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DarenHenryW wrote:Michaelson? No, you misunderstand. I was going for the Leon Redbone look.

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Am I the only one seeing this?

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Cool. Thanks for the replies guys. The color I wanted it to stay is more of the opening scene mid to natural tan color. I do understand that over time it will change with use and what not but was just curious to see if there was a way to safely reverse the aging process. After all....it's dead skin ...

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A year or so ago I purchased a great kangaroo whip from a vendor here in natural tan (Raiders style) that was the perfect color. Over time conditioning it, cracking it, and generally wearing it on my belt it has darkened to a near TOD color. Is there any way to safely bring it back to its natural ta...

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Thanks Mitch. The real killer in most costumes is the fit. I've seen hand me down stuff make better costumes than the "real deal" stuff at times. It's all about how you bring it together.

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I was showing it off to a friend today and the cracker came off with the knot on the fall. I figured it's just the hard texas grass so it was a perfect time to try that tapered cracker you talked about. #### dude.....that thing is loud!!!!

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Here are some more shots of the first whip pictured. Thanks again for such a fantastic piece of art.

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Here's mine that I bought back in 07. I've since rebashed it a time or two to get that perfect (in my eyes) Raiders look. Steam really helped move it and retain the stiffness once cooled. http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu353/Rotundo41/Indy5.jpg http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu353/Rotundo41/...

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Thanks guys.

The costume base shirt is pretty nice. Thin and breathable but like it said, it was more yellow than it needed to be. A quick dunk in a very diluted black dye with a rinse and it was perfect.

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The jacket issue just reminded me of something I've had on my mind for a while. As a point of reference, I'm typically 5'9" barefoot but I've padded these boots to put me up to an easy 5'11" height at around 190lbs. People who have seen and worked with Harrison have said they were surprise...

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Thanks guys. I just checked the tag on the pants and it says Savane. They looked very new when I picked them up but they were too brown. I tried wearing them with a "close enough" shirt to a con and pics came out dark brown on the pants and pure yellow on the shirt. That's when I decided t...

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Comments, criticism, suggestions, or whatever comes to mind are more than welcome by the way.

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I think they are great...especially the first one.

Cracks like thunder too.

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Well I finally got all my gear in the mail from members and vendors here so I figured a few shots were in order. The last time I did an Indy costume I was also doing a 300 one for Dragon con and I had a full beard. Now that that's over I can kinda sorta look the part. haha. Gear break down: Fedora: ...

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Just remember... when bashing, steam is your friend. I recently rebashed mine after 3 years or more of it being just hand bashed and the steam re-stiffened the brim and nicely set the crown this time. Great product here.

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Aaaahhhhhh.... well, that puts an end to that theory. LOL Guess it was just a sweaty distressed hat then. Carry on.

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First a disclaimer....I used the search function for over an hour to see if it's been discused before but came up with little info so here's my thought. We know there were more than one Fedora used in Raiders. Given the overall floppy nature and generaly distorted look of the SOC hat; is it possible...

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Here are some old shots of me in my older gear. I've been out of the Indy thing for a while and am getting back into it now only this time I got rid of the beard. LOL Here's my old cheap jrzjoe whip. Glad I wasn't the only one who had trouble cracking this gargbage whip. http://i663.photobucket.com/...

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I wear a 58 Fed IV. It's a bit on the tight side at times but repeated wear helps fit it better. I'm not brave enough to wear it outside of cons or costume events.

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I have to chime in here.....I have seen some really stupid things at Dragon con in the past. Some rocket scientist brought a pair of REAL Desert eagle 50cal. pistols one year and was posing with them all day for pics for what ever costume it was he had. In his room later someone asked to see them an...

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Its true

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I was able to fix it, however, and actually swing from it into a river twice and its still all there. I would classify it as a costume prop at best.

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Man... those buckles look like pilgrim or leprechauns shoes don't they?

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First, what kind of hat are you working with? If its a good quality fur felt (Rabbit or Beaver) then from what I have seen, the sides and back have a gentle curl up. I would place the hat on your head and with both hands gently curl the sides up while sweeping your hands from front to back until you...

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Awesome looking hat you have there.

Your English is very good considering you rarely speak and type it. It is a real tribute to you that you are bilingual as where most Americans can't even speak or read one language very well.

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Cool!! My son is sitting next to me watching this and just bugging me to death about being careful and using a whip too. Great....Now I have to get him one too.

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Sweet find. It looks like all you have to do is take the pocket off the sleeve and you got it

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Wow....That's just about the nicest wool felt hat I have ever seen. Great find.

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I found the rings at Kmart in the curtain section. They were packaged as rings with some open hooks and clips on the ends of them. I simply opened the hook up wider and removed the ring. I also found the same design at the home depot in the curtain hardware section.

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Well.....I started making these when I looked around at all the great Indys out there and noticed my bag was lacking at best. I didn't do much research when I just figured I would do like I do everything. Make my own. This is what it took to make a product I liked and thought was close enough to the...

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They seem to be working now. I have them on geocities and they have some kind of hourly limit on viewing. If they keep going down pm me and I can email them to you.

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Wow.. Thank you very much Sean. I am glad you like it so much. I have 9 of these sitting around that I did some trial and error on. The first 3 in the top row are the first attempts and they are going for 40 shipped. http://www.geocities.com/rotundo41/meindy050.JPG http://www.geocities.com/rotundo41...

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I swear...of all the things to cry and whine about. Some people have nothing better to do with their time these days. Sorry to hear about your misfortune and hope you are allowed to relist it with better results.

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Great bash. I too have a Fed IV and want that bash. How does the back of the hat look? Does it curl up or down like in the film? Please detail the steps taken in making such a fine lid.

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THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!

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I knew what it was used for (as weird as it is) but what is it? Is there an official name of the "thingy"

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Great ideas. Thanks guys.

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What is that disk on the side of the bag and where can I find them? Also, does any one know where to find the drain holes for the bottom of the bags? Thanks. Alex.

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I have a Todd's that arrived last week but don't know if its of the new hide you speak of. I know it has a grey color underneath it when you weather it instead of a tan or brown. Its making it hard to distress it accurately.

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I never said they did it that way in the film. It would take a stunt man with guts of steel to do it but I know there are hundreds of safety precautions in place. I did have a blast doing it and will do it again on dry land once I find a low enough branch. I am no twig either. Just for reference, I ...

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Well gang........I did it :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I went to the river, whipped an old cross beam from a riverside bar that Katrina destroyed, and swung out into the river in half my close enough Indy gear. I don't have the video up nor do I have the capabilities to put it up but soon I will. Let me say...

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Stetson temple?

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I have a question.......I kinda fixed the thing where it still cracks as it used to but I have been trying to do the flick with it with little or no results. I have good form and have gotten it to "pop" but have to almost throw my arm out to get an audible crack from this thing. Is it the ...

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Great job on the jacket.

Has anyone ever told you if you cut and died your hair you could be a Harrison Ford double?

I wish my son could take shots of me like that. He's only 3 and when he takes pics they are usually of a foot or a wall.

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I actually never got the chance to use mine as such. I had to cut half the gas chamber off to get the loop on right.

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NICE!!!!!! How large is the brim on that?

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Good question. I have an affinity for the antiques myself and often wish I could wear a pocket watch on a chain like in the olden days. Indy does the same with his weapon choice since he has a powder shot revolver in KOTC so I think he would have a chain type pocket watch. My 2c.

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Here are the shots I promised. Sorry it took so long

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I hot glued the knot, strap, and upper "knot" back on :lol: :lol: . It looks sort of ok on a belt but a new one is in order soon. I think I paid around $150 or so for it. Not TOO much of a loss. I just checked out my ebay page and it says I got it last year in April. Doesn't give me detail...

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Here is the whip as promised.

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Thanks for the replies. The wife and I were just talking about going to the local river and using it to swing from a branch into it. Using old close enough stuff of course. :lol: :lol: :lol: I have taken a few shots and will post them in a minute. I sorta fixed it and went outside to give it a crack...

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