Club Obi Wan

TheFedoraGuy

Jbunting, how long did you wait for your collector's edition jacket? Ordered mine (size M) beginning of August and still didn't receive it...

Thanks,
TFG

TheFedoraGuy

Great news, thanks to everyone!! Really looking forward to it. Will post pictures once it arrived!

Best regards
TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

You mean actually calling them? All I did so far is contacting the customer service via Email...

TheFedoraGuy

Hi there, since I've been inactive in COW for a while now I wonder if there is someone from US WIngs here who can help me? I ordered a "Collectors Edition Signature Series Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket" in size M on August 3rd 2010 and payed with PayPal. Back then I was told the jac...

TheFedoraGuy

I think a bike jacket looks believable if you're a biker, although many men over 30 look silly in those jackets. - especially if the jacket is shiny new. The Mutt design especially, or the famous Perfecto jacket, is a hard look to pull off. The Aero Highwayman jacket is probably the best bike jacke...

TheFedoraGuy

I love my old Perfecto-built like a tank,fits like a glove and comfortable to wear.Never had any negative comments or hassle.I'm 41,I don't feel self-concious wearing it and I'm not trying to pose.I just love wearing this this jacket. http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4752/j006.jpg ...looks great ...

TheFedoraGuy

In automobile engineering glueing autobody parts is nowadays a standard procedure. What's good for cars should be ok for jackets right

TheFedoraGuy

..it's a size 42 and the goat leather they have been waiting for so long. Had to use flash so maybe the pics are misleading somehow.

TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

My ToD jacket arrived, too! http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/TheFedoraGuy/dsc00283.jpg http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/TheFedoraGuy/dsc00281.jpg http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/TheFedoraGuy/dsc00282.jpg Got quite a few jackets from Wested so far but this one tops them all. ...

TheFedoraGuy

..I have countless jackets in my collection, not only Wested, not only Indy, and nothing ever happened with the stitching of the Wested Indy jackets. Au contraire, my 1k€ R.A.F. Irvin replica jacket got a loose belt loop stitching in week 3rd I owned it. That does neither make the jacket a bad one, ...

TheFedoraGuy

Hi jnicktem,

I'd go for the 1908:
http://www.manufactum.de/Produkt/0/1441 ... ff=redwing

or the 8111 which are new (at least in Germany):
http://www.redwings.de/cms/index.php?idcat=48&idart=435

Regards
TFG

TheFedoraGuy

ok thanks folks.. as long as they don't glue the pockets on the jacket

Now I'm thinking about placing an order...

TheFedoraGuy

guys,

anyone noticed that on the Wested page:

> As several area are glued and not topstitched the heavier skin are not usable at this time.

Glued? not stitched? Which parts are glued?? Does anybody know more? Would like to order a ToD jacket but am unsure about that glueing...

TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

...I believe the 3rd from the upper left corner, that's my box ;-) Seriously, excellent work, great pictures Marc. Can't wait to get my pair.

TheFedoraGuy

Hm, don't know if US and UK stores run the same product, but I got a pair of light grey "most comfortable wool blend trousers" some time ago (a year and a half maybe) from Orvis UK: http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product_choice.asp?pf_id=82L3&dir_id=466&group_id=481&cat_id=7430&a...

TheFedoraGuy

Was wondering if you can give a more in depth opinion of them? Are they what you expected? Are they casual or dressy or could they be both at any given time? Is the leather to your liking, is it thick and/or durable? IG, I'll see what I can do :-) First, they are exactly what I expected, a differen...

TheFedoraGuy

FedoraGuy, Are you pulling my leg?? :shock: or did you really get the last pair of 10.5s? If so, you´re one lucky guy. Serial Hero, I understand what you´re saying about Made in the U.S.A. Sometimes things aren´t what they seem. I wouldn´t be surprised if greedy corporations are setting up in the M...

TheFedoraGuy

IndianaGeo wrote:Okay, Guess what? They´re out of my size now!!! ARGH!!!! Lesson Learned.

10.5?

) I got a pair in this size yesterday and today it says "not available" ...

TheFedoraGuy

@Jack Flanders, glad if I was of any help :-) One more thing, I'm from Europe and it's much easier to get the GT Redwings over here than getting certain Alden models. The 405s amongst others are not available at all. The Aldens they offer here are mostly dress shoes and extraordinairy expensive, mos...

TheFedoraGuy

..well some here have that in jackets ;-) Or hats ;-)

Regards
TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

...here it goes: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2667703953_11cdbf071e_b.jpg From left to right it's the 1908 as already posted, the 1915 which are basically the same in black, then the boots without moc toe stitching 1914 (also black), and the pretty similiar models 1911, 1913 and 1909 all of t...

TheFedoraGuy

imho "Gentleman Traveller" is a whole series of boots: http://www.redwingshoe-europe.com/Default.aspx?tabid=306 I guess what they call "Beckman Collection" today was the GT series some years ago, they also changed the naming of their boots, eg 1914 became 9014 and so on. The 1908...

TheFedoraGuy

..I believe you are talking about the RW 1908: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2283454146_d524e9ac19.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2283453842_0b2614f56a.jpg I got them also in black (#1915). They are great boots but not as a comfy as the 405s (no lining). They come with a rugged sole s...

TheFedoraGuy

...so I wouldn't have to bother you in the U.S. every year to get me a new can

TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

..got a parcel today:

Thanks a lot to floyd1977!

TFG.

TheFedoraGuy

..ah, guys, thanks a lot for all the answers! Had no time to reply since I was in Paris this week. IndyBlues, thanks a lot for the offer! I think I will ask floyd1977 since I expect no problems with customs there ;-)

Thanks a lot mates.

TFG

TheFedoraGuy

Hi all, what would I use to dress my leather jackets if there's no Pecards available? Would mink oil also be a good choice? Redwings e.g. come with it: http://www.lakatos-shoerepair.com/care_products/images/4-Red-Wing-Mink-Oil.jpg Thing is I have no chance to get Pecards over here. Thanks a lot TFG

TheFedoraGuy

Michaelson, thanks a lot for that information! It did comfort me, really

) How do I know the time has come to replace the soles? When there's no thread left or if the soles are worn through? BTW, does the same rule apply for today's Alden 405s? Also double stitched?

TheFedoraGuy

Hi everyone, this is not really Indy-gear related but I need an advice from someone here who knows more about goodyear welted boots than I do. I do own a pair of Red Wing 1909 boots which are absolutely great: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2572514883_a991a279dd.jpg Those are quite new, a year ...

TheFedoraGuy

very nice briefcase, nicetrylaoche! btw does anyone know if Indy's briefcase in LC was still the same? If you remember the Venice scene, Indy and Marcus sitting in Donovan's appartment, resting and studying the grail tablet copy and the diary, there's a similiar looking briefcase on the far left cor...

TheFedoraGuy

BazzanoJones, guess Kt should answer this one... I really don't know, but I'm not a "has to be 100% sa" guy anyway. I completely relied on Wested when it comes to d-rings, lining etc.

TheFedoraGuy

Custom prize (165 GBP). It's still custom made, just coincidentally with the measurements of an "L" standard jacket :) - Isn't Wested charging 165 for all British made jackets? Have the feeling that the off-the-racks you can get e.g. at ebay ("state size when ordering: S,M,L,XL")...

TheFedoraGuy

Hi BazzanoJones, KT Templar (COW long-time member) told me to order the jacket as "crystal skull style" and they would know - well, they did, apparently :-) I did not select any style from the order form, not even submitted any measurements since Wested's "large" size in standard...

TheFedoraGuy

I like it! :) It's a better colour then my one, obviously from a warmer coloured batch (more brown). Isn't that NP a great new leather? Let it mark and gain some more character by itself before you pecard it. It's fantastic! I also collected a LC cow and a Raiders horse and I must say that Novapell...

TheFedoraGuy

Robert, thanks for fixing!! There was indeed the local IP of some proxy my mobile internet provider is using in the links.. couldn't work for others.

Thanks for your comments, guys!

TheFedoraGuy

Hi folks, hope it's ok to create a new thread for this but I thought I should share that with you! Came home from work today and a Parcelforce packet waited for me! Inside ... my new Wested Crystal Skull jacket!! I ordered it I think a week before the new movie came out, when seeing Kt's jacket here...

TheFedoraGuy

Why would you want to buy anything related to this movie!? I'm fighting urges to sell or burn everything I own that's Indy related! TR I liked the movie. The 7 people who were with me even loved it. The entire audience was amazed according to the their clapping and cheering. Maybe it's because we a...

TheFedoraGuy

Peter has hit upon a great leather with the novapelle. The darker colour it has is a good match for what you see on screen. The drape is very much like the screen leather too. I got a little self conscious walking out of the theatre with mostly gear and the jacket... I could feel the stares... &quo...

TheFedoraGuy

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/Shoes-Black_Indy_Boot_210.htm Don't know where Carmel (California?) is though, I'm from Europe :-) These boots are pretty much more expensive than standard 405s cause they are made of shell cordovan but worth every penny. But I must say I wouldn't have bough...

TheFedoraGuy

You mean black 405s? Cause there are already black cordovan shell AF76s available, from Alden of Carmel:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thefedorag ... 8/sizes/o/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thefedorag ... 4/sizes/o/

TheFedoraGuy

No, Peter does not outsource from China, he had a bad experience once. if that is the case, then where does the denim come from? thanx!!! Charlie They're from Pakistan. You'll notice that outsourced jackets don't have the union jack flag in them.... Unlike Reboks! :). Do you know if they outsource ...

TheFedoraGuy

I'm 6ft with 41" chest, weigh around 180 aka some pounds too much :-) I owned and I still own several Wested OTR Raiders in various leathers, and they are all different in back and sleeve length. One jacket I had to sell, a size 40 lambskin, which was way too tight for me, was still able to clo...

TheFedoraGuy

Thanks Kt. Seems my next Wested is due

TheFedoraGuy

Anyone knows whether the Novapelle jacket will be available at Wested's online shop after May 22nd?

EDIT: ...found the Novapelle leather type, but will they also update their "Indy Jacket Style" selection box for "Indy IV style" ??

TheFedoraGuy

Why did Marc 'forget the indy collector"... apparently he found 13 collectors who are willing to get a pair of boots. It's not his fault that the US$ is currently weak. And 450€ is not too much for a pair of hand made welt-sewn shoes, au contraire.

TheFedoraGuy

..just ordered a pair

It's about 130€ more expensive than the standard boot which costs me altogether $470 (boot 320 + shipping 50 + tax/fee 100), which is around 320€.

TheFedoraGuy

hey hey, calm down.. 450€ are a lot, but compared to standard Alden models we can buy here in Germany it is not too much. And I'm not even talking about customized shoes. If you ever come to Cologne/Germany, near the Cathedral there's a shop also offering (standard) Alden shoes with prices around 70...

TheFedoraGuy

Got both authentic brown lambskin Raiders and the dark brown one, latter one does not look black at all, just a bit darker than the authentic one... I can take & post pics if wanted.

TheFedoraGuy

Regarding AF64:

viewtopic.php?t=24135

TheFedoraGuy

five from Wested:

1. LC cowhide
2. Raiders authentic brown lamb
3. Raiders dark brown lamb
4. Raiders cowhide
5. Raiders goat

Had another wested lamb which I sold to a friend.

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