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by Greatdane
Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Contact with Marc or Stefan-AB deluxe
Replies: 8
Views: 440

Re: Contact with Marc or Stefan-AB deluxe

I've also had some contact problems regarding e-mails, try the one jnicktem recommended, I used it and got an answer very quickly. As far as I know it's because they're in the middle of switching e-mail accounts as their old ones are filled to the brim with ads and a lot of other junk, so it makes i...
by Greatdane
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: AB Bullwhip has arrived!
Replies: 18
Views: 915

Re: AB Bullwhip has arrived!

Don't know what shellac means, it's not particularly shiny if that's what you mean. The pictures make the whip seem more "glossy" than it actually is, in reality it's more pale and more natural looking. I don't really know what to make of the fall. I've given it some Pecards and it seems t...
by Greatdane
Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:22 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: AB Bullwhip has arrived!
Replies: 18
Views: 915

Re: AB Bullwhip has arrived!

indydude18 - about $960 (5000 danish kroner)

in retrospect I could have gotten another bullwhip for a lot less, but I'm still very pleased with this one.
by Greatdane
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: AB Bullwhip has arrived!
Replies: 18
Views: 915

Re: AB Bullwhip has arrived!

It's a bit long yeah, I would imagine some of the cracks would be easier with a 6 footer. Would be nice to get a shorter nylon whip for practice purposes. The whip appears slightly darker in my pictures than it actually is. In reality it's a pretty standard leather tan color. Try to imagine in a lig...
by Greatdane
Sat Jun 18, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: AB Bullwhip has arrived!
Replies: 18
Views: 915

Re: AB Bullwhip has arrived!

Well when I first got it I of course couldn't help trying it out, basically cracking it using my strength. After about half an hour my arm started to hurt too so I went inside and watched one of the instructional DVD's included. Now I'm beginning to crack the whip through finesse and technique inste...
by Greatdane
Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: AB Bullwhip has arrived!
Replies: 18
Views: 915

AB Bullwhip has arrived!

I finally have a good excuse to start a topic in this section of the discussion board. Haven't visited this place in months. I've been so busy with everything else, but I got a little story for you... The doorbell rang yesterday and I wondered who it could be, :-k turns out it was the mailman with a...
by Greatdane
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Black LC
Replies: 10
Views: 448

Re: Black LC

It looks very cool Marc.
I'll post more pictures once it gets here ;)
by Greatdane
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My new Penman has arrived
Replies: 14
Views: 593

Re: My new Penman has arrived

By the way, I mentioned that I wanted to take the hat with me on holiday. I'm going to Australia, the farthest I've ever been from home. A real life adventure so to speak. I'm going to experience a lot of things down there so I wanted an Indy hat with me. I'm really excited to see how my Penman will...
by Greatdane
Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My new Penman has arrived
Replies: 14
Views: 593

Re: My new Penman has arrived

I went with the rabbit, money is a little tight so I had so save some where I could.
by Greatdane
Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:46 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My new Penman has arrived
Replies: 14
Views: 593

My new Penman has arrived

My new Penman Raiders hat arrived just a few days ago. I am completely in agreement with the other reviews here, this is one nice piece of headgear, in other words: it rocks! I've been wearing it ever since I got it and I'm surprised just how comfortable and sturdy it is. It's almost like it becomes...
by Greatdane
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: The ultimate Indy whip
Replies: 21
Views: 793

Re: The ultimate Indy whip

Already ordered my ultimate whip ;) one of those AB ones Paul is working on. I doubt I will buy any other whip.
by Greatdane
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: pants... "'sigh"
Replies: 41
Views: 1745

Re: pants... "'sigh"

The Camel color is a little bit darker than Dark Khaki, not much but theres a difference. Does anyone have experiences with the Camel color?
by Greatdane
Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: pants... "'sigh"
Replies: 41
Views: 1745

Re: pants... "'sigh"

If only wested would use the right cut huh? It is mostly the color for me, but of course I'd like the right pattern as well. So I thought about either getting a pair of wested and then get a tailor to fix the pocket flaps, or getting a pair of Magnoli's in a color that closely resembles Wested. The ...
by Greatdane
Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: pants... "'sigh"
Replies: 41
Views: 1745

Re: pants... "'sigh"

I've seen pictures of the Dark Khaki, and sometimes it looks great and sometimes it looks bad. I'm starting to lean more towards the Golden Rod color. To me it looks like it's got the little bit of pink in it compared to the Dark Khaki. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with a Dark Khaki as well i...
by Greatdane
Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: pants... "'sigh"
Replies: 41
Views: 1745

pants... "'sigh"

How do you guys keep track of this? I've more or less reached the step of where I need to order a pair of pants, but which pair? Magnoli? in which case is it either Dark Khaki or Golden Rod? or perhaps a pair of Wested, but they aren't as SA as Magnoli's? I keep looking through pictures, but it's li...
by Greatdane
Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: My old jacket needs a fix
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: My old jacket needs a fix

Yeah it looks pretty good at the moment but I'd still like to shine it up as the movie jacket was a tad more shiny.

wow, almost 70 replies and no one has any idea? :?
by Greatdane
Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: My old jacket needs a fix
Replies: 5
Views: 297

My old jacket needs a fix

Hi guys, I need a little help with my Fight Club jacket. It looks like this: http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/Tobzors/Front3.jpg?t=1251300348 It's a bit... well... plain I think, I'd like it to be a little more shiny like this: http://www.filmjackets.com/FILM_JACKETS/FIGHTCLUB/FightClub004.jp...
by Greatdane
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: .
Replies: 24
Views: 1775

Re: "Streets Of Cairo" Bag Strap by Wade Egan (Review and pics)

I can't wait 'til the day I can order some of Wade's gear, great review and nice pictures!
by Greatdane
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Has Wested fallen off the map?
Replies: 19
Views: 1123

Re: Has Wested fallen off the map?

I varries, sometimes Wested replies super fast, and sometimes they take a long time to reply.
by Greatdane
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: front shirt pleats
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: front shirt pleats

Looked good? I dunno
by Greatdane
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: SA Potato Sack (Going to Wested in a month)
Replies: 34
Views: 1296

Re: SA Potato Sack (Going to Wested in a month)

I think you should bring a notebook and lot's of pictures to show Peter. Sometimes it's easier to understand when looking at the thing rather than just describing it. If you bring a notebook then you can write every detail down or make illustrations of what you want.
by Greatdane
Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: AB shirt
Replies: 60
Views: 2303

Re: AB shirt

The AB shirts are truly great. It's one of the very first things I got as I was able to purchase a used one from a member here. It's the best shirt I ever had, the cloth is very comfortable, thin and light. It makes it a perfect summer shirt as it keeps you very cool, and you look cool too! I'm goi...
by Greatdane
Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: AB shirt
Replies: 60
Views: 2303

Re: AB shirt

The AB shirts are truly great. It's one of the very first things I got as I was able to purchase a used one from a member here. It's the best shirt I ever had, the cloth is very comfortable, thin and light. It makes it a perfect summer shirt as it keeps you very cool, and you look cool too! I'm goin...
by Greatdane
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The 'Streets Of Cairo' Hat Display Page
Replies: 386
Views: 16001

Re: The 'Streets Of Cairo' Hat Display Page

Okay, thanks for clearing that up, I see the differences much better now.
by Greatdane
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The 'Streets Of Cairo' Hat Display Page
Replies: 386
Views: 16001

Re: The 'Streets Of Cairo' Hat Display Page

Could someone clear this up for me; what is the difference between the Streets of Cairo style and for example the Peru style? I know there's a difference I just haven't looked into it, dunno what details to look for.
by Greatdane
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: who wears their fedora in street clothes?
Replies: 94
Views: 5411

Re: who wears their fedora in street clothes?

I have different styles, sometimes I like to go dressed similar to something Tyler Durden would wear. I don't have a fed yet, but I've already ordered two and I sure plan to use them.
by Greatdane
Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Magnoli Bag and Strap
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: Magnoli Bag and Strap

Congratz on your bag, I hope you like it, I know I do (got a magnoli bag too)
by Greatdane
Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now
Replies: 65
Views: 3856

Re: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now

We can discuss that later via e-mail, that's probably the best. I'll send you a mail when I get the money from grandma, shouldn't take too long.
by Greatdane
Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now
Replies: 65
Views: 3856

Re: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now

great, I'll send you a mail when I'm ready to pay, I presume it's via paypal as always.
by Greatdane
Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now
Replies: 65
Views: 3856

Re: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now

Jeg tror ikke rigtig på talmagi hehe, men min kammerat's lykketal er 7 så kan du reservere den?

I don't really believe in the magic of numbers, but my buddy's luckynumber is 7, so could you reserve that?
by Greatdane
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now
Replies: 65
Views: 3856

Re: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now

I'd like to order a 10' please :)

Would it be possible for me to wait maybe 2-3 days with the payment itself? (asked my grandma to loan me the money and god-bless-her she agreed ) :D
by Greatdane
Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Ltd. edition AB bullwhip - taking orders now
Replies: 65
Views: 3856

Re: '81 Hero Bullwhip – A Dream (MY Dream) comming True

That is beautiful, time to save up I guess.

*sitting patiently at the door waiting for my coming paycheck.
by Greatdane
Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Wested!(with pics)
Replies: 40
Views: 1241

Re: My new Wested!(with pics)

I agree, it looks very good :)
by Greatdane
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Estimated Waiting time on a wested??
Replies: 21
Views: 407

Re: Estimated Waiting time on a wested??

I had to wait exactly one month from the day I ordered it. I think I was lucky though, I think the average waiting time is a bit longer, perhaps 2 months...
by Greatdane
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Is this the same jacket?
Replies: 34
Views: 1049

Re: Is this the same jacket?

All I can say is that I like my Wested (which is the only one I got) Like those before me said, you'll have to give the search button ago, I got my jacket just a few days ago, but before that I spent WEEKS on gathering info and such. I eventually ended up using a modified version of Agent5's specs. ...
by Greatdane
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

Hi, new guy here... Nice jacket you got there. Congrats! Maybe a little too big? I 'd prefer a more tight fit, but that's just me. Thanks. Yeah the jacket is a little bit too big, but not much. And it could have been a lot worse. But all I need to do is build some muscle and I'll fill out the jacke...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

My jacket doesn't fit as well as the left picture, but it's not as bas as on the right picture. So all in all. It could be worse. The jacket is also getting distressed nicely. I did shower it and it worked well, and the other day it got a few hours of rain as well (had to work outside) But I think t...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Favorite hat style
Replies: 15
Views: 437

Re: Favorite hat style

Raiders is definitely my favorite, but LC is a nice one too. Ordered 2 Raiders hats already, and at some point in the future I'm gonna order one of the grey travel hats.
by Greatdane
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:26 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: My distressed Mk VII bag
Replies: 9
Views: 536

Re: My distressed Mk VII bag

I don't think you will be that interested in the strap or buckle because I don't have any of them :) The strap I'm using right now is just a temporary one. I know Magnoli offers a distressed bagstrap, but I'm not sure if the buckle itself is distressed. Personally I'm ordering some of Wade's stuff, ...
by Greatdane
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wither the Zipper?
Replies: 7
Views: 270

Re: Wither the Zipper?

I think the first batch of jackets had brass zippers, but after usage the brass zippers changed color. They looked like nickel zippers and so the rest of the jacket's came with nickel zippers.
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

Indiana Holt wrote:I mean like this my friend. ( flat on bicep)
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g182/ ... icep-1.jpg
Looks like 8,7" - 22cm
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

I also must say that lambskin colour looks really good.kinda deep brown with a duller finish. very nice. did you ask for anything to be done with the yoke? could you also measure the top sleeve for me? ( bicep area) measure carefully. I need exact measurements, no stretching the leather.. and the c...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

Here be some more pics, with added measurements. Front: http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/Tobzors/Indy%20Gear/jacket007a.jpg From armpit to armpit it measures 26 inches. Back: http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww38/Tobzors/Indy%20Gear/jacket008a.jpg RCSignals: the jacket (back)length measures...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: My distressed Mk VII bag
Replies: 9
Views: 536

Re: My distressed Mk VII bag

A funny thing is that the back of the bag has turned blue. It's subtle, but noticeable. Can't get a prober picture of it though. It must have been my blue jeans or something that affected the bag. It's not a problem though, I'm going to buy an original bag at some point anyway. This bag proved so us...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

hey. can I ask you what the half shoulder is on your jacket? It's 17cm. 6.7 inches Tibor: I am one of those guys who buys the best of what I can find so that I won't end up with one jacket or hat after the other and not be satisfied with either one anyway. I really wanted the greatest looking Raide...
by Greatdane
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

Wow, that was a fast answer! The measurement's I sent Peter had the chest at 39 inches the waist was 35 inches, sleeves 26, shoulders 19 (single shoulder was 6,7) and an overall length of 28,5 inches. by the way, I did ask for a Holt collar - from what I can see it matches the movie jacket quite goo...
by Greatdane
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

Michaelson: It's a custom, used Agent 5's specs as a base, but I adjusted them so they would fit me. Holt: I will take your advice, I won't shrink it - it sounds like you guys know what you're talking about. And strangely enough it's like the jacket gets better looking every minute I wear it, I'm ac...
by Greatdane
Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

Re: My first wested just arrived

I think the squirrel effect comes from a mixture of the jacket being slightly too big and me being very slim, especially across the chest.

The leather is authentic lambskin and it's a custom, I used many of the specs agent 5 posted.
by Greatdane
Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:12 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My first wested just arrived
Replies: 50
Views: 2106

My first wested just arrived

My first wested just arrived and as soon as I got it I immediately wanted to share it with you. \:D/ This is my first ever wested and I'm very satisfied. It's a little too big though, and it has the dreaded flying squirrel effect, but it's not something that I'm insanely bothered by. But without any...
by Greatdane
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Pres. Obama and his Indy hat....
Replies: 35
Views: 1146

Re: Pres. Obama and his Indy hat....

It would be cool if it actually was an Indy hat ;)