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The Numenorean

Hi

This may have been answered elsewhere so I apologise in advance if it has. My question is - is there a definitive tutorial video for distressing my "Henry" fedora

Thanks guys

Martin

The Numenorean

Hi guys

I'm guessing this is the right place for this question... Got my first Fedora a couple of months ago. A Henry, which i'm very pleased with. However, i've managed to push the band down slightly at the front and consequently its now a bit loose. Anything i can do about it?

Cheers

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Excellent whip skills bud. I'v just started out on whip cracking and your clips are a real showcase of what can be done.... also loving that cracking Josey Wales tee shirt.. excuse the pun!

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Nice looking Henry you have there Gorak. I'm still waiting on delivery of mine

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Think you're right though. The AB does look more Raiders

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All good points. I guess the short answer is.. we'll never know

" all of a sudden, woosh, it was gone"

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I have been always under the impression that maybe they wanted a "signature" pistol for Indy. A distinctive weapon for the rest of his look.
That does, however beg the question, why didn't they keep it for the other films? Especially LC

No longer available? Lost at the time?

Any thoughts?

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Cheers there amigo

I have the video instructions to follow

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Great tip. Thanks again. I haven't measured my noggin yet. Got to catch the girlfriend in a good mood to indulge my guilty pleasure.. i am still talking about my gear habit!

I do think i'm on the small side though

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Cheers IJ

Defintely going to go with The Henry. Will be ordering it very soon

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Cheers j2m

Much appreciated

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Hi all

Anyone kmnow the waiting period for a Henry? Thats to the UK

Cheers

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Actually thats a good call Gailen. This is actually quite tricky

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I think multipurpose has to be essential.

How about a good old Ka-Bar? Although a Bowie or Kukri are calling me

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Those Kukris are amazing. Great examples of the Ghurka knife and would suit Indy down to the ground. Especialy in a Nepalese adventure! As an aside if we're talking post WW2 how about a Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife. I believe they were also used by US OSS operatives so would stick with continuity....

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So what is the general consensus guys? Is this a good, (fairly) screen accurate budget Raiders lid?

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A great looking lid Indyclone. I'm defintely very tempted to get the Raider as my first fedora

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I was lucky enough to get one of the shrunken leather jackets and i'm well pleased with it. I saw the stacks of uselessly sized shrunken leather when i visited the barn. Peter was more than a little annoyed about the whole thing. Hope his supplier comes up with the goods soon so all you guys can nab...

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Time... the predator that stalks us all!

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I wonder: if Ford had worn the exact costume he wore in Raiders in KoSC would he have looked okay or not? I did some photoshop work on this some time ago and here is how he pretty much would look. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g182/indianaholt/raiderscs2-1.jpg Now THAT'S how he should of looked...

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I find your new treasure bitter sweet. It looks like your S&W Victory model would have been a great shooter before it was de-milled. I own an Enfield #2 Revolver chambered in 38/200 that I have a lot of fun with reloading for and shooting. Cheers, W-W Yeah, it is a shame. The gun laws in Good O...

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Hi guys. Here are some photos of the offending aricle... Sorry for the delay Comments welcome Enjoy!! :TOH: http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb340/thenumenorean/Raiders%20Pistol/P8131538.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb340/thenume...

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The bottom line is Peter was let down by his supplier. Having been down to the place i've seen the rolls and rolls of shrunken lamb that he has piled up. In retrospect yeah, he should of gone through all of them before taking orders but you don't expect 90% of your stock to be inadequate in some way...

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Thanks for all the great feedback lads

. Will sort out some photos as soon as poss.
That'll hopefully help the pistol sleuths out there

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Thanks for the update Pete. Some interesting points there.
Coming down to your shop tomorrow to get measured and sort out a shrunken lamb Hero.. can't wait!

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Glad this is back up and running. I'm fairlt sure i'm going to go with the shrunken lamb. But what are the pros and cons of the shrunken and the crispe?

Fanks

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Hi :TOH: Its confusing to say the least as this photo is taken from the "Standard" Hero jacket page and not the " Special" Hero page. The Standard doesn't have the shrunken or crispe as leather options. Just seal brown or dark brown lamb, seal brown washed goat(new) and pre distr...

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Nothing like that Binkmeister

just the standard Made in USA and Smith & Wesson stamps. I'll ask my mate to check it with his Dad. He's bound to know its origins

Cheers

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Cheers Mr M

Like i said i'll post some pics as soon as i can

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Bugger.. yeah.

Thanks for the update bud.. still, its a pretty good "close enough" considering i'm in the gun-famined UK!

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Now that's thrown the cat amongst the pigeons... Do i go for the lamb or the goat?

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Which offers comfort in different temperatures and which offers best durability?

Got to get my finger out and order one of these beauts!

Advice and opinions greatly received

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nicktheguy wrote:Rabbit's harder to catch, but Beaver is meaner when you catch them

Another good tip. Cheers Nick

I'll keep an eye out for those pesky beavers

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This thread has some info you may find useful: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48634&hilit=rabbit+vs.+beaver" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I typed in 'rabbit vs beaver' in the search function...

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HI there gearheads

Just a quick question which i don't think has a difinitive thread..

What exactly are the pros and cons of the various felts available? Rabbit, Beaver etc

Is it a question of durability? Flexibility?

Thanks from a beginner

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Hey there :TOH: Just emailed Peter and asked if the jacket is indeed available in other leathers and if this would effect the cost. Also whether if this is a limited run for the Raiders Anniversary... in which case i'll have to get my finger out and order one! I'll post the results for you guys when...

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Yeah, guys, we've got lots of sizes but only a few of each. If you want one you'd better jump on it while we've got it. Especially the longer ones. I notice that the pants are long on almost everyone. If the size you want is sold out, try a shorter pair. -Todd Hi Todd :TOH: Probably a stupid questi...

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Hey guys. Just thought i'd share my story of how i found a genuine S & W 1917 (?) (abeit a .38) here in Blighty. I was discussing with my work mate Jim whose dad is a gunsmith, about my fascination with all things Indiana Jones. I had already discussed obtaining a pair of Colt Dragoons to sate m...

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Hi my fellow Limey adventurers. As with a lot of British legislation this can be a bit of a grey area and subject to interpretation by the local police authority and legal body. I know this well as i am a copper. (please no stones! :) ) My advise is ensure you contact the local police headquarters o...

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Good skills fella and a cracking hat (no pun intended)

still umming and arring about which fedora to go for

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Holt is right about the cut. As to the water treatment, well, that's one of those things that you can honestly get by without, all things considered. I don't know that leather was made to be slam dunked into the great abyss, but it happens, and probably better without, but some like the lived in fe...

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[quotethanks for the advice mate. Seriously thinking about one of these Wested "Heroes" for my jacket You live in the UK and your thinkig about it :-k Mate you need to go for it if you have the cash,any other jacket will cost you a bundle in tax and import duty :) .[/quote] :lol: hahaha y...

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"The water treatment" can range from wiping down with a hot damp rag,to putting a jacket under the shower (sometimes you getting into the shower with the jacket on),and goes right up to putting it in the washing machine. All this is designed to do is take shine off the face of the leather...

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...this time, it really is the jacket. ;) Did the water treatment last night and have been working to enlarge the sleeves a little. Hi Tex and fellow Indy maniacs A quick question from a relative newbie from across the pond so forgive me if i'm being a dumbass. But what is the "water treatment...

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You never know where people are going to spot it... I went to a solicitors (lawyers) office today wearing my (not very SA!) Indy jacket bought at Disney-Florida 10 yrs ago. There was a scatty secretary in her 50's who was very chatty and a bit bonkers but as she exited the office she was happily hum...

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Got to be Raiders. You always remember your first right! :TOH: :clap: Right there withya, brother... I'm a RaidersJacketMan. :TOH: cheers Amigo like i said on the "Do you remember how you felt..." thread on Lao Che's Table, I've been hooked on everything Raiders since day one. :whip:

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Got to be Raiders. You always remember your first right!

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