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wannabe

Ah! I am so pleased that Mikael has posted here. I can attest to his skills as a hatmaker and craftsman. I sent him my Adventurebilt Henry for restoration and he did a superb job on reblocking it and cleaning it. His work on my har can be seen here http://www.hufvud.com/blog/renovation-project-i-adv...

wannabe

Does it count to post an AB Henry here?? I hope so! Either way, this thing was built for adventure! This is it most recently. I had reblocked it a few months ago and it has kept its shape quite nicely while taking on new characteristics. *No artificial aging here has taken place.* http://i1268.photo...

wannabe

At least cram a diary into one of those front pockets!! Haha! I am just kidding. This is so exciting. Could we get some details? Obviously the jacket is Wested, the shirt? The tie??

Cannot wait to see more.

Adam

wannabe

Wow!!! This is fantastic! This is THE film jacket. I cannot wait to see your complete LC look with the hat and the diary.

Best,
Adam

wannabe

Thanks for the great responses, guys! It is just nice to share my experiences with the gear after having spent so much time on here reading about the gear. A lot of the gear holds up and just adds another levels of authenticity to the films.

wannabe

Thanks Jens! Yes, I agree, manual labour is the best way to distress a jacket.Thank you also for encouraging me to get a horsehide from Wested.

wannabe

Glad you liked it, Jens! Yes, I am a still a bit jealous of your lid that you wear into the field. But yes, thank you for being a big influence on my choice. Also, I should be going to Berlin next year for a conference so let's make a plan.

wannabe

In April 2012 I visited the University of Cambridge to attend a conference at the MacDonald Institue of Archaeology. I was meeting with Jens to help him go over his paper on Gobekli Tepe before he presented. It was an excellent lecture and everyone was delighted with him. I noticed that he was not w...

wannabe

Jens_Hoppe wrote:Very cool jacket. And that Sudan picture just rocks!

Thanks! I really did feel like I was living the dream!

wannabe

Wow! Thank you guys for all the great responses! In honor of this thread, I decided to pull out my HH USW's Legend pattern prototype that was never put into production and prepped it for cooler weather wear. Woah! I am so honoured that my post has got this kind of reaction. Please post pics, Michael...

wannabe

Thanks so much Tibor and IndianaJames!

wannabe

You need an excuse? :-k ;) Haha! I just don't know how to discuss it with my better half... Or is this one of those things where I hide it for a few months and say I have had it for ages?? ;) Thanks Tibor!! That means loads that you feel it suits Indy 1930. It is difficult to stay bulked up when yo...

wannabe

Your in the sweet spot right now, it will only get better from here on.

This is exciting! I am so honoured to be able to share this with you guys and to get your feedback about it. I am so glad that I went with a Wested. Now... what excuse do I need to buy an LC jacket??

wannabe

Thanks Jeff! They actually have a single set of pleats so that is a bit more in line with it the original. I just know they are a bit sand/mustard colour and I know thats a bit more of an LC look.

wannabe

when this wears out? Man, this will last you about 70 more years easy. Sorry Holt! I forgot I was talking to the leather master haha! :notworthy: One thing that I have really noticed recently is that now that it is so well worn now it feels more light/flexible and this might sound silly but in some...

wannabe

I am so thrilled to get the Michaelson approval! You are right, the horsehide will probably look better than me by the time I have to replace it!! Now that I am working in commercial archaeology it doesn't get too much wear as I need to wear hi-vis and such but I still do wear it often.

wannabe

Thanks indymassilia! And yes, Holt, this is the jacket. It is my only Indy jacket that I own. I keep telling myself that when this one wears out I will buy the West LC in HH. Would I specifically have to ask for your style collar on it?

wannabe

I have owned my Wested HH for 4 years now and I thought I would post some pics and detail how it has held up over that time. When I was working on my MA in the UK, I visited Peter at the Little Barn in Kent in 2012 and I had him measure me for the custom Raiders HH. I wanted an HH because Jens has o...

wannabe

I have owned a pair of Wested trousers from 4 years ago and I did like them but I was thinking about picking up another pair of close enough trousers. As I am in the UK I wanted to stick with a vendor here and I found http://www.shootandscoot.co.uk/shop/us-mustard-wool-trousers/ They are a bit on th...

wannabe

Thanks guys for responding to me so quickly. It is a but infuriating how much we have to pay for Aldens over here- and even the Frye Walter is not even available here!! I am thinking of just sticking with Red Wing Roughnecks.

Best,
wannabe

wannabe

So my Red Wings have worn out and they need to be re-welted which is going to cost about as much as a new pair of boots. I thought I would see if anyone on here knew where to find a pair of Aldens (or even the Frye Walter) in the UK or even post-Brexit Europe.

Thanks!

wannabe

ya that does sound pretty cool nick! Did Peter give any indication if he would pursue a project like that?

Thanks,
Adam

wannabe

Thanks so much Rick, i did not think about that. I appreciate it!

Adam

wannabe

So I had been giving some thought to buying a motorcycle and I thought that getting a Wested would be a great idea for a motorcycle jacket. I had bought a Todd's about a year and a half ago in a Medium size and it just did not fit me right at all and the hide would be too thin for a bike jacket. Are...

wannabe

Alright, so for the past few days I have been scouring COW trying to find some answers to sizing questions. I want to buy a Todd's Indy Shirt and I am leaning towards a smal but the neck size seems like it could be too tight when it is buttoned all the way up for a tiw or bowtie. I am 5' 11' and abo...

wannabe

it has got to be this one http://www.hollywoodyesterday.com/image ... pp_hat.jpg

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

I think that is watch would be more than suitable. Much older than Bond's 1940's Omega and in my opinion captures the spirit of adventure.
http://famouswatches.blogspot.com/2005/ ... graph.html

Bests!
Adam

wannabe

I was wondering the same thing except mine was covered in real dirt. I just used a small amount of soapy water and my ribbon is back to normal but I sure there is a better way to clean it.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Looks great Strider, I am glad that my success with the Roots cardigan benefitted someone else as well.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Thats so lucky! And my size too! Ahh Jealousy. Well done.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Ya, golpeo_rapidamente is correct, Indy also wears a pair of Chelsea boots for adventuring. These are what he wears with his suits. Browncoat I was thinking about getting the Stacy Adams for a long time, how do you like them?

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Indiana Charles the gloves are pretty decent depending on what you are using them for. You'll enjoy them.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Great! Good to know, thanks a lot Canner.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Looks good RaiderS. So are the handles on Todd's really stag horn or are they a synthetic material?

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Thats great! Wonderful job. I have been thinking about getting one myself.

Bests.
Ada,

wannabe

wannabe

totally freakin awesone. I have the old one and it is my hat i love it.

wannabe

True, they do but the only thing that would make me think otherwise is that the heel or toe do not have any metal parts to them. I think typically there is a metal heel or a toe on ammo boots, at least the ones I was checking out on WPG.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Thank you for that piece of advice Dalexs. From what you say there I would but a Fed hands down.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Okay so I found these boots about a month ago at a Vintage Clothing store near my school. Fellow gearhead Gater told me to go there to check out the vintage tuxes they have. The place is pretty crowded and I find these boots and wonder of wonders they fit me like a...well...like a good boot should f...

wannabe

I live in Canada. It is FREEZING here and we don't even have that much snow on the ground yet. The one from Roots is definately intended for Canadian winters, it will keep you very toasty.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

My jacket is a Todd's Medium and the cardigan is a small, like i said, but they fit big. It works out great. I love how they feel when they are worn together. I could re-post a pic in this db is people think that the jacket would be too tight.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

Okay I know there have been a lot of posts concerning this piece of gear. I was out shopping today and I walked by Roots and I saw the perfect cardigan. Luckily I had my Indy jacket with me and so I tried it on with it. They fit large so I got a small. I thought I would share a picture. So enjoy! ht...

wannabe

When I was in Italy this past summer I had taken a midnight train from Florence to Umbria and I arrived at 2am. I was quite groggy and was eager to get off the train (I had a really bad day with trains that day). I had left the station and was hailing a cab and he said he would be back in 15 min. So...

wannabe

thanks for the tips guys. And Squidkidd your hat looks great!

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

I see what you mean. Did you replace the ribbon or did it fade to that copper color?

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

They are rabbit eh? I was reading in the past posts that the Millers do taper. Did you get an open crown Michaelson or pre-bashed?

Thanks,
Adam

wannabe

I was on their website and I thought that the 497 Casual Miller looks pretty decent but I find the picture could be decieving. If anyone has a Miller I would love to see it.

Thanks,
Adam

wannabe

knibs you and Nati look amazing! Well done.

Bests,
Adam

wannabe

thats a beauty, thanks for posting it! Another excellent piece by Coyle.

Bests,
Adam

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