go at the moment.The MKVI is available for £20 inclusive.Mint examples only. Do say "Hi" to everyone on COW for me !! Do you ...

Kodiak

You can email him here:

kevin@endicotts.co.uk

I'm going to get in touch with him, about both Mk-VIs and Mk-VIIs. I'll let you know what he says, as far as availability/pricing goes.

Kodiak

I know I haven't posted here for awhile, but I'm really starting to need a new bag (current surplus musette is starting to get a bit rough, and is pretty big too) so I was wondering if any bags are currently available. I haven't kept up with any news lately, and I don't know who is sold out and who ...

Kodiak

My local Army Surplus store has them for about $2-3. If anybody is ever interested, I'll buy them for you, and I might ship them for an extra buck

Kodiak

Nice. Looks like the Redwing sole. I'd still advise you to watch out of large patches of ice, however.

Ice. Very dangerous. You slip first.

Kodiak

I called and talked to Peter the other day for the first time, and placed an order with him, and I swear he's got a great since of humor.. he had me giggling.. The technical side of their business (website,etc) could be a bit better BUT you'd probably loss the personal side that make them good to d...

Kodiak

Somehow it's down for awhile. Don't ask me, I was just coming close to ordering today and the site is down. I email them and got this back: Hello, I was not aware of this, but I will have a look, please try again tomorrowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Cheers Gemmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...

Kodiak

Tycoonman wrote:Don't make me get into wool Stetsons offered now (Non-Indy's)

Mine turned pink. That was fun. Oh... oops I lied. It wasn't.

Kodiak

webhead73 wrote:Alan, next time I am in the market for a bag...I'll give you a ring. Looks like Endicotts supply is drying up for now.

Shoot Kevin an email.

That's all I'm going to say.

Kodiak

Kodiak, do you have or would you consider a repo bag? I have heard others make a good bag but mine is from Magnoli. The fabric is much softer than an original, like it's already broken in and all the specs are the same. Solid construction. The only thing I don't like about it is the rings where you...

Kodiak

Well well... aren't we feeling like burning down the rainforests :wink: Since we are all giving our opinions, I've never really understood the idea of buying dirt, smearing it all over your bag, pulling out a few seams and then using it, or even worse setting it up on a mannequin. Just use the thing...

Kodiak

You owe me a gin

Actually, I have thought about getting one of those, but as far as an adventurer's overnight/short traveling bag, to tell the truth I prefer that leather bag mentioned above.

Personal opinon I guess

Kodiak

Just wondered if the Mk-VI was as durable, useable, etc. as the Mk-VII. I'm pretty sure I can get one of these bags from Endicotts, and it looks pretty good for me, as I would probably be using it just for hauling stuff around in the woods.

Other opinions?

Regards,
-Kodiak

Kodiak

I remember when Banana Republic sold nothing BUT safari type adventure gear... It was never quite that expensive though. Yeah... they seem to be heading back to their roots. They have safari posters up in the stores (I was at the big one in Chicago about 2 weeks ago), they have very nice jackets, a...

Kodiak

Nice gear guys... I probably prefer the 2nd link of all of them. The thing is, you are gettin a designer shirt for over twice the price you'd pay for basically the same shirt from Cabelas. Nice shirts, but I'd go Cabelas all the way.

Kodiak

Feraud wrote:
Kodiak wrote:Is that a book by Richard Francis Burton I see on the shelf? Oh... nice rifle by the way
Yep and thanks!

Which one? The Burton book, that is. I'm a big fan.

Kodiak

@ real Henry: are you sure about the bag? I just watched ToD to see how close it came and it looked very, very good to me.

@Feraud: nice bag, but I'm not into the buckles. Is that a book by Richard Francis Burton I see on the shelf? Oh... nice rifle by the way

Pics are coming of the jacket.

Kodiak

Awww, for a moment there I thought that you were going to post pictures of yorself in a ripped shirt and pants with that all important rope bridge scene look. :twisted: Looking forward to seeing those Pankot Palace threads. :wink: With regards to the bow tie, I'm sure that Hemingway would be able t...

Kodiak

I've been looking around and I found this bag, similar to Indy's gladstone bag: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/briefcases_bags/toolbags2/32417.aspx?feature=Product_1 I also dug through my closet and found an old tweed jacket that looks a lot like Indy's. I'll post pics of it a little later on. I...

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It doesn't have to be exact as you are going to resize it anyway. I'm just missing the point of having an exact pattern. Basically so it doesn't look like a blind baby put it together with Elmer's Glue and a safety pin. Murphy- you might just want to skip the bidding process and buy one from Todds....

Kodiak

inexpensive_jones wrote:Is the color of the shirt Stone or something else?

Yes. Stone it is. Very nice shirts.

If you want an Indy-ish look, try out the Serengeti Safari shirt. They are more durable for 'adventuring.'

Kodiak

I think what you are saying is probable. Also, where did his suit go? Must have gone in the suitcase. And who's to say it was really all that cold in Nepal? Yeah, I know, Nepal is in the mountains, it has snow, it has to be cold. But I have worn my own "pre-Wested" in knee-deep snow before...

Kodiak

I'm sure you guys know the luggage Indy uses in the "they want you to go after it scene" in Raiders, which takes place at Indy's flat. A flat usually refers to an apartment, Indy lived in a single family home. That was his luggage that he was packing. It is period correct. Luggage then wa...

Kodiak

Mods- Sorry if this needs moving. I'm sure you guys know the luggage Indy uses in the "they want you to go after it scene" in Raiders, which takes place at Indy's flat. But what suitcase/luggage is he using? Does he pack luggage to go on other trips, or just the MK-VII? What luggage would ...

Kodiak

Indy Magnoli might have one he made for his MG-VII bag, https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop/osCommerce/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=66 No dice VP. I contacted him about making me a bigger one, but he says they are built in a run. Still, he might have the pattern. Worth a sh...

Kodiak

I've actually always thought it odd that Indy dosen't smoke in the movies. Since the vast majority of people in the 20s and 30s did smoke, I always figured that Indy not smoking was a kind of unexplained propaganda message: "The Surgeon General says don't smoke, and so does Indiana Jones."...

Kodiak

Indy Magnoli wrote:Don't forget, you can also get my pants in a heavy-weight cotton. These are also machine washable, and have a heavy twill pattern to them, so they'll certainly hold up better to serious adventuring.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

You've just got it all, don't you Mag?

What a cad!
-Kodiak

Kodiak

While we're on the topic, has anybody done a durability test on the three brands (Magnoli, NH, Wested)? I need something that looks Indy but will stand up to briars and suchlike.

-Kodiak

Kodiak

I've added it for you, so DON'T ignore the poll. Ah... the power of knowledge (and computer skills :wink:) I travel to Louisville quite often for work and you would have to be nuts to wear any leather coat there from May to October - too hot & humid Louisville is further south than me by about ...

Kodiak

I didn't know you were from Ohio... but yes, I would like something warm, easy to go over long sleeves, but I also wear short sleeves in winter... I think I'll probably go with my good buddy Indiana's original suggestion (and the venerable Knower of Things suggestion as well) and go with the all-cot...

Kodiak

What is the best? I want something durable.

So should I go all-cotton, cotton with satin sleeves, or all-satin?

Kodiak

The taupe color in those LL Bean trousers has been discontinued, to the best of my knowledge. I have a pair of chinos from them in Heritage Khaki, and they look very good for the early scenes in Raiders and a few ToD scenes as well, at least from the best I can tell. Of course, here's a linky- http:...

Kodiak

Tone and Erri - Just to clarify, the boots I saw did not have a moc-toe like Aldens. They were another pair that have the correct heel/sole, but did not have the stitching. I will check for the model with the stitching, but I don't think they have that one. I was very busy yesterday, but I will try...

Kodiak

Kodiak, we'd be looking specifically for model 8249 Redwing. Curious if the Kentucky store carries (or can get) that model specifically. Have you seen that on the shelf? :-k I wondered the same, and that's why I said that I thought I could get it. I'll try to call them tomorrow. The thing is, I hav...

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Erri- I might be able to get you or anybody else Redwings from Kentucky for around 130 USD, not shipped. If you are interested, PM me. I have no idea if they still have the style, but a local store used to have the ankle-boot height Redwings.

Good luck going cheap!

-Kodiak

Kodiak

I have to remind myself that I need a shirt to wear with the cufflinks before I can buy the cufflinks themselves...

Kodiak

Canyon wrote:And yes, that is an Adventurebilt and I love it!

How come everybody's AB looks wider than my Keppler? I know this is off topic, by my fedora has such a narrower brim than your's.

Regards,
-Kodiak

Kodiak

Very nice pics as always Canyon! I especially like the seventh and eighth ones down. The shirt fits you very well, I think. And I have to ask... what is that fedora? An AB maybe?

-Kodiak

Kodiak

Thanks for all your help again. I do want something tough because mine has to survive high school, too. In that regard I think I'll go goat just because I like durable stuff. I don't really care about distressing it (life will do that), but I do want it to drape well. And I think I'll probably just ...

Kodiak

Thanks. But is there any other differences between ToD and Raiders that they don't mention straightforward at the site? And is straightforward even a word

Thanks again,
-Kodiak

Kodiak

I have a close enough jacket, but I've decided that at some point in time soon I'm going to upgrade (maybe I'll wait till Christmas and get my parents to pay for it :wink:). I want a Wested, but I don't know what leather I want: cowhide, goatskin or lambskin. I'd also like to know how many pockets t...

Kodiak

Forrest_Bell wrote:They are exactly the same last time I checked.

(ie they are made by the same person)

Oh...

Thanks. But for the record, I meant the bag not the strap... and do any vendors still offer vintage MkVIIs other than WPG, if they even still have them?

Thanks,
-Kodiak

Kodiak

Thanks for the tips. I think I'm going to buy a MkVII that comes with a cheaper strap (by the way, which one is better: Todds or WPG?) and then make a better quality strap on my own time using the purchased one as a guide.

Thanks,
-Kodiak

Kodiak

Indiana wrote:You can get the Chicago screws over here in Madison at Kernans Hardware on Main Street. Just go in and ask them to show you the chicago screws and they will show you. There are all different sizes.

Thanks. I'll have to look into that when I get back from SC.

Kodiak

Can anybody give me some tips on making a MKVII strap? I've got the rings I need to use to attach it to my close-enough-for-Kodiak bag, but I need to buy a decent plain leather strap and some Chicago screws. I was thinking about using a saddle strap (girth) for the strap, but I don't know where to f...

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Note to self: remove Hello Kitty stickers form the MK VII... What about the PowerPuff Girls stickers? I just love that Bubbles! http://medlem.spray.se/larskalvemark/indygear/random/hjliner.jpg Regards, Swindiana If you don't mind me asking, where the #### did you get that? Sweet avatar too, by the ...

Kodiak

Working buttons on the cuffs will be optional. I've been working for quite a while on Horus cufflinks, but am having trouble finding someone that will produce the right quality at the right price. When I find that balance, it is definitely on my list of future offerings! Will keep you all informed....

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Indy's luggage?

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I wanna make a MKVII strap!