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IndyFrench

It looks like my lifelong quest for the perfect Raiders SOC has a little farther to go. I ordered a Masterpiece grade "Hero" Raiders SOC (without the fake dirt/dust) from Thomas several months ago. We went through the entire order process and I followed his instructions to the letter. A fe...

IndyFrench

Looks fantastic, do you plan to add an accurate ring to the bottom, or are you happy with its current state and not too sure about modification? Alas, Smith & Wesson put the serial number right through the center of the butt frame, so there's no easy way to tap a swivel mounting hole there. Ah ...

IndyFrench

I've had the holster for 23 years. But I'd never had an Indy revolver that fit. I have the S&W Classics Model 22 of 1917 I bought new in 2007, I even have an actual Webley MKVI from 1917, but I wanted a modern rerelease with a vintage feel - and I couldn't see a way to have the M1917 barrel cut ...

IndyFrench

IndyFrench, it appears that the flashback scenes Indy is wearing his regular shirt with the pleats, and in the later time period, he's wearing more of a generic khaki shirt. :TOH: That makes for a strange decision on their part, given how the rest of the outfit has just deteriorated in terms of att...

IndyFrench

Thank you for the compliment AttyOzzy. :TOH: I find that the ol addage of I wear the hat, the hat does not wear me. Seeing those photo shop of KOTCS, that just doesn’t look right, and the same for Indy 5 But this a refreshing thread. Croft :mrgreen: Of course it doesn't look exactly right - it's a ...

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IndyFrench

Its like the Raiders hat was much about establishing Indy's look and image. The subsequent hats, having established the fedora's rightful place in Indy-world, were perhaps smoothed out from the Raiders look, so as to put more emphasis on the character of Indy himself, who also happens to wear a fed...

IndyFrench

That's what I thought. Most nylon whipmakers make their Indy whips too light. When the customer has both nylon and proper leather Indy whip, he or she may feel huge difference in terms of weight and balance of those whips. I can assure that my Indy whips match leather ones when it comes to weight a...

IndyFrench

I don't think you've been wearing your hats in public that much. Most brown fedoras are given a "nice cowboy hat!" in public. Ask me about the last 30 years of wearing them...

IndyFrench

The SOC look is a BASH, not a distressing. ALL of the Indy fedoras are artificially distressed in the films. By your logic, not a single Indy fedora could be worn for casual use. Given the hat in your profile photo, I can't imagine you wouldn't wear an SOC BASH. You fail to take into account the man...

IndyFrench

Absolutely, Jeff - You're talking to a guy who doesn't do fake weathering on anything. Ask Michaelson! We've shared that side of the ring for decades! But what's interesting is I've seen the chatter on threads here where they don't seem to think other versions of the hat being weathered are cosplay....

IndyFrench

Somewhere in here was a thread about "What's the deal with the SOC style?" or something like that. Must have been old because I read it a few days ago after a search and I cannot find it anywhere now, so in the interest of not necroposting, here goes... There's a broader issue at play here...

IndyFrench

Yeah, thankfully I never used the original bag as an everyday haversack. I leaned in hard on the WPG replicas a few years later for that task. If this bag ever does dry rot, it won't be accelerated by excessive loads inside the bag itself. I own two other originals - another W&G and a Whiteley m...

IndyFrench

Though my Mark VII from Noel can no longer function as the webbing broke and it can no longer hold a ring for the strap, I'll never get rid of it.

You can get that repaired. It happened to mine as well.

IndyFrench

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51728565670_9087680289_z.jpg Living a life is a funny thing. Because we tend to live many lives throughout our one turn on this Earth. Many years ago, around 1998, I started a life with the Indiana Jones fan community. It was during this time that I found out abo...

IndyFrench

This whip was in the darker brown colour - I can't remember what they call it. I liked it better than the standard "tan" which looks almost like taupe, the colour of Indy's pants, I preferred some contrast if worn on the belt. The weight is markedly lighter at first if you're used to leath...

IndyFrench

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51724271822_2c3a5f5ac8_z.jpg I have cracked bullwhips for over 28 years, including owning an actual David Morgan and a Bernardo DelCarpio. I have always believed in the future of nylon/paracord whips as the way forward for bullwhips to stay relevant in the 21st c...

IndyFrench

The hat I'm wearing in my avatar is one of the ABs off Steve's Raiders block also.

IndyFrench

Is the Kitter block more accurate?

IndyFrench

I've been on a lifelong quest for a true Streets of Cairo since I was probably 6 years old in the 1980s. That will always be Indiana Jones to me. I love the other hats, truly, but until I feel I've captured that unicorn, I won't be able to get my longed-for grey clipper or Temple Bridge hats. I MUST...

IndyFrench

Thanks so much.

IndyFrench

Hey all, I know it instantly ages me to start this with "I bought my Raiders belts, bag, and holster from Noel Howard in the late-90s." But whatever. I've spent the past few weeks trying to find a good stand-in for my Raiders gunbelt so I can keep the wear and tear down on my now-cherished...

IndyFrench

I've owned Dorfmans, Stetsons, Federations, Peters Bros, and Adventurebilts (reblocked by Penman no less). And soon, finally, a Herbert Johnson. But it all started in the summer of 1989. I was watching cartoons in the floor of the den. The sound of the kitchen door opening indicated my mother had re...

IndyFrench

Well, The replacement Aldens I received from Schmidty seem to be faring better than the previous pair - but one thing these new Aldens have in common with the other current generation pair I also had - SQUEAKY. They sound like creaky doors in old haunted houses! I've tried to Pecard the tongues and ...

IndyFrench

I can safely say that the blade shape and handle shape are very SA for TOD - As far as the brass and wood, I'm not sure - the one in TOD has identical metal fittings and grips but they look like black grips and nickel metal fittings by comparison - either way the most SA version offered to date. I'm...

IndyFrench

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IndyFrench

Hey all,

Just a heads up - and if this has been posted before, I apologize - but I noticed that the Noble Collection has slashed the price of their Temple of Doom machete replica by 60 percent!

That's a $230 replica for $87!!!!

Catch it while you can - I did!

Mike

IndyFrench

Well, I have had my replacement pair of Aldens for a few months now. So far, they are a marked improvement over the last pair, but I have to keep in mind that I am now handling these Aldens with kid gloves based on how rapidly the last pair started to fall apart. I am Pecarding the areas around the ...

IndyFrench

Been wearing a fedora for 20 years now. No, it never feels weird. It's everyone who stares that has the problem.

IndyFrench

Well, I've worn a 9 1/2D since 2001 and my first pair is still excellent and going strong. Yet the new pair before these just crumbled...

IndyFrench

Hey all, I broke out the replacement Aldens Schmidty sent me. I have taken them for a spin after a coating of Pecards along the trouble spots in the last pair where there was extreme and rapid leather wear. This pair seems to be exhibiting what could be the same problems. It's still a little too ear...

IndyFrench

Hey all gun experts out there! I own one of the new Smith and Wesson Model 22 of 1917 Classic revolvers, released last year. I bought it almost a year ago and have absolutely babied it. Having previous experience with firearms, I have kept it very clean and for the better part of the last year, it h...

IndyFrench

I've been buried in a big marketing plan project at work throughout late-July/August - so, no, I haven't been posting much lately, much to my dismay, but this warranted a quick mention.

IndyFrench

I didn't buy these directly from Aldens, so I doubt they will help me. I say this only to clarify, and in no way intend to point fingers at the dealer, that these were bought through Schmidty. Let me say again, this is only mentioned to clarify who I purchased them from. I do not blame Schmidty for ...

IndyFrench

Hey all, Just wanted to chime in with some information. First off, I'd like to begin by saying that I never thought I would be writing this posting. Never in my dreams did I think the Aldens would be a problem as I continue to have such a good experience with my 2001 pair. However, this 2008 pair is...

IndyFrench

This is terrible news. He will be missed. I purchased many items from him and I continue to use them without substitute to this day because, to my eye, they were always the most accurate.

IndyFrench

Yeah, but swinging would ruin the whip completely...

IndyFrench

Yes, very much so - I especially scrutinized the hat in the opening scene, where it looked really awesome.

IndyFrench

I don't think the movie stunk, but it was certainly the weakest of the four. I did go in hoping for some serious whip action like the rest of you and that was a sorely disappointing element, especially given how prominent the whip features as the trademark climax of the trailers and in the advertisi...

IndyFrench

Same as Michaelson - Every day

IndyFrench

Thanks everyone - but the credit all goes to Bernardo. Took the whip for a spin on Sunday and MAN! This is the finest whip I have ever handled! I've NEVER had the experience of a whip that does everything well! The Morgan is great for overheads and sides, the Kelley is great for fast forward-reverse...

IndyFrench

I'm just glad there's someone named Frenchie on here now so everyone else will have to stop calling me that! Welcome to the boards! You've got my thumbs up!

Take note everyone - Now there's a good reason to not call me Frenchie.

IndyFrench

In my 14 years of cracking bullwhips, I've always been careful and friendly to my whips - but leather is leather and it will take on a certain personality as it is used. Take this photo for example - This is my seven year old, regularly used David Morgan on the right - It has many of those telltale ...

IndyFrench

Actually norton, S&W has released TWO Model 22s - One is the one you described, but the other is called Model 22 of 1917 and has all of the Raiders features.

Here's mine - stock.

IndyFrench

I can't thank you enough Bernardo! I remember only a year after buying my David Morgan, all of the research came to light about the Raiders handle and slim profile - I was stunned and rather frustrated. Seemed like I was around during all of the upheaval. We all had gear, and all of it (from the Rai...

IndyFrench

Hey all, Just received my 9-foot "Borton" Raiders from Bernardo. WOW. Talk about excitement right out of the box. Simply beautiful work - The Cairo street fight jumping right off the screen and onto my front door! Just check out these pictures where I compare it with my 2001 10-foot David ...

IndyFrench

This story irks me. I am so tired of ignorant sheep people who freak out so easily at everything and panic. Why does society cater to the irrationally fearful?

IndyFrench

I'm all over that Noble Collection machete! Good thing it doesn't ship until October. Gives me some time to save up!

IndyFrench

Yeah, I mean despite the compromises due to scale and playability, this is overall an excellent Indiana Jones figure due to its attention to gear detail. Just the accurate color tonalities of the jacket's weathering impresses me immensely.

IndyFrench

There was no other way to get the Idol into his hands, so I had to tuck it under his arm. But in all seriousness to the jacket section, I am very impressed with the level of detail they gave this figure's gear. And the holster might be big, but it "works" and has the accurate double lines ...

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Re: My Noel Howard holster FINALLY has an occupant

My Noel Howard holster FINALLY has an occupant

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: Eliason 10" Adventurer Bullwhip

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

Re: My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposti

My answer to the SOC question (while avoiding necroposting)

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

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

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

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Eliason 10" Adventurer Bullwhip

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Re: My AdVintage journey begins today...

My AdVintage journey begins today...

Re: The MBA Noel Howard Raiders Belt "is a keeper"

The MBA Noel Howard Raiders Belt "is a keeper"

That first childhood Indy fedora...back from the dead

Current Aldens Make Halloween Noises

Re: Noble Collection TOD Machete ON SALE

Re: Noble Collection TOD Machete ON SALE

Noble Collection TOD Machete ON SALE

Aldens, I barely knew ye...

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Replacement Aldens - Round Two

S&W M1917 Defect? - HELP!

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DelCarpio - Peruvian Perfection! (w/DM compare)