Club Obi Wan

RichardSK

Can anyone provide comparison photos of the two boots to show the differences? I would be curious to see how "inaccurate" the new 403's are. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/richardsk/DSCF2409.jpg These are my three specimens. 403's in center and Adventurebilt not included. http://i68...

RichardSK

So, yesterday my new 403's arrived from S.F. Thank you Alden's for taking care of repeat customers and making a custom shoe for them. They are beautiful. They are also no different from the German screen accurate versions as far I can see that a little shoe polish (or dye) can't alter. Let's see, co...

RichardSK

Please explain to me the difference between 402's, 403's, 404's, 405's, etc...
my new brown 405 arrive in two days and I don't understand how all of these shoes vary.

RichardSK

For those without a wide foot, J Crew has an Indy boot made by Alden for $398. The Alden shop in S.F. as reported has the new dark brown available but not in wide widths. I had the manager place an order months ago when I found out about the new color and they are making a pair in my size, 11 1/2 EE...

RichardSK

Alright, let me clarify my original claim. When I say S.C., I don't mean all of the particulars that are involved in the German shoes. I mean that they are using a brown that is like the brown used in those. For $200 plus less, I'll take these.

RichardSK

Just returned from San Francisco and learned from the Aldens manager that a new color will be in their store later this year. It is a brown that that looks like the special run shoes that are available from Germany. He will e-mail me when they are in and I'll fly up to check them out.

RichardSK

The subject title is also the title of of a movie that has been corrected. B/W, 1960 with George Sanders and alien children - You know the one I'm referring to. "Village of the Darned"

RichardSK

Great opportunity to see the Mark VII in use as a soldier dons his respirator in the beginning of the movie to investigate the boundaries of the contaminated area.

MOD EDIT: Sorry about that. The word censor gottcha.

RichardSK

Hello Steve,
Think you can get mine in and out with just a touch up on the brim? Hate to loose her for a few months when its nothing more than my wanting my mistake corrected.
Richard

RichardSK

With the new photos you can see the uneven edge that I have done and can't correct by sanding. I don't trust myself to cut any more.

RichardSK

I was not happy with the brim when I received my AB so I attempted to trim it myself and did a job that does not please me in the least and keeps me from attempting another try. I also don't like the brim not having a smooth curve to its shape. I don't know what to do to correct it. I would also lik...

RichardSK

John and David? But, I would not have Barons do a reblock; only brim work and maybe a bash.

RichardSK

I need to send my AB back to Steve for some brim work and rebashing (possibly a reblock).

Has anyone had any recent experience doing this to give a rough time frame for repairs?

I'm thinking of taking it to Baron's in L.A. to cut down on turn around time. Any thoughts?

RichardSK

Does anyone know what the current turnaround time is for a reblock by Steve?

RichardSK

I bought my whip on e-bay and received one that was almost black. As it is only used for dressing in gear, I painted it the correct color. I base coated it a light tan and then darkened it using various shades of acrylic on a cloth. Two years later it still looks great and the paint hasn't come off ...

RichardSK

I have both Todd's belt and holder (which work beautifully) and one that I made myself with the holder attached. On my holder, I coated the inside with silicone and found that it grips the whip very well and keeps it from slipping.

RichardSK

The bag holds up very well; the strap webbing that holds the rings on is what wears out. Buy two, one to use and one keep for nostalgia's sake. I have also kept one of the original straps to replace the ring holders as they wear out. Your local tailor can replace it easily enough.

RichardSK

My vote goes for Todd's.

RichardSK

I have degenerative disk disease and arthritisin my feet, knees and hips. I wear an 11 1/2 EEE in my 405's. I wear my Alden's at every opportunity that I can and I am able to do 5 miles hikes more easily in my Alden's than if I were to wear running shoes. I prefer the support and solid comfort of th...

RichardSK

Personally, I feel that if price is an issue, wear whatever you have and save for the item that you want. You will probably never be happy until until you the correct item.

RichardSK

I must say that I have been nothing but impressed with Todd's whip holder and gun belt. I really like the adjustable feature so that, unlike my home-made version, doesn't require the whip to be coiled exactly the same way every time. I have had no issues with quality or construction.

RichardSK

Now that is a great looking boot. Considering that we, Indy fans, are probably the only ones buying them, it boggles the mind why Aldens refuses to make them in this color. They do use that color leather for the inside trim. Perhaps now, they will realize that if mass-produced, that they would sell ...

RichardSK

Yeah, I know, I started it. The only difference is the gunbelt. I've already posted mine.
Just adding comment.

RichardSK

Thank goodness for Halloween. It was the first time to put on full gear and go out in public. The party at my Am. Legion Post was great and I can't believe how may women wanted their picture taken with me as Indy. My new gunbelt from Todd made all the difference. It is much more comfortable with the...

RichardSK

Living in Southern California, I don't get a lot of use out of my AB. With the warm temperatures, I wear an "Indy" style straw hat most of the time as it looks more appropriate with an open collared shirt. Now that the weather is cooling off, I wear it all the time with a sportcoat. I have...

RichardSK

My Adventurebilt withstood the rain in Chicago like a champ. If I dust it with fuller's earth, can it be cleaned with a brushing and a damp cloth?
P.S. I've e-mailed Steve with the same question as he is the man who should know best. Waiting for any insights and suggestions.

RichardSK

What is the Queen Mary Summit? I'm in Newport Beach.
Richard

RichardSK

What ever became of the SA boots that were sold in Germany. I admit that I haven't been looking at the clothing posts as my gear is complete, but I am curious to see a photo of these $700 boots.

RichardSK

A simple answer to your question is, no. The bag is too small and compartmentalized for your needs. Also, an original bag is close to seventy years old and does not hold up well to extreme use - particularly the webbing that holds the strap rings to the bag.

RichardSK

No, not gunbelt, web belt.

RichardSK

I have to say that I didn't take many photos. There's not alot to see or do othet than drink which is the main past time of the locals. The sun goes down around 11:30 p.m. and they drink hard into the night. I have to say that I could wear the gear without any comments up there. I wore pants, boots,...

RichardSK

Just an interesting bit that I really didn't know where to post. I just returned from Juneau Alaska where I spent the Fourth. In Juneau where there are only four hours of darkness this time of year, they celebrate the Fourth with fireworks at midnight on the third. I found out the day after that Har...

RichardSK

I got in touch with Ken about his hat that is in the works and mentioned a desire for a natural color rather than the darker brown. I am waiting for his reply to the suggestion and when it will be available as I would never spend the amount asked for the one just posted.

RichardSK

On second thought, Ken, why not just a natural straw color. I would prefer a hat shaped correctly but doesn't scream out across a bark park-Indiana Jones!

RichardSK

It's perfect.

RichardSK

I did a search on COW for "straw fedora" and came up with over 5,000 responses. By the way, just e-mailed about the Camptown hat. It isn't on his website, still available?

RichardSK

I tried a search with too many results. Is anyone aware of a straw hat that is similar to an Indy fedora?

RichardSK

Is Hatsdirect the only place to find the Fed IV? I've searched but can't find an U.S. distributor.

RichardSK

My recently received AB has dimensions that are slightly off from what is said to be accurate; the front and back at 2 3/4" and sides at 2 1/2" or 2 5/8". Two questions: Indy gear site says 2 5/8" and COW says 2 1/2". Which is it? If I'm going to trim the brim, I might as we...

RichardSK

Looks. It's the moc-toe stitching on the top of the shoe.

RichardSK

RichardSK

Only acouple of months. The stitches didn' break, they came up out of the leather. I guess too much stress from crouching down and bending the shoes.

RichardSK

I'm on my second pair of 405's and both have had the top stitching come undone at the "break" area. Aldens did nothing about it when mine were sent in for a refurb. I solved the problem myself by using a large curved needle and coming from the inside of the shoe, out over the loose thread ...

RichardSK

'The Complete Making of Indiana Jones" quotes Bernie Pollack has having found a guy in Mississippi named Steve Dell who makes hats by hand. Why is it so diificult to get facts straight? Can't blame the editor, but come on.

RichardSK

Yes, I asked for the temple scene. The front pinch and slanted brim I have done myself.

RichardSK

I recently received my new AB and rather than a Raiders temple bash, I gat what looked like a CS style. I've begun pinching the front but before I start using steam, I would like some advice. How do I achieve the dramatic inverted "V" of the brim as shown in the photo? http://i68.photobuck...

RichardSK

Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times “If I do my job well, then nobody notices the wardrobe,” says Pollack, the man responsible for costuming Harrison Ford Email Picture It wasn't easy re-creating Indy's look for 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.' By Paul Davidson, Special to The Tim...

RichardSK

There is a front page article in Saturday's L.A. Times about Bernie Pollack dressing Harrison Ford for the new movie and how difficult it was for him as none of the original costumers are around any longer. I couldn't stop myself from writing a letter to the editor after reading it. The article is a...

RichardSK

They're Wested's. I wear a 34" waist but got 38" for a baggier look. I also have them pressed without a crease when dry cleaned.

RichardSK

We have all seen everyone's shoes, jacket, AB, pants, etc... Like Frankenstein's Monster, and with everyone deciding whether or not to go to "The Premier" in full gear(me, absolutely not), let's see everything put together and everyone in full gear. I can't believe this hasn't already been...

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403/Adventurebilt side-by-side photo comparison

Re: New Alden 405 with darker brown leather.

Re: New Alden 405 with darker brown leather.

Re: New Alden 405 with darker brown leather.

Re: Screen Accurate Aldens

Screen Accurate Aldens

Re: "Village of the ######" (rhymes with 'Spammed') ;-)

"Village of the ######" (rhymes with 'Spammed') ;-)

Re: AB redo time frame

Re: AB redo time frame

Re: AB redo time frame

Re: AB redo time frame

AB redo time frame

AB Reblock

Fuller's Earth on a Beaver Hat

Screen Accurate Alden Boots

Harrison Ford

Straw Indy Hat

Measuring brim dimensions

405's stitching problem

Steve Dell?

Help on Raiders bash

Bernie Pollack's Challenge?

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