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Captain Ron Solo

I always figured that the bowtie that Indy wears to dinner at Pankot Palace was the tie from his Shanghai tux.

Guess not.

Captain Ron Solo

I just got a bag from Todd, and was extremely pleased with the look and feel of it. Seemed a very sturdy bag. However, while applying what I thought to be relatively moderate sanding to the surface of the bag, I managed to sand through the seam stitching in three different places. While this is tota...

Captain Ron Solo

Browncoat wrote: I remember there was a thread regarding this subject a while ago. I ended up getting a Saddleback Leather Company leather briefcase because of it. A bit pricey but they make great stuff!!! http://www.saddlebackleather.com/ I too have one of the dark brown Saddleback leather "b...

Captain Ron Solo

Anyone have some of the Indy whip sounds from the movies in .mp3 format (or even .wav, for that matter) that they would mind sharing, or know where I could find them? Thanks.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Me too! Small world. Gig 'em!

So, what's taking you to England?

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Awesome gun! By the way, where's the class ring from? Looks a lot like an Aggie ring.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

As promised, here are a few pics of my Alden after my dog had spent a few minutes on it. It was a very sad sight to wake up to. :cry: Neddless to say, I no longer keep my boots at terrier level. #-o Like I said, I'm going to see about getting them converted to low-top shoes, as soon as I get around ...

Captain Ron Solo

knibs7 wrote: Ok so I assume that since my 405s are size 11s and they fit perfectly, then I should order an 11 in Todd's as well? Kyle, I also wear an 11 in Aldens, and I just got my Outdoorsman boots last night. From everything I was able to gather from reading the postings, it seemed the concensus...

Captain Ron Solo

Interesting. Do you know if those sole protectors can be added to the existing soles, or are they part of the rebuild? I just got a pair of Outdoorsman boots last night. While I don't foresee wearing through my soles as quickly as you did, I wouldn't mind taking preemptive action while my soles are ...

Captain Ron Solo

I noticed last night that Indy's hat liner looked gold in the scene at the end of CS. I don't recall noticing the color of the hat liner at the beginning of the movie, but I wasn't really watching for it.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

The reason I ask is that I bought my JPD from Coronado3, and the liner had his name stitched into it. So, I just separated the cap of the liner from the "wall," bought some satin, and created a new liner with the old cap. However, the dimensions are off, so I've got bunching in some places...

Captain Ron Solo

Thanks, Mark. It was your hat-making tutorial that gave me the idea to re-do my ribbon (and to reblock my hats). I was certain of the measurement that I needed before I stitched it, but then I stitched the heck out of it. I'd almost trust the loop to hold my weight because I placed three rows of sti...

Captain Ron Solo

That's interesting. I haven't seen anything quite like that. It would be nifty to have one. The only thing comparable that I have seen is the spring-loaded cowboy hat holders that mount to the roof of the cab, and hold the hat brim up. However, I haven't seen one of these in a long time. It's not qu...

Captain Ron Solo

Yeah, ok, but what do you think of my BOW? I didn't get a great "flying V" because of the way I stitched it. I've got the ribbon stretched pretty tight around the hat, and didn't even bother tack stitching it down, except for the bow itself. I actually noticed the hat fit a little tighter ...

Captain Ron Solo

Here are a couple of shots of my JPD with new ribbon and bow. What do you guys think? I know I can do better, thanks to Dalexs' tutorial. :) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/S7300914.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/S7300911.jpg I definitely like the color of To...

Captain Ron Solo

I actually just replaced the ribbon of my JPD fedora with a darker ribbon from Todd. I wish I had consulted Dalexs' tutorial before I did it. I don't think my bow turned out bad, but I see how I could have done it better. I'll probably be replacing the ribbon on my Federation soon, so I'll be able t...

Captain Ron Solo

I dig it!

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Pardon my ignorance, but what year was that scene set again? Before or after KS?

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

backstagejack, I noticed when I would ride that my collar didn't flap all that much if the jacket was zipped all the way up. But, everyone is built different, and I never rode very fast. :) If you don't care to tuck the collar in, maybe you could sew in some magnetic stays or something... :-k :tup: ...

Captain Ron Solo

I have owned two Westeds. Admittedly I have no experience with the other makers, but as happy as I am with Wested, I see no reason to try another.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Thanks for the info. It's a great idea.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Fink, Thanks for the compliments on the whip. I'm sure Gus will be pleased to read them. I certainly like it. So, where does one get this ink? I was thinking about using black leather dye to get a darker brown out of my homemade holster (if I don't just buy one from Todd). Based on your results, thi...

Captain Ron Solo

What is India ink :?: :oops: I like the results you got. I would like to have tried that on my whip when it was new. I got some brown leather dye from a craft store, and it ended up turning my whip orange. ](*,) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/l_e1792d3e551f7eaa9d5dee414b394408.jpg...

Captain Ron Solo

Echoing what Tron7960 said, it can be a shock when you see a new shape on the top of your head when you have gotten used to seeing a particular hat. However, you are likely the only person who would spot the difference. So, once you get the HJ shaped, definitely don't let the size of the crown bothe...

Captain Ron Solo

Neolithic wrote:

What is in Indy's right hand pocket?
Is that a watch or something?

Carmex?

He is in the desert, after all.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Captain Ron Solo

Thanks guys. Those are definitely better quality than the one I got. I'll give Todd another shot on the strap when I get around to ordering.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Schmidty,
Thanks. I've got some brown laces that I came across somewhere, and I'll keep using them until they fail - probably won't be long. I'll let you know when I need new ones.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Well, it is a cool shot. Care to share the story?

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Can he supply Alden laces?

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Can someone post a pic of a strap from Todd that they got recently? I bought one a couple of years ago, and he was out of stock for a long time. When I finally got it, it did not look like the strap on the site. It was fairly thin, and if there were ridges when I got it, they were gone within a few ...

Captain Ron Solo

Harry, I thought that I had completely missed out on the opportunity to buy that style of Red Wings. Could you pm me with the info on the seller of those boots? Those are awesome, and you're right. In snow/ice Aldens are not ideal. I got caught in Philadelphia a while back when it snowed, and my Ald...

Captain Ron Solo

It is curious how close I came to emulating your avatar shot without even trying.

I had my wife take a couple of earlier pics, but you couldn't see any of the bash, so I had to bend my knees and tilt down to get a decent shot. I should have used a better camera, too.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Brody, The shaper is exactly 6" from the top of the dome to the bottom of the base, with the top groove being 4-3/4" from the top. BendingOak, Here are some pics of the fedoras from the front. First, the Federation: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/DSC03726.jpg The Jimmy P...

Captain Ron Solo

Brody, I'll have to get back to you on the measurements. I'll be at school until late tonight. I want to say that the entire block is only about 6" tall from the tip of the dome to the base. That's why I thought that some with taller hats may want to remove the base to get extra height. This bl...

Captain Ron Solo

I did take the liner out, but left the sweatband in. Turned out to be a mistake in the case of my Akubra (see above). :) However, the leather sweatband of my JPD did just fine. To be honest, I might have gotten better results by getting a size larger block, removing the sweatband, and then reblockin...

Captain Ron Solo

Well, I used the form to reblock my JPD this past weekend. The taper was not glaringly obvious from the front, but it was from the side. Here's a before pic: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/DSC03690.jpg On the block: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m311/ronsolo76/DSC03693.jpg An...

Captain Ron Solo

Solid job!

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Mine, too.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

I would certainly never presume to be able to tell anyone what to wear. As I said earlier, I'm no expert on fashion or style. It drives me absolutely crazy when people tell me that I can't wear black and brown together. I think it looks great! Likewise, I would not expect anyone to refrain from wear...

Captain Ron Solo

I've got to edit my previous statement about Johnny Depp. It seems he will wear a fedora with just about anything...

My apologies. I think if anyone could make the fedora hip, he could.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Sorry Tony. Got my post in too late and just restated a lot of what you were getting at.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Before reblocking my beat-up Federation, I felt comfortable wearing it with less than formal attire (jeans, Aldens, Polo shirt). The hat itself did not give off a formal vibe - very SoC. Now, despite being faded, with smooth lines and defined bash, it seems less casual, so I find myself wearing slac...

Captain Ron Solo

Nice jacket! You're right - the goat will give you MANY great years of service.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Based on the length, I would guess it was a Temple jacket. Perhaps it just looks longer because you're slim.

It's a great looking jacket regardless.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

Great jacket! Peter did an outstanding job on that one. With the buckle, you're looking very CS - you just need to wear the bag strap over the jacket.

Honestly, that finish is growing on me. I may have to get me one of those in a Temple length...

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

That's a shame. It's a gorgeous jacket.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

I can tell you that the Wested dark brown goat has a shine. (See above) Some members here have had success in removing the shine, but I have not gotten that ambitious. I cannot testify as to the shine on any other manufacturer or model. :) Blues - Yep! I love it. I'm always bummed this time of year,...

Captain Ron Solo

Hey 'Blues,
Didn't I buy my Wested goat from you a couple of years ago? Best purchase I ever made.

Ron

Captain Ron Solo

No doubt that the goat hides are extremely tough. I have made several attempts to distress my Wested goat, only to have my efforts proven fruitless. That shine just does not want to go away! I cannot help but feel, however, that I'll be taking years off of the life of my jacket by employing harsher ...

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