Club Obi Wan

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Well just a thought, go to the Indy V section, there some picture of Indy’s jacket where the sewn up a “bullet hole” and it looked ok, more of :-k past adventures. Just a thought, I’m no leather guy, but it seems to me it might be hard to disguise it, more like embrace it. Croft :mrgreen: Yeah, it'...

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A hole or a tear? A good leather guy can close a tear pretty easily, but a hole is difficult and often they'd recommend just replacing the whole panel. Is it in the middle of the leather panel or on a seam? Along a seam you can do some things to disguise it, but in the middle of the leather panel i...

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I've just purchased a second hand jacket in black nappa leather and on close examination have noticed what looks like a small flap of leather about half an inch long, a quarter wide, stuck down to cover a hole on the yoke at the back. Although it doesn't scream out, I'm wondering if there is anythin...

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Thanks for the replies and suggestions, guys. Here's what Alden wrote to me in an email: Arriving at the factory, your worn shoes/boots will be thoroughly inspected with an initial determination made regarding the practicality of a Restoration. Using original lasts and materials, Alden will restore ...

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Good to hear, Michaelson. Being in the UK, I'll have to factor in shipping costs too. And not sure how it's all going to work with the current COVID situation. I've also been a bit hesitant because I hear they don't deal with the inner lining.

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Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect and whether they think it's worth it? I'm considering it as I've had mine for many years and they have some deep wear and tear.

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Michaelson's advice is spot on. I got my size measured in the SF Alden branch 18 years ago, and my boots were comfortable right out of the box, and still are.

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Idol grab just edges it for me, as it looks more at home on his head, an extension of his character - a trusty old friend he's more likely going to risk his arm for trying to retrieve (I know, wrong movie). While the Jungle one looks good too, it looks more new out of the box to me with a more indep...

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Interesting that this poster also emphasises a more moustachioed appearance for Indy.

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Great photo, Stefan! What was the context of your meeting?

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Thanks, guys. I was surprised I got away with it at the time, as nobody on set recognised it, and it tickled me to think I was adding a tiny hint of Raiders to another movie.

Anyone interested in buying a "screen-used" jacket?

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IJJTM wrote:

Here he is. Is it a Wested, or a different company?

It's a Wested in goatskin that I bought from another member years ago. I understand that it was kind of a precursor to their hero model.

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Tibor wrote:...and would that perchance be you?

Bingo! You got me!

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xmasters wrote:Can you give a timestamp in the movie.

Sure. It's a blink or you'll miss it moment, 0:33:40 - 0:33:42.

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For those interested, it's in the scene where the family are crossing a market to enter a tube station. Lookout for the extra crossing from right to left in the foreground.

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So many years in this hobby, and now another fascinating thread. So, how much is a S&J Truck Chase jacket?

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Very nice looking jackets, guys! How does the texture of the washed lamb differ from that of the shrunken lamb?

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Do Wested also take waist measurements into account with custom orders? I bought my current hero goat second hand and while it is a little tight in the chest when fully zipped, it is very loose and baggy around the waist. So I'd want to avoid that with my own order.

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Does anyone know if Wested have hero jackets in their store, or are they only made to order?

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This side shot has always struck me too because it makes the top shoulder seam appear to be cut according to a curved pattern (curving towards the centre of the top of the arm) rather than straight.

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Great, thanks for the links!

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Does anyone have any tips for this please?

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You're welcome, backstagejack. And thanks for the analysis, WhipDude. I used to watch this over and over when I recorded it off the TV in the 80s. I was always impressed with Ford's accuracy in that brief clip (and amused by the groans of his audience), but couldn't tell what the crack was. I'd alwa...

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Yes, here:

https://youtu.be/0mh1YBN711c

At the 7.10 mark. It's a very brief clip.

It's been about thirty years since I last watched it, so it's not exactly as I previously described. The cup is not on the grass, but on a very low twig. Funny how memory changes details over time.

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In the classic making of TOD documentary, there is a clip of Ford practicing his whip cracks in Sri Lanka. Basically, he is facing a ground height camera and manages to hit a paper cup that is on the grass in the foreground. Does anyone know what type of crack he did and the length of whip used?

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I could give a rats arse whether my ribbon is 39 or 38. :mrgreen: I got this thing butted up against bottom of ruler. I don't take loose measurements like I said. Its 39mm. http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u588/Fimbulfambi/image_zps7hcfxovc.jpeg I am also uploading another with square in same po...

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chenricy wrote:Seeing that he lost both his whip and his gun to Belloq right after the first scene it shows he can replace it ASAP shows he's used to losing them. Wonder why that is overlooked so much lol.

Maybe Belloq mailed them back to him to further rub it in that he won that time.

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Thanks for the suggestions. But isn't Lexol the one that attracts flies?

Also, how effective is it with helping the jacket conform to one's body shape, as in to hang closer to the body?

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Would the Pecard treatment help speed up the breaking in process on a goat hero? I.e. help it hang closer to the body and take on one's body shape?

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Just beat me to it!

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I used to own Land's End chinos with the rear flap pockets which I'd bought over ten years ago. Good quality, but far too baggy for my liking. The material was a quite stiff cotton, so the bagginess meant that they never really draped well and looked a bit inflated. But I think that's the nature of ...

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I'm curious about this too. I assume the tailor would have to take special care to use the existing holes in the leather where the lining is stitched to it.

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Didn't one or two members here have problems with the Tony's dino hide tearing rather easily despite its apparent thickness? If so, that would surely make it a poor leather choice for bags and luggage.

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Interesting to see that the buckle has a slight curvature when viewed side on. I have often thought I could detect something similar in some Raiders screenshots. It would explain why the part of the strap that is looped through the buckle appears quite flat and doesn't seem to protrude forward very ...

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Email sent!

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Great! Thanks, mate! Could you point me in the direction of your sizing chart?

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Am I too late for this? If not, what's the email address?

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It suits you to a T. Definitely a keeper.

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The Indiana Raider.

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I too am looking for a blue turtleneck to go with my brown sportsjacket a la Bullit. Seen plenty for girls, but guys' ones are hard to find over here.

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I had a feeling it would turn up. Excellent outcome! Sounds like you have a fan looking out for you. Did you check the pockets for notes?

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Perfect.

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That's great customer service! If I was in the states, I'd order one of these in a shot.

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Thanks for the info, Tex.

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Anyone know if these hero jackets can be bought off the rack when visiting Wested or are they only made to order?

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They do make you run a bit flat-footed. But I find that they absorb much of the impact and provide exceptional grip on dry pavements and roads. They're also good for when you have to stand around for long periods of time between takes. Not bad for boots that can look kind of smart, as long as they'v...

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I'm wearing my 405s this weekend while running around for a new movie, Trance. Just SA background stuff, but I get a kick whenever I get to use my Aldens in a movie. And they're great for running around in when the wardrobe brief is smart casual.

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What fantastic workmanship! That's a really special whip. Although, its design means Indy could never use it, of course.

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Michaelson wrote:That, or just say 'I want one exactly like KT's!'

Regards! Michaelson

Well, yes, but I prefer to make my life complicated.

I like the look of this pattern a lot ... I reckon I could soon be purchasing my first ever Indy jacket.

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That is REALLY nice, Kt! I've lost track of the additional "SA" specs you need to add to Wested orders. Is it just those you mentioned, or do you need to mention things like zip type, collar/storm-flap relation, etc.?

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