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Tried it out yesterday. I can get cracks out of it much easier than my jrzjoe. Definitely a good beginner's whip.

Stinky Dragon, do post pics of yours. I'd love to see how a natural tan looks like.

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I got the whip from olde-tyme-stuff on Ebay. I didn't put my hopes too high and was pleasantly surprised.

Yes, the hat is a Federation. A Fed III to be precise.

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Just upgraded from my 2 year old jrzjoe 4 plait 8 footer to this new one, an 8 plait 8 footer in dark saddle tan. I just got it so I haven't cracked it yet. Probably this weekend. What do you guys think? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/DSC00280-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums...

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Thanks, Oak. Your input as well as the input of a lot of members here at COW helped make the decision to invest in an AB a lot easier.

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Finally had the time to take pics of my AB! I placed my order with Steve in June of last year. I asked for a Raiders bash specifically the temple scene at the beginning of the movie. In December 2006, I received it and I've been using it ever since! :D Here are some pics of my AB alongside my Akubra...

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This is just my opinion, but that jacket looks obviously pre-distressed compared to weathered by wearing through extreme and dangerous circumstances

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I think the regular Fed is of a darker shade, and some would argue that there is a greenish tint to it. I have a regular Fed (which I love to death!) and the color difference is very obvious when it's next to my AB (which I also love to death! :lol: ). Based on the pics I've seen, the Fed deluxe wou...

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Yay!

Thanks for the update, Steve!

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Here ya go: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n155/alden405/thecatinthehat002.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n155/alden405/thecatinthehat003.jpg You left out the [/img] tag at the end. As always, that's a great lookin' AB... makes me can't wait till I get mine (hint hint, Steve? :lol:). You...

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Just a little funny thing while reading this thread. You can compare your AB to like your child. :lol: "It is worth the wait!" "Mine is 15 months old. :D" Etc. Just another post that wasn't needed, Railok. :lol: OK, then... next guy who receives his AB from Steve will pass out c...

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Wow! I envy you guys... I'd freak out if I have to cut my Fed's brim... but then again, that's what I said about my cutting the original straps of my vintage MKVII bag...

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I put in my order in early June, still waiting. But no refund for me... I'll wait. I know it will be worth it

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Awesome bash and weathering, Strider! Now how about some pics of you in fully weathered/distressed LC gear?

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I was watching the bonus disc that came with the trilogy DVD set and was intrigued when I saw the grey hat in these screenshots: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/INDIANAJONES_BONUS_DISC4-0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/INDIANAJONES_BONUS_DISC4-1.jpg http://img.ph...

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The 57 is a perfect fit. The 58 was just a bit loose... I had to add the foam strips Akubra provided in order to make it a better fit.

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Speaking of cowboys, when I attended the local movie carnival back in April, I dressed up as Indy for some photo sessions with the attending public. In addition to myself, there were characters from Star Wars, Pirates of the Carribean, Lord of the Rings etc. Most of the people who saw me thought I w...

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Thanks! I wanna try to shape the hat to make the humps look more defined, but I don't wanna deepen the center dent coz that might cause the sides to taper.

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That cardboard brim sure as heck softened up after the steaming process, Tone! It may take a few attempts before I can get a proper swoop like yours, but for now it'll do. Here's some pics of me wearing it: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/hat21.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...

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Oops... link fixed!

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Here ya go:

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I tried out Tone's tutorial and this is the result so far: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/SwissGarden025.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/SwissGarden026.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/SwissGarden027.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/k...

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Wow, great tutorial, Tone! Thanks! Now I can't wait to get back home from work and work on that brim! I'll post pics after.

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Thanks, Tone... you da man!

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Thanks, dude. Just a reminder: the last three are AB pics, so if you're talking about the swoop from the pic at the top, which is the Akubra, it did that just by turning it. (The brim's shorter so it will show more. I don't think a brand new Akubra can get this without working the brim a good deal....

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Shawnkara wrote:Marion smoked, and Belloq smoked opium.

He did? You mean at the Cairo bar? I've always assumed that was your typical Arabic water pipe (hookah)

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Thanks for the advice, 3thoubucks, but no less that 5 hours after I posted it in the classifieds, it's already taken! Anyway, as I mentioned, with an AB on the way, I really don't need 3 hats. Btw, I'll take measurements of the crown when I get back from work. I've asked Steve to style my AB based o...

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Well, its been almost four months since I bought my Akubra. I've played around with the bash since then ad I'm kinda happy with the way it looks now (save for the side taper). But one thing I regretted was that when I first got it, I bashed it into the Raiders look straight, without the turn. Plus, ...

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Hahaha! This Malaysian does! Too bad they drew with the US the other day... let's hope they make it to the second round! I'm also rooting for England but they way they're playing now, I'm not putting too much hope in them.

Lao Feng, I didn't ask for the higher yoke-seam. I guess its standard now.

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The total for the jacket (excluding shipping) was £155 taking into account the mods I requested, namely elastic pleats, smaller Raiders' pockets, 1 under-arm gusset and x-box stitching on the side straps. I was afraid the handwarmers would be smaller due to the smaller pockets but to be honest, they...

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My Wested has arrived! Here are some quick pics I took: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/front1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/front2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/back1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/Wested004.jpg http:/...

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It looks like Indy (or a lookalike at least) being chased by a giant disco ball!

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I bought one from them. Here's the thread where I discussed it: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=16962 Btw, the one I bought was their standard whip, 4 plait 8 feet, not the Indy signature version. The one I have was in saddle tan but out of the box it looks more orangey than tan. So I da...

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Woohoo! Just got email notification from Parcelforce! My Wested Raiders Authentic Lamb is on the way to me! Can't wait! Oboyoboyoboyoboy!

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My personal choice for a larger non-Indy Messenger bag is the Heavyweight Classic Messenger Sack as seen in Season 5 of "24". http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/452/bag2dd.jpg You can get them here: http://www.flyingtigerssurplus.com/c-6-p-772-id-6.html here: http://www.wholesalearmynavy.c...

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Ghos7a55assin wrote:

A-HA!! We finally know your true identity, Superman!!

Those darned glasses have fooled us for, oh, so long!!

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Are there any tutorials on distressing your fedora with Fuller's earth? VP?

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Good luck, Steve!

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The extra collar I got... the extra sleeve for my third arm, I forgot... geez! HUMMA KAVULA!

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Sure did!

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To quote a famous line: This will be a day long remembered!

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Based on the advice I got here, I asked for a 42R. I didn't really give Peter a "laundry list", just asked for tapered sleeves, x-b-x stitching, elastic pleats, underarm gusset and smaller Raiders pockets. 20 sleepless nights ahead!

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Woohoo!! Wested order placed!!

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Thanks for the tip KT.

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If everything works out fine, I'll be placing my order with Wested before the end of the week. I've been corresponding via e-mail with Gemma for the past week trying to ascertain what would be the best fit for me. I've remeasured myself with the help of seamstress and found that my chest size is act...

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G-Mann, I hope you don't take offence to this but your pic kinda reminds me of this guy:

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Are those are the LC style bigger pockets?

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Its things like these that make me proud to be a member of this wonderful forum! Good job, Steve!

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Woohoo! Congrats, Steve!! Hope to see your name in the Indy IV credits as hat provider!!

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Skippy wrote:BTW, I know what you mean about knowing things you didn't even think of before. I been catching myself looking at peoples jacket as they walked past & thinking "Lambskin"..."Goatskin"...

Me too!!

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