TN Last Crusade Jacket #6 of III

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:05 am

First of all I want to thank the following people who helped me with advices and stuff to get this jacket right!
Tony Nowak

RCSignals

Kevin Anderson

crismans

Han Jones

Indiana Holt

I received my LC jacket today and I was stunned. Everything, every little detail have been nailed! I really had a bad conscience about my spec list.
Because it was so #### long! I also talked with Tony almost 2 hours via phone in the last few weeks.
90% of my spec list were in Tony's head so he really knows how to make a perfect LC jacket!
Finally he made the jacket! Finally the wait is over and finally I can close the chapter (really?) about Indy Jackets!
I got the Italian Cowhide (same as Han Jones) which Tony originally researched for me. I love that hide! It's just a bit stiff at the moment.
I won't share more photos for a while now because I need to wear this jacket first!
Tony also send me a World Bodybuilding Championship Jacket and a Arnold T-Shirt as a gift! $\:D/$
He also made me a Bag for my Mutt Jacket as promised! It's really a great day for me! I cannot recommend getting in touch with big Tony even more!
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-36.jpg
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-35.jpg

Pics of the jacket will be ready in a few hours. I have promised RC that he will be the first to see the pics. Sorry guys!

Regards

orb

Post by **Holt** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:12 am

you promised RC o be the first to see the pictures

ok......

congrats.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:33 am

Orb, you do realize you've got a lot of 'gear heads' drooling over their laptops till the pics are up

.......seriously enjoy breaking it in and give us a FULL report......

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:50 am

Well I think there is one thing to say :

;0

I can't wait to see your new jacket!

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:53 am

C'mon. c'mon - post em!

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:10 am

Who cares?..............................Just kidding!....Let's see that bad boy!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:22 am

sorry bout that ketchup stain on it.......just consider it 'indy g distressing'......

just kidding my friend. i knew you'd love it cuz i was floored when i saw it.

she's a beauty......don't worry about posting pictures, i've already seen it. i think the folks here would just be happy with the report and pics of the bags

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:47 am

Sry guys it's all about RC enjoying his long and healthy sleep!
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-39.jpg

The rest should follow soon!
Hey G! Thanks for the bloody distressing! I can still smell your food

Regards

orb

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:48 am

What does 6 of 333 III mean?

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:50 am

Custom made for Gerald...White?

I love Tony's signature. I wonder if that's a natural signature or if he practiced and came up with a good one to sign his work with as most artists do?

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:54 am

Raiders S!
I don't exactly know but I believe it means "third part" = LC! It's romish!
Tony mentioned this on the phone. I said just do it

Regards

orb

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Tue May 12, 2009 12:03 pm

Tony works in mysterious ways...

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Tue May 12, 2009 12:50 pm

Can't wait to see this jacket! I know you spent a ton of time and effort researching it to get everything just right. Another reason I want to see it is that I'm gearing up for another jacket myself and am not above stealing other's specs if I like them better than mine!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:07 pm

big tony is using the roman numerals for the movies now. i've seen a CS jacket with a IV on it.

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:10 pm

OK fellows! I think RC got his chance.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-34.jpg
The collar needs to get trained a bit.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-31.jpg
I even asked for the press studs to be placed different as on the CS jacket.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-32.jpg
Tony couldn't make the piping of the flap smaller. He said it have to be this way or the pocket cannot hold the flap!
He made it small as possible!

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-33.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-37.jpg
As everyone can see the jacket needs to get worn! The leather is a bit from the stiffer side.
I love the smell of it! or is it Indy G's junk food?
There are no leather facings by the zipper. Lining is Raiders Brown.

Regards

orb

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:13 pm

told ya

looks great buddy. imo, han and you have the best LC's around......short of grabbing a brick and heading off to the smithsonian with a duffle bag

TheExit148 · Post by **TheExit148** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:14 pm

Orb, that is a sweet looking jacket

Man, Tony's work is top notch. Seeing everyone's success' with these jackets, is really making me want to get one. Enjoy it Orb, it looks great! One of the best LC jackets!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:17 pm

I saw your jacket when I was up at Tonys with Indy G. Really great, love the whole distressed scheme. Really great and I am glad your happy with it! NOW, WEAR THAT SUCKER!!!

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:18 pm

Whoa. I wonder if Tony has fun distressing these LC's, I mean I would. They are so incredible, perhaps the most stand-out style he's offering!

Zendragon · Post by **Zendragon** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:24 pm

very nice jacket!!! gratz

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:37 pm

Amazing! Tony seems to "get it".

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:47 pm

Indiana G wrote:told ya looks great buddy. imo, han and you have the best LC's around......short of grabbing a brick and heading off to the smithsonian with a duffle bag

I see your duffle back and raise you two and more bricks and lets say we head for Marin County CA

? I hear theres a big ranch which has MORE jackets

Post by **Holt** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:16 pm

my most honest opinion,I think it looks okay.

it looks a tad to big on you. especially the sleeves.

there are still some features lacking on the jacket that would make it even more SA. like pocketplacement and the flap is way to scalloped. looks like a raiders flap. but still it is a nice jacket with a good SA wibe to it.

I am not knocking down on your jacket, I know people may read it like that. but that may be the people who dont know me and dont know how high I set the SA list.

but nice jacket.

congrats!

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:26 pm

According to Tony you shouldn't change the pocket placement! This would destroy the look of the jacket!
He said the same about changing the size of the stormflap.
So that's what too much SA is for...
The sleeves are Raiders sized. Looks maybe big because how the leather drapes. Drape changes everything.
I respect your opinion Holt

Regards

orb

Vaderbreath · Post by **Vaderbreath** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:27 pm

I love it. That leather is great looking, and I'm sure with wear it will be just perfect. Very nice!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:29 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:my most honest opinion,I think it looks okay.

it looks a tad to big on you. especially the sleeves.

there are still some features on the jacket that would make it even more SA. like pocketplacement and the flap is way to scalloped. looks like a raiders flap. it isnt that much more SA then han jone's jacket. but still it is a nice jacket with a good SA wibe to it.

I am not knocking down on your jacket, I know people may read it like that. but that may be the people who don't know me and dont know how high I set the SA list.

but nice jacket.

congrats!

I know you aren't knocking his jacket Holt.
Take a look at the photos again though, and of the Chicago and Smithsonian jackets. The pocket placement is very close. The scalloping is there too, it all depends on the angle the photos were taken.

Have you ordered yours yet?

Post by **Holt** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:30 pm

orb wrote:According to Tony you shouldn't change the pocket placement! This would destroy the look of the jacket!
He said the same about changing the size of the stormflap.
So that's what too much SA is for...
The sleeves are Raiders sized. Looks maybe big because how the leather drapes. Drape changes everything.
I respect your opinion Holt

Regards

orb

Im glad you understand were Im comming from.

yes its true..the pocketplacement will make the jacket look alittle weird..like I have said to several members here in pm's

but if its SA your after you have to go with the weird look

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:31 pm

orb wrote: The sleeves are Raiders sized. Looks maybe big because how the leather drapes. Drape changes everything.

Regards

orb

I think as you wear the jacket the leather will ease up and wrinkle more. the same sleeves on your Raider jacket look fine.

now wear it constantly for at least a week

Post by **Holt** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:32 pm

RCSignals wrote:
Indiana Holt wrote:my most honest opinion,I think it looks okay.

it looks a tad to big on you. especially the sleeves.

there are still some features on the jacket that would make it even more SA. like pocketplacement and the flap is way to scalloped. looks like a raiders flap. it isnt that much more SA then han jone's jacket. but still it is a nice jacket with a good SA wibe to it.

I am not knocking down on your jacket, I know people may read it like that. but that may be the people who don't know me and dont know how high I set the SA list.

but nice jacket.

congrats!

I know you aren't knocking his jacket Holt.
Take a look at the photos again though, and of the Chicago and Smithsonian jackets. The pocket placement is very close. The scalloping is there too, it all depends on the angle the photos were taken.

Have you ordered yours yet?

I dont need to take a look at anything. I have studied close up shots of the smithsonian pockets and I can tell you that the pocketflaps are WAY different. placement too.

take my word for it.

but its close, but not true to the real pocket and pocketplacement.

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:40 pm

Holt what do you think of the pocket size? and size of the flap.

Regards

orb

Post by **Holt** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:51 pm

pocket size looks very good. flap looks good but the shape throws it a bit of...

everybody...dont get me wrong..it is one of the best LC's out there.. like Han jones's jacket....but I just am a little obsessed with details..thats why I say its ''nice'' or ''okay''

Bink knows me, he knows I am a detailobsesee. dont you my friend...

that reminds me...when was the next group meeting?

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:53 pm

Really beautiful jacke orb!
You have now a nice collection. I'm jealous

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:31 pm

Very nice jacket. I love this leather and the distressing! Top notch work all around! I think once you wear it some, the wrinkling of the sleeves will give you even more of the LC look. I really like the size you came up for the pockets. Holt's right about the placement but I think I'd go for the "normal" placement you have. That's what makes this jacket hobby so great. You can go for more of a "real-world" look or SA look based on your tastes.

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:10 pm

I am so glad you are happy with you jacket, I know how much thought you put into it. I think the leather we have is second to none for LC. What size pocket and flaps did you end up with. Wear it in good health, I couldn't be happier for you.

Chris

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:16 pm

Thanks Han Jones!
Placed about 2 1/4" from the bottom
Pocket size: 7.5 H x 7 W
Pocket Flap 3.5" at the center point, nearly 3" at the sides
Flaps overhanging about 1/8"

Regards

orb

franky jones · Post by **franky jones** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:40 pm

orb
nice looking Jacket where it well

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:08 pm

A picture of my TN Bags http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-3a.jpg

It's really sad that he use the new Nowak Patch for all his jackets now.

Regards

orb

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:18 am

It looks great Orb, and sorry I took so long to post!
Very 'Last Crusade'!
Thanks for all your help too with my jacket order. The 'Raiders' sleeves on a Crystal Skull jacket worked out
perfectly; they're baggy enough to look cool, but the openings aren't too huge. Just what I wanted!

chagwa · Post by **chagwa** » Thu May 14, 2009 1:13 pm

Another winner Orb!

So do you put your jackets on equal rotation or do you have a favourite?

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu May 14, 2009 2:19 pm

Thanks for all the positiv replies!
chagwa my new favourite is the LC jacket.
The leather is tough as nails and looks really great. It resembles the same drape from the movie IMO.
I really love that big flaps of the pockets.

Regards

orb

Rikimaru · Post by **Rikimaru** » Fri May 15, 2009 10:28 pm

Orb, any chance that we could see a few more photos of you wearing the jacket? Also did you use another one of your jackets to get the measurements to send in?

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:08 pm

I went again for 1:1 HF CS size but with Raiders Sleeves and Armholes, Sleeves 25.5", Backlength 26", Shoulder 7"
Pit to pit is 22".
I'm doing some workout a few weeks now. I'm hoping to get wider shoulders in time, then the jacket should fit even better.
Rikimaru! It normally works this way sending your sizing specs to Tony! Just measure a jacket that fits you.
http://www.tonynowak.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=44
Use this sizing guide btw. Your welcome! Just ask if you have any questions.

Regards

orb

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:14 pm

cool to know Orb ! Hey on a side note your mutt hat thread came up in the fedora section;)

so you got all indy jackets from all movies now,
whats next different scenes

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:46 pm

Well I would love selling my two Wested TODs and get one from Tony... but that original hardware thing would bother me a bit.
I don't know if Tony can source this hardware... I'm sure he would say: It's america! everything is possible

Maybe later that year. I will now get a non Indy jacket from Tony very soon.

Regards

orb

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:07 pm

orb wrote:Well I would love selling my two Wested TODs and get one from Tony... but that original hardware thing would bother me a bit.
I don't know if Tony can source this hardware... I'm sure he would say: It's america! everything is possible
Maybe later that year. I will now get a non Indy jacket from Tony very soon.

Regards

orb

why would you ? The wested TOD's can't get any closer to the original!

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:23 pm

The Westeds have many flaws. It seem they replicated even all the bad things very well. Especially the lining.
The thread of both my sleeves of my washed goat came loose. Well done!
I got two TOD jackets, lambskin and washed goat, same sizing and the fit on each is way different. Why?
I wanted no backbone marks.. well I got two.
It seems that their NH specs vary from jacket to jacket and I really don't like any of their leathers they offer for they TOD jacket.
Too much failures on a 210 Euro jacket. I should have saved it for TN or the church

Regards

orb

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:33 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:
orb wrote:Well I would love selling my two Wested TODs and get one from Tony... but that original hardware thing would bother me a bit.
I don't know if Tony can source this hardware... I'm sure he would say: It's america! everything is possible
Maybe later that year. I will now get a non Indy jacket from Tony very soon.

Regards

orb
why would you ? The wested TOD's can't get any closer to the original!

So you'll be happy to buy the first one they sent me?

Rikimaru · Post by **Rikimaru** » Sat May 16, 2009 11:31 pm

Hey thanks for that orb. I'm going to get an LC from Tony here shortly cause I need one thats a bigger fit than my Magnoli LC and has heavier distressing.