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by IndianaCollins
Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: tips for distressing?
Replies: 10
Views: 1722

I have a slightly sad, but funny confession to make. I have since gotten much more tired of my Expo's newness... So i bought a multi pack of sandpaper w/ different grits... starting with the fine grit. I worked for a while... didn't make a dent. still shiny as ever. So i went rougher...still nothing...
by IndianaCollins
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: tips for distressing?
Replies: 10
Views: 1722

tips for distressing?

I've had my Gibson & Barnes/Flightsuits Expedition for 3-4 years now. I choose the beautiful Russet brown goatskin. The jacket has held up great, and is loosening up, but stil has new looking leather. I know some have distressed their Expo with favorable results. Has anyone distressed a Russet j...
by IndianaCollins
Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:00 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: off topic holster question
Replies: 0
Views: 254

off topic holster question

I dunno if anyone here has much experience or has used Prairie Flower Leather Company (www.pflco.com), but I have a question about em. Has anyone ever had them make a shoulder holster? I was just wondering, as I had them make a raiders holster for me, and know they're affordable. I'd like a shoulder...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What did you do in your Wested today ??
Replies: 60
Views: 3008

I haven't done anything my wested or my expo since last winter... Way to hot here in GA.
by IndianaCollins
Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:22 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Does this look accurate to you guys?
Replies: 17
Views: 947

Is that a storm trooper dressing casual for his day off or Indy going to a costume party? :lol:

Yeah man, gear looks great to me!
by IndianaCollins
Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:23 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What not to do with your gloves
Replies: 32
Views: 1303

yeah, don't mess with Georgia red clay... Hard to come out, unless there's some way to wash em really good!
by IndianaCollins
Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Who taught you/how'd you learn whip cracking?
Replies: 35
Views: 2504

IndyFrench taught me a little, but then I picked up more after I got a whip of my own. I'm still not good, and have been too lazy to pick up a video.
by IndianaCollins
Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:09 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Webley spotted
Replies: 2
Views: 252

Webley spotted

I caught the new "flight of the Pheonix" yesterday, and spotted a webley. It's used by a nomad/smuggler/guy in the Gobi desert, and then later used by several members of the stranded passengers. Also, spotted what may be (or maybe wasnt, it was a dark scene) a hi-power or a 1911. anyway, f...
by IndianaCollins
Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Do you do the Raiders Turn?
Replies: 57
Views: 2632

Hey, anybody got the linkt to the thing about how to do the turn thing? I've been quite interested in it lately
by IndianaCollins
Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:15 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Boot Potential's-
Replies: 11
Views: 1092

Collins, when you get the boot, take a look and see if you can tell if the sole could handle a little grinding for those who want a more accurate look. Thanks - IJ There's enough sole there that you could grind it down, if you wanted to, I guess. I don't know anything about re-soling boots, but it ...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:13 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Boot Potential's-
Replies: 11
Views: 1092

Collins, when you get the boot, take a look and see if you can tell if the sole could handle a little grinding for those who want a more accurate look. Thanks - IJ There's enough sole there that you could grind it down, if you wanted to, I guess. I don't know anything about re-soling boots, but it ...
by IndianaCollins
Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:06 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Boot Potential's-
Replies: 11
Views: 1092

Boot Potential's-

I haven't been around much lately, but I don't think I've seen these here before. Part1 I was shopping for hiking boots yesterday, in my mall (45 miles from where I live), and went into American Eagle Outfitters, as they usually have clothing with a more rugged style. Well I found the closest thing ...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Easy break-in for Expo?
Replies: 30
Views: 2475

FLATHEAD wrote: And don't leave it too long between there without taking it out, and
re-wadding it back up differently, and placing back in there.
Flathead
Of course.


OK

What if I roll/wad it up and use it for a pillow?

Oh, yeah, the jacket's in the dryer (NO HEAT) as we speak...
by IndianaCollins
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:43 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Easy break-in for Expo?
Replies: 30
Views: 2475

I don't have any pecards, so until I get some (and the fact that I'm sure someone else in the house will throw something in with it and ruin it) I placed it between my two mattresses. I figured, I can get plenty of that "sitting on it while riding" thing by the time it gets cool enough.
by IndianaCollins
Mon Aug 16, 2004 12:34 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Easy break-in for Expo?
Replies: 30
Views: 2475

What sort of leather jell? Should it be applied before or after the drier treatment? how much should it take?
by IndianaCollins
Mon Aug 16, 2004 9:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Easy break-in for Expo?
Replies: 30
Views: 2475

Thanks man..
by IndianaCollins
Mon Aug 16, 2004 9:26 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Easy break-in for Expo?
Replies: 30
Views: 2475

Easy break-in for Expo?

Hey guys. I'm trying to think ahead here, and get my russet goat expo I purchased last Nov broken in. I'm not wanting to distress it, but just to break in and soften, that sort of thing. I've heard to sit on it while you're driving, but is there anything else? Thanks.
by IndianaCollins
Sun May 02, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Which Whip?
Replies: 9
Views: 512

I've got the 8ft standard Indy from EC, and love it. I'm sure the budget is great as well. Great customer service at EC, too. Can't go wrong with them.
by IndianaCollins
Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:39 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: New WPG bags?
Replies: 38
Views: 2025

I prefer my old, lighter color, but that new strap looks much better than the old. Even looks like it has a silver buckle. But, I think I'll stick wiht my old one, and just refurbish the strap.
by IndianaCollins
Sat Mar 27, 2004 8:38 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: The "Browning Bite"
Replies: 24
Views: 1682

My hands aren't that big, but I've had the "berretta"-bite before. I remember the first time I handled a Berretta 96(my brother-in-law's), I grabbed it by the top of the slide and racked it, resulting in having my pinky finger caught in the action, and had two little cuts on my finger like...
by IndianaCollins
Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:35 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Springfield 1911
Replies: 7
Views: 466

How does it shoot? Well, when the trigger is pulled, it causes the firing pin to.... Never mind. Actually, I've been looking at this pair of pistols (the Mil-Spec and the GI) for a while. Affordable, and beautiful. As a matter of fact, the new NRA magazine I picked up yesterday has a very supportive...
by IndianaCollins
Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: So how about a Wested Jacket other than an Indy one? BOND
Replies: 35
Views: 2521

Totally awsome jacket. I remember liking the jacket the moment I saw it several years ago in Tomorrow . A great Bond film as well. The jacket gives Bond (and you) that "tough-customer" look. Those are the best pics I've ever seen of it. I couldn't tell much about the details on the film. I...
by IndianaCollins
Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:28 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Oh, MAN what a jacket!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 2635

indyDawg! Sounds like an awsome jacket. The pics I've seen of the Expo PD is great. I'm wondering, how stiff is the collar compared to the Goat? my Russet goat has this (as all goats do, I think) incredibally stiff collar that looks like I have wings...
by IndianaCollins
Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:36 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Affordable hat block
Replies: 33
Views: 1927

I didn't see what the price was. What was it? I've been considering re-blocking my fed delux sometime. I think of going to a LC of ToD look, and see what I though of it. Also, do they have any open crown blocks, so it can be shaped however you want, since obviously, I can't get the Temple or LC look...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:10 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Question about my Expo
Replies: 8
Views: 404

Actually, I placed the ones on my wested and doubled them back, so that they went into the action pleat, so they'd be out of the way. Michaelson, I'm sorry, I had to run just a minute ago, and I didn't have a chance to clarify my message. What I wanted to do, is to keep my pull tabs from sticking st...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 22, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Question about my Expo
Replies: 8
Views: 404

Question about my Expo

I've had an goat G&B (formally FS) Expo for 2 or 3 months now. I love it. The only thing. On my wested, I tuck the pull tabs back into the D-rings. Can I do this on my Expo? It has slider buckles.
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 22, 2004 3:27 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: The Great Thing About Indy Gear Is...
Replies: 11
Views: 428

I gotto admit, I'm getting kinda antsy about getting my jackets broken in. I lightly sandpapered my PFLCO holster, just to get some of the shine off, but wouldn't even consider acetone-ing (well, OK, considered it once) my beloved wested lamb(my "dress" jacket) or my Expo goat (My "al...
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 22, 2004 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: I know this is total heresy, but...
Replies: 20
Views: 1142

Yeah, I'd defenity recomend EC whips. I don't have their budget Indy, but I love the Indy-style I own
by IndianaCollins
Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:12 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Toy Gun Link
Replies: 13
Views: 937

That pair on top is the dollar store revolver. I purchased 3 or 4 of these a while back. pretty clole, but a longer barrel (I had to modify mine), bigger grips, and it had a rear site, but hey, at less than one buck a pistol (i got mine when they had a closing sale), how can you beat that?
by IndianaCollins
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: EC Whips
Replies: 15
Views: 733

Yeah, I totally love the avatar. I don't care much for watchin' sports, but I totally dislike the Yankees. :lol:
by IndianaCollins
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:58 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: EC Whips
Replies: 15
Views: 733

I recieved an 8-ft 12plait indy-style EC for christmas(actually, i ordered it and my parents "gave" it to me :D ). Jim is a great guy, and I love my whip. I'm no pro, so I can't really tell you anything Sergei's review didn't. You won't be disapointed though.
by IndianaCollins
Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:06 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: OT: Gear Bags for a 21st century Indy.
Replies: 8
Views: 475

That gear looks great. I'm surprised I've never heard of them before. I usually scour the military magazines when they come in the mail.
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:09 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Walther P38
Replies: 24
Views: 935

I've seen these, though never shot one. It's got quite a history behind it. The first double action automatic pistol to ever be issued to troops. I don't care for 9MM's that much, but I'd love to have one of these!
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Hiking/Exploring with a bullwhip.
Replies: 31
Views: 925

WhipDude wrote:I have 200$ should i get the Akubra Fedora from hatsdirect or a bullwhip from ECwhips? hmm......
Dude, that's a hard one. I have a Fed Delux, and a EC whip, and love themboth dearly. Either way, you'll be pleased.

oh yeah, Michaelson, great story about the bacon grease and the bear :lol:
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:12 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Elastic or Not Elastic
Replies: 46
Views: 2058

You know, my Flightsuits has it, and I don't mind it, but my wested doesn't, and I don't really mind it either, especially since I can't see it. Peter, I'd say keep it as an option. Just what I think. Either way, we gearheads get a great jacket though.
by IndianaCollins
Tue Jan 13, 2004 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Can a bullwhip be a weapon?
Replies: 56
Views: 3025

Yeah man, a whip can also be a very formidable weapon against one's self.

Keep in mind, even Indy, who uses it in fights, ocaisionally chooses the gun over the whip, but when you don't want to kill someone, it's great! :wink: :lol: :whip:
by IndianaCollins
Tue Jan 13, 2004 3:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: POLL: Which Leather
Replies: 16
Views: 1162

I love my wested dark brown lamb, but I said I liked the "other". The FS goatskin is great. That's my preference, as far as a durable Indy-jacket goes. I've never had any experience with anything else of wested's...
by IndianaCollins
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Way to go JIM! what a beauty!
Replies: 17
Views: 988

Jim does make an awsome whip... Glad you like yours man, I love mine! :whip:
by IndianaCollins
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Toys R Us Wested Guy
Replies: 17
Views: 1047

Sorry to get off topic here... but...
Magnum wrote:Yes, post the pictures of her. We need to... uhhhh.... determine her eligibility to play the next Indy girl! Ya, thats it.
Yeah, man, you're right. Dead on.
by IndianaCollins
Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:53 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Toys R Us Wested Guy
Replies: 17
Views: 1047

agent5 wrote: This woman was INCREDIBLE!!! She looked like a Playboy/Penthouse model (I'm NOT kidding here and have pics to prove it) and was wearing an Indy fedora when I met her.
OK, dude, you've got my attention :shock: . This I've gotto see. So PROVE it!!! You're a lucky guy.....
by IndianaCollins
Fri Jan 09, 2004 9:05 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OK! im about to order a VERY Custom Wested Raiders! Checkit!
Replies: 30
Views: 1311

I'm gonna be interested in seeing some pics when you get this jacket. it's gonna be interesting... :D
by IndianaCollins
Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:38 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Help me with my Wested Raiders Modification Choices!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 478

I didn't see it above, and I may have missed it, but are you getting Under-arm gussets?
by IndianaCollins
Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:07 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Is it me?
Replies: 3
Views: 416

I love my G&B, but I'm 5'10", and think I normally need a regular size, but I have long arms. My 40 long size G&B fits great, but I feel that it's too long. It doesn't bother me that much, as it's a great jacket...
by IndianaCollins
Wed Dec 31, 2003 9:58 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Defending yourself against a bullwhip attack.
Replies: 98
Views: 6202

JerseyJones wrote: Escape without indcident first
Ken
YES!~ Live to fight another day!
I'm currently reading The Action Hero's Handbook, and it teaches that if outnumbered or at total disadvantage, Escape, live to fight another day, to return in a sequel, unless the world's currently at stake. Right?
by IndianaCollins
Wed Dec 31, 2003 9:52 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: GREAT INDY JACKET! (but black)
Replies: 3
Views: 374

Indy-ish... Defenitly! Much more INdy-ish than my first leather jacket. What's it's pricing?
by IndianaCollins
Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:19 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Indy's Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 26
Views: 1735

Though I've handled High-power (it's way cool), but never shot either it or a CZ, I've noticed the siimilarities (I read my gun magazines regligiously-well, used to anyway. When I started crying when I realized that I couldn't swing a Kimber LAPD Custom II, etc! :( ) I'd like a Hi-Power in a 40 cal....
by IndianaCollins
Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:00 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy(alternative)Christmas
Replies: 1
Views: 198

My parents gave me an EC 8-ft Indy-style whip. The only thing I got Indy-related. cool stuff you got. very cool.
by IndianaCollins
Sat Dec 27, 2003 11:11 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Got my EC for Christmas and.... Updated with pics!
Replies: 16
Views: 730

Thanks, Mantis!
by IndianaCollins
Fri Dec 26, 2003 10:45 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Got my EC for Christmas and.... Updated with pics!
Replies: 16
Views: 730

not yet. I'll try to put some on my website soon. I'll update here and let you know.

Check this out:
www.freewebs.com/indy007

my website. Click on the Misc, Indyrelated section, and scroll to the bottom of the page.
by IndianaCollins
Thu Dec 25, 2003 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Got my EC for Christmas and.... Updated with pics!
Replies: 16
Views: 730

Actually, just cracked myself in the back, leaving this really cool red streak across my ribs and shoulders. I was doing what I guess you would call an underhand crack, and was letting it swing up and land behind me, then doing it again, well, onetime, I was starting to crack, and it wasn't onthe gr...

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