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Falstaff

Thanks for the info. I just ordered a Raiders goat from Magnoli with some modifications such as single snap on the bottom of the storm-flap. I struggled quite a while with the length as I wanted something short, but not too short. I'm not after screen accuracy because I not screen accurate myself. I...

Falstaff

Cool. I'm less than a day away from ordering a Magnoli Raiders hi-bred myself. I look forward to your comments after you new jacket arrives.

Falstaff

Greetings programs. I'm in the process of getting together my measurements for a Raiders style jacket from Magnoli. The jacket I'm using to base the new meaurements on is my 10 plus year-old Wested cowhide. I've noticed that the length of the front and back differs some--the back being about 2 inche...

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I've been trying to decide between a G&B and Magnoli's offering. Thanks to your photos, starks_6, I think you've help me make up my mind.

Looks like I'll be getting a custom Magnoli this fall.

Falstaff

Finally!!! Now we know what the Staff of Ra was concealed in!

Falstaff

In my experience the Wested pants are very good pants, but by comparison Magnoli's are better tailored, made, and more screen accurate. I ordered mine with a 4 inch military hem. The stitching on the pockets inside the pants is far superior to Wested's. For example, when I wear my Wested's, you can ...

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What color did you opt for on the Magnoli's? They look great. I really like that color. I never thought the NH or Wested color was very Raiders. They're the Dark Khaki. In sun, they look very similar to any of the Cairo scenes to my eye. Inside, they look a little darker. By comparison, the darker ...

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I just received my Magnoli Adventure Pants Friday and thought I'd post some comparison pictures of the 3 pairs of Indy pants I own. From left to right there's Noel Howard's, Wested's, and finally Magnoli's. They're all great pants, but the Magnoli ones are a cut above. The stitching and general cons...

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I've found a place here in the Calgary that'll make me a custom gun belt for a decent price. They specialize in western era gun belts and can make me something nice with no trouble. I currently have an old Noel Howard Raiders gun belt that needs to be replaced. I've always liked the look of it, and ...

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I did get the coil keeper, but the fit in the holder is nice and tight as it is. It takes a lot to make it work its way loose as is, and if it does, I'll add the coil keeper.

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Found this awesome whip holder at www.thewhipstudio.com . It's got a turnbuckle and won't open unless you want it to. Perfect for when you don't need a quick-release.

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You're missing the one that makes the most sense: Raiders of the Last Crystal of Doom.

Falstaff

:wink: Seriously, after searching and thinking very very hard....I think I want a "Raiders of the Crystal Skull" or maybe a "Kingdom of the Lost Ark" style jacket. My vision is an 80's fit Novapelle Raiders jacket with snap studs, measured to my specs. I was going to get a goat,...

Falstaff

Michaelson wrote:Authentic, and all cotton.

Regards! Michaelson

Really!?! That's suprising because the sample pics on Wested's site make it look quite light.

Falstaff

I'm thinking the jacket I get next will be made up of a few parts. Basically I want a Raider's jacket with a TOD collar--I don't like the fact that the Raider's collar stand extends all the way to the end of the storm flap--and maybe a single bottom button on the storm flap. If I can get it made, wh...

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Michaelson wrote:Nothing. It just overheard that some guy by the name of Peter Botwright was stopping by the farm for a visit...that's all.

Regards! Michaelson

Good one.

Falstaff

westeds prewashed vegetable tanned lambskin.......if you can live with the reddish caramelly colour. i'd put the weight of the hide in the ranks of cowskin. definitely more robust than the novapelle and their chrome tanned lamb......kind of like lamb on steroids. Made most likely from this guy: htt...

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I recently had to replace my Todd's strap and decided to try something different. I went with one of Magnoli's dark brown straps with no grooves and like that look better. Maybe when Raider's comes out on Blu-ray will we finally be able to tell for sure, because on the DVD's I can't for the life of ...

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You should have seen it before this years Pecard's treatment. It looked very Last Crusade.

This is the reason why I'm interested in going with a lambskin jacket now. I've already got a bulletproof one, now I want something softer and just a little more screen accurate in fit.

Any suggestions?

Falstaff

Strones, here's the pictures I promised. Just a few days ago I treated the jacket with Pecards so it's a lot more shiney than usual--we've had nothing but rain for weeks and it needed to be done. The flash and angle at which the light hits the leather really enhances the difference colour in each pa...

Falstaff

Will do. I'll get a photo of it tonight.

Falstaff

8 years after I bought my pre-distressed cow Wested, it's time for me to start looking for another jacket. My current jacket will probably last another 8 years, although the lining is starting to fail in places. I'm thinking that I might go with something on the other end of the leather scale, and t...

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Does anyone know it the G&B sizes run large? I think I'm a 44 regular. If I decide to go with a G&B over a Magnoli, should I go a size smaller--and that's a big if.

Falstaff

With their flat soles, you won't dare wear Aldens in the snow. They're extremely slippery.

Falstaff

I did e-mail Magnoli and he confirmed that the legs are fairly straight and I could request a specific hem circumference if I wanted. He also confirmed that they'll do a military hem and suggested I go with the wool blend. Nice that he didn't try to sell me on the more expensive fabric, that says a ...

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I need a new pair of Raiders pants and will be going with a pair of Magnoli Adventure Pants. I plan to ask for a 5 inch military hem and want something reasonably screen accurate, but will sacrifice some of that accuracy for a pair of pants that will last a while. What fabric would you recommend? Is...

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Got my dark brown grooveless strap from Magnoli last night. Compared to my 2 year old Todd's Costumes strap, Magnoli's is a little thicker and a bit softer. I really like the darker brown and think the non-groove look is a bit more screen accurate--regardless if the actual bag had them or not. The f...

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I've had a Todd's strap for a couple years and so far no problems. I also just ordered a dark brown Magnoli strap. I'll let you know which I prefer when it arrives.

Falstaff

My Wested it a good 8 years old. It's had plenty of use, but the only part that's worn out is the cotton lining. I've had to get my wife to patch the sides above the waist, and now I've noticed the cotton around the arm holes is going. So far the Silesia--if that;s what was used back then--lining in...

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Later this year I was thinking of ordering a pair of Magnoli boots. I have a pair of Aldens--about 4 years old and well distressed--but I want the same style of boot that's a much darker brown and isn't as heavy. Magnoli offers a nice chocolate brown and even a darker cordovan that looks to be what ...

Falstaff

Very nice! Say, what kind of leather was used on the Who jacket? Is that pre-distressed also? Cheers! The Doctor Who jacket appears to be the same brown pre-distressed leather as may Raiders jacket, however it appears to be somewhat darker after applying the Pecards. That may have to do with the fa...

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Wow, the predistressed often looks a bit dusty to me. But the pecard really brought it to life and gave it a really nice depth. You have the revised pattern there and it looks great. The Doctor Who jacket appears to be the same brown pre-distressed leather as may Raiders jacket, however it appears ...

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Well, here it is. The jacket took about three weeks from the time I placed the order to the time I received an e-mail saying it had shipped. I was happy to find that the large fit me perfectly. I can't complain about anything. The jacket appears to be flawless. Like my seven year old pre-distressed ...

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Well, I cannot comment on the quality of the other jackets manufacturers, but my pre-distressed Raiders Wested is 8 years old and has seen lots of wear. The only part that has shown any sign of wear and tear is the cotton lining. It wore out in parts--mainly due to rubbing on the work pass and ID ta...

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My brown pre-distressed Dr. Who jacket arrived last night from Wested. It looks and fits fantastic. I'll post some photos this weekend with shots before and after I apply Pecards.

Falstaff

Well I just ordered a brown pre-distressed and, so long as it fits, I'll be happy. I'm not interested in screen accuracy in either Doctor Who or Das Boot, I just like the style and want something other than my Raiders jacket to wear. And if the leather reacts to Pecards like my pre-distressed Raider...

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It's not really the knot as so much as it's the length of the tie. Today we usually wear the tie so that the end comes down to our belt, but Indy and others from that time usually wore their ties so that it came to the middle of their stomaches. It looks short by todays standards, but that was deffi...

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I own an Irish Poplin and trust me, you can't tell the difference when comparing it to any flat black tie. What really makes the difference is how it's knotted. The style of the times was rather short as compared to how we wear ties today.

Falstaff

(please don't say Pecards, cause it's not possible to find here I don't think) :D Don't be afraid to order Pecards from the states. I picked up the big contained of leather dressing and have been using it on everything for a couple years now--and I'm no where near needing to order more! It's worth ...

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These LL Bean pants would be a better alternative. They have flaps on the back pockets and the Dark Khaki is not too far off. I have a pair and they're not too far off from my Wested pants. http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=35345&storeId=1&catalogId=1...

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Zach R. wrote:BTW, what kind of watch is that?

It's just a Timex with nice leather strap. It's got an analog face with a small digital screen that doesn't show up in the photos. Truth be known, I forgot to take it off, but with the leather band I think it works.

Falstaff

Awesome gear for sure! :D Thank you for posting! BTW, I also especially like your Cowhide jacket. How many applications of Pecards have you applied to it to make it nice and dark like that? Wear your gear in great health my friend! Captain D I applied two when I first got the jacket. Then for the n...

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Great looking gear, Falstaff! I thought the visits here were paying off for me when I could immediately spot and identify the pre-distressed cowhide. Then, I had to question it all because, although a great gear boot, those didn't look like Aldens to me. Not that it matters; the gear still looks to...

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Feraud wrote:Looks good. What type of leather is the Wested?

It's pre-distressed cowhide, about 4 years old and getting better with age. It needs a new coat of Pecards soon and will get much darker.

Falstaff

Well, I'm finally done. This is all my gear. I'm happy with it, and only plan to replace things when they wear out. http://tinypic.com/5wb5gg http://tinypic.com/5wb5te http://tinypic.com/5wb5z4 http://tinypic.com/5wb61u Hat - Adventurebuilt Jacket, shirt and pants - Wested Bag and holster - MBA Bag ...

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After receiving my second pair of Wested pants—the first pair had to be exchanged because I ordered a size too small—my fabulously talented fiancée set about hemming them with a good 4 inch hem. Unfortunately she ran into problems because the pant legs had such a taper that the hem would actually ca...

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Falstaff, I believe that this is the thread that you're looking for. :wink: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=9566 Thanks, Canyon, that thread has lots of useful info. And thanks to everyone else for their input too! I'll post a few good photos of my entire constume just a soon as the pan...

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In a few weeks I should be getting a pair of Wested pants with an unfinished inseam. Obviously I'll have to hem the pants. Some time ago I remember reading a post in which someone mentions that the original Raiders pants Ford wore had a rather wide hem which made the pants drape more dramatically th...

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I've thought about this topic for a long time now and for a first time buyer I would really recommened you go with a Wested. I have a 5 year old pre-distressed cowhide and it's been the best jacket I've ever had. I've often thought about getting a second, lighter jacket for spring and summer wear an...

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The shirt looks nice, but I think the arms are way too baggy. the body is one thing--one can always tuck it in more around the back. But having too much material in the arms will make any shirt look over-sized. Of course, if you're normally wearing a jacket with it, the shirt will look just fine. I'...

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