Oversized MkVII?
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Oversized MkVII?
Just a side note, is it just me, or does anyone else notice that Indy's satchel always appears MUCH bigger in the movies, as opposed to the MKVIIs we find?
I mean, the thing practically looks like a laptop bag!
I wish mine was that big... I can hardly fit a legal pad in mine..
I mean, the thing practically looks like a laptop bag!
I wish mine was that big... I can hardly fit a legal pad in mine..
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I don't know, but comparing the above pictures to this bag for example:
http://www.whatpriceglory.com/pic/IJBag.jpg
Those pictures above just look way bigger. I mean, pay attention to the distance between the press-studs on both bags.
http://www.whatpriceglory.com/pic/IJBag.jpg
Those pictures above just look way bigger. I mean, pay attention to the distance between the press-studs on both bags.
If you you compare the distance of the press-studs relative to the location and distance between the drain holes on the bottom of both bags (which look the same on both bags), it looks as if it's the same size bag...maybe it's just the angle, or lighting/dead spots. Photography can really play tricks on the eye.
I'm not saying this as if I know it's the case here...just a thought.
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I'm not saying this as if I know it's the case here...just a thought.
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I've noticed that the bag looks bigger when viewed on another person, but always seems smaller when I look at it on myself. The size of the person doesn't seem to matter. Now I used to have a slightly bigger bag, and when worn Indy style, with gear or not, it was clearly too big. I'm also fairly sure that the movie guys took steps to keep the bag in shape just so for the look they wanted.
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If you look at THIS LINK you can see that there are somewhat alternate measurements to some of the respirator bags, but only by 1-2cm (Around half an inch) or so.
TR;
How much bigger would the L be? Al just got a bag with an L stamped close to the broad arrow. Would be interesting to know.
EDIT: Just found out that N would stand for Normal, S would stand for Small.
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How much bigger would the L be? Al just got a bag with an L stamped close to the broad arrow. Would be interesting to know.
EDIT: Just found out that N would stand for Normal, S would stand for Small.
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Yeah, 1/2 to 1 inch seems about right. The girth (thickness) is a bit more as well, maybe 1/4 inch. It normally seems most noticeable in the interior pockets. You know, the two pockets on the back side. On the smalls, I can't get my hand into the smaller of the two pockets, on the large my hand fits in completely.
The large ones do seem a bit more baggy, and it looks as thought indy has a large in those pics.
I'll see if I still have different sizes in my collection and I'll take measurements if I do.
TR
Yeah, 1/2 to 1 inch seems about right. The girth (thickness) is a bit more as well, maybe 1/4 inch. It normally seems most noticeable in the interior pockets. You know, the two pockets on the back side. On the smalls, I can't get my hand into the smaller of the two pockets, on the large my hand fits in completely.
The large ones do seem a bit more baggy, and it looks as thought indy has a large in those pics.
I'll see if I still have different sizes in my collection and I'll take measurements if I do.
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THIS BAG looks huge on me, and I'm 6'4". The bag is "standard" size though. ..
It would be nice to see some comparison shots between an L size bag and an N one.
THIS SITE says there were xtra large, large, normal, small, and extra small sizes for the face pieces, though I can't imagine the measurements would differ so much that you'd need a huge bag for the XL, the mask being rubber and all for the Mk V Service Respirator.
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It would be nice to see some comparison shots between an L size bag and an N one.
THIS SITE says there were xtra large, large, normal, small, and extra small sizes for the face pieces, though I can't imagine the measurements would differ so much that you'd need a huge bag for the XL, the mask being rubber and all for the Mk V Service Respirator.
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You know, this makes me wonder...
Do you guys suppose that if you take a MKVII satchel (authentic or replica), immerse it in water, and then stretch it till it dries, do you suppose that that might help actually make the satchel wider or bigger?
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that the standard dimensions of a MKVII are still pretty small for the packrats in all of us!
Do you guys suppose that if you take a MKVII satchel (authentic or replica), immerse it in water, and then stretch it till it dries, do you suppose that that might help actually make the satchel wider or bigger?
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that the standard dimensions of a MKVII are still pretty small for the packrats in all of us!
I agree with Perceval, in that the angle and perspective of the shots posted above play a big part in the bag appearing to be larger than it actually is.Perceval wrote:If you you compare the distance of the press-studs relative to the location and distance between the drain holes on the bottom of both bags (which look the same on both bags), it looks as if it's the same size bag...maybe it's just the angle, or lighting/dead spots. Photography can really play tricks on the eye.
I'm not saying this as if I know it's the case here...just a thought.
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In shot 1, the bag seems to be the 'regular' size
In shots 2 and 3, it's closest to the camera and therefore appears to be bigger.
Not saying the bags don't come in different sizes (as Swindy has clearly demonstrated that they do) but the difference may not be as great as the screencaps suggest.
Al
I've always thought the screen bag looked larger as well. When I finally got my original bag a few months ago, I was really surprised at how small it was. I'm 6'3", and it looks small on me...more like a purse than a rugged all-purpose bag. I wore it to work and an old Marine who works for me said "nice fag bag". I laughed and told him it was genuine WW II issue. He laughed and said, "sure, nice story".
It's not a big bag. I have a hard time fitting much more than my camera and sunglasses in it. I've often wondered if they did come in larger sizes. Erri_wan's looks positively HUGE, like a laptop bag. Harrison's looks noticeably larger as well, and I don't think it's a matter of his body size. He's not a tiny guy.
It's not a big bag. I have a hard time fitting much more than my camera and sunglasses in it. I've often wondered if they did come in larger sizes. Erri_wan's looks positively HUGE, like a laptop bag. Harrison's looks noticeably larger as well, and I don't think it's a matter of his body size. He's not a tiny guy.
Here are some screen shots in which the bag appears to be 'regular size':
Streets of Cairo:
South America:
Another shot of Indy in action, in which the bag appears slightly larger - but note it's the object closest to the camera lense:
I wonder if the bag was kept to shape with a piece of cardboard (or similar) inside to give it a square shape, at least in some scenes? For the majority of scenes, it appears to be empty (makes sense for the action scenes - a full bag would be cumbersome and a nuisance) yet it keeps it shape. Some form of simple reinforcement inside could account for that.
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Streets of Cairo:
South America:
Another shot of Indy in action, in which the bag appears slightly larger - but note it's the object closest to the camera lense:
I wonder if the bag was kept to shape with a piece of cardboard (or similar) inside to give it a square shape, at least in some scenes? For the majority of scenes, it appears to be empty (makes sense for the action scenes - a full bag would be cumbersome and a nuisance) yet it keeps it shape. Some form of simple reinforcement inside could account for that.
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Here is a couple pics of different sizes that I have currently.
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Thanks a bunch, TR!
I would think so too. Small details differ from maker to maker, and probably the size would too. Since the only really solid part of the respirator would be the filter my guess is the rubber mask would fit in any bag even if the measurements are +-2cm or so apart.
Should we set it at that, guys?
The couple of Canadian bags I've handled (one still in my collection) both were/are a tad bigger than the British ones aswell.
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I would think so too. Small details differ from maker to maker, and probably the size would too. Since the only really solid part of the respirator would be the filter my guess is the rubber mask would fit in any bag even if the measurements are +-2cm or so apart.
Should we set it at that, guys?
The couple of Canadian bags I've handled (one still in my collection) both were/are a tad bigger than the British ones aswell.
High regards,
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Yeah, Swindie, you're right! I had my Canadian bag hanging downstairs and didn't even include it in the pics!
The Canadian bag is a goliath compared to the others. The interior pockets are huge!
The Canadian is in the middle,with the largest of the other three bags on top and the green one that says nothing in it on the bottom.
[img][img]http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4007/0000847kz7.th.jpg[/img][/img] Canadian measures 11 3/4 inches acros ... TR
The Canadian bag is a goliath compared to the others. The interior pockets are huge!
The Canadian is in the middle,with the largest of the other three bags on top and the green one that says nothing in it on the bottom.
[img][img]http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4007/0000847kz7.th.jpg[/img][/img] Canadian measures 11 3/4 inches acros ... TR
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