Club Obi Wan

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Well, even though I thought I would get a letter telling me my boots were beyond hope, I received them back all fixed up. Honestly, I think the quality of the restoration service has gotten better. Heels seem to be matched up better, they repair a hole that was developing along the side and replaced...

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Information is available on the Alden Website, under restoration. Click 'request a restoration kit' and they send you a self addressed postal bag and the order form.

http://www.aldenshoe.com/

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Well, I've sent them out. Anxiously waiting to hear back from Alden.

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Is there a limit to how many times a pair of Aldens can be restored? I've had mine in twice over the last 12 years (I'm a little rough on them and they are worn daily) but now the sole is falling off the boot. The tacks holding the sole on don't seem to have anything to hold on to. Should I try agai...

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They look like a great pair of boots. And I think your 15 year old boots are in better shape than my 10 yr old Aldens

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Did Indy use two different size holsters in Raiders? As I've been working on a Raiders era gear set-up, I've been looking at a bunch of pictures and it looks to me like Indy has a longer holster in the beginning of the movie then he does once he gets to Egypt. Anyone else see this, or am I just goin...

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I've used just alittle bit of dish detergent to clean the stitching.

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That is cool! Might need a new satchel.

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So I was watching the Firefly episode "Heart of Gold" and I think I saw Capt Mal cleaning a Webley WG in the beginning of the episode. Anybody else catch that? Could I be mistaken?

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Exactly, Tex!!! :D Considering Indy's adventurous and globe-trotting lifestyle, he probably had many jackets, bags, trousers and whips at home, all in various stages of disrepair, if you will. But the hat! Well, now that's a different story! He only had one brown hat at a time; that's why he'd risk...

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Well how bout that. I'm a 58!

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You mean Model 22, right? The Model 17 is a 22 cal.

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I love the way the color goes with the Henry!

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I just received my freshly restored Aldens and I can't say that i've experienced either of those issues. They seem to come back just as i sent them out with the exception of a new heel pad, new sole and freshly polished.

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Boots I wear every day. Then comes the jacket, when its cool. After that, the hat. Though I generally try not to wear the hat and jacket together.

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I vote 405s. They will last you a good long time and they do darken with age. If you get the 40s, after a while you might end up with a black boot!

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Does anyone else kinda get creeped out the the amount of crouch shots in this thread?

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Since I usually go for the Last Crusade look, I always have the whip holder on my web belt and then put the pistol belt through it. I've never had a problem. I rather like the fact that it keeps the pistol belt from moving around too much.

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I usually use mine when traveling, so here's my list:

Map of wherever I might be
guide books
camera
water bottle or two
hand sanitizer
my wifes wristlet purse thing
pack of gum
Sometimes a snack

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I was told no photography, I figured it had to do with Lucas films copyright or whatever. It's possible I was misinformed but I just do what I'm told.

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Thought I might update and bump the thread Hats: AB Henry (reblocked by Steve Delk), Magnoli/Adventurebilt HJ Jackets: Wested (Should be getting a used Magnoli LC soon) Pants: Wested, Magnoli, Todd's. Shirts: Magnoli, Todd's Bags: WPG (x2). Whips: Stenhouse, Robert Duke Whip Holder: The Whip Studio ...

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So I made the trip to Montreal to see the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology exhibit. Very cool exhibit with all sorts of costumes and props from the 4 movies. First display was a screen used KotCS Indiana Jones costume. So of course I'm going to study it as closely as I can. And I see t...

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So, I've had two Westeds. One was a custom order I picked up off Cairo Bazaar. Pockets were at just the right height, and the main body was perfect, but the sleeves were too short, and I didn't like the way the storm flap was. Then I got a custom Wested, sleeves were right, and I liked the storm fl...

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Well, I take back saying Todds trousers were too long. After realizing that all my jeans are frayed at the bottom, I've realized I just have been buying pants that are too long. I picked up a pair of Todd's trousers that were my actual size and they fit perfectly. Sorry for doubting you, Todd!

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Isn't that always the way it goes? Try to do the smart thing and it ends up being the wrong thing. At least you know they are there waiting for you. Remember, bring your indy shirt, you know you're going to want to try them on together.

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jones the whip wrote:The Wested LC in authentic brown lambskin.

Cheers,
JTW.

Is that a custom or an otr? It looks really good!

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Incidently, after examining my jaket, it must be a highly custom LC. The seams match up, and it has the storm flap snaps, but the side strap is extremely low, the collar is very rounded and pockets are pretty square.Once I find my camera, I'll post some pics.

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Just got my pair in the mail today. They look great and fit great, except they are alittle long (looks like about 3.5 inches). But a trip to the tailer should remedy that. I'll post pics when I can, but I'm in the middle of a move and am not sure where my camera got off to.

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You know, I've been comparing my last Wested to the first one (which was incredible comfortable, just a tab too short in the arms) I picked up used on the bazaar. So I decided to start measuring. I'm not so sure my first one was a LC cut. Despite the fact they are both labeled 42, the old one had sm...

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I've pretty much decided to go with a Wested. I'll specify the dimensions from Arm pit to arm pit. Going to request 7" x 6.5 " pockets as well, see how that works out. What hide would you suggest, Novapelle or Authentic Lamb?

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Unfortunately, it appears they do not have my size available in the Hero.

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Well, after thinking on it most of the day, I'm between the custom Wested and the Wings Collectors Edition Signature Series™ Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket http://www.uswings.com/sigseries2.asp. A much as I would like a Magnoli, its a bit rich for my blood.

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Todd said he could make a LC style jacket as a custom order. I'd prefer to go with the Wested, however the sizing seems inconsistant. As I said before, my old one was much roomier in the chest despite being marked as the same size as my newer custom jacket (which is what caused the rip). Has anyone ...

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So, I've had two Westeds. One was a custom order I picked up off Cairo Bazaar. Pockets were at just the right height, and the main body was perfect, but the sleeves were too short, and I didn't like the way the storm flap was. Then I got a custom Wested, sleeves were right, and I liked the storm fla...

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As someone who wears Aldens almost all the time, I can honestly say I've never had a problem with traction. I've worn them in the snow, in a river, across eastern Europe, hiking through Missouri, and while riding my motorcycle, and I don't think I can say I've ever had a problem with traction that I...

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I don't have an AdVintage HJ, but I have a Magnoli HJ and a Henry. If its any comparison, I would go with the Henry. Since I got the henry, my HJ has sat in its box, and last I wore it was when I sent my henry to get reblocked.

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That's just cool!

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I'd have to vote the Webley. Something about it just calls to me.

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Beautiful jacket. I'm jealous!

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Fantastic jacket. Love the pockets, never realized how much of a difference the collar made. I might have to get one just like it!

- Ronski

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I'd go with the stone, personally.

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I've contacted Wested in the past and they sent me new sliders free of charge. I'd suggest dropping them an email.

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Honestly, your best bet would probably be to contact Steve to see if he could resize it for you. I had him resize mine and it fits perfectly now. Granted mine was only a size larger than it needed to be.

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I ride in mine every now and again, but then again, I do just about everything in my Aldens!

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Congrats! And in this hobby they aren't "used" they are "pre-distressed"!

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Hey,

Quick question. How far is the LC jacket supposed to extend below the belt? From the photos I've seen, I just can't judge it.

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I think the cut just looks the way it is because of the angle. And as far as it being misaligned... Probably just the way Ford put it on. I've noticed Indy often has the hat slightly off center. I wear the hat the same way, not on purpose, mind you, it's just how i put on my hat. Every once and a wh...

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Jeff,

Have you done anything with this? I've been considering doing the same thing!

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Thanks for the posts. I've decided to reload my own brass with light loads. I'll let you guys know how that works out.

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Hey, I just picked up a Webley MK VI converted to 45 ACP. Now I've heard that the standard 45ACP round is alittle too hot for the Webley. Does anybody know if there's any truth to this? If so, does this mean I have to start reloading my own brass and try to figure out how much powder to use?

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