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The darkening usually comes with age/use. I believe these are advertised more as costume pieces, right? if so it looks pretty good. I like the tight coil on it looks like the beat up ones hanging off Indy's belt. But as others, even Magnoli, have said if you want a whip for cracking a decent one is ...

Great review. Thanks for sharing!

Curious about these. What color did y'all order?

I think the dot is excess thread from the section stitching.

It definitely has the makings of one. To the every day/casual fan I think it would pass. To a gear head, they'd probably pick at inconsistencies or go after what look you're trying to achieve.

But folks have reconfigured plenty of Stetsons. I think it's fine.

You're right Jeff. Circa 2008. My bad.

...and I should've included more of my action figure cabinet. There's a certain astromech in it you'd recognize.

Yep. It was a Nobel Collection sword.

It depends on if it's pre- or post- diet. :P ;) Yes, they should be roomier. Yours look fine, as others said a tad too long. If you have them shortened, make sure the tailor knows to do a military hem. I've always wondered if I should take in my NH trousers a bit as since you shorten the legs, they'...

Cool! I'll add it. Thanks!

Main site has an update post. Thanks Al!

Thanks for this pic!! I've been looking for one showing it on the right side.

I shall include it in the main site write-up.

OK. I redrew the holster pattern to make it cleaner for print and added a note from Jeff to help with sizing.

Looks great! Glad you were able to figure out sizing. Honestly those patterns are SO old—AND left over from 2 or 3 site revisions ago—that I have no clue what size they were meant for, if even meant for being printable.

Yeah, I'm not sure if 'discovered' is the right term or not. Maybe more like 'theorized' but it did take on a life of it's own and become accepted as fact. I can get the same kind of swoop with a too-tight hat (my original HJ shrunk, or my head expanded—whichever side you want to fall on with that) ...

Your (or anyone's) reasons/choices for what jacket company you go with are yours and no one should fault another fan for that choice. You did your due diligence and went with your gut and I think the results speak for themselves. Looks great!

Now go and tuck in that shirt!

Looks great!

The plane scene had a huge dent in it (from Willie manhandling it?). You can see it when Indy looks out the window. This helps contribute to the taper.

Good catch Stefan. I'm guessing different jackets for different purposes. If the dial wasn't needed, then regular jacket.

Or Ford wore one, and the stunt double another.

Rewatching Dial of Destiny today and discovered they made an interior pocket to accommodate the dial—or half thereof. It's a large, sideways opening pocket on the left side of the jacket. Image lightened for clarity: https://indygear.net/images/gear/jacket/DoD-inside_pocket.jpg Crop in on the pocket...

OUCH!!

How many post do you need to make for it to appear i have been around for years just have not posted in awhile. I did have to resign up with a new user name so i lost all of my old posting.i have been around since 05 or 06 To be honest, I don't really remember how many. It's not much. You should ch...

Ah, back in the days when (most) vendors were open and willing to share their knowledge to the community. Not have been slapped with NDAs or afraid to confirm what is and isn't theirs.

Simpler times.

Thanks for this, I had always wondered where it was. I’ve used the forum for research on jackets and never really had anything to contribute. I’ll have to start participating though. I have a couple of jackets I want to sell and would rather someone from here get them than pay the ridiculous fees o...

You need to switch from .com to .net and the thread will come up.

https://www.indygear.net/cow/viewtopic.php?t=11527

The only real thing I raised my eyebrow over was the comment DN ‘collaborated! with Peter Botwright to create the original jacket. :-k Thirty years ago she stated publicly many times she never HEARD of Peter or Wested, and that all work was done through the main costume company sub contractors. She...

Maybe they intended it as a nod to Raiders but then realized they needed an in-story solution to having it as it wouldn't make sense for it to reappear.

Personally, my favorite nod to Raiders is the Nazi getting run over during the chase.

Kudos on another LFL mention!

ChrisW wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:33 pm Feature of Michelle! Great job!!!!

Yes, we included it on our highlight page of her on the main site (which will be publicly viewable once we switch over).

It all looks great. And I'm guessing there were probably multiple beer bottles that needed to be emptied before you could find just the right fit?

The whip slips and worse than that it swings everywhere putting...things...in danger... :oops: :oops: :rolling: I think it's white stitching at the sides (so this might be the Den of Destiny & 1944 train one) so whip is permanently stitched into the holder and is non-functional - certainly one ...

I've just prepped this for the main site redesign and thought I'd share here something I noticed in the "Timeless Heroes" doc. I guess since Indy wasn't meant to use his whip much it was more decorative and the whip holder was non-functional. It's attached with a snap behind the web belt a...

Mark Raats wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:54 pm I will start on mine in the next few days Mike.

I'm as giddy as a schoolboy!

Don't forget...use LOTS of obscuring shadows!!

Aside from the mushrooming, it's also too narrow. Ford would need side dents in his head for this to fit! The only poster image of Indy I've liked so far has been for the documentary when he's in total shadow and it's purposeful. Not badly photoshopped to hide Ford or make him secondary to everyone ...

Aside from the age numbers...character would be 70, not 80...I like your take.

I like that theory as well!

And while it's fun to speculate, a backstory would be an excellent reason for a novelization!!

I wonder if it was meant to be a change in attitude for Indy, like he didn't have the desire to draw that kind of trouble anymore or something. Maybe even his views on death—"my friend just died." Then when he had to, to save Helena and Teddy, he used a weapon. Part of Indy being "bac...

bearbeast wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:50 pmThat is such a cool tidbit of info, I never knew it!

I was going to be a wise--- and say "go look at the main site!" Glad I didn't. How do we not have that up?! Funny, I guess all the years of us talking about it, I assumed it was.

Time to get that fixed. I'll add it to the list.

Looks great! Welcome back.

There very likely isn’t any more footage “about to be released though” right? This took 40 years… and they’ve stopped Indy.. So, the idea that we’ll get more? Just isn’t at all likely.. I've actually made an inquiry through a friend of a friend, so fingers crossed. But more likely than not, this wi...

Mark Raats wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:17 pmI prefer the leather upholstery in my car and home to remain in one piece and have found the buckles can create unwelcome havoc if I am sitting wearing the jacket.

Good point. Didn' think of that, but now another reason I'm glad I ordered my S&J without the prongs.

Welcome, and I agree. Go with whichever buckles goes with the movie you're basing your jacket on. Same as snaps on a Raiders or ToD jacket, IMO. It could also depend on what leather you're choosing, but I'd say if you're going with Raiders for your whole look, go with the buckles. My S&J doesn't...

Speaking of Michelle...we've had a highlight story on her since October but we've had trouble adjusting the menu for it.

You can find the highlight here: https://www.indygear.com/ighjstory.html

...and if anyone knows coding and is willing to help fix the menu, give me a shout.

I think there may be leather going behind his collar to the elastic.

A couple more showing the right strap....

I wonder though if Indy's was leather around both shoulders though. Here's some key frames from what Pedro sent me. If you look at the second frame, the strap on his right shoulder looks darker than a white cloth strap.

Thanks to Pedro, I've acquired a lot more frames. Will post once I download and sort through.

Thanks for posting the pics fifthchamber! I was just now trying to take some while pausing the movie. I borrowed yours for a fb post.

Will have to decide between my Raiders or CS, which to wear in his honor. I'll forever be appreciative for my little part in helping him...which I actually didn't know I was doing since Lee didn't tell me he'd sent him my HJ!! :lol: ...and enjoying riding along with a few others as he took part in t...

Last we heard he might be off the grid somewhere out West. Given his health issues towards the end of his time here, I'm hoping that is true.

Back of my closet.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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