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by lantzn
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whip holder discovery in DoD
Replies: 10
Views: 6028

Re: Whip holder discovery in DoD

If you've ever worn a heavy whip like this while in Indy gear, you know how aggravating and not practical that is! The whip slips and worse than that it swings everywhere putting...things...in danger... :oops: When I first bought my Jacka 10’ CS I had a regular whip holder that was a pain with slip...
by lantzn
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: HOLT'S MYSTERY OF THE BLUES* Builders thread
Replies: 238
Views: 199717

Re: HOLT'S MYSTERY OF THE BLUES* Builders thread

I took some screen captures last year. Hope someone finds them useful.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 758&type=3
by lantzn
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
Replies: 314
Views: 290784

Re: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods

Those wool blend pants look great! Especially the rear pocket placement. I have a few pairs of pants from other vendors and while all other details are spot on, the pockets are just placed to far away width-wise and they make my posterior look wider than it should! So says the missus. :D I know wha...
by lantzn
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Indy's Raven bar shoulder holster...
Replies: 143
Views: 167070

Re: Indy's Raven bar shoulder holster...

I'd bet they went with whatever the prop house had kicking round in 1980 that fit the pistol. Elastic makes a world of difference to ease of use with a shoulder holster arm strap - whatever the lighting brown leather would still look pretty brown. I can agree to that! I made myself some all leather...
by lantzn
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS backpack "HJ" label TUTORIAL
Replies: 44
Views: 6733

Re: KotCS backpack "HJ" label TUTORIAL

Yes I still make the label and long straps. I’ll discuss it in PM.
by lantzn
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

That's not just close enough, it's the same one. Just have to paint it. I spotted those back in 2020, guess I only posted it on the RPF. Really? This is the screen used flashlight? That's so cool! How'd you figure that out? Do you know of any good tutorials for painting these? I see that folks are ...
by lantzn
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Shopdisney has a bag now
Replies: 25
Views: 4473

Re: Shopdisney has a bag now

SFGiant wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:13 pm I guess I can't win. I received my WPG straps today and they're 7/8" wide and have two lines going down the sides like you see in Dial of Destiny. Those weren't shown on the website.
Yes odd specs. 7/8” is the CS width but did not have the edge grooves.
by lantzn
Mon May 22, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)

I was sent this original pack from Andyman326 to add long straps. IMG_2023-5-22-161539.jpeg IMG_0033.jpeg The Indy long strap has a cream color, heavy thread that is hand stitched, 5 holes and a length down to the MKVII bag’s flap snap. The roller buckle is in the top hole. Indy usually carries the ...
by lantzn
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: TOD Knife
Replies: 38
Views: 5098

Re: TOD Knife

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by lantzn
Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: TOD Knife
Replies: 38
Views: 5098

Re: TOD Knife

Did anyone ever find this knife?

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by lantzn
Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)

Thanks! Are those screen accurate/ the ones used in the movie or replicas? As stated both replicas of the original WWII packs. Each has pros and cons. The Mil-Tec as is, has the more accurate leather shoulder strap, although it’s short same as the originals. The hardware is a bit heavier built. The...
by lantzn
Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)

Updated lists for the Indy IV KotCS backpacks. There are two manufactures of these bags; MFH BW Mountain Backpack, old model, OD green model 30303B https://www.max-fuchs.de/cgi-bin/shop2/iboshop.cgi?showd,940605287460904,30303B,back https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh-german-army-mountain-rucksac...
by lantzn
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Wested webbing belts in new colors!
Replies: 5
Views: 985

Re: Wested webbing belts in new colors!

Yea, that looks great. Too bad it costs a fortune to ship the web belt across the pond and since I don't have any other larger item I will order, I don't think I can purchase this from them. My search will have to continue, unless someone USA based who plans to order a jacket or something from West...
by lantzn
Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:13 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Wested webbing belts in new colors!
Replies: 5
Views: 985

Re: Wested webbing belts in new colors!

They state the “Standard Color” to be the Sand, which is similar in color to my Straight City khaki color. Even though it appears lighter under bright light, the color can look golden under certain lights. These are photos of the same Straight City belt. EADD9A75-88C8-4408-A602-8FAB5948476A.jpeg ACB...
by lantzn
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Woohoo getting a 10' Jacka CS Whip!
Replies: 49
Views: 7812

Re: Woohoo getting a 10' Jacka CS Whip!

Has anyone done the dyeing and distressing to their whip according to what Anthony DeLongis did to them for the movie? I just heard about it and was wondering what you all thought. Please don't do it. It will age on it's own, don't be in a hurry to make it"old" enjoy it's newness while it...
by lantzn
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Replacement shirt buttons?
Replies: 7
Views: 912

Re: Replacement shirt buttons?

I got good results with the RIT Liquid Tan dye. http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?p=780981&hilit=Dye+buttons#p780981 Sorry my Flickr account was messed up by Flickr when they change the free account policy. I need to add photos back to shows things. Update: I added the photos here. https://w...
by lantzn
Thu Oct 13, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What SA hat do you adventure in?
Replies: 22
Views: 3111

Re: What SA hat do you adventure in?

I pretty much wear my AB CS beaver most of the year and man does it hold up against the rain. I love the drumming sound it makes when the drops hit the felt. I save my Penman grey CS beaver for dressy occasions and use my Garrison Raiders rabbit for outside chores. I have wanted to get a Panama hat ...
by lantzn
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Does your hat make you sweat?
Replies: 8
Views: 833

Re: Does your hat make you sweat?

I grew up in southern CA but didn’t know what sweating was until I moved to the northwest and wore my hat on a hot, humid day. I wear my hat most days until it hits about 80 and high humidity, then it pours down my face. The summers are getting hot here again.
by lantzn
Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: For those with experience with both satin and cotton linings..
Replies: 9
Views: 1432

Re: For those with experience with both satin and cotton linings..

Maybe you’re allergic to something in the liner. Material or treatment. I love cotton even in hot weather.
by lantzn
Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Neck oil on collar
Replies: 7
Views: 1153

Re: Neck oil on collar

My go to treatment has been Obenauf’s Leather Oil. Once after my jacket had been well “naturally distressed” and before I got into treating it, I met an old friend I hadn’t seen in ages and after talking about my Nowak he anxiously wanted to try it on. After doing so he asked why the collar was dark...
by lantzn
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!

MaverickFerg just sent me some picks of the backpack I did for him. That is a sweet skull!

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by lantzn
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS backpack Long Straps TUTORIAL
Replies: 34
Views: 5598

Re: KotCS backpack Long Straps TUTORIAL

Hi there. Could someone be kind enough to direct me to a website where I could purchase one of these bags? I'm not having much luck finding one. Thanks! On Amazon try looking up “MFH German Army Mountain Rucksack Olive” as one source. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the suggestion! Sa...
by lantzn
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS backpack Long Straps TUTORIAL
Replies: 34
Views: 5598

Re: KotCS backpack Long Straps TUTORIAL

Hi there. Could someone be kind enough to direct me to a website where I could purchase one of these bags? I'm not having much luck finding one. Thanks! There are two manufactures of these bags; MFH - model 30303B Website https://www.amazon.com/German-Army-Mountain-Rucksack-Olive/dp/B00753MR4C"...
by lantzn
Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER
Replies: 56
Views: 11769

Re: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER

As far as thickness, I’d say average and yes I’ll wear this year round as I’ve always worn my hats in the summer/humid weather, seeing as I love it hot, my mantra these day (winter) come on summer, give me that hot an muggy weather. Croft :mrgreen: Man am I with you on this! Give me warm weather ev...
by lantzn
Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER
Replies: 56
Views: 11769

Re: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER

I used a Shadows filter to brighten this one up.
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by lantzn
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER
Replies: 56
Views: 11769

Re: MY FEDORAS AND YET I WANT ANOTHER

My only regret is my Penman KOTCS travel hat, just don’t wear grey often, but it’s but dressy hat, so I’ll never be rid of it. That’s a sweet lid for sure! I have my AB KotCS that I wear out most often here in the Great Pacific NorthWET. But I love my grey Penman. I wear it on my “nicer” excursions...
by lantzn
Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:17 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your Adventurebilts here!
Replies: 2758
Views: 330870

Re: Post your Adventurebilts here!

Got out for a hike today in the Lake District UK with my Beaver ‘07 AB, first two are at the Kirkstone Pass, the weather changed by photo 2, the Guinness is the reward. And my AB Deluxe which doesn’t get out much. Cheers Gerry Very nice pics, thanks for sharing. What brand glass is that Guinness in...
by lantzn
Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The EXPLORADOR fedora - photo gallery
Replies: 347
Views: 68819

Re: The EXPLORADOR fedora - photo gallery

indyhan wrote:and i see you still have that 1942 satchel with its original cloth strap ha ah !
And now instead of carrying gas masks in them we carry covid masks. ;)
by lantzn
Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!

Updated lists for the Indy IV KotCS backpacks. There are two manufactures of these bags; MFH - model 30303B Website https://www.military1st.com/30303b-mfh-german-army-mountain-rucksack-olive.html https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/indiana-jones-style-canvas-rucksack.html https://www.amazon.com/German-Arm...
by lantzn
Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: My Noel Howard holster FINALLY has an occupant
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: My Noel Howard holster FINALLY has an occupant

Very nice!

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by lantzn
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:10 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Putting on and taking off your Fedora
Replies: 34
Views: 4002

Re: Putting on and taking off your Fedora

Brim guy here too. Once I put it on, I always give the front brim the old thumb a finger pinch/swoosh to straighten it out. I can always tell when I need a haircut because my hat gets so snug it hurts. Afterwards it fits like a glove. 15 seconds into the CS trailer, you can see Ford’s silhouette in ...
by lantzn
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:14 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Eliason 10" Adventurer Bullwhip
Replies: 12
Views: 903

Re: Eliason 10" Adventurer Bullwhip

Is it heavy or rather lightweight? That was my question. First of all, I love the color and texture! What is the weight of the whip? I have a 10’ Jacka CS and Todd’s 8’. As much as I love cracking the Jacka it wears me out, so I find myself cracking the 8’ one more often, but I love the 10’ length.
by lantzn
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:01 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: The MBA strap, buckle, and bag - finally reunited.
Replies: 6
Views: 455

Re: The MBA strap, buckle, and bag - finally reunited.

Nice bag with wonderful history. :TOH: I too have an original W&G I bought from WPG back when you could ask them to go through their supply and look for the one you wanted. I have 3 original bags in all but these two are my prized finds. My favorite is the M & Co. H because of its color. The...
by lantzn
Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: To soak or not to soak. Water is the question
Replies: 22
Views: 2515

Re: To soak or not to soak. Water is the question

In my album towards the bottom you will see photos of my nowak CS on a snowy day when I first got it. It rains here, a lot in the PNW, so I wanted to protect it some. I bought some Obenauf’s OIL at our Cabelas store nearby. I treated it by soaking a small piece of cotton wash cloth in the oil and we...
by lantzn
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Zipper Slider in Nowak CS Jacket Broke
Replies: 28
Views: 1369

Re: Zipper Slider in Nowak CS Jacket Broke

Buckleguy now carries these.

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by lantzn
Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: WOW! A Cardboard M1911
Replies: 2
Views: 558

Re: WOW! A Cardboard M1911

Some of the stuff he makes after painting looks real. That AK-47 shooting projectiles is something else.

Collection of his videos
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by lantzn
Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: WOW! A Cardboard M1911
Replies: 2
Views: 558

WOW! A Cardboard M1911

The guy has talent, cardboard and a LOT of glue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OojQfLYw6v0
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by lantzn
Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Share your Indy Guns!
Replies: 463
Views: 39642

Re: Share your Indy Guns!

The Webley is nice, but the CS whip is a show stealer! =P~ Thanks, It’s a Jacka 10’ from my collection. Indiana Jones KotCS Gear Clothes Hat -Adventurebilt CS Brown 100% Beaver Hat - Penman CS Train Grey 100% Beaver Jacket - Nowak CS Cowhide Shirt - WPG Indy XL-Long Pants - Todd's Raiders Web Belt ...
by lantzn
Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:09 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Share your Indy Guns!
Replies: 463
Views: 39642

Re: Share your Indy Guns!

My Rook Webley

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by lantzn
Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:49 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Chronicles of a First Indy Whip: Chose Wisely or Poorly?
Replies: 64
Views: 8490

Re: Chronicles of a First Indy Whip: Chose Wisely or Poorly?

If there’s one thing this hobby taught me, it’s patience. :-s
by lantzn
Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Todds raiders revolver arrived. Looks excellent!
Replies: 25
Views: 2551

Re: Todds raiders revolver arrived. Looks excellent!

They probably electroplated it. You use a special paint with metal in it that attracts the metal being used in the electroplated process, probably nickel in this case.
by lantzn
Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:49 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

Forgot to mention, that one left facing side shot is a reverse og the right. The left has some damage, which I rather like, and I thought the other would look better when comparing. Here’s the real images.
by lantzn
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:10 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

What about this model from the 80s? I’ve bought a couple Kaida brand flashlights from different eras. My later model has “softer” letters on the end cap where my 80s model has very distinct letters with sharp edges. The threads for the end cap also are much more prominent from the outside making far...
by lantzn
Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

Hi lantzn I googled C5013 and it looks like mine. Maybe my typo from 2012! Here’s what mine looks like painted. I replaced the normal bulb with an led bulb - no special kit just a simple bulb replacement. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk United Pacific finally started selling online. https...
by lantzn
Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

I went ahead with the Parrot model off eBay.
by lantzn
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

Hi My packaging details are: United Pacific CF013 Flashlight - http://www.uapac.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Chrome Vintage Flashlight. Good luck in the hunt! Cheers SixFootJedi Should that number be C5013? C5013 is coming up all over the place or was CF013 a speci...
by lantzn
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's flash light. New Gear.
Replies: 187
Views: 20398

Re: Indy's flash light. New Gear.

Was the brand and model of flashlight ever confirmed? I just scanned through the 4 pages and there were flashlights all over the place.
by lantzn
Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!)
Replies: 765
Views: 76740

Re: KotCS Backpack (UPDATED thread on Germany Army Rucksack!

Love the cabinet. These are huge rucksacks, I believe they say 30L. You should find the Coronado dagger Indy was going to take when Mutt made him feel guilty. :) Put that next to the flashlight.