Club Obi Wan

sam

Just an FYI, the main site fedora page has just been updated (had to wait for Disney approval) with some interesting tidbits on the DoD hat. :TOH: We'll be allowed to share more here in the "members only" section than what we could on a public-facing page, but I'm going to wait until I co...

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Congrats, guys! Thanks for posting those pics! This is so cool! I’m sure a lot of us would love to know, what are the measurements at the front of the brim and the sides of the brim? How tall is the crown? On my 58 the front of the brim measures 2.75”, sides measure 2.5”, and the crown is 4.5” at t...

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The signed certificate was such a nice surprise! I expected that to be exclusive to the special edition. Same here! The signature on my certificate looks to be the same as yours, FWIW. Congrats, guys! Thanks for posting those pics! This is so cool! I’m sure a lot of us would love to know, what are ...

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Congrats, guys! Thanks for posting those pics! This is so cool! I’m sure a lot of us would love to know, what are the measurements at the front of the brim and the sides of the brim? How tall is the crown?

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Operative word, ‘speculation’. ;) Regards! M Yes, operative word indeed! There is still a very good chance it is some kind of lambskin. The recent comments in the Indy 5 section’s jacket thread were very helpful, specifically the quote from Joanna Johnson, though she did not specifically name the h...

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Over in the Indy 5 section, in the jacket thread, there has been some recent discussion about what the DOD jacket leather really is. There has been some speculation that it may be calfskin or even goatskin! If it is goatskin, this would be a first in Indy history!

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makeitjones wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:52 pm brass.png
Old school cast brass hardware on the strap buckle - not the stamped steel type with a brass overlay.
"You can tell by the cross section..."

Very nice! Thanks so much for posting this! We wife will be pleased!

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Well I had to see the film to check if the production team had used any of the steel strap buckles they bought from me to verify if the Hero strap buckle was different to the D23 mannequin (which definitely has a cast brass buckle and a press stud on the strap so it's the one from Hotel L'Atlantiqu...

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Hey, Wade! My CS strap, gun belt, and modified holster you made for “back in the day” are doing well! To catch you up to speed, there has been some discussion elsewhere in other threads, but it’s great to see it get its own thread! I think we are all agreed in the general color and the fact that it ...

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Indiana Jon wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:37 pm Thanks for the title edit, Indiana Jeff.

The AWOL bag definitely looks closer to what I remember seeing. Good call, Sam.

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My pleasure! I’m glad it was helpful!

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Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:55 pm I like the Duluth AWOL bag with the exception of the quick release buckles. I prefer real buckles even if they aren't as convenient.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

I agree! Real buckles would be cooler!

sam

I took note of the bag as well! It was very cool and rustic looking leather bag. Deluth makes a bag that looks a bit similar to what I remember seeing. I don’t think the Deluth bag would be it, but their “Lifetime Leather AWOL Bag” loomed somewhat similar to what I saw onscreen. I think Indy’s bag w...

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I just saw this post. IJJTM is steering you right. I second what he said. It’s cool that, now, with the decorative snaps being used in DOD, both kinds of snaps, both kinds of bags will be screen accurate.

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Dude! That looks amazing! Congrats!

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LL Bean sold a boot that looked a lot like the ones in the pics. The boots had their label but were made by Chippewa. They had lug soles and were waterproof. I’ve been blessed to have two pairs over the years. They still sell a similar boot but they are no longer made for them by Chippew, last I kne...

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I noticed that in CS, where Indy's bag seems to be empty, he also hardly ever has it buttoned. Perhaps this misalignment, even in the originals, is why they didn't button it.

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Kyle, according to the main Indygear bullwhip page, there was a ban on kangeroo being imported from 74-81. During that time David Morgan made his whips using kip. Because some of the whips used in Raiders were the stunt man's personal whips, some may have been made of kangeroo, but any of the new wh...

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One of my bags has it! That's why I bought it! It had the little eyelet and the smooth snaps, with stitching a respectable distance from the snaps, just like the LC/CS bag. Now, for detail, LOL, have you noticed that the color of the loop on the side of the bags varies from bag to bag? Some are a ta...

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That's definitely food for thought, Michael! Oh, and I'm sure Wade could do the strap with the grooves made so lightly they would harldy show up if requested. I think he was the first one who mentioned that the grooves were probably light. I knew to check out the grooves on the rifle sling because o...

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Holt, you're right, the right strap makes a big difference! A lot of the ones I've seen looked too red. Yours looks great! From what I've heard and seen here at COW, I think Wade's saddle color makes a great Raiders strap! More of the SOC look. Not red, just sort of a flat brown/tan color. Very cool...

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_, you're right. Steve has almost always popped up from time to time, even when busy, unless it was health related. That's what has me concerned. I had been in pretty regular contact with him here recently as I had a Raiders rabbit on order and we were discussing my CS beaver that was coming up on t...

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I received a Raiders Rabbit AB last month! It's fantastic! Go for it! You should love it!

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Hey guys! Sorry I don't have pics yet (I will try to sometime in the next month if at all possible), but I got a Raiders Rabbit this past month, and absolutely love it! Can't say enough good things about Steve! This hat is absolutely incredible. I just asked for a standard Raiders hat, the way it wo...

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By the way, I thought I should mention, in case you don't know, that the only snaps we see on film are the plain smooth ones. The snaps with the wavey lines never appear on screen as far as I know. A lot of folks like them better, but they never make an appearance in the movies. Every still, every f...

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Man, I would have loved it if my English teachers in High School would have used this example! Good work!

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I have a CS and a US wings, US cowhide legend. What Michaelson says, is dead on. (wish I could post some pics for you) The leather of the legend is definitely lighter. I would say that if the CS is a tank, then the Legend is a well armed jeep! LOL. Mine is a similar color to my CS, but still differe...

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As far as color goes, when I ordered from Tony, I asked him if he could match a certain photo from the movie. He said, no problem! The jacket is amazing! So thankful to have gotten to talk with him, and to own one of his fine, tough jackets!

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Hey, Weston! Which would you say is darker in person, the SL or the American cow? Thanks!

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Weston, I know that normally cowhide is tougher than lamb, but, having seen both jackets, which one do you think is tougher? Also, I remember reading (and please correct me if I'm wrong) that the cowhide used on these was to be the same cowhide that was used by Tony for his CS jackets, just darkened...

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These look pretty impressive. Reminds me of Wade's great stuff. I followed the link, but I don't speak Spanish. What is the ordering info? I've tried googling and didn't find anything. Sorry if I missed something obvious. Thanks!

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Steve, thanks for sharing this! I assure you, that your work is important to each of us. Work, done right, is an act of worship. The quality work you do, and the kind way in which you do it, reflect well the One who made you! Keep on keeping on, my friend!

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Thanks for sharing that history, _! Good Stuff. Guys, I just wanted to make it clear, that though I told the story about taking my jacket hiking, I am in no way saying what anyone else should do. To each their own. I'm trying to reserve mine for hiking trips and stuff. It's part of my field gear, or...

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Boy, I hate to hear this news, Riley! But you've got to follow God's plan for your life,and I wish you the best. You are in my prayers. I sure do treasure my CS. Treasured your Dad more. Barely knew the guy, but greatly enjoyed the few conversations I had with him. Some of his last words to me were,...

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Such an awesome hat! I look forward to the day mine arrives! I know it's worth the wait. Steve, you're awfully good to us around here! I'm still amazed that we can get a hat from one of THE guys who made the hat! Thanks for posting these pics! My size is the same as Harrison's, so these pictures are...

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He also used it to hold the Cross of Coronado at the beginning.

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I think he carried stuff with him, but the Russians emptied it in CS, bot times he was caught. That or he had just a few small items in there. Mine currently has just a few things in it and looks flat a lot like the one in CS. Also, the Russians may explain why his knife was missing- he hasdn't repl...

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Steve, that is awesome! Thanks so much for posting this! That is one beautiful hat, too! It's cool to see it done with this backpack too, since you and I (and probably plenty of other members here too!) have the same one! :TOH: It's good to know that should we ever need to roll an AB or carry an ext...

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I was thinking that maybe Bernie would have filled him in during one of their conversations. You never know! Personally, I prefer to age my hats the old fashioned way- wearing 'em! But, I am interested in anything having to do with the CS hat since it is my favorite, followed by the Raiders! Thanks ...

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Have you tried asking Steve?

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Good eye, Kyle! I think, at the least, they are the same block, just like Steve said. Pretty cool! If they did use the same hat, that should have been pretty inspiring to SPF!

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I discovered the "Indy Gear" web site in 03. In 04, I ordered an HJ. (Funny, at the time, I thought, "If this ends up not holding up in the real world, I might end up ordering one of those Adventurebilt hats I've seen pictures of in beaver fur felt. Those should last well." Now, ...

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Good pics, Kyle! Thanks for posting these.

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That clears it up! Thanks, Steve! I sure do look forward to my CS, and it looks like it'll get more use do to my recent move. I think I'll be in the great outdoors more! You mentioned your lead times...thanks again for all the hard work you do, my friend. As I've said before, we love your hats, but ...

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That hat is a great color! Is this a stock color felt of yours? ......I prefer the Henry to be a lighter brown. And we may use that color for Indy 5 if that happens. It would match what we used for Indy 4 better than the color we are using now.... . Fedora I'm confused. Are you using a different co...

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Thanks so much for posting these awesome pics, my friend! The CS hat is definitely my favorite, followed by the Raiders, but I know a CS can take it in the real world! I look forward to the blessed day it arrives! I'm thankful that Bernie wanted real gear this time around!

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If you check on pg 150 of the photographic journal of CS, you can see the stitching used for CS. It appears to be slightly different than the other movies. Hope that is helpful. This is not to detract from Mag at all. Some day I hope to order this combo from him! Plus, knowing Mag's rep, and the way...

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Hey, guys, this definitely is not the bag from CS or LC, at least not the main one. Look on pg 32-33 of the photogrpahic jounral book for CS. You get a great shot of the inside of the back of the strap when Harrison is leaned against the car. Kyle posted it a while back in a thread about the screen ...

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Thanks. I had seen the ones on Amazon and just now looked at the other site. The details listed in both places didn't help me know which calendar had the gear shots we're talking about. Is the photo from the standard IJ calendar, or the Ultimate Guide IJ calendar? Thanks!

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Which 2010 calendar is this, and where can we get one? I googled, but didn't see any calendars that said they had these kind of photos. Thanks!

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As always, Steve, it looks great, my friend! I am truly impressed! Beautifully rugged work!

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