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Indiana Joyce

Old Nazi(old navy) has them. I havent checked yet to see if they are terrible yet.

Indiana Joyce

Pants don't come in my size. :x Why do all clothing manufacturers think that everyone over a 38" waist is short???? I'm 6'2 with a 34" inseam and a 42" waist. Try shopping for clothes at department stores with THOSE dimensions. It ***** being a tall fat ###!! Dude I go through the sa...

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So, I had this jacket made of cowhide that I wanted to darken. I did a great amount of research all over the internet and here, and found just as many people for and against using mink oil on anything made of leather, nevermind using it on a jacket. I used it on said jacket, to great success. It see...

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You're one of my distressing inspirations, Holy. Looks great!

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I think this pic shows a bit of the pink that everyone claims the Todd's pants lack: http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297435_254858181215744_131406600227570_863770_2846486_n.jpg What do you guys think? Am I just seeing things? DHW I see it. Looks great! Did you dye your boots or are t...

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Doesn't the pattern on the main page have measurements?

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What's with the ring? Is he the Shadow? The Phantom? GREEN LANTERN???

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Ive been checking gap, old navy, kohls, and target, nothing yet. But definitely keep everyone informed. Maybe Kohls will bring it back again this year.

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I ended up finding wet sandpaper in 600 grit at auto zone. Now Im having a problem with the acetone not taking the color of the cowhide lol!

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Those pants are pretty nice.

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Croft my friend, the military hem is a pain in the butt. The way I understand it, which I guess is how Noel Howard did it, is to mark the pants at the right height, one inch longer in the back. It's an angle. Then, you cut off the remaining fabric, and turn the fabric you cut off around 180 degrees,...

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Im by no means an expert, but definitely only use Pecards on a whip.

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Might just be the lighting. I wish I had gotten one of these hats, can't seem to get my size now. I had the same idea about reshaping. I really like what you did with the camel humps and the indents.

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Ill check that out. I might have to have a two inch hem, unless I can get a pair longer then 35.

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Sweet. I'll give it a shot. Figures that the auto parts stores locally don't have it. I called around. I'll figure out something. Can't wait to try this kind of paper.

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I wouldn't mind getting a pair, but the pocket flaps bug me. That and because of my height id rather get them unfinished and have them hemmed, but these pants are 35 long unfinished. I think id need a 40 to get the four inch hem.

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Good idea. Ill try that, thanks! Ill have to try the wet kind. So you soak the paper?

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Dang. Oh well. I envy them tho, id love to be at an estate sale full of vintage clothing then find a pair of Indy boots.

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I popped over to a Michael's craft store this weekend during the hurricane, to get some 400-1000 grit sandpaper. Guess what they don't sell anymore? I know I could use some 320 to distress my jacket but I feel id get better results and be less likely to ruin some threads if I had a higher grit. Any ...

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Wanted to give a heads up. I know I can't post the link but these are in the raiders shade, size 11. Good luck!

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Im up here in the notheast, so its ok for me. Im also a youngin at 33. Id say when it comes to leather preservation in a humid climate, listen to Michaelson. Stay away from Mink oil, olive oil, etc. Go with Pecards. Cold northern climate? Its fine as long as you don't store your stuff.

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I love mine. I cant believe I havent taken a photo yet. I got it last year and due to cirumstances, I had to pack it away. I had a chance to take it out last night and finally be all geared up wearing it, and I didn't even get to show anyone. I plan on wet molding my IMA holster to it one of these d...

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The east coast of the states is dealing with a big hurricane this weekend, so it might be a day or two until he gets back to you. It would have hit him last night or early this morning, it's going to hit us in Massachusetts in a few more hours. And let me tell you, you don't want to get hit in Massa...

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After one coating of mink oil with a heat gun, then a second coating left to sit unaided overnight, finished with brown shoe polish, here is how they looked Friday. http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx354/Darth_Indiana/Snapbucket/a0a52bf4-cb2c-4036-9613-89edcd39f2eb-1.jpg http://i771.photobucket.co...

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Nope. The 405 has a waxed aniline hide in reddish brown, and the 403 has chromexcel hide in brown. The 405's used to come with a cotton duck lining, like my new pair from old stock, but like the 403 they now have a leather interior.

Other then the color, the stitching and construction are the same.

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Up to you really. Look at tundrarider's post further up in this thread. He compares both boots, but he darkened his 405s to try to get that brown color we've been trying to achieve, seen best in the flying wing scene. In my opinion the 403s do that beautifully.

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Okay guys, I'm gonna get the Aldens. It's a done deal. Clark, I'm taking you up on your very generous offer. All I need to do is go into town tomorrow and get my feet measured correctly. So, I have to ask, isn't the correct SA Indy boot the 405? And which colour of most SA for the ROTLA look? The c...

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Starting to feel like slippers lol. Todays the real test, have to be in them for twelve to fifteeen hours today...

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Many things can go wrong in this process if you aren't patient. ...like the boots getting tighter and possibly needing stretching? :- ;) This was a good discussion about the topic, if you didn't see it: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=27368&hilit=darken+aldens" onclick=...

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Believe me sir, I've done many hours of research using the search function here. First I should clarify that my heat gun is a low power one made for crafts, not a hardware store paint stripping kind. I applied the Mink oil evenly in swirls, and used the heat gun at enough of a distance to melt in th...

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Ronski wrote: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.

I feel the same way.

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Michael, it was that thread that inspired me to get these shoes originally:)

Ciaran, getting properly measured would be a great start. There's a lot of sites that will show a US to UK size conversion chart, if that helps.

Im digging the generosity being displayed:)

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Sat up last night with Mink oil and a heat gun. Pics to follow. They are darker but not browner. That red tone is still coming thru. I had some success mixing brown shoe polish and Mink oil on other leather using a heat gun, I may try that during this weekends hurricane. I noticed the heat gun made ...

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I have no experience with Magnoli but I agree that if properly measured, a custom pair of boots will be perfect for you. I have some custom Star Wars boots made in Peru and they fit incredible. I know that some people have a problem with the tongues moving in aldens but Magnoli's don't do that.

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On a quest for the Oracle at Delphi, eh?

I have the same problem. I like my sleeves a little long, and I would love it if there was an Indy shirt with slimmer sleeves and a slightly trimmer body cut even tho I am plus sized myself. The field shirt just needs a trim cut.

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I understand all that you're saying, but it's just far too much money for a normal working class joe such as myself to be able to afford in one go. If I were really serious about getting a pair, I'd have to save up. Plus, there's other things to consider as well. Such as, I live in Northern Ireland...

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Lol size reference. These are 13ds. Put a dollar next to yours to see how enormous these gunboats are.

And, if you're a size 8 thru 11, keep an eye on ebay and the bazaar. I've seen these go for 150. You don't have to spend a lot to look good. Unless you're insane like me.

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So my last thread where i was trying to get a pair, ended up with over 43 responses, so I thought it would be better to start fresh. I got my Alden's from Schmidty yesterday, and wore them for 5 hours. I think they fit. I didn't feel any pain, they are snug, but I am also used to wearing boots with ...

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Shoes came in! Now for the breaking in process. Pics to follow. They are a reddish brown, with the duck lining. Im guessing the 2008-09 stock. They are snug buut I am also not used to this level of support and am currently wearing thick socks.

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It's actually very beneficial to your feet and your shoes to have more than one pair. It helps your shoes last longer, and your feet will be better in different shoes two to three times a week.

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Ok, that is pretty cool. a great way to wear Indy gear with shorts.

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Shoes are on the way! Talked to Bryan this morning. I may post my review, if for no other reason then to show how big they are. Other then that, you see one 405 you've seen them all right?

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Now that the oil is working, I'll take this over to the distressing forum.

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I re read both articles. Then I went to the sales tax institute website. It states that if a resident from outside of a state with a sales tax has an item shipped to a state without a sales tax the tax can only be collected if there is a physical presence in the non taxed state, for example, a chain...

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huh. Well, that's why they say you're a knower of things.
I sent him a message. I must have read the article wrong. If you lose the sales tax, the shoes are only 380. Im getting antsy because my feet are screaming for a comfortable pair of shoes.

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When was that? They signed a bill into law in Illinois, Rhode Island and another state called the Amazon bill or the Main Street fairness act saying if you by phone or internet buy something in one of these states regardless of where you live, you have to pay the state sales tax. Its a ridiculous la...

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I've never seen you misspell regards before:)

I'm just going by what Schmidty told me. Maybe its something his store does, or it could be for higher end goods, like the luxury tax here in Massachusetts.

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I hate the old...well I can't say what I think of him. But, he does know webley's and has written several articles on them. He's an antique gun restorer, broker, and firearms dealer(and I guarantee if you buy anything from him, I won't see any of the money, but you'll get it in the best packed box y...

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HORRIBLE NIGHTMARE! Ugh, as I can't stop thinking about and talking about these shoes, despite having not ordered them yet and the slim chance they won't fit...I have visions of 405's and 403's dancing around in my head to the point that last night I dreamt about them. I was at work where I plan to...

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Last I heard, his son was taking over the business. I dont know if that has changed, but if anyone would know, it's _.

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