Club Obi Wan

Jacques

Any idea what kind of paint, latex vs. acrylic? Not to be overly obvious, but have you tried gently scraping it off with your fingernail? Or use a damp cloth. I wouldn't go with any chemicals because you will strip the color off the jacket in the process. A kitchen dish scrubber that many use to di...

Jacques

I noticed (and I haven't got a clue how it happened) that I have a few small paint marks on the back of my jacket. Any suggestions on how to remove it without damaging the leather?

Jacques

^^^That one looks awesome! I can fit in a size 8. :D Edit: came across this one in size 9 for $182.69: http://www.bonanza.com/listings/J-Crew-Mens-Kenton-Pacer-Boots-9-Style-B2768-218-Brown-Shoes-Leather-Def/320297446?gpid=68416460701&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiArou2BRDcoN_c6NDI3oMBE...

Jacques

I've had my Todd's/Coyles for well over a year, and I appreciate the way it wears. I had an issue that I've posted here before where I had to have it "refinished" (my daughter stuck a sticker on it, ripping the color off a portion of the jacket), so I had to start over again letting it nat...

Jacques

I have a Fed IV (Deluxe) and I also agree it's a well-made hat. Mine has been through sand, dirt and the like when I wore it for the Sandmine Challenge, and water/snow during the winters. It cleans up well after all that. :) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LKKH32O6uZnAqH8OIwscZltXYc3MTGqlel22CJ-Il...

Jacques

The wear looks really good, NLogan!

I had a nice wear on mine (got it in 2014), but looks new again when I had to have the leather refinished.

Jacques

The full outfit looks great, Holt, and one heckuva journey! :clap: :notworthy: You got the 1907's for $40?! Now that's a steal!!! BTW, I don't know if anyone mentioned this in the thread, but in some angles, you look more Chris Pratt-like...just sayin'. :D Edit: on those 1907's, the version that's o...

Jacques

I'm surprised I've not posted in this thread.

Me with my Fed IV Deluxe...dang, I really need to work on the taper...

Jacques

From a fellow Fed IV (deluxe) owner to you, good job on the shaping!

Jacques

^^^That's an awesome weathered leather jacket!

I didn't know Levi's made leather jackets.

Jacques

^^^Glenville, your impressions are spot-on. I wish there was a way to shorten the straps, because it does seem too long after tightening it. The liner should be snugger so it doesn't stick out, especially when I'm zipping the jacket up. As for that smell, it took quite a while for it to air out. Eve...

Jacques

Awesome shot!

Jacques

Looks great! I felt that way too about the length at first when I got my first Indy jacket (Todd's/Coyle's jacket), but I love it! You know, if you change your mind about your Wested, I'd be glad to take it off your hands...we're about the same size too.

Jacques

Yes on the fedora, but no on the jacket (Todd's) so far.

Jacques

Looks like your Fed IV Deluxe has held up well.

Jacques

FYI, you can get the Thursday Boot Diplomats in their regular site. However, it shows sizes 7-8 are sold out: http://thursdayboots.com/products/brown-diplomat-boot" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Edit: I noticed a separate Thursday Boot Diplomat thread, and a couple other &q...

Jacques

I think Magnoli is gonna have more business coming his way after this thread.

Looks great!

Jacques

I thought I'd post an update to this thread. :) I did the Sandmine Challenge a couple of weekends back (yeah, procrastinated posting about it :p), and wore the Fed IV Deluxe through the former sandmine caves... It looks like I'm walking, but I'm actually running up and down a hill just after the 1/2...

Jacques

Looks great, Trevor! I'm guessing yours has naturally worn over the years?

Jacques

^^^Awesome condition of all your gear! :clap: I would recommend getting a loose fit Federation if you are considering one. I got my Fed IV Deluxe a little bigger than what I'm used to (58cm/7 1/4-3/8...I'm more 57cm/7 1/8). Maybe I DO want it to shrink some! :D Need I say more https://m.youtube.com/...

Jacques

Great responses so far and thanks! OK, so I read so far that rabbit tends to shrink. On my Fed IV Deluxe, it's a combination rabbit/hare. Not sure if that makes it any more resilient to shrinkage, but especially for you Akubra owners out there, how have your lids held up when it got wet?

Jacques

A good beater, such as a Fed, Christy, etc., is good in a pinch. Then you have one for normal wear, and one that you don't mind "dressing it up" to look the part. Just a suggestion. ;) Well, I was thinking of getting a Penman (had emailed John about one sometime ago). This would then give...

Jacques

Charybdis wrote:I will let my Fed IV get dirty.

That's what I'm pondering now with my Fed IV Deluxe.

I read somewhere, maybe here, that someone got his Fed IV all soaked up and crushed, and was easily put back into shape. So it seems they can handle the abuse.

Jacques

I've been pondering this thought as I have a racing event coming up where I'll dress up as Indy. Just a little background: last year, I participated in the Sandmine Challenge, which is a obstacle course race all inside a mine (http://sandminechallenge.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);...

Jacques

Very cool vid...helps that your gf is easy on the eyes too.

How large is your whip enthusiast group now? How many of them have gone to paracord?

-->From a Pinoy American.

Jacques

Yankee752 wrote:Curious if anyone has any word on a restock, website only listing Small & Medium.

Todd's recently done some restocking. Unfortunately, none on the jacket front.

Jacques

Curious if anyone is willing to get one...any takers?

Jacques

I came across this one today... http://www.makeyourownjeans.com/leather-jackets/indiana-jones-leather-jacket?cPath=233_182&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Would anyone consider getting this jacket? I'm skeptical how close to SA it could get, but curious nevertheless. Th...

Jacques

FYI, I tried to order the cream on Pecard's site directly, but their site was having issues. Talked to their marketing rep and ordered it over the phone instead. They should get the site to work properly on orders soon.

Jacques

^^^Thanks!

I **** at searching.

Ordering that one...now along with the regular dressing, I'll have plenty of Pecards to use.

Edit: there's a expletive block on the word S U C K?

Jacques

I would have considered leaving it that way and called it a Secret of the Incas jacket! http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32416&start=0&hilit=incas" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :roll: LOL...nah, not gonna have that happen to my jacket again. :P ...

Jacques

Thanks, guys!

I'll look into the Pecard creme dressing and make my decision. An easier application vs. the regular Pecards makes me interested in this one.

Jacques

Michaelson, would the regular Pecards leather dressing (the white one) do the trick, or should I get the brown weatherproof dressing?

Jacques

Michaelson wrote:Based on this one photo, looks like they did a GREAT job! Put some Pecards on that puppy and get it back out there in the real world for some regular wear!

Regards! Michaelson

Will do!

Jacques

Sorry for the delay, but finally got my jacket back the other day. It was refinished, and a small tear in the back yoke (not shown) was also repaired for me. Time to re-distress it naturally... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qeHKTarhwAg/VIc5XTQkYDI/AAAAAAAAUr8/tEKuBKcXcSE/w453-h612-no/IMG_201412...

Jacques

I think the pinch tightened nicely and I even got that much sought after up curve flair to the back half of the brim... I love how it looks now. I can't seem to get the curve flair in the back as good as I'd like. Hmmm, maybe I should've gotten mine soaked the last couple of days out here when it r...

Jacques

Video is awesome.

If you don't mind me asking, what phone are you using to make the videos? Why not a GoPro?

Jacques

BendingOak wrote:When it comes to accurate/price you can't beat dusty.

I just checked out his site. Bookmarked it as a place for my next whip.

Thanks for talking him up!

Jacques

I...am...in...awe. Also, didn't think it's possible to make a whip that small! Yes, make a video of you cracking that whip.

Jacques

Looks like your Akubra can take a beating and ALOT of rain after all then! Not sure if I'm willing to take my Fed IV Deluxe through that much abuse, but maybe it can take it as well.

Jacques

I'm bumping this up because it's an impressive amount of hats.

You should post your jacket collection while you're at it.

Jacques

Those look good! Definitely good options to consider.

Jacques

youngjedi71 wrote:how did a sticker do that? did it peel the color off? OR was it on for 5 years and got discolored??

Yes, it did peel the color off. I don't know how long it was on, but it was on for at least a few hours. My daughter loves to push stickers in on a surface to make sure it stays there too.

Jacques

The cost was reasonable, nowhere near the cost of a new jacket ($50ish USD). If it ended up being the cost of a new jacket, then I would've pulled the trigger and get another brand (Wested, Bill Kelso, etc.), but thankfully a second jacket will happen another day. :) I'll post a pic post-refinishing...

Jacques

Nope. We usually try Pecards 'brown' leather dressing to cover areas like that. :-k Regards! Michaelson Wouldn't it not match though? Does it take multiple applications to get it to the same color? Well, I should've consulted with you all first before getting this done out of desperation. ](*,) Not...

Jacques

Aargh! This is partially my fault. I left my jacket on the bed, and my 4 yr. old daughter, which I call her the "Destructo" (she broke my PS3, damaged our car stereo, colored on our walls), put a sticker on my Todd's... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IeSOksF2tps/VGIzjXevBpI/AAAAAAAAUHo...

Jacques

ChrisMD wrote:Wait you are telling me you can make an action figure of yourself? This is AWESOME

At the ComicCons (at least the one I was at)...you can.

Jacques

Life is too #### short. Wear the hat. You don't have to beat the snot out of it but wear it from time to time. I think of the fedora like I think of classic or exotic cars. I would drive it at least once in awhile...they're meant to be driven! So, the fedora should also be worn from time to time, n...

Jacques

I haven't bought it...yet. ;) But, if I purchase it, they claim it takes a day to render it, then ship it to me. Incidentally, we have a 3D printer at work. They won't send me the 3D figure of me (they need to make the money y'know). But, if I did a render at my office 3D printer of the fedora itsel...

Jacques

I did a 3D render of myself in Indy gear earlier this year at the WizardWorld ComicCon... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NnLAw76NJIw/U5iZqOOoDNI/AAAAAAAAO38/N8TnQuT7Lu8/s605-no/IMG_20140406_134404.jpg I've not pulled the trigger on buying it though. It's $130 for a small one. :shock: Those guys ...

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