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westy1970

Check out WPG's militaria. They have great, period shirts

westy1970

I live in CO, so it stay a balmy 35 during the day and sunny most of the time. The Duluth sweater is lined so you stay pretty toasty in it. I may order one of the thinner ones for cold days here

westy1970

I have the Duluth one and it is almost too warm to wear with the jacket. Great sweater though. I have never been disappointed by anything Duluth.

westy1970

All of my bags came from What Price Glory. You can always ask him. I have found him to be pretty responsive.

westy1970

I just watched ROTL and saw Indy come out of the Well of the Souls wearing a very green bag, like the W&G. May have to rethink my bag. W&G was reported to be the bag Indy used for that movie, but I can't remember the source now. More info to chew on.

westy1970

I am in the process of distressing some of my gear and and am wanting to add some salt stains to the ribbon of my hat. I have some Fullers Earth, but it appears to be too light. I am thinking of some of the screen shots I have seen in Raiders where Indy has pronounced salt stains on his hat. I have ...

westy1970

Well, you can see which one has a strap and which one doesn't. I'll keep the H&S for my kit and probably dump the other one or just use it for something else and leave the original strap on it.

westy1970

ChrisMD, I would think that yours would be the exception rather than the rule and, maybe, a fluke. This is from the website "These bags copy all the features of the original one right down to the brass eyelets on the bottom, the metal disc on the side, and all the internal pockets and dividers ...

westy1970

I sent him a PM to see if he is still doing these. There was nothing on his website or eBay about them, other than personal collection. We'll see. I would rather have his, if I am doing resin.

westy1970

While I would love to have a firing Indy pistol, they are well out of my price range as are the Todd's blank guns. I was looking at this one: http://www.westernstageprops.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WSP&Product_Code=IJG2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...

westy1970

I also have the repro WPG bag. It is closer in color to the H&S bag but would take some considerable weathering to break it in as the material used is not 70 years old. Pictured here with the WPG strap http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/westy1970/IMG_06051_zps65aaa14c.jpg Side with the littl...

westy1970

Sadly, none of them do. On the originals, they both have a string attached to that small pocket that appears to have been stitched into the seam. The repro bag does not have the string, only the pocket and no eyelet. Could have been another manufacturer, though. There is a thread above this one that...

westy1970

Thanks Tundra, this was my first review so your input is greatly appreciated.

westy1970

I ordered a W&G bag from WPG to add to my H&S one. Here are pics of and comparisons of both In the first picture you can see both bags side by side. The one on the right is the H&S dated 1942 and the one on the left is a W&G dated 1942. The H&S is more of a "khaki" colo...

westy1970

Ordered the stuff from Todd's. Hoping it goes better than the last order.

westy1970

As to Fullers Earth, a quick check of Amazon shows lots of products calling themselves Fullers Earth for beauty and make up, they aren't really Fullers Earth. So the first, most obvious, question is which one to buy? Second, how is it applied? Gring it up and rub it into the ribbon? Moisten it first...

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Hence my hesitation for distressing it. I've had it about 9 months ago and bought from an awesome member on this board used. I will leave this one as is and buy a second jacket, hopefully, from same said member if his offer is still good. :TOH: ps, bookmarked the above thread to re-read as needed. N...

westy1970

I have a G&B jacket that I bought here and it looks brand new. Since it "just fits" I am leery of wetting as I am afraid of shrinkage. I have read about acetone or rubbing alcohol to take shine off and using a fine grit sand paper to the seams and high spots. I am not looking to dirty ...

westy1970

I won't lie, it was REALLY tight to get everything to fit and didn't leave any room to bring anything back but it all fit! I should have brought my felt hat as the weather was a bit iffy and I could have used it. And that is an IR flag on a 5.11 hat. No whip on this trip, maybe next time I visit San...

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westy1970

Well done, sir. I am about to start distressing my gear. Starting with my jacket, then boots. Although, the boots may get done sonner.

westy1970

Just got my bag back from another member who made me a label and it's awesome. I will try to post some picture later. Also got a call from Billings Army Surplus that they got a new shipment of bags in and they look really good. I would get the early ones as I got 2 from them. One was great, the othe...

westy1970

Looks pretty authentic and looks like a fun site.

westy1970

Awesome!

westy1970

I ordered one from makeitjones. Thought I would support a new member of the board and his prices are great, even with the exchange rate.

westy1970

Having ordered several Scottish jackets from the U.K. I always wondered about Wested's sizing. Typically, when I order a kilt jacket I have to order a size up from the U.S. size I normally wear. Is this true with Wested, as well? (For U.S. buyers, of course)

westy1970

I bought a close enough vintage Eveready on eBay for about $20 and replaced the internals with one from an old mag light with a halogen bulb. Works great and is a perfect fit in my Indy bag.

westy1970

I was looking at these.

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westy1970

Other than Wade Egan. I ordered one of his at the beginning of December and was promised a two week turn around. A month later and no holder or reply from him as to when to expect it. I filed a complaint with Pay Pal and he has until the tenth to respond. I suspect I will get a refund and will be sh...

westy1970

I used to carry my P11 in my front pocket. With the little pocket holster I had it looked like a cell phone. My 2c on carrying that gun. Now I carry a PPK/S on my ankle or belt depending on jacket.

westy1970

I like my Todd's pants but won't be ordering from them again. I have looked at the Land's End pant and like them. I just don't wear khakis enough to justify them.

westy1970

I have a stainless .380 and carry it everyday (legal in 33 states in the U.S.). I had some work done to mine like rounding off the sharp edges and rubber grips went a long way to improving the accuracy. You have a great looking collection, there and I am envious.

westy1970

I have thought about it. I have their brown one and love it. Maybe later next year.

westy1970

Todd's doesn't have any currently and not planning on getting any for a while. Same with pants and other stuff from Coyles. He's out of most Indy items and that was the reply I got when I emailed him about it. I think he is waiting so he can place a big order all at once or maybe Coyles is out of st...

westy1970

I can only speak to the Wested and What Price Glory shirts. The Wested shirt is VERY light weight and not very SA. I think the WPG is more SA but you have to order one size larger than you normally wear and it is NOT a "wash and wear" shirt. I have ironed the @#$% out of mine and still can...

westy1970

I got mine at the Billings Surplus place. $45 shipped and fast. As soon as I get the scratch together I am having a tag made.

westy1970

Would that I had the courage to do the same to mine. Great looking jacket.

westy1970

Congratulations on the weight loss and the trip! Have fun with both.

westy1970

I just ordered my Indy sweater from Duluth Trading http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-woolpaca-shawl-cardigan-26013.aspx?kw=sweater&processor=content" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They have 20% off and free shipping this weekend. Thought I would pass along...

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So, I just ordered a pair of Todd's pants in my waist size and planned on having them tailored to length. I was sent 3 sizes too small and a quick check of their website shows them to be out of all sizes. Even their eBay store seems to only have a few pair and none in the size I ordered. I sent them...

westy1970

I wear my hat almost daily and it's been jacket weather lately so I am wearing both together. I got one comment on the hat and the guy said "I could catch a lot of fish wearing that hat" to which I replied that I DO catch a lot of fish wearing it. I also wear kilts a lot of the time so I a...

westy1970

I sent them an email a couple of weeks ago asking when they are getting a resupply of pants and they said it would be several months.

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